VII MEDITERRANEAN CONTRACT FORUM

A shared vision from the Caribbean and the Arabian Gulf

Plenary Session on May 18th at the El Batel Auditorium, Cartagena – Region of Murcia – Spain.

The VII edition of the Mediterranean Contract Forum is here, will you join?

Join us once again to explore a new perspective in-depth from different regions of the world, such as the Caribbean, the Arabian Gulf, and the Mediterranean in the Contract sector.

The VII Mediterranean Contract Forum aims to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among companies and professionals in the Contract sector, generating opportunities in priority markets.

Moreover, it promotes a special relationship between Latin America/Caribbean, Arabian Gulf, and Mediterranean countries, creating links between the three regions with a focus on mutual benefit. The Forum is becoming a prominent platform for interaction among these regions.

Date:
Plenary session on May 18th.

Location:
El Batel, Cartagena, Murcia – Spain.

Why you can’t miss this Mediterranean Contract Forum

The Mediterranean Contract Forum brings together prominent specifiers, project decision-makers, and professionals from the Contract Ecosystem in Murcia, as well as companies and experts from Europe interested in exploring new collaboration alternatives.

During the main day, contents and cross-sectional elements will be presented through conferences, debates, and presentations, with a special focus on sustainability and the value of water in hotel tourism projects. The event aims to promote the development of sustainable and resilient activities, sharing a common message and promoting synergies and complementarities among participants.

Program

9h Reception and welcome

9:30h Opening VII Mediterranean Contract Forum

Fernando Diaz Ortín, Head of the Internationalization Department of the Institute for the Development of the Region of Murcia.

9:40h Presentation Mediterranean Contract Forum

David Cámara – Commissioner Contract Plan Region of Murcia / Director UNEX
Fabian Llisterri – UMAR (Union of Mediterranean Architects) – Madrid (online)
Amir Turki – UMAR (Union of Mediterranean Architects) – Tunisia (online)
Jorge Arditti – Arditti + RDT Architects / AIA (American Institute of Architects) – Mexico (online)
Marco Praga – GVA & Associates / AIA (American Institute of Architects) – Bogota / Guadalajara (online)

10:10h Evolution of trends and competitiveness factors in international markets. New needs and strategies. Keys, challenges, and opportunities for the contract company.

Andrés Rodriguez – EoA Group – Miami
Miriam Hernández – Numero 26 – Murcia

11:00h A shared vision from the Caribbean and its area of influence. Current situation and prospects. Keys, main projects, and development areas.

Jonathan Camacho – Construction & Project Managers – Los Cabos
Fiorella Milla-León – García Milla-León Architects – Lima
Michael J. Quiñones-Lebron – González Architects – Miami
Laura Correa – ADIC – Medellín / Barcelona

12h Coffee Break

12:30h A shared vision from the Arabian Gulf and its area of influence. Current situation and prospects. Keys, main projects, and development areas.

Myrna Nasr – KEO – Abu Dhabi
Gail Thomson – Purpose ID – Dubai
Murad Saleh – IndexPro – Dubai
Alicia Pérez – Luna – Doha
Andrea Pons Tomás – Carles Faus Architecture – Valencia

13:30h A shared vision from the Mediterranean and its area of influence. Current situation and prospects. Keys, main projects, and development areas.

Gemma González – Miss Rottenmeier Architecture Studio – Murcia
Salvador Bernal – Talasur – Murcia
Carles Faus – Carles Faus Architecture – Valencia
Sonia Navarro – Nave Oporto – Murcia (online)

14:30h Networking cocktail

16h Start of individual work meetings

18h End of the day.

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Speakers and Presenters

Get to know more about the speakers and presenters who will participate in the VII Mediterranean Contract Forum – A shared vision from the Caribbean and the Arabian Gulf!

Co-founding partner of GARCIA MILLA-LEON ARQUITECTOS studio. She has received national and international awards for the rebranding of Interbank agencies and the creation of the image for Hotel Hanan Arequipa.

Purpose ID, based in Dubai and Scotland, is a team of interior designers, architects, and graphic artists specialized in the hospitality industry. With international experience, they are seeking suppliers for projects in the Middle East and Africa.

