HABTOOR GRAND RESORT JBR / DUBAI / UAE

Providing real-world solutions to the
challenges of gender bias and ethnic diversity
in today’s Construction sector.

31 October 2023

About the

Women in Construction Summit ED&I

Middle East Consultant’s sixth Women in Construction Summit takes a thoroughly contemporary look at the issues around the take-up of full diversity in the Construction sector. It explains what’s required in 2023 to overcome these age-old issues and put better, fairer and more productive approaches front and centre once and for all.

The event will look at case study-led solutions that provide crystal clear and proven strategies – and which businesses can start to implement straight away. The event’s keynote, expert-led discussions will provide practical answers that every organisation can use to empower a more balanced, diverse and commercially viable workforce.

2023

Live Event

The 6th Women in Construction Summit will take place live in Habtoor Grand Resort JBR on 31st October with a focus on ED&I.

Insightful

Discussions

The live event will bring together regional personalities from across the construction, education and workplace advisory sectors to engage in insightful discussions and share thought-provoking presentations to drive diversity and inclusion forward.

ME Consultant sets

The stage

Since that groundbreaking front cover story in ME Consultant Magazine five years ago, we have been highlighting equality, diversity and inclusion specifically within the construction sector from every angle and avenue we can. We have hosted round tables, networking evenings, conferences, interviews, awards.

2022

Breakdown

Last year’s event attracted contractors, consultants, engineers, developers, construction industry experts and manufacturers all representing the construction sector.



Contractors

Consultants

Engineers

Developers

Manufacturers
2023

Agenda

We believe content empowers us and our speakers seek to provoke insightful debate and shed light on current trends, challenges and solutions.


Intuitive bias

Overcoming engrained prejudice

So-called ‘institutionalised prejudice’ has plagued companies for generations. But how can it effectively be overcome, and even those apparently ‘harmless’ assumptions be replaced with more authentic behaviours?



Positive action

Proactively solving the gender gap?

In the US and European Construction sectors, quota systems – led by ‘positive action’ – have been used to proactively deliver a fair proportion of women in senior roles. Do these methods work and how welcome are they here?




Mutual learning

Do multi-cultural teams deliver more?

Advocates of Diversity in the workplace often allege that multi-cultural teams deliver better value through the strong exchange of ideas and different perspectives. How does this work in practice and how can Construction firms pre-plan the right interactions to reap the benefits?

The Event

Schedule

The event will bring together the industry’s leading minds for insightful discussions and presentations, all of which will be hosted in a live one-day event held in Habtoor Grand Resort JBR, Dubai, UAE.

Tues / 31 Oct


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Networking

Delegate registration and networking

08:30 | Networking

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Laura Naylor & Paul Godfrey

Welcome to the ED&I: Women in Construction Summit 2023

09:00 | Introduction

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Chris Bernard

ED&I – opportunities, road-blocks and what the data is telling us

09:10 | Keynote Presentation

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Anne-Lyse Raoul

The hallmarks of a compliant and EDI-aware organisation

09:30 | Fireside Chat


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Naomi Miles

Bringing ED&I into the business

10:15 | Fireside Chat

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Panel Discussion

Practical Steps to a Culture of ED&I

10:45 | Panel Discussion

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Dipali Shirsat

Inclusive Design

11:30 | Presentation

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Panel Discussion

The Diversity Quotient: ED&I in Culture, Teams & Service

11:55 | Panel Discussion


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NETWORKING

Lunch Break

12:45 | Lunch Break

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Panel Discussion

The C-Suite: what are the answers in the Boardroom?

13:30 | Panel Discussion

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Panel Discussion

The impact of Mentoring

14:15 | Panel Discussion

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Event Closes

Event Closes

15:00 | Event Closes


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11:00 | Registration

Networking and Coffee

Doors open at 11:00am for registration and offers an opportunity to network with colleagues past and present and make new connections with industry peers.
12:00 | Welcome Address

Welcome

Welcome address to launch the 2021 Women in Construction Summit from the event host, Paul Godfrey

Moderator


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12:15 | Session One

Keynote Presentation

An undisputable HR revolution

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Speaker


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12:45 | Session One

Keynote Presentation

Overcoming ethnic payment structures in the GCC

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Speaker


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1:15 | Session One

Presentation

Implementing quotas and positive bias agendas – how they work and what are the workforce implications?

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1:45 | Session One

Presentation

A woman driving Sustainability

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2:15 | Coffee Break

Coffee & Networking


2:45 | Session Two

Panel Session

Implementing Equality and Diversity and strategies proven to work

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Speakers


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3:45 | Session Two

Panel Session

Creating a mixed talent pool in the C-Suite

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Speakers


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4:45 | Session Two

Virtual Presentation

What can we learn from the global template?

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5:00

Moderator’s closing remarks

Women in Construction Summit closing remarks from the event host, Paul Godfrey

Moderator


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5:10 – 7:00

VIP Networking



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2023

Speakers

Our speakers are critical in underpinning the quality and credibility of the event and its role as a touchstone occasion for the regional market.

