Expo 2020 Dubai
Overview
Between October 2020 and April 2021, Dubai will host the next World Expo. It will be the first mega event to be held in the MENA region, and one of the largest events on Earth. Bringing together more than 200 countries, companies and NGOs, and an international audience of 25 million visitors, it will be one of the greatest shows on Earth. Being constructed on a 4.4 sq. km site, connected to three international airports and a dedicated transport network, Expo will provide visitors with the chance to see spectacular architecture, explore with global cultures, examine thoughtful and thought provoking exhibitions, and taste food from every corner of the globe. Above all, visitors to the event will witness the very latest in thinking and technology all in one place and at one time.
This session will introduce Expo 2020 Dubai, the master plan, the delivery schedule as well as legacy plans.
About the Speaker:
Paul Stevens is Vice President of Delivery at Expo 2020 Dubai, joining the organisation in April 2015. Paul’s responsibilities include driving forward and facilitating the Real Estate and Delivery programme for procurement, design and construction of the infrastructure, public realm and built assets on the Expo 2020 site, ensuring that the Delivery programme reflects the organisational theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,’ and sub-themes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability.
Specifically, Paul’s role is to ensure the Delivery programme achieves the major baseline schedule and budget as well as ensuring that it is supported by world-class assurances and efficient site logistics. His expertise and strategic programme understanding enables him to recognise and identify the key challenges and solutions that will need to be implemented to ensure on-time delivery for the Expo 2020 Dubai event.
Paul holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
The lecture will start promptly at 7pm with refreshments served from 6.30pm.
