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23 - 26 November 2026Dubai World Trade Centre

The industry is moving fast.
Are you keeping up?

Big 5 Global is designed around current challenges impacting construction and urban development and the opportunities that come next.
Four global priorities. One unmissable week.

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Reduce risk. Protect margins. Build the supplier networks that keep your projects on track in markets facing uncertainty.

Cut inefficiency. Spend smarter. Discover the technologies accelerating performance on the projects that matter to you most. 

Meet regulations. Lead the market. Find the sustainable solutions keeping ambitious projects on time and on budget. 

Close skill gaps. Build stronger teams. Access the training, insights and talent strategies driving high performance.

Achieve months of work
in only 4 days

Whether you are sourcing, scaling or searching for your next big idea, Big 5 Global is where you need to be. Construction and urban development professionals meet here every year for a reason – four days that deliver what months of chasing cannot.

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Discover products

Compare thousands of solutions across every stage of the project lifecycle: materials, machinery, fit-out, tech and everything in between.

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Grow your connections

Meet the suppliers, manufacturers and distributors you've been looking for and discover the ones you didn't know you needed.

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Learn from leaders

Hear from global leaders, policymakers and specialized industry experts on what's working, what's failing and what's coming next.

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Source global ideas

See how the industry's challenges are being solved across global regions and how those innovations can scale to your market.

When the entire built environment is here,
where else would you be?

Every role across construction and urban development has a reason to be here. Find yours.

Make faster, better-informed sourcing decisions – backed by global suppliers, emerging tech and side-by-side product access across multiple sectors.

What you’ll get:

  • Access to thousands of suppliers and international manufacturers
  • Competitive options for cost, sustainability, scalability and availability
  • Side-by-side product demos for quicker decision-making
  • Direct access to suppliers who deliver on time and on spec
  • Peer connections with other procurement and spec teams

Cut through complexity and make strategic calls faster – with global insight, sector-spanning innovation and policy-level context in one place.

What you’ll get:

  • A curated look at the forces reshaping supply, tech, cities and talent
  • High-level sessions on global risk, ESG and cross-sector innovation
  • Meetings with suppliers and government stakeholders
  • Market intelligence to inform future strategy
  • Access to C-level peers and leadership roundtables

Identify which tools are worth your time – and which partners can help you scale smart solutions at speed.

What you’ll get:

  • Hands-on demos of AI, BIM, automation and smart systems
  • Insight into successful deployments from other markets
  • Partners that can move quickly and integrate cleanly
  • Access emerging tech for supply, efficiency and climate goals.
  • A look at what’s next – and what’s just hype

Accelerate your ability to design, plan, and deliver sustainable outcomes – by seeing what’s working globally and connecting with those who are doing it.

What you’ll get:

  • Proven strategies from global cities and sustainability-first developers
  • Access green systems, low-carbon materials and mobility solutions
  • Tools to measure and track ESG and emissions targets
  • Sessions that balance growth with climate goals

Drive national visions forward by connecting with global counterparts, proven frameworks and practical innovation that supports resilient, inclusive growth.

What you’ll get:

  • Global case studies on fast-tracked infrastructure and energy
  • Access to scalable, sustainable public-sector solutions
  • Dialogue between policy and industry to align priorities
  • Insightful sessions on urban planning, housing and climate goals
  • Connections with international government and policy leaders

Find exactly what
you're looking for

Everything you're looking for is in one place. You'll find the solutions, suppliers and innovations that meet your project needs while staying connected to wider industry conversations driving construction and urban development.

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Powering machinery, plant and vehicle expertise for the global industry

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A focused platform for precast, cement and structural materials

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The ultimate exhibit of stone, stone design, machinery and stone applications

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The global hub for urban design and landscape innovation

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Connecting industries to climate solutions worldwide

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Driving urban change

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Transforming industries with geospatial excellence

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Connecting facilities management expertise with intelligent solutions

Meet the brands building the
world’s biggest projects

Compare solutions, discover new tech and connect with suppliers that match your project needs. With 2,800 exhibitors and 60,000 products across the built environment, everything you need to make better sourcing decisions is right here.