With over 30 years of experience, she worked on various national and international hospitality projects before joining EoA. At EoA, she has been involved in large-scale design projects such as the W Hotel Cancun and the Turks and Caicos Collection resorts.

With over 11 years of experience, Myrna has worked on a variety of projects in residential, commercial, and retail sectors in different cities around the world. With degrees in Interior Architecture, she believes that design should revolve around experiences and positively impact clients’ daily lives.

ARDITTI + RDT ARQUITECTOS, a Mexican architecture studio, is recognized for its innovative design. With 30 years of experience in various fields, they have won important awards and have represented Mexico in international architectural institutions.

Alicia, a qualified architect from Madrid, complemented her studies with business and marketing in Australia. She has worked in different countries, founded her own design studio in Qatar, and has been awarded international interior design prizes.

With over 27 years of experience in hotel projects and Contract furniture, this expert has worked on the development of franchising companies and business management. Recently, he has joined FC Cartagena SAD, driving the growth of the brand and leading the FCC Business project to provide solid support to the club.

Murad is an expert in AI acquisitions and design, identifying areas for automation. His data-driven approach and analytical skills allow him to create intuitive and efficient solutions.

Jonathan Camacho Zamora is a civil engineer with an extensive career in project management. He has led significant projects in companies such as CPMA, Hill International, and Obrascon Huarte Lain, covering hotels, residences, and infrastructure.

Carles Faus Arquitectura, founded in 2015, seeks to merge technique and beauty in its designs. With offices in Valencia and Alicante, it focuses on the functionality of space and is expanding its work internationally, including Saudi Arabia and Argentina.

Marco Praga, Managing Partner of GVA arquitectura integral, has experience in global projects and specializes in hotels, shopping centers, residential developments, offices, and mixed-use projects. He has been based in Bogotá since 2013, overseeing projects throughout South America. He speaks Spanish, English, and Italian.

Number 26 is a multidisciplinary creative studio founded in Murcia in 2015 by Miriam Hernández Ros and José Ángel Rodríguez Corral. They specialize in architecture, design, visual arts, and advertising, combining art, craftsmanship, urban culture, and material experimentation in their unique projects.

With over 20 years of experience, this professional leads internationalization and business development programs in the Contract channel, focusing on cooperation and innovation between Europe and Latin America/Caribbean, including related regions of the USA and Canada.

Sonia Navarro, a Spanish artist, explores power and gender through diverse art. She has studied Fine Arts and Photography, obtained scholarships, and exhibited at international fairs. Her works are in institutional collections. Currently, she works at Nave Oporto, Madrid, and Puerto Lumbreras.

Michael Quiñones, AIT, is an architect passionate about spatial poetics. He earned his Master’s in Architecture in 2014 from the Savannah College of Art and Design. In Miami, he worked for GUILD and ARQUITECTONICA, and is now a Project Designer and Visualization Manager at Gonzalez Architects.

Laura Kate Correa, an architect from ETSAB, UPC, has over 10 years of experience in architectural and interior design in Latin America, especially in Medellín, Colombia, working with Plan:b Architects. She has participated in notable hotel, commercial, and residential projects, and has spoken at conferences in Mexico and Colombia.

Fabián Llisterri, former dean of the College of Architects of the Valencian Community, has held roles in international architecture organizations. With experience in the management of multilateral projects, he currently represents Spanish architects on the Council of the Mediterranean Union of Architects.

Gemma González, an architect trained in Granada and Paris, co-directs Srta. Rottenmeier, an architecture and interior design studio in Murcia. Her work focuses on aesthetics and functionality, with a Mediterranean touch and emphasis on natural light. The studio designs single-family homes, offices, and logistic centers, maintaining a youthful and entrepreneurial spirit.

Amir Turki, born in Tunisia in 1966, is an architect and audiovisual producer with 30 years of experience, specializing in heritage. He has held prominent roles in the Order of Architects of Tunisia and the Mediterranean Union of Architects. In addition to his architectural practice, he has a long career in teaching and audiovisual production related to cultural heritage.