Conferences
& Programs
The JEC Composites Talks Middle East will offer a full day of discussions, insights, and networking centered around the evolving composites landscape in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region.
The program is currently under development and will bring together key decision-makers, government representatives, industry experts, and innovative startups to exchange ideas and showcase opportunities for composites across strategic sectors.
The conference content will focus on several key themes:
– Vision 2030 and Industrial Transformation
– Localization and Market Access
– Innovation and Technology Landscape
– Sustainability and Renewable Energy
– Entrepreneurship and Research Excellence
The day will conclude with an exclusive networking reception, fostering informal exchanges between participants and paving the way for future collaborations ahead of the JEC Forum Middle East 2026, and will be followed, on June 25 by Company visits in Dammam.
DAY 1 - Tuesday June 24th 2025
- 9.30am: Introduction to JEC and The Global Composites Market
Speaker: Eric Pierrejean – President – JEC - 09.45am: Welcome Address and OSP’s Role in Saudi Arabia
Speaker: Mohammad Al Tayyar – CEO – OSP
- 10am: Vision 2030 and its Impact on the Composites Industry
Speaker: Abdulelah S. Almehlisi – Business Development Manager – OSP - 10.20am: Middle East Region, Key Figures and Strategic Growth Opportunities
Speaker: Dr. Sanjay Mazumdar – CEO – Lucintel - 10.40am: Hybrid Thermoplastic Composite Solutions for Energy Transitions
Speaker: Nikhil Verghese – Corporate Fellow, Corporate Technology and Innovation – Sabic - 11am: The Kingdom Targets and Growth of the Renewable Energy Sector
Speaker: Osamah Al Hamadi – Renewable Energy General Manager – Ministry of Energy - 11.20am: Nonmetallic Business Opportunities
Speaker: Sara Al Dulaijan – Associate Supply Chain Analyst – Saudi Aramco
- 10am: Vision 2030 and its Impact on the Composites Industry
- 12pm: The Impact of the Growth in the Renewable Energy Sector on the Composite Market
Speaker: Naif Makki – Director of Projects oversight & delivery – Ministry of Energy - 12.20pm: A Growth Platform Born Out of a New Venture Between Global Market Leaders
Speaker: Ahmed Hafiz – Chief Operating Officer – Novel Non-Metallic Solutions
- 12pm: The Impact of the Growth in the Renewable Energy Sector on the Composite Market
- 1.25pm: Energy Sector Localization Strategy and NUWATIN Initiative Supporting Localization Activities in KSA and Key Areas of Enablement.
Speaker: Faisal Alabdulkarim – Oil & Gas Localization Expert – Ministry of Energy
- 1.45pm: Technology Trends & Applications in Composites
Speaker: Thomas Lepretre – VP Events, Sales & Operations – JEC - 2.05pm: Advanced Composite Applications in Giga Projects
Speaker: Mjed Hashem – Materials Lead – NEOM - 2.25pm: Built to Perform: Realising Architectural Vision with Composites in Saudi Arabia
Speaker: Dr Samer Aljishi – President & CEO – BFG International - 2.45pm: Innovative Materials, Timeless Structures: The Mataf Ceiling Project, Great Mosque of Mecca
Speaker: Amr Azmy – Project Director – Haramain Projects – Premier Composite Technologies
- 3.25pm: Technology and Supply Chain Challenges for Wind Energy in the Middle East
Speaker: Julien Sellier – Managing Director – STRUCTeam - 3.45pm: GFRP-Reinforced Foundations for Wind Turbines: Design Considerations and Performance Benefits
Speaker: Hussam Nasreddin – Engineering Innovations Senior Manager – NEOM - 4.05pm: PalmFil®: Transforming Saudi Arabia’s Palm Waste into High-performance and Sustainable Reinforcements
Speaker: Said Awad – Deputy CEO – Valorizen R&I - 4.25pm: Composites for a Sustainable Future: KACST’s Strategic Contributions
Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Abdulaziz Degnah – Associate Professor/Expert Researcher – KACST
- 4.45pm: Building University–Industry Partnerships: Insights from SASCOM and ENERCOMP
Speaker: Prof. Gilles Lubineau – Professor, Mechanical Engineering – KAUST
- 4.55pm: Connecting Education, Research, and Innovation for Societal Impact
Moderator: Prof. Gilles Lubineau – Professor, Mechanical Engineering – KAUST
Speaker:- Dr. Fatih OZ – ENERCOMP Researcher – KAUST
- Ahmad Mehwi – Vice President – Product Innovation & Development – FPI
- Prof. Abduljabar Alsayoud – Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering – KFUPM
- Dr. Ahmed Abdulaziz Degnah – Associate Professor/Expert Researcher – KACST
- Dr. Ahmed Aljarro – Research Science Specialist – ENERCOMP-ARAMCO R&DC
- 5.25pm: Highlights from JEC Talks Middle East 2025, and Preview of JEC Forum Middle East 2026
Speaker: Thomas Lepretre – VP Events, Sales & Operations – JEC
DAY 2 - Wednesday June 25th 2025
Novel Facility Visit:
Schedule :
- 8am: Departure from the Hotel Grand Hyatt Al Khobar via Shuttle Transportation
- 9.15am – 9.30am: Arrival and Safety Briefing
- 9.30am – 10am: Company Introduction by Novel Team
- 10am – 11am: Onsite Talks
Important Notes:
- Gate pass required – form to be submitted at least 3 working days in advance
- PPE must be worn onsite
SPARK Facility Tour
Schedule :
- 11.45am – 12.30pm: Spark Value Proposition Presentation: “A World-Class Ecosystem at the Heart of the Energy Market”
- 12.30pm – 1.30: Light Lunch and Networking
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm: Return to the Hotel Grand Hyatt Al Khobar via Shuttle Transportation
About SPARK:
King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is a fully integrated energy industrial ecosystem supporting the full energy value chain. The tour showcases SPARK’s infrastructure, investment zones, and its role in enabling industrial growth in Saudi Arabia.
Schedule:
- 8am: Departure from the Hotel Grand Hyatt Al Khobar via Shuttle Transportation
- 10am – 10.30am: Welcome & Introductory Presentation
- 10.30am – 11am: Guided Tour: Pultrusion Line & Quality Testing Lab
- 11am – 11.45: Wrap-up & Q&A
- 11.45am – 12.45pm: Light Lunch & Networking
- 1pm – 2pm: Return to the Hotel Grand Hyatt Al Khobar via Shuttle Transportation
Attendees will:
- Discover IKK Mateenbar’s proprietary pultrusion technology for GFRP rebar
- Explore the dedicated quality control and testing lab
- View a live project featuring GFRP rebar in a Slab-On-Grade concrete application
About the Facility:
IKK Mateenbar is a joint venture between Pultron Composites (New Zealand) and the IKK Group (Saudi Arabia). The company specializes in high-performance GFRP rebar solutions for infrastructure, marine, and industrial projects. The Dammam facility features a full-scale in-house pultrusion line and advanced testing capabilities.
Please note that the full conference program is under construction and will be updated regularly as speakers and topics are confirmed.
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NETWORKING
PARTY
All participants with an access pass will be invited to the networking party
on October 22nd, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 10 PM.
Please note that all the details of these programs will be regularly updated on our website. We encourage you to visit our website frequently to stay informed about the latest program updates.
In the meantime, we invite you to explore the programs from our previous edition in 2023, which can be found below. While these programs serve as a reference, please keep in mind that future editions will offer fresh and exciting content, tailored to meet the evolving needs of the composites industry.