• Nadhmi Al Nasr, Chief Executive Officer, NEOM
  

• Tarek Qaddumi, Executive Director, NEOM Urban Planning

By 2050, nearly 7 out of 10 people will live in cities. THE LINE, NEOM’s center of urban living, will accommodate 9 million people on a footprint of just 34 square kilometers. As a car-free, zero-emission city, THE LINE is the first sustainable city at scale and one to be built primarily around people. Every resident will have access to all their needs within a five-minute walk, and every resident will have equal access to nature. THE LINE does not only set the standard for the region of the future, but it also sets the standard for an inclusive community of the future. 

• Antoni Vives, Chief Urban Development and Islands Officer, NEOM

Promising the finest experiences, Sindalah will be the first physical showcase of NEOM – coming online in 2024. As an island destination, it will be an exclusive gateway to the stunning Red Sea for the global yachting community, taking high-end travel to new heights. A place where enhanced nature meets responsible design, advanced technology and inspirational architecture. The resort will include a first-class golf course, beach club, yacht club, spa and wellness center plus 51 luxury retail outlets – in addition to luxury hotels and a large marina. All just 17 hours by boat from most Mediterranean yachting destinations, providing great access for European, Saudi and GCC boat owners.

• John Selden, CEO, NEOM Airports

To build a vibrant tourist and business destination, aviation-facilitated access for global visitors and residents is imperative. The aviation industry has recently experienced massive disruption, resulting in negative passenger experiences, increased carbon dioxide emissions, and delayed digitization, among other challenges. To support the development of NEOM, a dedicated airline and seamless curb-to-gate experience at the NEOM Airport will be designed harmoniously to create the most positive experience possible for all customers while exposing them to the technologically integrated, future-thinking identity of NEOM.

• Roberto Penno, Chief Projects Officer, NEOM 

Pressing global issues are questioning outdared ways of living, from consumption to production. NEOM is responding to these challenges by reimagining a way forward where the underlying principles of development are livability and environmental conservation. Capitalizing on the scale and ambition of NEOM, a region of dreamers is coming to life while defying the odds to transform, not just industries, but global thinking.

• Jan Paterson, Managing Director, Sport, NEOM

Throughout history, sport has proven itself to be a dynamic force for innovation, economic development, inclusion, health & well-being, education, and more. Building from this foundational history, NEOM is looking forward. With the goal of becoming a top destination for major sporting events, championing outstanding livability for residents, and building an innovative economy, NEOM’s sport sector is bringing to life a strategy that leverages novel partnerships, local human capital, technological advancements, and renewable energy to become a global sport hub.

• Wayne Borg, Managing Director, Media Industries, Entertainment & Culture, NEOM and Partner Spotlight: Zeinab Abu Alsamh, General Manager, MBC Studios

The recent decades have seen a tremendous expansion in content that is available to global audiences. More and more, the origins of storytelling do not pose limitations to its consumption. From social media to the streaming platforms and the new business models of customer engagement, the convergence of our physical and digital worlds has transformed the way we experience content and connect with others. Never has there been a greater need for a multi-platform, cutting edge creative hub. By developing state-of-the-art, future-facing, integrated infrastructure and technology, nurturing regional talent, supporting industry with the ease of doing business, and focusing on content creation, NEOM will become the Middle East and North Africa’s regional hub for media and creative industries.

• Vishal Wanchoo, CEO, OXAGON

To realize the future we need for manufacturing—for business continuity, performance and environmental sustainability—manufacturers need a totally new approach. OXAGON will redefine the traditional industrial model, a new paradigm for how industries, technology and people come together in harmony with nature. A cognitive city underpinned by exceptional livability for all, OXAGON will enable industries of the future with at-scale production opportunities and seamless infrastructure for the supply and movement of next generation products.

• Peter Terium, CEO, ENOWA – NEOM’s Energy & Water Company 

NEOM’s clean slate approach to building the future aims to leverage design and technology to transform our relationship with the natural world. With its unrivaled complementary wind and solar profile, NEOM and its Energy & Water Company, ENOWA, are building an innovative carbon-free energy ecosystem from scratch that sets the pace for green hydrogen. This session will highlight the potential of technology-powered industry in building sustainable communities.

• Philip Gullett, Executive Director, Trojena, NEOM

With winter temperatures dropping below zero Celsius, year-round temperatures on average ten degrees cooler than the rest of the region, and a mountainous environment in the heart of NEOM’s nature region, TROJENA will serve as an unrivalled year-round destination in the Middle East. TROJENA will be a hub for outdoor skiing, adventure sports, tourism, and luxury living, providing extraordinary experiences for tourists and residents alike. Recently winning the bid to be the first country in the Middle East to host the Asian Winter Games, the TROJENA region of NEOM is already reaching new heights on the global stage.

• Dr Paul Marshall, Head of Nature Reserve, NEOM

When NEOM announced to the world the incredible revolution in urban design that is THE LINE, we also set the stage for a new era in nature conservation. By restricting development to just 5% of the 26,500 square kilometer area, NEOM committed to protecting 95% for nature. NEOM’s Nature Reserve reimagines the relationship between people and the planet through our vision for rewilding on a scale never attempted, underpinned by a habitat restoration program that will turn the tide on desertification through the return of over 100 million trees, shrubs and grasses. This session will discuss the ways in which nature conservation is a fundamental design principle and core pillar of the value proposition of NEOM.

• Dr. Manar Al Moneef, Chief Investment Officer, NEOM 

NEOM’s mission is to become an accelerator of human progress, embodying the future of innovation in business, livability, and sustainability. With its identity as an economic crossroads with a healthy foundation and progressive laws, NEOM offers unique investment opportunities of differing sizes across multiple industries. This session will dive into the investment and partnership value proposition of NEOM. 

• Rayan Fayez, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, NEOM

• Tarek Qaddumi, Executive Director, NEOM Urban Planning