Cityscape Global is the world’s largest exhibition for real estate and urban development, bringing together industry professionals, investors, developers, architects, and government officials to explore the latest trends and opportunities in urban development and real estate investment.
In 2023 the event drew over 300 exhibitors and 160,000 visitors from over 170 countries. In 2024 Cityscape Global returns with its largest edition ever, scaling new heights, bringing together over 400 exhibitors, 200 institutional investors, and 500 speakers across seven groundbreaking conferences.
Our delegation is led by RIBA Chief Executive Dr Valerie Vaughan-Dick MBE, along with a dedicated team from across the organisation. We will be hosting and taking part in an exciting programme of events and activities exploring the future of architecture.
We work across seven Gulf countries, including the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the Sultanate of Oman and Jordan. Sign up to hear more from RIBA and get a free copy of our first special RIBAJ Gulf issue.
RIBA at Cityscape 2024 programme highlights
Monday 11 November
7.30pm to 9.30pm: An exclusive networking event with leaders from the architecture, design and aviation sectors. Hear from Peter Ashby, Director of Trade and Investment at the British Embassy in Riyadh and Jack Pringle, Chair of the RIBA Board of Trustees, at the Ahlam Contemporary Art Gallery.
Tuesday 12 November
2pm to 5pm: RIBA ADC Cityscape LIVE Charette – Urban Transformation competition. This unique design competition blends the challenge of a traditional design contest with the collaborative spirit of design charrettes. It invites young practitioners and fresh graduates to tackle pressing social and design issues through innovative solutions. The competition aims to foster creativity and innovation by encouraging participants to form teams and develop proposals that address one of several key themes. These themes focus on creating sustainable urban environments, revitalising communities, and designing inclusive public spaces.
The awards ceremony and prize giving will take place on Thursday 14 November at the RIBA and ADC stands. Judges include Dr Fahad Alotaibi, Kalid Atattas and Alex Ely, Mae Architects and RIBA Stirling prize winner 2023.
Wednesday 13 November
7.30pm to 9pm: DBT and RIBA Architecture and Placemaking panel discussion ‘Visionary projects and sustainable development: How can architecture and placemaking help realise the aspirations for Saudi Arabia to become one of the world’s top destinations?’. Followed by a networking reception to 10pm at Buro Happold offices, Riyadh.
Theme
The expert panel will discuss and explore how the ambition of Vision 2030 and the enormous investment being made in Saudi Arabia can be a driver for positive urban transformation and the critical role of architects and urban designers during this time of significant change.
We will consider the challenges, benefits and impact of such rapid and wide scale development, looking at global examples of lessons learnt while considering how regional identity can be established and expressed in contemporary Saudi architecture.
In this interactive session the debate will consider the best approach and examples of how to use this growth to stimulate innovation and growth in KSA whilst also enhancing the quality of life for the its citizens and communities by creating sustainable, healthy and human centric places.
Co-Chairs
- Chris Foges, Guest Editor RIBA Journal Gulf Edition
- Hala Lloyd, Director Middle East Region, Buro Happold
Speakers
- Dr Sumayah Al-Solaiman, CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission KSA
- Peter Murray, Chair New London Architecture Centre RIBA HF
- Mohammed Al Mohammdi, Business Development Director at Retal Business Centre, Riyadh
- Yazeed Al Motawa, Architect CEO at Space Studio, KSA
- Kerem Cengiz, Managing Director MENA at LWK + PARTNERS and RIBA APC Board member
Ask RIBA - Drop in sessions
Our RIBA team will be available at the stand from Monday to Wednesday afternoon to assist with any queries about the show, working internationally and practice matters.
RIBA stand
No H3.K28 and H3.K29
In partnership with Cityscape.
RIBA and the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) are delighted to be partnering at Cityscape Global.
RIBA at Cityscape Global 2024 is sponsored by Eye of Riyadh, T2 Design Solutions, and Finecast.
Please note that registration is with Cityscape, and the information you provide is directed to Cityscape for the purpose of registration to the event and getting access to the venue.