If you would like to take part and add to the debate, please contact – paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com


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Cundall

Lucy May

Global Head of DEI and Culture
Cundall

Lucy May

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Perkins Eastman

Preeti Mogali

Associate Principal
Perkins Eastman

Preeti Mogali


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Perkins Eastman

Li Ren, AIA

Project Architect
Perkins Eastman

Li Ren, AIA

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HKA

Chris Bernard

Partner, Global People Recruitment & Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
HKA

Chris Bernard

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Perkins Eastman

Christina Bahou

Associate
Perkins Eastman

Christina Bahou

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Perkins Eastman

Carolina Godinho

Associate
Perkins Eastman

Carolina Godinho


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The Visual Poetry

Dipali Shirsat

Founder
The Visual Poetry

Dipali Shirsat

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Summertown Interiors

Nicola Trivett

Commercial Director
Summertown Interiors

Nicola Trivett

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AECOM

Jennifer Stables

Senior Project Manager
AECOM

Jennifer Stables

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Perkins Eastman

Supriya Thyagarajan

Executive Director
Perkins Eastman

Supriya Thyagarajan


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Norton Rose Fulbright

Aarti Thadani

Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright

Aarti Thadani

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ISG

Akhila Koroth

Quantity Surveyor
ISG

Akhila Koroth

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Heriot-Watt University

Dr. Hagir Hakim

Senior Director of Studies for Construction Management and Surveying programmes
Heriot-Watt University

Dr. Hagir Hakim

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Infinite Consulting

Emma Jordaan

Founder
Infinite Consulting

Emma Jordaan


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TBH

Kathren Salah

Senior Consultant
TBH

Kathren Salah

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SSH

Nikolina Nedialkova

Site Operations Manager
SSH

Nikolina Nedialkova

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AESG

Marina Kindelan

Director of Facades – Middle East, AESG
AESG

Marina Kindelan

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RSP

Ralf Steinhauer

Director
RSP

Ralf Steinhauer


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TBH

Chris Nicolas

Director
TBH

Chris Nicolas

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Omnium International Ltd.

Nicky Dobreanu

Branch Director
Omnium International Ltd

Nicky Dobreanu

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Polypipe Middle East LLC

Adam Smith

Managing Director
Polypipe Middle East LLC

Adam Smith

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HKA

Jude Wilson-Brown

Director of Marketing and Communications – MEA
HKA

Jude Wilson-Brown


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MY PICK ONE

Marianna Piccolo

CEO and Founder
MY PICK ONE

Marianna Piccolo

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JLL

Anne-Lyse Raoul

Head of DEI – EMEA
JLL

Anne-Lyse Raoul

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Omnium International Ltd

Roxy Reynolds

Senior Commercial Manager
Omnium International Ltd

Roxy Reynolds

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Compass Project Consulting

Sarah Saxon

Regional Head of Human Capital
Compass Project Consulting

Sarah Saxon


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The Devmark Group

Manisha Dayaram

Chief Commercial Officer
The Devmark Group

Manisha Dayaram

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Reed Smith

Alison Eslick

Senior Associate
Reed Smith

Alison Eslick

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ALEC

Statia Breen

Head of People & Culture
ALEC

Statia Breen

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Godwin Austen Johnson

Swati Rokade

Associate
Godwin Austen Johnson

Swati Rokade


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ISG Middle East & Southeast Asia

Alia Saleh

Finance Director
ISG Middle East & Southeast Asia

Alia Saleh

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AtkinsRéalis

Naomi Miles

Vice President of Human Resources, Middle East and Africa
AtkinsRéalis

Naomi Miles

More speakers to be confirmed


Interested?

Times have changed and it’s important we find new and innovative ways to do business. If you are interested in participating and learning about numerous ways to connect with the industry leaders & decision makers – contact us now.

Now closed

Registrations



For any further enquiries please contact:

Paul Godfrey
paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com



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This event is free to attend for all industry professionals. All registrations are subject to qualification.

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2023

Gallery


Check out the gallery from our Women in Construction Summit ED&I held in 2023 in Dubai. View the gallery

Event Sponsors

Thank you to all our amazing partners and sponsors for your support


Associate Sponsor

AtkinsRéalis




Strategic Content Partner

ALEC




AECOM


Bronze Sponsor

AESG










omnium


omnium


Supporting Partner

Perkins Eastman


TBHTBH


Supporting Partner

GAJ Architects


TBHTBH


Supporting Partner

TBH Consultancy


TBHTBH


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ME Consultant




PRESENTED BY

Big Project ME




PRESENTED BY

ME Construction News




ORGANISED BY

CPI Trade Media



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Participate by exhibiting, creating a workshop, join a panel discussion or run a demonstration – whichever way – it’s a lucrative platform to get connected.

Contact us now to learn more about this opportunity to interact and connect with regional industry decision makers and influencers.


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Ahead

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Skills

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Paul Godfrey | +971 55 472 9717
paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com


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andy.pitois@cpitrademedia.com


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