Conference Day Two: Tuesday, 22 October 2019
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Registration, Refreshments And Networking
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Day One wrap-up, Day Two rev-up by Chairperson
Faris Al-Obaid -
Advisor to HE The Secretary-General,
The Supreme Council for Planning and Development, Kuwait
Faris Al-Obaid
Advisor to HE The Secretary-GeneralThe Supreme Council for Planning and Development, Kuwait
MAXIMISING THE FULL OPPORTUNITIES OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
Learn How To Increase The Productivity Of The Project By Almost 80% By
Adapting The Latest Technologies Into Development Strategy
9:10 am - 9:30 am
Trailblazer Case Study: Get Insights On The Development Of The Residential Buildings In One Of The Biggest Future Projects Sabah-Al- Ahmad City In Kuwait
Focus: Project calls for the construction of 40 residential buildings in Sabah Al Ahmad City. The development will have a total of 720 residential units.
Key question: What are the biggest challenges in integrating environmentally-friendly technologies into residential communities?
This session will explore:
- Key factors that need to be considered for developing a detailed designed master plan with focus on sustainability.
- Kuwaiti-Korean cooperation and how the international collaboration is pushing residential units to be the first smart and environmentalfriendly city in the country.
- What rating systems can be integrated for measure the level of sustainability?
9:30 am - 9:50 am
Fireside Chat Session: South Al Mutla – 4770 Housing Units Worth $188.67: How Kuwait Is Planning To Design Sustainable Residential Communities For New Urban Areas
Focus: Capitalising on the specialist expertise of governments, developers and fi
Key Question: How do innovative technologies impact the efficiency ofthe urban areas?
This session will explore:
- How can heating systems be automatised for insuring seamless usage.
- Who are the right partners to implement efficient machine learning and analytics.
- The usage of technologies by municipalities and utilities to improve water, energy, recycling and waste management efficiency.
KUWAIT’S ISLAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Creating Multi-Purpose Free Trade Zone Developments To Attract Foreign Investment
9:50 am - 10:10 am
Regional Trailblazer: Failaka Island Master Plan: How Environmental Data Collection And Impact Assessment Is Being Used For Effectively Tracking The Construction
Focus: Get insights on how new analytical methods are being used by project managers to deliver a successful outcome.
Key Question: What are the core measurements used for environmental data collection?
This session will explore:
- Digitalisation of geotechnical data.
- Innovation and adoption of digital disruption initiatives.
- How to protect data from cyber attacks.
10:10 am - 10:20 am
Warba Island Development Panel: $41 Billion Worth Plan Aim To Attract Foreign Investors
In line with the 2035 vision of turning Kuwait into a commercial and financial centre, the project is part of the construction of a multipurpose free trade zone development.
Key Question: What are the main economic implications for the region?
This session will explore:
- Promoting foreign investments, encouraging partnerships with foreign companies and boosting trades by 60%.
- Turning Kuwait into a strategic financial hub for many European investors.
- The impact of the new free zone in the Gulf’s economic landscape.
10:20 am - 11:20 am
Networking Coffee Break
INSPIRATION IN ACTION!
Housing & Residential Development 2019 Interactive Discussion Groups (IDGs)
Interactive Group Discussions (IDGs) are the perfect setting for audiences to come together and discuss their ideas, insights and opinions on specific topics. Each IDG has a leader who will lead the discussion and mention key points that the audience seated can engage in, creating a platform for interactive conversations and learning’s from like minded individuals, from similar work backgrounds, hence leading into a thought-provoking discussion. Every participant will have the exciting chance of discussing and sharing their views over two topics for 30mins each within the respective group.
IDG A
11:20 am - 12:20 pm How To Tackle Challenges In Designing Housing Projects- Discussing mega projects and their main challenges.
IDG B
11:20 am - 12:20 pm Energy Conservation Code Of Practice In Public And Commercial Buildings- Learn the value and impact of building codes on reducing Kuwait’s overall energy expenditure to save energy by 45%.
IDG C
11:20 am - 12:20 pm Discovering The Impact Of Infrastructure Projects On Housing Projects- Get insights on the consequences of road and bridges projects that lacked appropriate design.
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Networking Lunch Break
KUWAIT’S ISLAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Creating Multi-Purpose Free Trade Zone Developments To Attract Foreign Investment
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Miskan Island Development Project: Get Insights On How The Project Will Create Free Trade Zones, Including Tax Exemptions For Up To 10 Years
Nikoleta Stefanaki -
Architect,
SSH Design-RIBA
Focus: Kuwait has embarked on an ambitious project to develop five islands at an investment of nearly $132 billion. The feasibility studies will be completed next year and the islands project expected to be ready by 2030.
Key Question: How can project managers reduce project risks by 40% with the use of newest construction technologies and materials?
This session will explore:
- How to overcome expensive maintaining, fixing and restoring of concretes in buildings through innovative self healing concretes.
- Transparent aluminum as a new material and see-through metal as a futuristic feel to buildings.
- Major challenges by using cutting-edge materials for construction.
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Regional Trailblazer: $6 Billion Worth Bubiyan Island Development
Rawan Muqaddas Behbehani -
Lead Architect,
HE Kuwait, Kuwait
Focus: Strategies for developing mixed-use developments to maximise ROI by almost 65%.
Key Question: How can financial feasibility are established for mixeduse projects like Bubiyan Island Development?
This session will explore:
- Learn how to develop walkability in neighbourhood to encourage retail districts on an island.
- How to effectively construct a mixed-use development to maximise land use.
- Kuwait-China relationship and Kuwait’s commitment to support the trillion-dollar Belt and Roads Imitative (BRI).
Rawan Muqaddas Behbehani
Lead ArchitectHE Kuwait, Kuwait
OIL AND GAS HOUSING & RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Current & Future Projects Of Kuwait’s Oil And Gas Companies To Create Over 50.000 New Homes And Facilities By 2035
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Trailblazer Presentation: Kuwait Oil Companies’ New Houses Project In South Ahmadi To Create 159 New Villas Worth $63 Million
Ahmad Kasem -
CEO,
United Real Estate Company (URC), Kuwait
Focus: The scope of works for the infrastructure comprises roads and utilities including storm water, sanitary, telephone networks and roads. The project is built on a plot area of 122,000 sqm and comprises 159 villas. The construction value of the project amounts to $63 million.
Key Question: How can energy-efficiency for the villas are provided without increased investment?
This session will explore:
- Details about the scope of works for the infrastructure which compromises roads and utilities including storm water, sanitary, telephone networks and roads.
- Efficient usage of the 122,000 sqm land for building the 159 villas.
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm
Strategies For Diversifying Kuwait’s Energy Mix To Improve Energy Efficiency Across Key Residential Projects
Focus: Improving energy efficiency in housing can help make homes and residential more affordable by reducing the energy cost burden on low-income households. Kuwait’s government own and develop their own affordable housing, and can take direct action to implement energy efficiency projects in this housing.
Key Question: How will renewable energy change the ways in which residential are designed in Kuwait?
This session will explore:
- An overview of investment opportunities available in Kuwait’s renewable energy sector.
- What are the newest updates on Kuwait’s solar energy strategy?
- Concentrated solar power CSP VS Photovoltaic PV, which solar energy will prevail in Kuwait’s housing area?
