Day One
Wednesday 19 February, 2025
09:00-09:50
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
09:50 – 10:00
WELCOME NOTE BY CONFERENCE PRODUCER
10:00 – 10:10
SPECIAL REMARKS BY THE GUEST OF HONOUR
10:10 – 10:20
OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRPERSON
10:20 – 10:40
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
10:40 – 11:00
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
11:00 – 11:45
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
11:45 – 12:30
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?
12:30 – 13:00
NETWORKING & PRAYER BREAK
13:00 – 13:10
INNOVATION SESSION
13:10 – 13:20
INNOVATION SESSION
13:20 – 13:40
CYBERSECURITY IN IOT-ENABLED HSE SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE
- Addressing vulnerabilities in connected safety systems
- Training HSE teams to manage cybersecurity threats
- Building secure, resilient infrastructures for smart safety
13:40 – 14:10
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?
14:10 – 14:20
CLOSING REMARKS
14:20 – 15:20
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: 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?
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
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