Overview

Stakeholder engagement is often misunderstood as consultation, a box to tick before decisions are made. In the Middle East, where projects move at an exceptional pace and involve multi-layered governance, it is the foundation of successful delivery. This session will explore the evolving role of stakeholder engagement across transport, infrastructure, and masterplanning projects, from gaining authority buy-in and aligning competing interests to ensuring projects reflect local context and long-term value.

Participants will gain practical insight into navigating stakeholder ecosystems across the UAE and KSA, building trust and transparency with authorities, and applying engagement techniques that support more sustainable outcomes.

This seminar, hosted by the CIHT UAE Group, will introduce stakeholder engagement as a professional practice, show how it can be integrated into project planning and policy making, and highlight regional and international case studies.

Why you can't miss this event

• Excellent CPD opportunity
• Gain insight with an expert speaker
• Take part in an interactive Q&A session
• Free to attend

About the speaker 

Esme Chipperfield 

Esme Chipperfield is a Principal Transport Planning & Mobility Consultant at WSP. With nearly a decade of experience delivering mobility projects across the UK, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, navigating multi-stakeholder ecosystems that include government bodies, private developers, communities, and financiers.

She’s spoken at industry events, facilitated workshops for senior leaders, and steered engagement strategies that shaped policy, planning, and delivery decisions. Her approach combines strategic planning with local understanding, helping teams turn consultation into collaboration.

Help and support 

This is a hybrid event. Attendance at this seminar is free, but registration is mandatory. If you have any queries about bookings, please contact: regions@ciht.org.uk 

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