Worldlink Conferences is proud to announce the 2nd Edition of World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit, taking place on 1st & 2nd September 2025 in Riyadh. The summit serves as the region’s leading platform for government stakeholders, developers, architects, and global industry leaders shaping the future of sports infrastructure and mega-event planning.
Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the event will spotlight innovative approaches to stadium and venue development — emphasizing sustainable construction, smart infrastructure, and forward-thinking design. It serves as a platform to support the Kingdom’s transformation into a global hub for world-class facilities, while promoting long-term economic growth, tourism, and environmental responsibility.
This year’s speaker lineup features an exceptional array of senior experts from world-renowned organizations, 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 – Next-Gen Saudi Leader Consultancy, Associate Professional Athlete
- Fatemeh Hosseini – Associate, Populous
- Danilo Arba – PMO Director, MACE
- Noushadali Kayalmadathil – Executive Director – Development Management Office, Qiddiya
- 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 and Company Middle East Inc
…and more to be announced!
The World Stadiums and Arena Development Summit is designed to foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration across the ecosystem of sports and live entertainment infrastructure. Attendees will gain insights into regional mega-projects, global trends in stadium architecture, fan experience innovations, sustainability, and public-private partnership models.
Register today to join this world-class gathering of 400+ stakeholders transforming the future of venues in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Visit: https://riyadh.worldstadiumssummit.com
Date: 1–2 September 2025
Venue: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
