Big 5 Talks with stages

It’s not every day you hear from experts across global markets. This year, Big 5 Talks hits the show floor with 8 new stages built for sharper insights, bigger conversations and stronger connections.

Practical insights.
Real-world applications.
Skills you can use now.

Gain exclusive access to 120+ Big 5 Talks, delivering critical techniques from global, regional and local experts. In just four days, equip yourself with tactics that will transform your work immediately.

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New for 2025: 8 purpose-built stages.
Right on the show floor.

Big insights, big connections; all where business happens.

Content with purpose

Each stage is focused on the themes that matter most to your work and your business.

Efficient learning

No more hunting for content. Find relevant insights right where you are.

On-the-ground insight

Learn directly from global leaders, pioneers and innovators shaping the industry.

Practical takeaways

Walk away with actionable insights, technical knowledge and expert connections.

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Learn what’s next
from global thought leaders

Get practical takeaways from experts leading real change across construction and urban development.

AI Talks

25 November 2025, Za'abeel 5 Stage

Concrete Talks

24 November 2025, Trade Arena Stage

Everything Architecture Talks

25 - 26 November 2025, Sheikh Rashid Hall Stage

Geospatial Talks

25 November 2025, Za'abeel 6 Stage

HVACR Talks

24 - 27 November 2025, Za'abeel 4 Stage

IFMA Global | Middle East Forum

26 - 27 November 2025, Blue Stage Za'abeel 6

Project Management Talks

24 - 27 November 2025, Al Ain Meeting Room A & B Stage

Start-up City Talks

26 November 2025, Za'abeel 5 Stage

Students’ Talks

27 November 2025, Za’abeel 5 Stage

Sustainable Materials Talks

27 November 2025, Trade Arena Stage

Sustainability Talks

24 November 2025, Sheikh Rashid Hall Stage

Technology Talks

24 November 2025, Za'abeel 5 Stage.

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Learn from experts
shaping global markets

Abdallah Mahmoud

VP LifeCycle ME / Ashrae Falcon Chapter President

ASHRAE Falcon Chapter

Ajay Katyal

Strategic Marketing Manager

Honeywell International Middle East

Alan George

Founder

Architect aForm Studio

Eng Celia Navarro

District Energy Specialist

Araner

Dr Cristiano Luchetti

Head of Urban Design

Dorsch Gruppe, Middle East

Dima Al Srouri

Founder & Director

Biospheric City Lab

Dr Gowhar Meraj

Post Doctoral Fellow

American University of Sharjah

Prof Fadi Ghaith

Head of School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Heriot Watt University

Farid Esmaeil

Founding Partner of X Architects

X Architects

Dr Faris Elghaish

Senior Lecturer and Director of CPM at QUB, UK

Queen’s University Belfast

Eng Fouad Yazbeck

Global Cooperation Representative

MENAASTM International

Dr George Borlase

Senior Vice President

UL Standards & Engagement

Ghaith Bakir

Senior Regulatory Engineer

UL Solutions

Eng James Grinnell

Director of Water

RSB Dubai

Dr Jasmine Shahin

Program Chair and Assistant Professor

Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation

Eng M. Bassel Anbari

Managing Partner

Intercool Central Air Conditioning

Mohamed Amer

Managing Director - MENA

International Code Council (ICC)

Nabil Shahin

Managing Director

AHRI

Najia Qazi

Founder

Sustainable Narrative

Olena Shyrokova

CEO

OLENA

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What else is on the agenda?

Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit

24 November 2025, Gold Stage, Al Multaqua Ballroom

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LiveableCitiesX Summit

25 - 26 November 2025, Blue Stage, Za'abeel 6

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Big 5 FutureTech Summit

25 November 2025, Gold Stage, Al Multaqua Ballroom

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GeoWorld Summit

24 November 2025. Blue Stage, Za'abeel 6

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Daily stage highlights

Each stage is curated to deliver sharp insights and meaningful discussions directly where business happens. Here's what to expect:

Gold stage – Al Multaqua Ballroom
Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit (Delegate access)

Blue stage – Za’abeel Hall 6
GeoWorld Summit (Delegate access)

Za’abeel 6 stage
• Pre-qualification: Start-Up City Pitch Competition
• Geospatial Talks
• Tech Demos

Za’abeel 5 stage
• Technology Talks

Za’abeel 4 stage
• HVACR Talks

Sheikh Rashid Hall stage
• Sustainability Talks

Trade Arena stage
• Concrete Talks

Al Ain Meeting Room Stage
• Project Management Talks

Gold stage – Al Multaqua Ballroom
• LiveableCitiesX Summit (Delegate access)

Blue stage – Za’abeel 6
• Big 5 FutureTech Summit (Delegate access)

