The event gathers government officials as well as project developers, construction companies, architects and contractors looking to capitalize on the province’s huge bank of opportunities. The two-day summit focuses on the city of Makkah and other cities in the Kingdom to discuss the investment opportunities that will develop these cities.
With urbanization increasing rapidly, it is estimated that cities consume 75 percent of global energy. By 2050, cities will accommodate 70 percent of the world’s population, up from the current 50 percent. Therefore, governments and municipalities are looking for solutions that ensure efficiency, sustainability and affordability.
Campagne said such projects would save 30 percent in the construction and utilities industry by offering unified solutions to help improve infrastructure for cities worldwide. These solutions range from mature cities in developed countries to hyper-growth destinations in emerging regions.
In panel discussions, real estate experts from companies such as Al-Saedan Real Estate Company, ACAW Holding Company, Saudi Green Building Council, Alfanar Group and Schneider Electric will share ideas on planning, designing and implementing advanced infrastructure to facilitate traffic flow and services to pilgrims as well as plans for the Grand Mosque expansion.
Campagne spoke about his company’s SmartCity concept. It combines hardware, software and services to deliver higher infrastructure efficiency, increased sustainability and improved city facilities to meet the immediate and long-term needs of the province.
“Our innovative SmartCity can help realize energy savings of up to 30 percent. Solutions for SmartCity include Smart Grid for managing demand in electricity, Smart Water for managing water hazards and growing water demand and Smart Building and Homes, optimizing resource consumption and comfort through green buildings for hospitals as well as residential and commercial centers,” he said.
Campagne believes this summit provides a stage to introduce concepts of integrated solutions. “These will make cities efficient, livable and sustainable. We present smart solutions for smart cities.”
Schneider Electric is working on projects in more than ten cities across the Kingdom, said Campagne. “These days we focus on Makkah and its development extension project. To observe the working area, we will open our new office in Makkah by the end of this year,” he said.
“We are confident that our solutions will increase efficiency at all levels throughout the Kingdom and improve the quality of life for the residents and pilgrims of Makkah.”
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