1 Oct 2025

Women Leading Change in Construction
Discussion. Lasting Change. Inclusion. Leadership
20 Award Categories Celebrating Vision, Talent, and Impact

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the

Event

This year’s Women in Construction Summit & Awards, combining two keynote events in a single day, is both a tribute to progressive gender reforms and a celebration of the companies and personalities delivering real and lasting
change.

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About the

Summit

The Women in Construction Summit has a proven record of informed debate, lobbying for change across the Construction sector’s most critical gender issues. Join the vanguard of reform and hear from the change-makers setting out to make a real and lasting difference.

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About the

Awards

In 2025, the Women in Construction Awards have expanded substantially, and now feature 20 categories. Spanning key issues of ED&I and gender representation, they ensure that there is a relevant category for every niche and style of business.

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2025

Awards Categories

The categories reflect the key facets of the Architectural & Design universe, and honour not only the innovators and trendsetters but the professionals whose painstaking project delivery is at the core of the industry. The diversity of these categories also reflects important industry trends and the changing practices they imply.

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Award Category

Women’s Team-Building Champion

of the Year

Recognising the women who have done most to build gender-inclusive teams, whether for specific project management tasks or as part of enhanced client liaison.


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Award Category

Women’s Executive Empowerment Champion

of the Year

Celebrating a woman executive who has successfully shifted the awareness of the organisation’s day-to-day culture towards gender inclusiveness.


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Award Category

Female Enterprise Champion

of the Year

Awarding the woman who has led the most successful consultancy start-up or growth of a construction consultancy.


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Award Category

Women’s Lobbying Champion

of the Year

Honouring a female executive who has had the most vocal impact on leveraging industry change on vital gender issues.


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Award Category

Woman Brand Equity Champion

of the Year

Recognising a woman who has played a transformative role in her company’s public perception as a women’s equal opportunity front-runner.


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Award Category

Woman Training Champion

of the Year

Celebrating an individual who has led the implementation of employee training programmes dedicated to creating gender awareness and positively informing employee attitudes.


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Award Category

People of Determination Employer

of the Year

Showcasing the company that has truly created an even platform for the recruitment, empowerment and inclusion of People of Determination.


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Award Category

Women’s Equal Opportunity Procurement Champion

of the Year

Highlighting the procurement department that has made the best efforts in sourcing materials purely from suppliers focusing on equal opportunities for women employees.


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Award Category

Women’s Community Champion

of the Year

Recognising the woman who has made the strongest outreach into the community, joining with and supporting local gender initiatives.


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Award Category

Woman Lifetime Achievement

Award

Honouring a woman with an outstanding and proven track record of promoting gender issues across major organisations, whose work spans more than a decade.


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Award Category

Gender Empowerment Champion

of the Year

Recognising those dedicated to advancing gender equality.


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Award Category

Ethnicity Human Capital Champion

of the Year

Honouring leaders in ethnic diversity and inclusion.


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Award Category

People of Determination Facilities Champion

of the Year

Celebrating accessible facilities and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.


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Award Category

Mentoring Champion

of the Year

Commending exceptional mentors promoting diversity and inclusion.


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Award Category

Management Education Champion

of the Year

Recognising excellence in educating and developing diverse leaders.


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Award Category

Workspace Inclusiveness Champion

of the Year

Honouring inclusive work environments.


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Award Category

C-Suite Gender Champion

of the Year

Recognising leaders fostering gender diversity at the executive level.


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Award Category

Human Capital Manager

of the Year

Celebrating those driving diversity within their organisation.


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Award Category

ED&I Programme

of the Year

Acknowledging impactful diversity and inclusion initiatives.


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Award Category

People of Determination Employer

of the Year

Showcasing the company that has truly created an even platform for the recruitment, empowerment and inclusion of People of Determination


Nominate



The Event

Agenda + Schedule


Legislation

Gender equality and the Law

While we hear a great deal about the quest for workplace gender equality, to what extent are its views and tenets inscribed in local law? How are these laws actually enforceable? What do individuals do when their company blatantly flouts its legal obligations?

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Impacts

Transforming company performance

When a business has indeed adopted a level playing-field for the advancement of women professionals, what does it stand to gain in terms of solid, actual performance? We look at case studies proving the importance of women in critical, senior decision-making roles.

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Taking steps

Lobbying organisational change

When a business is reluctant to change – or simply not aware of its prejudices – lobbying for reform can be a difficult and arduous process, and even risk jeopardising career progress. But there are cogent, clear steps to take, and here we explain the conversations that work without the fear of alienating senior management.

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Talent pools

Inclusiveness for People of Determination

A reluctance to interview and recruit People of Determination means ignoring a huge talent pool of suitable candidates for any number of roles. What are the procedures that can best be used for effective outreach to People of Determination? How to combat any aspects of engrained prejudice and seamlessly integrate this talent into the workplace?

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Networking

08:30

Registration and Networking

Registration opens with networking over coffee and breakfast refreshments.

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HOST INTRODUCTION

09:30

Event Introduction

The host opens, introduces the event, outlines the day’s agenda, and welcomes the attendees.

