CITYSCAPE GLOBAL 2025
CONFERENCE AGENDA

Learn about the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing approach to urban planning, large-scale development frameworks and international partnerships.

Get exclusive insights into collaboration frameworks and the criteria Saudi developers use while securing partnerships with international stakeholders.

Explore adaptive reuse case studies and meanwhile spaces, including design solutions, sustainability benefits, and economic impact data from successful urban transformation projects.

Explore how landmark developments are becoming powerful urban differentiators that redefine city identities and visitor experiences.

Learn how co-living, micro-apartments and build-to-rent developments are transforming from niche concepts into mainstream investment opportunities.

Leading developers discuss architectural trends, community integration strategies, and most popular mixed-use and residential models.

Explore how AI becomes a collaborative partner in architectural design, with a focus on design solutions driving wellbeing.

Learn about MOMAH’s recent partnership with UNDP and UN Habitat and the impact of this collaboration.

An exclusive look into how visionary development projects use heritage as the driving force to create dynamic new cities within cities.

Discover the golden ratio between ambitious scale and intimate human connection that creates developments people love to live, work and play in.

Explore human-centric design principles that prioritize wellbeing, foster community connections, and create cities where people truly thrive.

Explore how cities like Madinah balance technological innovation with human needs, creating environments that prioritize wellbeing while using smart solutions to enhance rather than replace authentic community experiences.

As AI generates architectural designs at unprecedented speeds, our panel debates whether human creativity remains essential or obsolete. Will tomorrow's iconic city skylines emerge from human intuition or algorithmic intelligence?

Discover how strategic design and smart governance transform ordinary spaces into high-tech innovation hubs.

Explore how the newly launched Architecture Characters Map is shaping municipal design codes, redefining real estate value, guiding giga and mid-scale developments, and balancing heritage-led design with modern innovation – emerging as a powerful driver of Saudi Arabia’s next phase of design-led urban growth.

Get insights on how iconic projects shape urban identity and drive cultural and socio-economic development. It will highlight strategies for creating landmark developments that leave lasting impacts on cities and communities.

Explore the collaboration between architects, developers, asset owners, and hospitality leaders in creating places that attract visitors.

Learn how public art installations are shaping urban experiences and creating distinctive place identity beyond traditional architecture.

Join an exciting perfume workshop focused on urban smellscapes and Riyadh-inspired scents.

Inspired by the launch of the Saudi Architecture Characters Map, teams will present their interpretations live on stage. High-level judges ask questions and determine the winners.

Discover how the Kingdom's project licensing is evolving to incorporate heritage requirements, creating clear regulatory pathways for developers while ensuring cultural preservation.

Saudi Council of Engineers presents the best frameworks for upskilling the workforce, with a focus on new education initiatives launched by SCE, required technical skills and partnerships raising the standard for practicing engineering professionals.

Examine the multifaceted role of Super ESCOs in creating new industries, developing local expertise, and attracting international partnerships that support Vision 2030's economic diversification objectives.

Learn how leading developers are using tech and data to build better, operate smarter, and create properties that outperform the market.

Discover how industry veterans transform outdated buildings into valuable properties, sharing their tested approaches, decision frameworks, and practical solutions that deliver results.

Learn how environmentally optimised properties now command premium prices, attract quality tenants, and deliver enhanced investor returns.

Hear from ESG experts and developers decarbonising our built environment through innovative design and cutting-edge technologies.

How are digital twins transforming buildings from static structures into responsive spaces? We’ll explore real-world examples where this technology is making buildings smarter, more efficient, and better for the people who use them every day.

As technology reshapes every stage of the development cycle, this session explores how education, research and industry are working together to equip professionals with the digital and technical skills needed to deliver smarter, more sustainable environments.

Discover how modern construction technologies are transforming the housing and infrastructure sector through sustainable, operationally efficient and financially smart solutions. The session highlights how innovation is reducing costs, improving quality and accelerating delivery in line with the Kingdom’s vision.

Discover how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising the construction landscape, transforming traditional building practices into smart, efficient digital ecosystems.

A technical showcase of how geospatial analysis creates the digital backbone for successful construction projects, leveraging satellite imagery, LiDAR, and data to build comprehensive site intelligence before the first excavator arrives.

Learn how modular construction is revolutionising urban development, turning projects into streamlined, adaptable solutions that promise faster, smarter, and more sustainable city-building.

Learn how IDI protects against construction and infrastructure risks, enabling developers and architects to deliver resilient, long-lasting developments.

Explore how construction’s ultimate purpose extends beyond physical structures to create spaces that forge meaningful human experiences.

Witness the future of construction unfold as 3D technology revolutionizes how we build, print, and populate entire communities from scratch.

Explore practical strategies and technologies that are implemented to significantly reduce carbon emissions throughout the building lifecycle.