Workshops and training programs
The conference confirms its position as a specialized professional and intellectual platform to discuss strategic issues related to asset management, facilities and maintenance, and foresee the future of this vital sector in light of the rapid transformations the world is witnessing, especially in the areas of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, digital twinning, sustainability, and raising the efficiency of institutional performance.Dr. Zuhair Al Sarraj, Chairman of the conference, stated that an intensive scientific and professional program was held, which included twenty-one specialized workshops, in addition to two training programs on excellence in asset management and professional facilities management. The conference was also accompanied by the AFM Expo, which included pavilions for about 70 participating entities.
85 speakers and experts from 25 countries
About 85 speakers and experts from 25 countries participated in the conference, offering their professional expertise and experience through fourteen scientific sessions and panel discussions, in addition to hosting special meetings of the International Maintenance Organization (IMA), which strengthened the international dimension of the conference and its position as a leading professional platform in this vital sector.The conference was also attended by 85 speakers and experts from 25 countries.
70 specialized pavilions at AFM Expo
The conference was also accompanied by the AFM Expo, which featured 70 specialized booths for assets, facilities and maintenance, forming an interactive platform to showcase technical solutions and innovations, and contributed to enhancing professional networking, exchanging experiences and building professional partnerships among participants, supporting the development of this vital sector.The conference was attended by a group of speakers and experts from different countries of the world, who presented their professional experiences and specialized insights through scientific sessions and rich panel discussions, which discussed the most prominent current challenges, reviewed future development opportunities, digital transformation models, artificial intelligence applications and digital twinning in asset, facilities and maintenance management.
The conference also served as a platform for institutional dialogue and integration of roles between different sectors, and contributed to the transfer of knowledge and exchange of successful experiences, reflecting on the development of policies and practices, raising the level of operational efficiency, and achieving sustainability in asset, facilities and maintenance management.
The conference also served as a platform for institutional dialogue and integration of roles between different sectors.
8 recommendations at the conference
Based on the working papers presented, the scientific and professional interventions and discussions, and the outcomes of the sessions and workshops, the participants issued a number of recommendations at the conclusion of the conference, which aim to support development paths, promote digital transformation, and raise the efficiency of asset, facilities and maintenance management, as follows:These recommendations are as follows:
1- Urge various organizations to pay attention to artificial intelligence applications and digital twinning, and provide the appropriate environment and procedures to activate their application in asset, facilities and maintenance management, as they have a great impact on raising the quality of performance and reducing costs, and to improve the methods of supporting maintenance decisions and the need to take into account cybersecurity requirements to protect operational and maintenance systems, and allocate a clear mechanism in maintenance and facilities management to update cybersecurity applications and reviews, and focus on asset risk assessments and system sensitivity to increase reliability and reduce risks.
Recommendations 2- Participants recommend taking advantage of the guidance document for digital transformation steps in the field of facilities and maintenance management published by the International Maintenance Organization (IMA), developing measurement indicators to identify the feasibility of transformation steps to facilitate the exchange of experiences and expertise between Arab countries, comparing them with what has been achieved globally in this field, developing strategies to measure the readiness of facilities to apply digital twinning, and benefiting from the expertise of specialized consultants in this field.
Participants recommend taking advantage of the guidance document for digital transformation steps in the field of facilities and maintenance management published by the International Maintenance Organization (IMA). 3- That the Saudi Association for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management and the Arab Council for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management, through the Omnitech Academy, develop a methodology and guidelines for the development of education and training programs to keep pace with the requirements of digital applications in the management of facilities and maintenance work, and invite the Council to organize higher diploma programs, executive master's degrees or international fellowships in the field of maintenance digitization.
3- The Saudi Association for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management and the Arab Council for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management, through the Omnitech Academy. 4- That the Arab Council for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management and the Saudi Association for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management adopt the launch of an electronic platform on the Council's online portal to provide an opportunity to exchange experiences between organizations, bodies and companies in the Arab countries, to include successful experiences in digital transformation in maintenance and digital twinning applications.
5- Utilities and maintenance departments should develop systematic strategies and policies for data collection and analysis plans to maximize their use to achieve an effective digital transformation, especially in the field of developing performance measurement indicators.
6- The importance of adopting predictive maintenance strategies based on the use of artificial intelligence, smart technologies and robotics in the inspection and maintenance of electricity systems, transportation systems and infrastructure, as well as water systems and networks.
6- The importance of adopting predictive maintenance strategies based on the use of artificial intelligence, smart technologies and robotics in the inspection and maintenance of electricity systems, transportation systems and infrastructure. The importance of utilizing the data provided by computerized facilities management and maintenance system applications to support sustainable practices, to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability goals.
7. 8- Participants call for adopting a mechanism that helps converge academia and research with professional sectors, to address the challenges associated with digital transformation and develop innovative solutions that meet the changing needs of facilities management.
8 The participants thank the patron of the conference, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Emir of Riyadh, and recommend sending a cable of thanks to His Highness for his kind sponsorship of the conference, the Saudi Association for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management, the Arab Council for Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management, the supporting entities for organizing the conference, the sponsoring companies and the organizing partner of the conference for good organization, accurate execution and generous hospitality.
