Society of Facade Engineering: Middle East Hub Event, Riyadh, 21-Sep-2025

The Society of Facade Engineering Middle East Hub are pleased to invite you to their event, ‘Façade Systems for the Future of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Challenges and New Approaches’, sponsored by HILTI & Exa Ceramic.

Date: Sunday 21st September 2025

Location: Double Tree by Hilton Riyadh Trade Centre (Financial District), soft drinks and canapes / finger food will be provided.

Time: Start 3:00 PM KSA time. Please note that the venue has valet parking.

Agenda:

20min. Welcome and opening Presentation: “Background on the SFE and the SFE Middle East Hub, Current and Future Challenges for Façade Engineering and Façade Systems in KSA”, Speaker: Mr. Benjamin Beer – Chairman of the Middle East Region of the Society of Façade Engineering, Managing Director Werner Sobek Dubai & Werner Sobek Riyadh.

20min. Presentation: "Saudi Arabia's Architectural Identity and its impact on Facade Design", Speaker: Mr. Yousef Alsaeed - Ambassador for the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism.

20min. Presentation: “Enhancing Fire Safety and Structural reliability in Facades: Technical Solutions for the Saudi Built Environment, Speaker: Mr. Baki Demir & Mr. Yazan Alsodi, Hilti)

15min. Break: Networking & Refreshments

20min. Presentation: “Expert vision from SBC to cover an overview of national design policies, façade-related regulations, and alignment with Vision 2030 ”Speaker: Mr. Saad Saleh Suhail, CEO, Saudi Building Code (SBC) Committee.

20min. Presentation: “Sustainable& adaptable facade solutions- New developments of modern & traditional façade systems using porcelain tiles”, Speaker: Ms. Jenan Alkhamis, Strategic Partnerships Manager , EXA Ceramic.

20min. Presentation: “Modern Façade Architecture in KSA”, Speaker: Mr. Tomasz Wozny, Partner & General Manager KSA, Foster + Partners.

The presentations will be followed by networking.