2nd Edition of the World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit to Take Place in Riyadh on 1–2 September 2025
Global leaders and regional stakeholders gather to shape the future of sports infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
Worldlink Conferences is proud to announce the World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit, set to take place on 1–2 September 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This landmark event will unite government stakeholders, project owners, developers, designers, consultants, and solution providers to explore the future of sports infrastructure, mega-event planning, and venue operations. The summit is strategically aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which positions the Kingdom as a global hub for sports, entertainment, and tourism.
An Influential Line-Up of Speakers
The summit will feature insights from an esteemed roster of speakers, including:
- Nadine Shehab – Lead Cost Manager, Turner & Townsend
- Dragana Linden – Executive Director and Board Member, Alliance Investment Company
- Michael Palassis – Executive Director, Paxon Group
- Eng. Meshal Aldeaijy – Strategic Planning and Execution Advisor
- Noor Binsaleh – Consultancy Associate & Professional Athlete
- Fatemeh Hosseini – Associate, Populous
- Danilo Arba – PMO Director, MACE
- Noushadali Kayalmadathil – Executive Director, Development Management Office, Qiddiya Investment Company
- Jena Ladhani – CEO, CBRE Saudi Arabia
- Tamim El Abed – Project Director, Jacobs Engineering
- Neil Ross – Director – Sports Strategy, Qiddiya
- Alexis Dijksterhuis – Head of Sports, Leisure & Entertainment MEA, JLL
- Sander Troost – Associate Partner, gmp Architects
- Hatim Morsy-Fahmy – Director, Major Projects
- Dr. Kam Al-Mazrui – Director of Sports & Events Middle East, Mott MacDonald
- Josep Manel Santiago – CEO, Figueras
- Piotr Ostafin – Area Manager Middle East, Figueras
- Juerg Kronenberg – Vice President, Bain & Company Middle East Inc
…and more high-profile speakers to be announced.
Why Attend
The World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit is the premier platform for knowledge exchange and business networking within the sports infrastructure ecosystem. Delegates will gain insights on:
- Innovation in stadium and arena design
- Funding and investment strategies
- Mega-event readiness and delivery
- Smart venue operations and fan experience
- Sustainability in large-scale sports and entertainment projects
Date: 1–2 September 2025
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Register Now: https://riyadh.worldstadiumssummit.com/#register
International Business Magazine is the Official Media Partner for this event
