(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) 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.

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Date: 1–2 September 2025
Venue: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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