The second day of the <a href="https://omaintec. OMAINTEC 2026 in its 23rd edition, witnessed an intensive professional momentum, within the approved scientific program, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Riyadh Region, emphasizing the Kingdom's leading role in adopting digital twinning and smart technologies to support the goals of Vision 2030 in sustainability and operational efficiency.
The second day of OMAINTEC 2026
Scientific sessions and celebration of winners
The second day of the conference kicked off with scientific sessions, building on the success of the opening day, which saw a number of professional sessions, workshops and panel discussions, in addition to honoring the winners of the Arab Asset, Facilities and Maintenance Management Award, as part of a professional program focused on discussing issues related to the development of asset, facilities and maintenance management practices.
The conference program on the second day included comprehensive themes focused on developing professional competencies and building institutional capacity, enhancing the sustainability of fixed assets, as well as the applications of digital transformation and digital twinning in infrastructure management and the transportation and energy sectors.
The sessions also discussed the future of smart facilities and educational facilities, employing artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies in operation and maintenance systems, developing smart maintenance models, and building advanced frameworks for asset data management, which contributes to increasing performance efficiency and improving decision-making models.
Supporting maintenance and facilities management decisions
Asset governance, safety risk management, building information modeling (BIM) integration and its role in supporting maintenance and facilities management decisions, network resilience and security, energy management using smart solutions, and linking environmental sustainability and circular economy concepts to asset and facilities management practices.
The conference themes also touched on asset governance, safety risk management, building information modeling (BIM) integration and its role in supporting maintenance decisions and facilities management.
AFM ExpoAFM Expo continues to deliver solutions
The second day saw a large number of visitors to the accompanying AFM Expo, with professionals in the field of asset management, facilities and maintenance, investors interested in investment opportunities in the sector, technologists specializing in digital solutions and artificial intelligence, as well as representatives of government agencies and private companies. This turnout contributed to enhancing networking opportunities and partnerships, while showcasing the latest technologies and innovative solutions that support digital transformation and sustainability, adding to the dynamism of the conference.
Closing Day Proceedings
The conference will conclude tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14, with a series of specialized sessions, interactive workshops, and a strategic panel discussion focusing on the public sector's vision for digital transformation in asset management, facilities and maintenance, followed by the closing session, which will witness the announcement of the final statement and recommendations of the conference, which is expected to form a professional roadmap to promote the adoption of advanced technologies such as digital twinning and artificial intelligence in government and private sectors, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships and building national competencies in this vital field.
