The first international Qatar Facilities Innovation Forum will be held in Doha, Qatar from 8-10 November 2015.
This major Facilities Management (FM) event brings together global and regional decision-makers to highlight the importance of improved building safety management, design, systems – and responsible long term operational maintenance. The Qatar Facilities Innovation Forum will feature the latest innovations and newest FM practices being implemented by the industry around the globe, and increasingly across the Middle East. The event is accordingly supported by the Middle East Facilities Management Association (MEFMA).
Ali Al Suwaidi, Board Member at MEFMA, stated this week: “Facilities Management is now firmly on the agenda of the region’s governments, with building efficiency a key target. Hence our support for the Qatar Forum.” Alistair Stranack, Partner at Credo Consulting and an Advisory Board Member for the Qatar Forum, added: "Creating and executing a comprehensive facilities management strategy has to be at the top of any owner’s agenda. This isn't a nice-to-have, this is essential work." Together with some 25 other experts, both Al Suwaidi and Stranack will be speakers at the event.
Topics at the Qatar Facilities Innovation Forum will include the role of Government in defining and regulating the FM Sector (i.e. establishing GCC-wide codes for FM); whether FM companies should become involved at the building design stage, even before bricks are laid; how developers and owners can improve operational efficiency and lower costs – and how the FM Industry should use performance measures as a key differentiator. The Forum offers a unique platform for Facilities and Planning Managers, Architects, Environmental Engineers and Procurement teams – plus Health & Safety, Operations and Security Professionals.
They will exchange key industry insights, share knowledge and network with peers from Qatari and GCC Government Agencies, Transport, Healthcare, Education and Sports Authorities – as well as the entire residential and commercial buildings sector. Sanjeev Singh, Project Director of the Qatar Facilities Innovation Forum, concluded: “The FM Industry is also keen to discuss safety and security issues, ‘green building’ requirements, and the successes – and missteps – of early adopters of FM in the region and elsewhere. “We have received highly encouraging initial reactions from the industry and the Qatari public and private sectors.”
The Qatar Facilities Innovation Forum is organised by TMC Conferences – creators of the recent and well-received Qatar Big Data & Analytics Workshops, held in Doha during June 2015. The current programme, with fuller details on topics and speakers, is available on the Qatar Facilities Forum website, www.fminnovationqatar.com or call TMC on: +971 4 276 5409; E-mail: info@fminnovationqatar.com
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