Saudi Arabia, October 4: The Middle East Facility Management Association (MEFMA) will spotlight the latest FM trends and growth drivers at its premiere edition of MEFMA Confex KSA 2017, the association said through a Press communiqué. The conference will take place from October 9 to 10, 2017 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the theme will focus on the role of the FM community in achieving Saudi Vision 2030.

Speaking on the occasion, Ali Al Suwaidi, Vice President of MEFMA, said: “The upcoming MEFMA Confex KSA 2017 will bring to light the significant role of integrated, quality, and professional FM services in today’s world of rapid technological innovations, connectivity, and smart initiatives.

“Participating global decision and policymakers, as well as key stakeholders, will discuss the latest global FM trends and developments to determine which of these factors are greatly transforming the local and regional FM communities and how we can further capitalise on opportunities to improve our competencies, knowledge, and services.”

Al Suwaidi further added: “In the KSA market, we will dig deeper to establish the best practices for the FM community to adopt in order to align themselves with the goals and objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Apart from industry experts, the event will also see a high-level participation of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh.”

Al Suwaidi further elaborated that the discussions at the conference will focus on key topics such as sustainability, smart cities, innovation, disruptive technologies, job creation opportunities and human capital development.