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23 - 26 November 2026Dubai World Trade Centre

Who’s it for and why?

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

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

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

How to fast-forward
your career

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Grow at any stage

From starting out to leading teams, find the tools, training and insights to move ahead

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Apply global practices

Insights from global experts & educators, applied directly to your region’s workforce needs

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Attract and keep talent

Connect with programmes and peers who influence talent attraction and retention

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Leave with CPD points

Certified sessions and on-floor conversations that give you practical takeaways

Explore solutions empowering
the industry’s next generation

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BSI (British Standards Institution)

Provides globally accredited workforce certification programs advancing professional competency and compliance.

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Johnson
Controls

Global Academy training 300+ new building systems technicians each year to close the industry skills gap.

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Schneider
Electric

Delivers 1,400+ technical courses worldwide empowering professionals to upskill and advance their careers.

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TÜV
Austria

Academy trained 250,000+ professionals in safety, energy, and quality fields across five years.

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UL
Solutions

Global Leadership Development Program shaping the next generation of certified safety leaders.

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Verosoft
Design

Delivers BIM and digital collaboration software with expert-led training to upskill design and project teams.

See more industry leaders
driving talent growth

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Hear from leaders driving
workforce growth and development

Ana Hudson

Executive Director of Sustainability & Environment

Anas Bataw

Partner

Andre Vreman

Chairman

Angela Pernsteiner

Visionary Founder

Anna Tari

President

Corey Gray

President

Dr. Christina Yan Zhang

CEO

Dean McGrail

President, Middle East and Asia

Smarter workforce in action
across four days

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Project Management Talks

23 - 24 November 2026 | Al Ain Meeting Room A + B

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HVACR Talks

24 - 26 November 2026 | Za'abeel Hall 4 Stage

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Everything Architecture Talks

25 November 2026 | Sheikh Rashid Hall Stage

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AI Talks

23 November 2026 | Za’abeel Hall 6 Stage

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Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit

23 November 2026 | Al Multaqua Ballroom

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LiveableCitiesX Summit

24 November 2026 | Al Multaqua Ballroom

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Startup City

23 - 26 November 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre

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Building Codes & Regulation Talks

24 November 2026 | Sheikh Rashid Hall Stage

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BuildingSMART Talks

24 November 2026 | Za’abeel Hall 6 Stage

There's more to explore

Every theme is a different way to fast-forward your growth. See what they have in store for you at the event.

Product Sectors Accordion
Fast-forward with Big 5 Global
Product Sectors
Fast-forward your delivery
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Fast-forward your decisions
Product Sectors
Fast-forward your impact
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Fast-forward your career

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. 

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