Date25 OctVenueCrowne Plaza Hotel
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL / SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD / DUBAI / UAE

Critical debates in the Diversity
and Inclusion agendas:
lobbying for real-time change

25 October 2022
About the

WIC Summit – Diversity & Inclusion

Year-on-year, the Women in Construction event proved a powerful catalyst not only for discussing critical gender issues in the Construction sector, but actually driving significant change.

The summit expands that agenda to a full-on debate focusing on Diversity & Inclusion. These keynote issues are important topics for which detailed dialogue has typically been lacking in the region – and this year’s agenda aims to break the mould and set important new precedents.

The occasion brings together presenters and panellists on the ‘front line’ of critical change, from whom we will hear about practical and personal case studies.
2022

LIVE

The WIC Summit – Diversity & Inclusion will take place in Dubai on 25 October 2022 in full compliance with all current safety guidelines and protocols.
Insightful

Conversations

The one-day conference will feature high quality dialogue and provocative discussions; we will be hosting leading names from across the region, providing a terrific opportunity to see how the realities behind the major debates are progressing.
ME Consultant sets

The stage

Since that ground breaking front cover story in ME Consultant Magazine four years ago, we have been highlighting diversity and inclusion within the construction sector from every angle and avenue we can. We have hosted round tables, networking evenings, conferences, interviews, given awards and we are only getting started.
The

Breakdown

Over the years we have connected thousands of like-minded trailblazers from within the construction industry from consultants to engineers to designers and government representatives.
Consultants
Architects
Contractors
Engineers
Designers
Manufacturers
Developers
Others
2022

Agenda

We believe content is key and our panel discussions and presentations seek to provoke insightful debate and shed light on current trends, issues and solutions.
Fair remuneration

Equal pay for equal jobs!

Sadly, the convention of payment according to gender and ethnicity has become endemic in the GCC. The event showcases the best initiatives to reform unequal payment structures and – at long last – adopt ethical best practices.
Selection

Removing unconscious bias

All too often, selection and recruitment either consciously or unconsciously screen out anyone not meeting an accepted stereotype. The Summit will show how to overcome bias and initiate fair recruitment policies.
The facts

The C-Suite realities

Just how successfully are we building more inclusive Boards, in both public and private sector enterprises? How best to go beyond rhetoric and implement real and lasting change?
Knowledge

and Expertise

Knowledge and expertise sharing are vital for success across an industry; discussing challenges and experiences that can be overcome in the future with digital adoption, education, and new normal ways of working.
The Event

Schedule

The event will feature highly innovative presentation formats, well-suited to communicating the essentials of the important Diversity and Inclusion debates. The day will also include a number of highly interactive, audience-inclusive elements.

D1/ Tuesday 25 Oct

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PAUL GODFREY

Moderator’s welcome introduction to all delegates and speakers

09:30 | Introduction
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PAUL GODFREY

Announcing the Diversity in Construction Report and its key conclusions

09:45 | Report Introduction
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Panel Session

Lessons learned from Grade A businesses: how to be a champion of ED&I

10:00 | Panel Session
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Networking

Coffee break

11:00 | Break
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Marie-Joelle Ghaoui

The Cultural and Commercial Hallmarks of a Diversity-aware business

11:15 | Presentation
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Katarina Uherova Hasbani

Delivering a comprehensive and proactive approach to gender and diversity: AESG’s experience

11:45 | Presentation
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Naomi Miles

Equal pay for equal jobs and why it’s not a reality in the GCC

12:15 | Presentation
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Networking

Lunch

12:45 | Break
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Kabira Bhatporia

Gender and Diversity best practice: the responsibilities of a Fortune 500 business

13:30 | Presentation
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Panel Session

Effective gender and diversity representation – steps to progress

14:00 | Panel Session
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Paul Godfrey

Closing Remarks

15:00 | Closing
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11:00 | Registration

Networking and Coffee

Doors open at 11:00am for registration and offers an opportunity to network with colleagues past and present and make new connections with industry peers.
12:00 | Welcome Address

Welcome

Welcome address to launch the 2021 Women in Construction Summit from the event host, Paul Godfrey

Moderator

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12:15 | Session One

Keynote Presentation

An undisputable HR revolution
More details

Speaker

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12:45 | Session One

Keynote Presentation

Overcoming ethnic payment structures in the GCC
More details

Speaker

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1:15 | Session One

Presentation

Implementing quotas and positive bias agendas – how they work and what are the workforce implications?
More details

