10 - 12 SEPTEMBER 2023

RIYADH FRONT EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTER

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INDEX Design Talks

Delivering insight, direction and inspiration

The INDEX Design Talks, in association with GEBERIT, has become a cornerstone of the regional design calendar in recent years, hosting a series of open and lively discussions amongst many of the leading figures in the community. The programme is developed in close consultation with a broad range of industry stakeholders to ensure that it captures focused yet spontaneous debate around the key technical, aesthetic, market and strategic issues and dynamics affecting the industry.

INDEX Design Talks is attended by the passionate industry community of the interiors, architecture, fit-out world, and the wonderful forum sponsors for peer networking and meaningful conversations.

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Our 2022 programme key topics:

  • Establishing Saudi’s bright future and approach to Vision 2030, and enriching national identity
  • Integrating design and innovation with luxury wellness
  • Retaining and hiring the best talent in the design industry
  • Challenges and opportunities within the Saudi market
  • The Metaverse: a vision for virtual architecture and development
  • Beyond luxury - A deep dive into the extravagant hospitality industry
  • Saudi Arabia’s futuristic design and approach
  • and much, much more!
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"INDEX Saudi Arabia inspired me! I was beyond honored to be part of one of the best events I have ever attended."

Brandie Janow

Design Strategist, ADHLAL - 2022 CHAIRPERSON

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INDEX Design Talks2022 Speakers

Speaker

Sara Al-Sowayegh

COUNTRY COMMUNICATION & INTERIOR DESIGN MANAGER

IKEA SAUDI ARABIA AND BAHRAIN

Speaker

Nesreen Almasawi

FOUNDER

ROSA CANINA

Speaker

Jawaher Almoarawi

CEO & CHIEF DESIGNER

GRID DESIGN

Speaker

Ahmed Tarek Aboubakr

DIRECTOR - DEVELOPMENT

SEVEN

Speaker

Dr. Sumayah Al-Solaiman

CEO - ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN COMMISSION

MINISTRY OF CULTURE KSA

Speaker

Dr. Alaa Zaher Q. Al-Ban

CHAIR OF THE INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

DAR AL-HEKMA UNIVERSITY

Speaker

Narmeen Hamadeh

INTERIOR ARCHITECT

CRAFT

Speaker

Rakan Aljandali

LEAD DESIGN ASSOCIATE

KCA INTERNATIONAL

Speaker

Alaaddin K. Mogeem

DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE

JEDDAH CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - PIF SUBSIDIARY

Speaker

Gareth Cain

KSA LEAD PROJECT DIRECTOR

GENSLER

Speaker

Amanda Powell

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

WELLSPACONNECT

Speaker

Artur Soares

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

DESIGNER'S MINT

Speaker

Richard Toyne

MANAGING PARTNER & PROJECTS DIRECTOR

OCHRE

Speaker

Federico Minucci

MIDDLE EAST DIRECTOR - REAL ESTATE CONSULTANCY, HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & LEISURE

EGIS

Speaker

Ben Corrigan

FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

BLUEHAUS GROUP

Speaker

Hussam Alghamdi

FOUNDER

NASLAA

Speaker

Carlos Mello

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

MAINGUILTY

Speaker

Al-Johara Beydoun

FOUNDER & DESIGN DIRECTOR

INK DESIGN

Speaker

Ciaran Crowley

GENERAL MANAGER

INC SAUDI ARABIA

Speaker

David T’Kint

FOUNDER

DAVIDTKINT

Speaker

Sara Batterjee

FOUNDER & GENERAL MANAGER

FOCAL BUILDINGS SOLUTIONS

Speaker

Elsaeed Albially

VICE PRESIDENT - PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT

KNOWLEDGE ECONOMIC CITY, KSA

Speaker

Brandie Janow

DESIGN STRATEGIST

ADHLAL

Speaker

Kourosh Salehi

DESIGN DIRECTOR MENA

LWK + PARTNERS

Speaker

Henrique Dias

DESIGN DIRECTOR

DLR GROUP

Speaker

Shahad Alsudais

FOUNDING PARTNER & ARCHITECT

QUARTZ ARCHITECTS

Speaker

Pallavi Dean

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

ROAR

Speaker

Kristina Zanic

CEO

KRISTINA ZANIC CONSULTANTS

Speaker

Kristian Stinson

FOUNDING PARTNER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

STUDIO EM

Speaker

Ma’an Bajnaid

FOUNDER & ARCHITECT

M3N DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE

Speaker

Justin Wells

FOUNDER & CEO

WELLS INTERNATIONAL

Speaker

Jamil Adra

MANAGING DIRECTOR

OBMI KSA

Speaker

Amera Al-Awadhi

ARCHITECT | URBAN PLANNER | STRATEGIC CONSULTANT

Speaker

Esther Echeverria

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

L&C RECRUITMENT

Speaker

Amani El Ibrahim

PARTNER & GENERAL MANAGER OF RIYADH OFFICE

KRISTINA ZANIC CONSULTANTS

Speaker

Ammar Al Assam

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DEWAN ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS

Speaker

Brittany Guimaraes

FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

STUDIO BESPOKE DESIGN

Speaker

David Lessard

PARTNER & DESIGN DIRECTOR

H+A

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Speaker & Audience Profile

  • Founders and CXO’s of Interior Design, Architecture and Fit-out companies
  • Managing Directors
  • Design Directors
  • Head of Architecture
  • Head of Design
  • Interior Designers
  • Associates

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