4-7 December 2023

Dubai World Trade Centre

Where the world of
construction gets together

Network. Build. XL.

4-7 December 2023. Dubai World Trade Centre.

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68k+

Global
attendees

2.2k+

Global
exhibitors

50k+

Innovative
products

230+

Industry
speakers

150+

Participating
countries

130+

CPD
talks

Only four days to go!

Networking. Innovation. Opportunities.

Big 5 Global gives you a front-row seat to find new suppliers, explore future trends, learn directly from the industry’s big thinkers and so much more.

Let's network, innovate and drive construction towards net-zero and digital excellence, ending the year on a high note.

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When

4 December 2023 | 11:00 - 18:00
5 December 2023 | 10:00 - 18:00
6 December 2023 | 10:00 - 18:00
7 December 2023 | 10:00 - 18:00

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Where

Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai, UAE

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Practical information

When

4 December 2023 | 11:00 - 18:00
5 December 2023 | 10:00 - 18:00
6 December 2023 | 10:00 - 18:00
7 December 2023 | 10:00 - 18:00

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Where

Dubai World Trade Centre
Dubai, UAE

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How to get to the venue
Coming from abroad?

Contact us

T: +971 4 2483294
E: [email protected]

Event at a glance

With a jam-packed schedule spanning over four days, each day will bring a unique and exciting lineup, highlighting the latest innovations and technologies driving the industry forward.

MONDAY
Opening day TUESDAY
More new discoveries WEDNESDAY
Cool tech on display THURSDAY
The big finish

MONDAY
Opening day

MONDAY - OPENING DAY, MANY LAUNCHES

Monday-only: Free parking* - click here to read more
Witness the official ceremony (Hall 8)
See special opening day product launches (show floor)
Meet with top brands before your competition (show floor) - click here to read more
Connect with exhibitors' C-suite - mainly present on day 1 (show floor)
Big 5 Impact Trail: Explore decarbonization strategies - click here to view more
Meet with Dubai Municipality at
Cap the day at a special networking event (Big 5 Bar & Restaurant)
Free CPD Talks - click here to view agenda
- Bonus! Receive a CPD certificate for attending
- Monday-only | Concrete Talks:
  - An ACI Center of Excellence for carbon-neutral concrete
  - ACI-UAE committee work on 3D printing: material aspects and challenges
  - Sustainability of concrete with crystalline admixtures
  - Recent Research Advancement in the use of FRP bars in reinforced concrete structures
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain J & K
- Monday-only | Facilities Management Talks:
  - The evolution is never finished – six emerging topics transforming the FM industry
  - Retrofitting for energy efficiency and sustainability
  - Facility Management's emerging role in managing risk in digitizing buildings
  - ESG and its implications for the Facilities Management industry
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain F
- Project Management Talks - key topics:
  - Project management's resilience in an ever-evolving world
  - Lean construction and just-in-time techniques to increase project efficiency
  - Sustainable project management: Environmental impact and social responsibility
  - Commercial excellence in mega-investments: Unifying contract, risk, and cost management with a touch of digital precision
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain A & B
- Technology Talks - key topics:
  - Dubai Municipality's 3D infrastructure and service lines map project
  - The vital role of open standards in AEC digital transformation
  - Embracing construction's data-driven transformation
  - Building a data-driven industry
    - LOCATION: Sheikh Saeed Hall

*Free parking available only on Monday, 4 December, at Al Mustaqbal Street Parking, Dubai Trade Centre. First come, first served!

TUESDAY
More new discoveries

TUESDAY - MORE NEW DISCOVERIES

Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit - meet Saudi Giga project teams - click here to learn more
Big 5 Global Impact Awards - click here to learn more
Discover more exciting product launches (show floor)
Explore the latest innovations (show floor) - click here to view event highlights
Connect with top brands (show floor) - click here to view the exhibitor list
See live product demonstrations (show floor)
Big 5 Impact Trail: See brands advancing sustainability- click here to view more
30% off drinks during the happy hour (5 Bar & Restaurant, Outdoor Plaza)
Free CPD Talks, look out for the public sector sessions - click here to view agenda
- Bonus! Receive a CPD certificate for attending
- Tuesday-only | Urban Design & Landscape Talks:
  - Panel discussion: The changing responsibilities of landscape designers
  - Panel discussion: Shaping the future of urban design
  - Panel discussion: Building sustainable communities
  - Green infrastructure and resilient landscapes
  - The fascinating world of Brazilian natural stones
  - Designing liveable cities through the lens of human ecologies
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain J & K
- Technology Talks - key topics:
  - Is the Construction Industry ready for the Future?
  - AI-powered progress monitoring marks a new era for industry transformation
  - Digital Twins and Smart Cities
  - Case Study: The Future of IoT in home and building automation
  - Panel Discussion: The role of Digital Twins in Enabling Smart Construction
  - Panel Discussion: Humans and Machines: Striking the right balance
  - Panel Discussion: Predictive analytics and forecasting the future.
  - Panel Discussion: The impact of technology on the sustainability of the construction sector
    - LOCATION: Sheikh Saeed Hall
- Project Management Talks - key topics:
  - Keynote presentation: Planning for sustainability and decarbonization for your assets
  - Sustainability in Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure projects
  - Panel discussion: Why project management education for students matters
  - Schedule management challenges in the construction industry
  - Key legal strategies to win your rejected contractor’s claims, UAE law & FIDIC
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain A & B
- HVAC R & MEP Talks - key topics:
  - Panel discussion: Emerging trends in MEP design for net-zero energy buildings
  - Panel discussion: Sick building syndrome - Transforming the quality of the indoor air we breathe
  - Sustainability in government regulations
  - Ductless HVAC systems: Revolutionizing comfort and efficiency
  - Advancing sustainable HVAC solutions for the future
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain F

