Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah inaugurating the QIFMCE and LEPEX conference at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre yesterday.
Doha, Qatar: Qatar International Facility Management Conference and Exhibition (QIFMCE) and the LED Power and Renewable Energy Expo (LEPEX) kicked off yesterday, convening national organisations, government bodies, and industry leaders specialising in facility management and sustainable energy solutions.
The opening ceremony was inaugurated by the Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah in the presence of a number of delegates and senior officials.
Hosted by the Qatar Society of Engineers, the three-day event is expected to organise a series of themed sessions and workshops, including a distinguished group of experts and specialists from Qatar and around the world. The programme will also cover a wide array of critical topics, highlighting both global and local trends in the advancement of the facility management sector.
The Minister visited several pavilions, and was briefed on the latest innovations and technologies in facility management and renewable energy, including smart lighting systems and sustainable building solutions, reflecting the remarkable progress Qatar is achieving in this sector.
In her welcome remarks, the Chair of the Qatar Society of Engineers, Eng Amna Mohammed Al Naama accentuated that this global engineering conference serves as a comprehensive scientific platform, and aligns with the country’s strategic vision 2030, fostering innovative and sustainable solutions in the smart energy and facility management sector.
Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah touring a pavilion during the opening ceremony of QIFMCE and LEPEX conference.
Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of the event, Deputy Chairman of the Qatar Society of Engineers, Eng Ahmed Alsumaiti noted that the QIFMCE and LEPEX conference is being held for the first time at the international level, aiming to provide a platform to discuss key challenges and explore practical solutions.
“Industry specialists, service providers, and technology innovators are all gathered in one place to share insights, exchange knowledge, and collaborate on advancing the sector,” he said.
“By bringing these experts together to connect and discuss the challenges in facility management, the expectation is to generate practical solutions that can be implemented to reduce operational costs, enhance efficiency, and make buildings more sustainable for future generations.”
The Deputy Chairman stressed that the conference will focus on the transition from traditional systems to digitalised solutions and how these technologies can optimise operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in tasks such as maintenance. “Discussions will also cover the role of AI, as well as emerging technologies like drones and 3D printing, and how they can enhance existing systems such as Property Management Systems (PMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS),” he said.
Alsumaiti said all sessions will feature technical papers and presentations, with over 40 SMEs and industry experts participating and more than 40 technical papers being discussed. “The programme is designed to focus on practical, technical aspects, encouraging dialogue on real-world solutions. Additionally, service providers will be present to demonstrate what can be realistically implemented on the ground, ensuring that discussions go beyond theory to actionable practices,” he added.