Za’abeel 6 stage
• Tech Demos

Za’abeel 5 stage
• AI Talks

Za’abeel 4 stage
• HVACR Talks

Sheikh Rashid Hall Stage
• Everything Architecture Talks

Trade Arena Stage
• Geotechnical Talks

Al Ain Meeting Room Stage
• Project Management Talks

Gold stage – Al Multaqua Ballroom
• LiveableCitiesX Summit (Delegate access)

Blue stage – Za’abeel 6
• IFMA Global | Middle East Forum

Za’abeel 6 stage
• Start-Up City Talks & Pitch Competition Finals
• Tech Demos

Za’abeel 5 stage
• Start-Up City Talks & Pitch Competition Finals

Za’abeel 4 stage
• HVACR Talks

Sheikh Rashid Hall stage
• Everything Architecture Talks

Trade Arena stage
• Let’s Talk Fire by ESL

Al Ain Meeting Room Stage
• Project Management Talks

Blue stage – Za’abeel 6
• IFMA Global | Middle East Forum

Za’abeel 6 stage
• Students’ Talks
• Tech Demos

Za’abeel 5 stage
• Students’ Talks

Za’abeel 4 stage
• HVACR Talks

Sheikh Rashid Hall stage
• Design Impact Talks
• Exhibitor Recognition Awards

Trade Arena stage
• Sustainable Materials Talks

Al Ain Meeting Room Stage
• Project Management Talks

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Hear from the industry

The event surpassed expectations! With invaluable content programmes and an impressive showcase of products and exhibitors, it's the ultimate hub for everything you need in one place.

Haneen Shalash

Design Manager, Expo 2020

In the span of a single day, I managed to accomplish what would normally take me an entire month - sending inquiries, obtaining samples and negotiating pricing with multiple vendors. Really amazing!

Baia Anusha

Procurement Manager

Big 5 Global provides us with a unique opportunity to connect with international partners, highlight the strength of the ‘Saudi Made’ brand in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and reinforce our commitment to driving sustainable growth and development in the construction sector.

Thamer Almishrafi

General Manager of Marketing and Events, Spokesman of Saudi Exports

Big 5 Global is one of the best events in this region. Each year I witness tremendous quality of exhibitors, new events, talks and summits. The best part is the growing focus on sustainable construction and living.

Ramkumar Pillai

I had access to a wide range of very interesting talks. I learned a lot and look forward to implementing the experience in my projects!

Employed

Attending Big 5 Global widened my knowledge with regards to the latest trends in the construction industry. I will definitely attend again next year.

Zamil Air Conditioners

Engaging with industry leads and networking with experts has been an invaluable experience. Grateful for the insights gained and the connections made.

Nesaj Projects Management Company

Big 5 Global is where construction and contracting leaders network. It was a major event for us, with great responses from customers and prospects who visited our stand.

Suneem Firdous

Sales Manager, firstBit

PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

180 speakers. 120+ Big 5 Talks.

Practical insights.Real-world applications.Skills you can use now.

New for 2025: 8 purpose-built stages. Right on the show floor.

Content with purpose

Efficient learning

On-the-ground insight

Practical takeaways

Learn what’s nextfrom global thought leaders

AI Talks

AI Talks

Concrete Talks

Concrete Talks

Everything Architecture Talks

Everything Architecture Talks

Geospatial Talks

Geospatial Talks

HVACR Talks

HVACR Talks

IFMA Global | Middle East Forum

IFMA Global | Middle East Forum

Project Management Talks

Project Management Talks

Start-up City Talks

Start-up City Talks

Students’ Talks

Students’ Talks

Sustainable Materials Talks

Sustainable Materials Talks

Sustainability Talks

Sustainability Talks

Technology Talks

Technology Talks

Learn from experts shaping global markets

Abdallah Mahmoud

Ajay Katyal

Alan George

Eng Celia Navarro

Dr Cristiano Luchetti

Dima Al Srouri

Dr Gowhar Meraj

Prof Fadi Ghaith

Farid Esmaeil

Dr Faris Elghaish

Eng Fouad Yazbeck

Dr George Borlase

Ghaith Bakir

Eng James Grinnell

Dr Jasmine Shahin

Eng M. Bassel Anbari

Mohamed Amer

Nabil Shahin

Najia Qazi

Olena Shyrokova

What else is on the agenda?

Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit

Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit

LiveableCitiesX Summit

LiveableCitiesX Summit

Big 5 FutureTech Summit

Big 5 FutureTech Summit

GeoWorld Summit

GeoWorld Summit

Daily stage highlights

Hear from the industry

Haneen Shalash

Baia Anusha

Thamer Almishrafi

Ramkumar Pillai

Employed

Zamil Air Conditioners

Nesaj Projects Management Company

Suneem Firdous

Memorable moments from last year

Thank you to our sponsors and partners

180 speakers.
120+ Big 5 Talks.

Practical insights.
Real-world applications.
Skills you can use now.

New for 2025: 8 purpose-built stages.
Right on the show floor.

Learn what’s next
from global thought leaders

Learn from experts
shaping global markets

Thank you to our
sponsors and partners