The Gulf portion of this Infrastructure Summit has shifted to a virtual platform- Monday March 15th for UAE and March 16th for Saudi Arabia. The virtual events will feature top decision makers from Ministries and procuring agencies who will present on upcoming infrastructure projects and deals to the attending American companies. Some topics that will be covered at the conference include upcoming projects in renewable and emerging energy, oil & gas, power storage and transmission, and transportation, along with information about U.S. government and other project financing resources, and tendering and supply processes.
Representatives from U.S. government trade and infrastructure-related agencies will attend the virtual summit. There will be opportunities for American companies to schedule meetings with these U.S. government officials as well as local government officials and businesses the week following the Summit. American companies may also request additional fee-based matchmaking meetings that can occur in the weeks following the Summit.
The United Arab Emirates
Virtual conference for UAE - March 15th, 8am ET - 12:30pm ET.
No Cost to attend; add-on Virtual Meeting Schedule for small business $1250 (UAE) $2100 (medium-sized company) and $2700 (large company)
Join us as we hear about planning sessions, project proposals, the direction of construction and development in the the region as well as a 10 year forecast for investment and priority sectors.
Register here for the UAE Virtual Summit.
Contact Matt Baker and Haisum Shah to request a virtual meeting schedule. Meeting Schedule requests close on February 15, 2021.
4:00pm – 4:45pm
(UAE)
8:00am ET
(USA)
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Opening Session: UAE Market 2021-2030
The UAE 10-year vision for infrastructure development and projects in priority sectors.
Opening Remarks: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Ministry of Economy
Mubadala
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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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5:00pm – 6:00pm
(UAE)
9:00am ET
(USA)
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Oil and Gas Projects
1: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
2: UAE Speaker ADNOC
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Smart Cities Projects
1: Smart Dubai
2: Smart Dubai Speaker 2 TBC
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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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6:15pm – 7:15pm
(UAE)
10:15am ET
(USA)
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Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Projects and the PPP model
1: Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
2: ADIO Speaker 2 TBC
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Healthcare Infrastructure
1: MOHAP
2: Emirates Health Services Establishment
3: Dubai Health Authority (invited)
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7:30pm – 8:15pm
(UAE)
11:30am ET
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Session: Project Finance Resources
Panel discussion with experts from EXIM, DFC, USTDA, U.S. Commercial Service, and the World Bank. Corporate executives will join and share their insights. Topics will include resources, procurement opportunities, and information available to U.S. companies, and practical examples of the resources available.
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8:30pm – 8:45pm
(UAE)
12:30 pm ET
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Closing Remarks
Deputy Assistant Secretary Camille Richardson
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Saudi Arabia
Virtual conference for Saudi Arabia - March 16th, 8am ET - 12:30pm ET.
No Cost to attend; add-on Virtual Meeting Schedule for small business $900 (UAE) $2100 (medium-sized company) and $2700 (large company)
Join us as we hear about planning sessions, project proposals, the direction of construction and development in the the region as well as a 10 year forecast for investment and priority sectors.
Register here for the Saudi Arabia Virtual Summit.
Contact Matt Baker and Haisum Shah to request a virtual meeting schedule. Meeting Schedule requests close on February 15, 2021.
4:00pm – 5:00pm
(UAE)
8:00am ET
(USA)
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Opening Session: Saudi Arabia Infrastructure Market 2021-2030
Panel discussion on the Kingdoms 10-year vision for infrastructure development and projects in four priority sectors.
Opening Remarks: Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Ministry of Commerce
Ministry of ICT
Senior Advisor at PIF
Counsil of Saudi Chamber
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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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5:10pm – 6:10pm
(UAE)
9:10am ET
(USA)
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Waste Management Giga-Projects
Cities of Riyadh and Jeddah will highlight industrial, municipal and commercial recycling and processing
1: Minsitry of Municipalities
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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Giga-Projects
1Discussion of IoT, AI, and ICT infrastructure for several key national projects
1: MICT
2: NEOM
3: Qiddiya
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CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
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6:15pm – 7:15pm
(UAE)
10:15am ET
(USA)
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Travel/Tourism Giga-Projects
Speakers will highlight key projects including hotel/resorts, entertainment and themed attractions
1: Ministry of Tourism
2: Amaala Project
3: Red Sea Project
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Transportation and Mobility
Insight in to the transport infrastructure that
will link giga-projects around the country including bridges, roads, ports and airports.
1: Minstry of Transport
2: NEOM
3: Riyadh Royal Commission
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7:30pm – 8:15pm
(UAE)
11:30am ET
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Session: Project Finance Resources
Panel discussion with experts from EXIM, DFC, USTDA, U.S. Commercial Service, and the World Bank. Corporate executives will join and share their insights. Topics will include resources, procurement opportunities, and information available to U.S. companies, and practical examples of the resources available.
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8:30pm – 8:45pm
(UAE)
12:30 pm ET
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Closing Remarks
Acting Deputy Under Secretary Diane Farrell
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Provides U.S. companies with a list of up to five partners/distributors that have expressed an interest in the client’s goods/services. The service includes identification and outreach to potential matching firms, sending client’s information to identified matching firms, preparing a profile of interested firms, and providing a report with the profile and contact information for interested firms. The aservice also includes virtual introductions via conference calls with up to five of the contacts identified.

At the MENA Infrastructure Summits, U.S. commercial diplomats with regional expertise will be present to support your business growth in new markets. Receive guidance and insights on navigating trade barriers, market access-related issues, geopolitical concerns, market competition.
Conference sessions will allow you to dive deeper into markets of interest to learn about the region’s infrastructure project pipeline and understand how factors like economic reform and demographic change will impact your sector. These sessions led by industry experts aim to operationalize your company’s strategy via sessions on topics from advocacy to policy landscapes.
The MENA Infrastructure Summits are designed to provide participants with formal and informal networking opportunities with fellow U.S. companies, prospective clients and partners, government facilitators, and industry experts in the region.