Monday, August 8, 2011

Middle East's Leading Architects Forum

Middle East's Leading Architects Forum
September 16-19, 2011
Shangri La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat, Oman


Arc-Middle East -- What is it
Now in its second year, Arc-Middle East is an Innovative, one to one meetings forum and conference for Principals of the Middle East and North Africa's largest and most active architect firms. Proven in Europe, Asia and North America, Arc-Middle East is a truly effective opportunity for time pressured executives to meet with and be educated by senior directors of supplier companies, learn about important developments across the region and to network with their peers from many countries across the region.



Seminar Program

A meticulously researched programme presented by industry experts and leaders on subjects including: The Delivery Of Sustainability In Today’s Construction Sector, from Dr Alex Amato of Davis Langdon; The New Reality For Architecture Firms and How Principals Will Need To Adapt, from David Koren of Perkins Eastman; and an interactive panel discussion comprised of the leading Real Estate Developers from across the region.

BOND Events and Arc-Middle East 2011 are official AIA CE providers.
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Middle East's Leading Architects Forum
September 16-19, 2011
Shangri La Barr Al Jissah, Muscat, Oman

Series of Seminars that address timely and important issues including

Seminar 1:
Much Ado About Carbon, The Delivery Of Sustainability In Today’s Construction Sector:
Dr Alex Amato: Associate, Davis Langdon

Seminar 2:
Real Estate Developers Panel Discussion: An In Depth Discussion Focusing On;
Panel Speakers Deepak Jain - Head of Strategic Consulting at Jones Lang LaSelle, Dubai; Mohammed Ahmad Al Emadi - Associate Director Real Estate Development – Barwa Real Estate Qatar and Barwa Al Sadd General Manager; Gurjit Singh - COO, Sorouh Real Estate, Abu Dhabi; Chaired by Jeff Willis - Associate Director Arup & Vice Chairman of Emirates GBC

Seminar 3:
Knowledge and Design: Towards Responsive Architectural Pedagogy and Practice:
Dr Ashraf Salama: Professor & Founding Head of Architecture and Urban Planning at Qatar University

Seminar 4:
A Sense of Purpose: The New Reality For Architecture Firms And How Principals Will Need To Adapt:
David Koren, Associate Principal and Director of Marketing, Perkins Eastman

Seminar 5:
Risky Business - How can Contracts Assist you in Emerging and Volatile Markets?
David McElveney, Partner of Projects & Construction, Clyde & Co
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