Day One
Wednesday 19 February, 2025
09:00-09:50
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
10:00 – 10:10
WELCOME NOTE BY THE SPONSOR
10:10 – 10:20
WELCOME NOTE BY THE GUEST OF HONOUR
10:20 – 10:30
OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON
10:30 – 10:50
EMPOWERING NATIONAL WORKFORCE SAFETY IN LINE WITH SAUDI ARABIA VISION 2030
- Building local capacity by upskilling Saudi talent in key HSE, sustainability, and risk management disciplines to meet the demands of a future-ready economy.
- Embedding mental health and wellbeing as core components of workplace safety programs, especially in high-risk and fast-growing sectors.
- Driving localization of HSE leadership through tailored development programs and nationalization of safety-critical roles across major industries
10:50 – 11:10
TRUSTED AI FOR EHS: DRIVING SAFER, SMARTER OPERATIONS TO POWER VISION 2030
- How converging risks—safety, environmental, operational, and compliance—are reshaping EHS strategies in KSA and the GCC
- How cloud hosting in KSA and the GCC unlocks SaaS solutions for scalable, sustainable, and efficient operations
- Why trusted, transparent AI empowers—not replaces—EHS professionals in high-stakes environments
11:10 – 11:55
PANEL DISCUSSION| PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EMPLOYEE WELLBEING IN THE WORKPLACE
- Exploring ISO 45003 to cultivate psychologically safe environments and resilience
- Tackling stigma around mental health through leadership-led cultural change
- Developing sustainable support systems including mental health programs and peer networks
11:55 – 12:40
PANEL DISCUSSION| VISION 2030 AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF NATIONAL HSE CULTURE
- How can HSE strategies be effectively integrated into the broader framework of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to support national development goals and sustainable growth?
- What role can strong public-private partnerships play in elevating safety standards across industries, and how can collaboration be fostered to ensure long-term impact?
- In what ways can smart enforcement technologies and regulatory modernization drive greater compliance, transparency, and efficiency in HSE management?
12:40 – 13:10
NETWORKING & PRAYER BREAK
13:10 – 13:20
INNOVATION SESSION
13:20 – 13:30
INNOVATION SESSION
13:30 – 13:50
HEALTH SURVEIELANCE AS A CORPORATE RISK-CONTROL TOOL: LESSONS FROM THE FRONTLINE OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICNE
- How can health surveillance transform corporate risk management
- What frontline lessons from occupational medicine can protect your workforce
- Are we leveraging early detection to prevent costly workplace incidents
13:50 – 14:10
ROBOTICS, DRONES, AND AI-POWERED AUTOMATION IN SAFETY-CRITICAL OPERATIONS
- Harnessing drones for inspections in hazardous environments
- Enhancing safety with collaborative robots (cobots)
- Reducing manual exposure through intelligent automation
14:10 – 14:30
ADVANCING SAFE PRACTICES ACROSS THE HYDROGEN VALUE CHAIN
- How can industries ensure safe hydrogen production, storage, and handling at scale
- What emerging risks need to be addressed as hydrogen systems are integrated into existing facilities
- How can organizations strengthen safety culture and preparedness around hydrogen technologies
14:30 – 15:00
FIRESIDE CHAT |EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SAFETY PROGRAMS
- How can executive leadership effectively align safety strategies with ESG objectives?
- What does it take to set measurable and impactful HSE and environmental goals?
- How can leaders foster a culture of accountability, visibility, and environmental responsibility?
15:00 – 15:30
FIRESIDE CHAT | SMART FIRE SAFETY FOR A CHANGING WORLD: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND NEXT-GEN STRATEGIES
- Integrating fire safety with smart building and industrial infrastructure for faster response
- Addressing climate-driven and emerging fire hazards in high-risk environments.
- Leveraging AI, IoT, and real-time monitoring to prevent and manage fire risks
15:30 – 15:50
THE HUMAN FACTOR: TRANSFORMING MENTAL HEALTH CULTURE IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
- How organizations can reduce stigma and encourage open conversations around mental health on site
- What support systems and interventions effectively improve worker wellbeing in high-pressure environments
- How leadership behaviors and project culture influence mental resilience across the workforce.
15:50 – 16:00
CLOSING REMARKS
16:00 – 17:00
NETWORKING LUNCHEON & END OF DAY ONE
Day Two
Thursday 20 February, 2025
09:15 – 10:10
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
10:10 – 10:20
OPENING NOTE BY THE CHAIRPERSON
10:20 – 10:40
GREEN ECONOMY, SAFE ECONOMY: ADVANCING HSE AS A PILLAR OF SAUDI SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
- Minimizing environmental impact by integrating safe operating procedures and emissions control across heavy industries and manufacturing sectors.
- Ensuring safe execution of renewable energy projects—such as solar, wind, and hydrogen—through rigorous HSE planning, training, and compliance.
- Aligning with Vision 2030 environmental targets by embedding robust safety frameworks into sustainability strategies and green infrastructure initiatives.
10:40 – 11:25
PANEL DISCUSSION: CONTRACTOR SAFETY AND SUPPLY CHAIN HSE RESPONSIBILITY
- How can organizations establish clear and measurable safety KPIs and enforce compliance standards across all third-party contractors and suppliers?
- What are the most effective strategies for standardizing onboarding procedures and delivering consistent, high-quality HSE training to contractors at all levels?
- In what ways can organizations monitor contractor performance and foster shared accountability models that align all stakeholders with the organization’s HSE goals?
11:25 – 11:45
DATA-DRIVEN HSE MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
- Visual dashboards to unlock real-time safety insights and empower faster, data-driven decision-making on the ground
- Seamlessly integrating HSE data into enterprise-wide platforms to break down silos and create a unified view of safety performance
- Transforming raw safety data into actionable intelligence to anticipate risks and drive proactive, preventive safety strategies
11:45 – 12:15
NETWORKING & PRAYER BREAK
12:15 – 13:00
PANEL DISCUSSION | ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY-DRIVEN HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
- Embedding ESG into HSE to drive safety, sustainability, and business performance
- How ESG reporting shapes corporate responsibility in safety and environmental domains
- Promoting green construction and low-impact industrial operations
13:00 – 13:20
RESILIENCE ENGINEERING AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR FUTURE RISKS
- Enhancing emergency preparedness through immersive, simulation-based crisis training using cutting-edge VR and AR technologies
- Developing forward-thinking HSE plans that address both climate-related disruptions and unexpected operational shocks in high-risk environments
- Embedding resilience at the heart of HSE strategy to ensure business continuity, workforce protection, and long-term adaptability
13:20 – 13:40
ESTABLISHING POSITIVE SAFETY CULTURE IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
- How construction companies can move from reactive to proactive safety culture
- What leadership behaviors strengthen safety ownership on site
- How organizations consistently maintain their commitment towards ensuring positive safety attitudes in construction projects
13:40 – 14:00
HSE REGULATIONS, LEGAL COMPLIANCE, AND SMART ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES
- Staying ahead of the curve by understanding key updates in Saudi and international HSE regulations — and what they mean for compliance and competitiveness
- Leveraging internal and external audits not just for compliance, but as powerful tools to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Embracing digital reporting systems to boost real-time accountability, streamline compliance tracking, and enhance overall HSE efficiency