Date25 OctVenueCrowne Plaza Hotel
DUBAI / UAE

A balanced tomorrow –
championing the cause
of diversity and inclusion

29 November 2021
About the

WIC Summit

Middle East Consultant’s fifth Women in Construction event will take place as a live conference in 2021, and will continue its pioneering push for greater diversity and inclusion in the Middle East’s construction sector. The conference will highlight and debate ongoing issues with the ultimate goal of provoking tangible change within the sector.

The 2021 WIC Summit will bring together regional experts to discuss the progress and stumbling blocks around equality in the industry, how cultural issues can be addressed, the role academia can play and much more.
2021

LIVE

The 5th Women in Construction Summit will take place live in Dubai on 29 November, 2021 in compliance with the DTCM’s COVID-19 related safety regulations.
Insightful

Conversations

The live event will bring together regional personalities from across the construction, education and workplace advisory sectors to engage in insightful discussions, and share thought-provoking presentations to drive diversity and inclusion forward.
ME Consultant sets

The stage

Trailblazing women have already been contributing significantly to the sector on a global level and the regional industry only stands to benefit further by tackling gender inequality.
2019

Breakdown

The inaugural edition of the Women in Construction Summit saw over 240 industry professionals gather to discuss and share knowledge and of that over 80% of the total audience were women.
Consultants
Architects
Contractors
Engineers
Designers
Manufacturers
Developers
Others
2021

Agenda

We believe that content is king – and our speakers are critical in underpinning the quality and credibility of the event and its role as a touchstone occasion for the regional market.
Diversity

A Change of Perspective

Cultural and social norms play a role in the choice of careers and the decision to continue working. How can perspectives and assumptions be addressed?
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Pay

Equal pay for equal work

Industry research has found that a gender pay gap exists – this must be addressed for the industry to move towards parity.
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Tech

Technology: The Great Equaliser

The adoption of technology to design and deliver projects could simultaneously help the industry to become more inclusive and safer.
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The Event

Schedule

We are currently working on the agenda for the main conference debates. The event will bring together the industry’s leading minds for an insightful event filled with discussions and presentations.
  • 11:00 AMWelcome Address
  • 11:10 AM
    Keynote Presentation – The New Architectural Paradigm
  • 11:35 AM
    Presentation – Changing the Demographic profile: generating Diversity in the Construction sector
  • 12:00 PM
    Panel One – Is Diversity about Investment? What it costs to engage the real talent pool
  • 1:00 PM
    Panel Two – The Hard Yards – Implementing Equality & Diversity agendas and the Strategies proven to work
  • 2:00 PM
    Networking
  • 5:00 PM
    Closing Address
2021

Speakers

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

If you would like to partake and add to the discussion, please contact jason.s@cpitrademedia.com

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JT + Partners

Michelle Najm

Associate Architect
JT + Partners

Michelle Najm
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Senior Consultant

Nurul Sabri

HKA
Senior Consultant

Nurul Sabri
2021

Speakers

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

If you would like to partake and add to the discussion, please contact jason.s@cpitrademedia.com

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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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  • Please let us know if you are vaccinated and immunised against Covid-19 and will be able to show proof of vaccination should you be asked for it at the point of entry to the event.

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    Gallery

    Check out the gallery from our Women In Construction Summit held in 2019 in Dubai. View the gallery

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    Video archive

    Previous Event

    View the event highlights, the panels and the keynote from the last event.

    2020 Videos

    WIC Summit Panel Discussion: Safeguarding Gender Diversity
    WIC Summit Presentation: Making a Better Future Together
    WIC Summit Panel Discussion: Shattering the Glass Ceiling
    WIC Summit Presentation: How can we Accelerate Gender Parity
    WIC Summit Panel Discussion: Building Ties with Academia
    WIC Summit Presentation: Making a Better Future Together

    2019 Videos

    Highlights – WIC Summit 2019
    Inspiring the next generation of professionals
    Building a better workplace culture
    Diversity & Inclusion: Fostering Women’s Empowerment in Construction
    Project’s sites are not just a man’s world
    Reem Dayoub Initiative by Hiba Jaber, Lead Structural Engineer at LACASA

    Event Sponsors

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

    Cundall

    Bronze Sponsor

    HKA

    Bronze Sponsor

    JT+ Partners

    Bronze Sponsor

    KEO

    Associated Partner

    Omnium

    Supporting Partner

    NEB

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    ME Consultant

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    Big Project ME

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    ME Construction News

    ORGANISED BY

    CPI Trade Media

    Networking

    Opportunity

    This event presents you with an opportunity to interact and connect with regional industry decision makers and influencers. There are several innovative ways to sponsor, from interactive live polls to session background branding, and from lead generation campaigns to presentations. Contact us for detailed information.

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    Ahead

    Regional personalities share insights that could benefit you and the company you work with.
    Strengthen your

    Skills

    Utilise the opportunity and get the most out of the event. Not only will you be able to increase your knowledge and understanding, but you’ll also be able to interact with new potential business partners. Contact us to learn more
    Get In Touch

    Contact us

    Content

    Jason Saundalkar | +971 4 375 5475
    jason.s@cpitrademedia.com

    Gavin Davids | +971 4 375 5480
    gavin.davids@cpitrademedia.com

    Sponsorship

    Andy Pitois | +971 4 375 5473
    andy.pitois@cpitrademedia.com

    Jude Slann | +971 4 375 5714
    jude.slann@cpitrademedia.com

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