Future Cement Initiative
Webinar – 1
Date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Format: Virtual (3 short talks + Q&A)
OBJECTIVE
Engage stakeholders in an educational discussion on the role of future cement in shaping low-carbon structures in Saudi Arabia. The webinar will also address alignment with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), Saudi Standards (SASO) and cement innovations.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Building consultants, contractors, cement and concrete manufacturers, government agencies, engineering professionals, and other industry stakeholders.
AGENDA
Opening Remarks from moderator:
Dr. Ahmed Ajabnoor, Sustainability Council – Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM)
- Green Building: Cement and Concrete Innovations
Speaker: Mr. Steven Hale – Director, Engineering Innovations (NEOM) - Implications of Saudi Building Code on Future Cement Manufacturing
Speaker: Assoc/Prof. Ali S.Alqarni – Chairman of Civil Engineering Department – King Saud University - Cement standards and the mechanism of introducing new products
Speaker: Eng. Ahmed Alkhathlan – Director of Construction and Building standards Dept.(SASO)
Q&A Session – Interactive discussion with attendees and speakers.