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Learn what’s next from local,
regional and global experts

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

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AI Talks

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Concrete Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Everything Architecture Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Geospatial Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Geotechnical Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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HVACR Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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IFMA Global | Middle East Forum

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Project Management Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Startup City Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Students’ Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Sustainable Materials Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

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Sustainability Talks

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Technology Talks

23 - 26 November 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre

Learn from those leading
the built environment

Big 5 Global brings together some of the most influential figures in construction and urban development. Hear from the leaders behind landmark projects and organizations as they share the decisions, challenges and strategies that got results.

Angela Pernsteiner

Angela Pernsteiner

Visionary Founder

Wurth Professional Solutions

Barry Lewis

Barry Lewis

CEO

ALEC

Casey Rutland

Casey Rutland

Chair

buildingSMART UK & Ireland

Farizan R / d’Avezac de Moran

Farizan R / d’Avezac de Moran

Senior Partner

GreenA Consultants Pte Ltd

Dr Fulong Chen

Dr Fulong Chen

Prof. International Centre on Space

Technologies for Natural and Cultural Heritage under the Auspices of UNESCO

Gregory John Karpinski

Gregory John Karpinski

Chief Operating Officer and Partner

KEO International Consultants

Himanshu Kaul

Himanshu Kaul

CTO & Director of Innovation - Cognitive Cities

ELISIUM City

Dr Houssem Jemili

Dr Houssem Jemili

Vice President

Bain & Company, Middle East Inc.

Imad Itani

Imad Itani

Head of Innovation

ALEC

Ismail Azam

Ismail Azam

Chief Product Officer

Government Confidential

 Eng Leyla Saadi

Eng Leyla Saadi

Founder - Managing Director

urban collabs

Eng Marwa Farouk ElKabbany

Eng Marwa Farouk ElKabbany

Board Member

Earth Observations for Sustainable Development Goals (EO4SDG) Initiative, UAE

Eng Mohamed Al Marri

Eng Mohamed Al Marri

Executive Board Member & CEO

Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence (GAFAI)

Salla Eckhardt

Salla Eckhardt

Founder

SEE Bright

Shawn Meyers

Shawn Meyers

Middle East Masterplanning Director

DLR Group

Stephen Yurek

Stephen Yurek

President and CEO

AIr-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute

Tarika Jain

Tarika Jain

Regional Lead in London for Women in Construction Tech

nCircle Tech Ltd

See it live.
Use it tomorrow.

Witness live tech, demos and award-winning solutions you can apply the moment you're back at the office.

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Digital Construction World

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Exhibitor Recognition Awards

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Big 5 Global Impact Trail

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Startup City

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Tech Demos

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Design Impact Demos

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Let's Talk Fire by ESL

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AHRI UNEP Workshop (Members only)

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buildingSMART UAE Chapter Gathering

Hear from your
industry peers

Kieran Neale

I can’t believe how busy it is, so many people from so many countries. It feels like everyone is here!

Kieran Neale

Marketing Manager, CRC industries
Kurt Pereira

We’ve met new contacts from around the world. Big 5 Global is one of the best platforms to showcase our innovations and products. The attendees are the right people we want to speak to. It’s been exciting, impactful and a fantastic opportunity for exposure.

Kurt Pereira

Sales Manager, DeWalt
Dorian Bomble

We met highly engaged specifiers and potential partners, including Dubai Municipality, who invited us to showcase our sustainability and low-carbon solutions. Big 5 Global is intense, diverse and the perfect platform to connect and collaborate.

Dorian Bomble

Head of Marketing and Specification,
Saint-Gobain GCC
Deepankar Mukherjee

Big 5 Global gives us the platform to connect with a wide variety of customers and industry peers, all in one place. It’s an honour to be part of this event, learn from others and grow together. The experience has been truly valuable.

Deepankar Mukherjee

Product Manager, Kludi
Mayada Mohi Eldien

Big 5 Global is immersive, energetic and a hub of valuable connections. We’ve generated high-quality leads, exchanged knowledge and showcased our brand to the right professionals. It’s inspiring and truly rewarding.

Mayada Mohi Eldien

Founder & MD, Alliance Silica (Sand & More)

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