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WELCOME ADDRESS

09:45

Welcome Address

The Head of Content and producer discusses the agenda and topics, thanks the speakers and sponsors, setting the event’s tone.

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Panel Discussion

10:00

Panel Discussion One

Panel discussion featuring key industry speaker, moderated to explore key topics and insights.

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Presentation

11:00

Presentation One

Presentation by a leading player in the key vertical, sharing research findings and key insights.

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Networking

11:20

Coffee & Networking

Coffee, refreshment and networking break.

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Fireside chat

11:35

On Stage Interview

Fireside chat hosted by the head of content, featuring industry expert sharing valuable knowledge.

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Panel Discussion

12:15

Panel Discussion Two

Panel discussion featuring key industry speaker, moderated to explore key topics and insights.

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Networking

13:00

Lunch

Presentation by a leading player in the key vertical, sharing research findings and key insights.

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Fireside chat

13:45

On Stage Interview Two

Fireside chat hosted by the head of content, featuring industry expert sharing valuable knowledge.

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Panel Discussion

14:15

Panel Discussion Three

Panel discussion featuring key industry speaker, moderated to explore key topics and insights.

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Event Wrap

15:00

Closing Remarks

Closing remarks from the Head of Content and the MC.

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Engage

With Experts and Peers

This event is an ideal platform to network and interact with respected regional stakeholders including government, project owners, operators, infrastructure specialists, consultants, contractors and technology companies. With several breaks scheduled for networking as well as lunch, you’ll be able to get one-on-one time with panellists and presenters, following on from interactive presentations and Q&A sessions.

Empowering

Future Leaders

Empowering future leaders by connecting minds and equipping the industry with essential knowledge, insights, and tools to drive innovation and transform critical infrastructure for a sustainable and resilient future.

Consultants

Architects

Contractors

Engineers

Designers

Manufacturers

Developers
Previous

Speakers

Our speakers play a vital role in ensuring the quality and credibility of the event, positioning it as a benchmark for the regional market. These industry experts provide valuable knowledge, insights, and address key challenges facing the sector.

If you are interested in contributing to the discussions and sharing your expertise, please reach out to paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com to get involved and be part.


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Norton Rose Fulbright

Aarti Thadani

Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright

Aarti Thadani

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Infinite Consulting

Emma Jordaan

Founder
Infinite Consulting

Emma Jordaan


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AESG

Tamara Bajic

Associate Director of Strategy and Advisory
AESG

Tamara Bajic

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RSP

Ralf Steinhauer

Director
RSP

Ralf Steinhauer

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AESG

Sarah Rainbow

Head of Human Resources
AESG

Sarah Rainbow

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AESG

Joanne Awale

Technical Director of Fire and Life Safety
AESG

Joanne Awale


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JLL

Anne-Lyse Raoul

Head of DEI – EMEA
JLL

Anne-Lyse Raoul

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ISG

Nada Abdel Khalek

Marketing Communications Manager
ISG

Nada Abdel Khalek

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The Visual Poetry

Dipali Shirsat

Founder
The Visual Poetry

Dipali Shirsat

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JLL

Kabira Bhatporia

Head of Human Resources, MEA & Turkey
JLL

Kabira Bhatporia


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ISG

Alia Saleh

Finance Director
ISG

Alia Saleh

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HKA

Amanda Clack

Partner, Regional CEO – EMEA
HKA

Amanda Clack

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Reed Smith

Alison Eslick

Senior Associate
Reed Smith

Alison Eslick

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TBH

Chris Nicolas

Director
TBH

Chris Nicolas


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Develop Minds

Irfaan Arif

Director
Develop Minds

Irfaan Arif

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HKA

Helen Collie

Chartered Structural Engineer
HKA

Helen Collie

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TBH

Adam Ashton

Associate Director

TBH

Adam Ashton

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Compass Project Consulting

Sarah Saxon

Human Capital Director
Compass Project Consulting

Sarah Saxon


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Climatize Engineering Consultants

Engi Jaber

Managing Director
Climatize Engineering Consultants

Engi Jaber

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Polypipe Middle East

Adam Smith

Managing Director
Polypipe Middle East

Adam Smith

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AECOM

Asif Shafi

Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Civil Infrastructure, MEA
AECOM

Asif Shafi

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AECOM

Alejandro Garcia Vinagre

Senior Vice President, Human Resources, MEA
AECOM

Alejandro Garcia Vinagre


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Crown Office Chambers

Anna Laney KC

Barrister
Crown Office Chambers

Anna Laney KC

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FTI Consulting

Natalia Barroso

Senior Director
FTI Consulting

Natalia Barroso

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Procore Technologies

Rakhi Voria

Vice President of Global Sales Development
Procore Technologies

Rakhi Voria



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    When

    Date & Time

    01 Oct 2025
    Summit – 9am to 3pm
    Awards – 7pm to 10pm

    Summit + Awards

    Venue

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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    Paul Godfrey
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    paul.godfrey@cpitrademedia.com

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