Riyadh: Under the patronage of Riyadh Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh is preparing to host a major international professional event reflecting the rapid development of the asset, facilities, and maintenance management sector.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the International Asset, Facility and Maintenance Management Conference (OMAINTEC FM) will begin Monday, January 12, and continue for three days at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel's Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz International Convention Center. The conference highlights the Kingdom's advanced position in digital transformation and smart technologies as well as its leading role in developing modern practices in asset, facilities, and maintenance management.
The governor's patronage of the event underscores the national and international importance of the conference and reflects the official support given to this sector as a strategic pillar for improving investment efficiency, enhancing sustainability, and raising the quality of services across vital sectors. The event will feature a comprehensive scientific and professional program designed to meet the expectations of specialists and decision-makers, including keynote addresses and panel discussions that address strategic issues, current challenges, practical solutions, and development opportunities in the field.
A key focus of the program is digital twin technology, presented as a cornerstone for the future of smart assets and facilities. The conference will examine its applications in buildings and infrastructure, as well as in the energy, water, and transportation sectors. It will also explore the role of data analytics and artificial intelligence in supporting predictive maintenance, improving energy efficiency, and advancing sustainability and digital transformation.
The conference is expected to attract a distinguished group of executive leaders, government officials, academics, researchers, engineers, asset and facilities managers, and representatives of specialized companies. It further reinforces the Kingdom's growing role as a regional hub for knowledge and innovation in this strategic sector and its commitment to advancing professional practices in line with sustainable development goals, contributing to a smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable future for asset, facilities, and maintenance management.