Speaker

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1:45 | Session One

Presentation

A woman driving Sustainability
More details

Speaker

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2:15 | Coffee Break

Coffee & Networking

2:45 | Session Two

Panel Session

Implementing Equality and Diversity and strategies proven to work
More details

Speakers

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3:45 | Session Two

Panel Session

Creating a mixed talent pool in the C-Suite
More details

Speakers

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4:45 | Session Two

Virtual Presentation

What can we learn from the global template?
More details

Speaker

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5:00

Moderator’s closing remarks

Women in Construction Summit closing remarks from the event host, Paul Godfrey

Moderator

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5:10 – 7:00

VIP Networking

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Speakers

Our speakers are critical in underpinning the quality and credibility of the event and its role as a touchstone occasion for the regional market.

If you would like to participate and add to the topics being discussed, please contact – paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com

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AESG

Katarina Uherova Hasbani

Partner and Global Director of Strategy and Advisory
AESG

Katarina Uherova Hasbani
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HKA

Chris Bernard

Partner, Global People Recruitment & Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
HKA

Chris Bernard
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KEO International Consultants

Marie Joelle Ghaoui

Director, Architecture & Engineering Services
KEO International Consultants

Marie Joelle Ghaoui
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Cundall

Olga Litkovets

Director Business Development and Marketing MENA
Cundall

Olga Litkovets
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JLL

Elaine O’Connor

Head of Fit Out MEA, Project & Development Services MEA
JLL

Elaine O’Connor
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Compass Project Consulting

Rachel Willacy

Regional Head of Procurement
Compass Project Consulting

Rachel Willacy

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SNC-Lavalin

Naomi Miles

Regional Director of Human Resources, Middle East & Africa
SNC-Lavalin

Naomi Miles
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Serco

Samantha Rowles

Operations Director – Transport
Serco

Samantha Rowles
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National Engineering Bureau

Alphya Zereene

Project Manager/Resident Engineer
National Engineering Bureau

Alphya Zereene
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JT + Partners Architectural and Engineering Consultant

Michelle Najm

Director of Architecture – Head of Department
JT + Partners Architectural and Engineering Consultant

Michelle Najm
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JLL

Kabira Bhatporia

Head of Human Resources, MEA & Turkey
JLL

Kabira Bhatporia
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ALEC Engineering and Contracting

Sara Guinand

Senior Digital Construction Specialist
ALEC Engineering and Contracting

Sara Guinand
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Select Group

Mennah Abdelkarim Darwish

Design Manager
Select Group

Mennah Abdelkarim Darwish
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Mott MacDonald

Shorouq Hamawi

Regional Communications and Marketing Director
Mott MacDonald

Shorouq Hamawi
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AESG

Marina Kindelan

Associate Facades Director
RSP

Ralf Steinhauer
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RSP

Ralf Steinhauer

Associate Facades Director
AESG

Marina Kindelan

Interested?

Times have changed and it’s important we find new and innovative ways to do business. If you are interested in participating and learning about numerous ways to connect with the industry leaders & decision makers – contact us now.
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Paul Godfrey
paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com

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Gallery

Check out the gallery from our WIC Summit – Diversity & Inclusion held in 2022 in Dubai. View the gallery

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Video archive

2022 Event

View the event highlights, the panels and the keynote from the last event.
Highlights | Women In Construction Summit 2022
Moderator’s welcome introduction to all delegates and speakers | Women In Construction Summit 2022
Lessons learned from Grade A businesses: how to be a champion of ED&I | Women In Construction Summit 2022
The Cultural and Commercial Hallmarks of a Diversity-aware business | Women In Construction Summit 2022
Delivering a comprehensive and proactive approach to gender and diversity: AESG’s experience | Women In Construction Summit 2022
Equal pay for equal jobs and why it’s not a reality in the GCC | Women In Construction Summit 2022
Gender and Diversity best practice: the responsibilities of a Fortune 500 business | Women In Construction Summit 2022
Effective gender and diversity representation – steps to progress | Women In Construction Summit 2022

Event Sponsors

Thank you to all our amazing partners and sponsors for your support
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Omnium

AESG
JT+P
Supporting partner

FitnGlam

JLLJLL
Supporting partner

JLL

JLLJLL
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Big Project ME

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ME Construction News

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