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.
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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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12:45 | Session One

Keynote Presentation

Overcoming ethnic payment structures in the GCC

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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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3:45 | Session Two

Panel Session

Creating a mixed talent pool in the C-Suite

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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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JLL

Kabira Bhatporia

Head of Human Resources, MEA & Turkey
JLL

Kabira Bhatporia


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Perkins Eastman

Preeti Mogali

Senior Associate
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 and 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


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.

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    2022

    Gallery


    Check out the gallery from our WIC Summit – Diversity & Inclusion held in 2022 in Dubai. View the gallery

    Event Sponsors

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


    Strategic Content Partner

    ALEC




    AECOM


    Bronze Sponsor

    AESG








    omnium


    omnium


    Supporting Partner

    Perkins Eastman


    TBHTBH


    Supporting Partner

    TBH Consultancy


    TBHTBH


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    ME Construction News




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