WEDNESDAY
Cool tech on display

WEDNESDAY - COOL TECH ON DISPLAY

Big 5 FutureTech Summit - meet tech and digitalization leaders (Al Mutaqqah) - click here to learn more
Start-up City Pitch Competition - watch fearless entrepreneurs battle it out (Sheikh Saeed Hall) - click here to learn more
Start-up City: Explore even more cool tech (show floor) - click here to view event highlights
See live product demonstrations (show floor)
Big 5 Impact Trail: Meet brands committed to environmental change - click here to view more
End the day with even more networking during happy hour (30% off) (5 Bar & Restaurant, Outdoor Plaza)
Free CPD Talks, look out for the public sect sessions - click here to view agenda
- Bonus! Receive a CPD certificate for attending
- Wednesday-only | Sustainable Geotechnical And Engineering Talks:
  - The establishment of the geotechnical and materials engineering committee in SOE
  - Innovative geotechnical technologies for sustainable structures
  - Sustainable foundation solutions for complex megastructures
  - Construction 4.0 and Geotechnical 4.0: What is the impact of artificial intelligence
  - Addressing infrastructure’s climate emergency with satellite technology
  - Advanced & smart technology in the geotechnical industry 4.0
  - Analysis of the soil-structure interaction for resource-efficient constructions
  - Geotechnical back analysis, plaxis, monitoring data, digital transformation
  - Geotechnical considerations by the development of artificial Islands & hills
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain J & K
- Wednesday-only | Solar Talks:
  - Is the Construction Industry ready for the Future?
  - AI-powered progress monitoring marks a new era for industry transformation
  - Digital Twins and Smart Cities
  - Case Study: The Future of IoT in home and building automation
  - Panel Discussion: The role of Digital Twins in Enabling Smart Construction
  - Panel Discussion: Humans and Machines: Striking the right balance
  - Panel Discussion: Predictive analytics and forecasting the future.
  - Panel Discussion: The impact of technology on the sustainability of the construction sector
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain F
- Project Management Talks - key topics:
  - Panel Discussion: Collaboration, creativity, control - Why the Metaverse is not dead
  - Leveraging BIM for project management
  - How will project management be reshaped by AI
  - Technology for workforce management and skill development
  - Redefining project management for mobility projects with AI
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain A & B

THURSDAY
The big finish

THURSDAY - BIG FINISH

Last chance to see the latest innovations trending globally - click here to view exhibitor list
Innovation and inspiration for Architects and Designers - click here to learn more
Connect with brands for final info - click here to view event highlights
Big 5 Impact Trail: Last chance to see brands driving postive change - click here to view more
Celebrate the whole event at the last happy hour (30% off) (5 Bar & Restaurant, Outdoor Plaza)
Free CPD Talks, 3D printing and Facades are leading - click here to view agenda
- Bonus! Receive a CPD certificate for attending
- Thursday-only | Offsite and Modular Talks:
  - Case study - IKEA building
  - Panel Discussion: Game-changing technologies in offsite and modular construction
  - Modular mastery: A case study in transformative construction efficiency
  - Get ready for the platform era: The coming revolution in construction technology
  - Pushing the boundaries of DfMA in the Middle East region to include high-rise buildings
  - The Modular way and its impact in this region
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain J & K
- Thursday-only | Facades Talks - key topics:
  - Panel discussion: Technological integration in facade systems
  - Panel discussion: Facade fire safety: Building a secure future
  - Pre-construction services for building envelopes
  - Sustainable facade solutions
  - The criticality of façade refurbs
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain F
- Technology Talks - key topics:
  - Keynote Presentation: Challenges of 3D Printing in Construction: from the anthropology to the Tesla
  - Keynote Presentation: 3D concrete printing certification guidelines
  - Case Study: Revolutionizing Construction: Dubai Municipality’s 3D Printed Building
  - Panel Discussion: Advanced Technology in Construction Industry 4.0
  - The role of Lean Construction and BIM in Advancing the Construction Industry
  - Design Standardization of 3D Concrete Printing for Buildings
  - 3D concrete printing technology: Insights from a 3D ink material supplier
  - The development of 3D printing equipment for research experimentation in the UAE
  - Driving Innovation and Safety through the Effective use of Off-site Construction
    - LOCATION: Sheikh Saeed Hall
- Project Management Talks - key topics:
  - Panel discussion: The future of construction project management
  - Closing the project: Handover and lessons learned
  - Digital project delivery: Virtual design and construction
  - Leading enterprise PMO under rigid structure using agile approach
  - The value of professionals in project management
  - Ensuring successful project execution
    - LOCATION: Mezzanine floor, Room Al Ain A & B