Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Prof. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Tamimi, the First Engineering Forum of Saudi Universities was launched on Tuesday. The forum is organized by the University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the College of Engineering, under the theme “With Engineering, We Connect Creativity to Sustainability.” The event is being held at the Sports Hall in the University City in Al-Kharj Governorate, with the participation of 15 local universities and 14 external entities.
The two-day forum aims to foster a competitive environment for engineering innovation and to promote a culture of sustainability among students and specialists. The first day featured the launch of the Sustainable Building Solutions Hackathon, during which participating teams presented innovative technological solutions designed to address sustainability challenges in the engineering sector, in alignment with environmental preservation standards. His Excellency the University President also inaugurated the Emerging Technologies in Sustainable Construction Exhibition, which brought together leading sponsoring companies to showcase the latest technological trends and forward-looking engineering solutions. In addition, a cooperation agreement was signed between the University’s College of Engineering and Elegance Cabinet Manufacturing Company, further strengthening strategic collaboration between the academic and industrial sectors.
The first day’s program also included a series of specialized panel discussions held at the University Theater, featuring a distinguished group of speakers from various engineering disciplines. The sessions addressed key themes, including “Renewable Energy in Construction Projects” and “Waste Management and Recycling in the Engineering Sector,” with the aim of facilitating knowledge exchange and bridging the gap between academic outcomes and labor market demands, in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The forum will continue its activities tomorrow, Wednesday, with a range of specialized events, including the Bridge Design Competition, as well as a number of workshops and scientific sessions exploring applications of artificial intelligence in enhancing construction quality. The forum will conclude with a closing ceremony during which the results will be announced, and winning teams and participants in the various engineering competitions and hackathons will be honored.
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