AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
- Date
- 26 February 2025
- Time
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Overview
An industry event hosted by AtkinsRéalis in the Middle East in partnership with ICE. It aims to share knowledge and influence global and regional engineering challenges, in collaboration with key stakeholders and decision makers – from project owners to industry partners and professionals, early careers and academia.
About the Beyond Engineering Lecture Series:
The series examines how digital integration, sustainable practices, and resilient design are shaping the future of engineering across buildings, infrastructure, transportation, and energy sectors. Through practical examples and innovative solutions, we'll explore how these advancing technologies and approaches help overcome today's challenges while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities. Each lecture focuses on market-specific insights, highlighting real-world solutions and best practices that advance our industry.
The lectures will provide an engaging and dynamic platform for dialogue with a diverse group of industry influencers from high-profile leaders to subject matter experts and early career enthusiasts. The series will be held in-person at AtkinsRéalis’ premises in Dubai, and the lecture recordings will be available to watch online.
2025 Schedule
- February - Engineering Excellence 2025: Navigating Challenges, Creating Opportunities
- May - Beyond Engineering: Digital Transformation in the Middle East
- September - Shaping Resilient Transport
Speakers for February event:
- Mark Jamieson (ICE member) – ICE MENA Chair, Moderator
- David Clifton – Regional Director, AtkinsRéalis
- Priscilla Joseph (ICE member) – Senior Sustainability Consultant, Ramboll
- Ian Simmonds – Chief Contract and Procurement Officer, Dubai Holding Real Estate
- James Walsh (ICE member) – Senior Manager – Transport Market, AtkinsRéalis
The ICE Director General, Dr. Janet Young was invited to give a joint welcome speech alongside Philip Todd CEng FICE, Managing Director, Major Projects – Global AtkinsRéalis.
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