Casey Rutland
Chair
buildingSMART UK & Ireland
From hype to hard value
Explore how tech is evolving construction through smarter tools & strategies in collaboration with contractors, tech leaders, investors and innovators.
This programme is built to give you:
• Direct access to the people driving digital change.
• Clarity on tech investments that deliver ROI.
• Case studies on cutting costs with AI and automation.
• Smart ways to meet ESG and compliance demands.
Turn complexity into clarity at Big 5 FutureTech Summit.
Built for leaders under pressure.
Turns digital noise to clear business value.
Our agenda mirrors what CEOs, contractors and tech heads are debating today:
- How do we invest in tech that truly pays off?
- How do we move from pilot to profit quickly?
- Who can help us build a digital edge without runaway costs?
Key themes
Each theme is built to address your biggest challenges. From data to delivery, the agenda tackles the issues shaping your decisions now.
Demand-driven innovation
Invest in the tech that drives margins, not vanity pilots
Beyond the
AI buzz
Cut through hype. Use data and AI where it delivers savings.
Digital infrastructure development
Capitalize on the boom in data centers and smart infrastructure.
Smarter investment strategies
Know where capital and incentives are flowing so you act first.
Why attend?
Because you need to make the right calls.
Big 5 FutureTech Summit is built to help you lead digital change with more control. Each session gives you real case studies and direct access to the tech and investment leaders who can help you execute. Here’s how it helps you:
Developers and
project owners
Worried about investing in the wrong tech?
Get clear on what boosts asset value and what doesn’t.
Main and
sub contractors
Want faster delivery and better margins?
See how peers use AI and data to cut overruns and delays.
Tech and
solution leaders
Struggle to land large-scale contracts?
Learn what contractors and owners actually need right now.
Finance and
investors
Need deals that balance ROI and ESG?
Spot which digital plays are funded and delivering returns.
In the room:
Industry leaders at the summit
Proven leaders. Practical insights.
Meet our first confirmed speakers.
Damir Jaksic
CIO and Executive Director Digital Advisory Services
KEO International Consultants
Dr Gulnaz Aksenova
Director - Research & Innovation
WSP ME
Imad Itani
Innovation Manager
ALEC
Ismail Azam
Head of Construction Technology and Applications
NEOM
Lionel Vuillemin
Executive Advisor Digital & Business Transformation
Mete Varas
Founder
ME Proptech Initiative
Ramzi Jaber
Director (e.construct) and Cofounder (VAES.ai)
e.construct and VAES.ai
Salla Eckhardt
Founder
SEE Bright
Tarika Jain
Regional Lead in London for Women in Construction Tech
nCircle Tech Ltd
Vladimir Vlahovic
Founder & Managing Director
SOLVENTRY GmbH
Agenda preview:
Designed for future-focused tech leaders
Big 5 FutureTech Summit is built to help you lead digital change with more control. Each session gives you real case studies and direct access to the tech and investment leaders who can help you execute. Here’s how it helps you:
Driving ROI from tech
Discover use-cases for tools that cut costs and delivery times.
Sustainable digital strategies
Use tech to hit ESG goals and protect margins.
Data centers and digital growth
See where infrastructure is booming and who’s funding it.
AI, skills & future teams
Prep your people for smarter projects with AI and data.
Hear from our delegates
"Great content and excellent speakers! I can't wait to attend it again next year!"
Solventry GmbH
"Great summit overall with a fantastic line up of speakers."
XD House
"The networking opportunities were highly enriching."
Higly
"It reaffirmed my belief in leveraging technology to improve the construction industry."
XD House
Regional insight. Global leadership.
Meet our advisory board.
Big 5 FutureTech Summit’s expert board shapes an agenda focused on real market needs and measurable results.
2024 summit highlights
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