CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

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Exclusively for leaders only

The Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit is the premier gathering for the construction elite, set against a backdrop of rising industry confidence and global project growth. Join the conversation and network with government dignitaries, chief executive officers, chief projects officers and climate champions.

 

Be part of the only summit that has been curated by construction leaders for construction leaders. The summit will provide an impactful platform to explore global opportunities, featuring influential discussions on regeneration and investment, alongside exclusive networking opportunities for leading figures in the field.

 

Join us on 26 November 2024 at the Gold stage in Za'abeel Hall 6 at Dubai World Trade Centre and help shape the conversation that's driving the evolution of the global construction sector.

Key themes include:

In addressing challenges from across the globe, the community of speakers and delegates will center their discussions on four key themes to inspire change. This includes:

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Evolving the industry

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Showcasing leadership

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Rethinking finance

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Connective technology

Delegate passes are now available! Secure your spot at the summit before it sells out. Click here to grab your ticket today!

Save 25% with an online ticket for Big 5 Global Leaders Summit

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Early bird
USD 477

Until 13 October 2024

Standard
USD545

Until 25 November 2024

Onsite
USD 749

26 November 2024


Speaker Spotlight

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Get ready to hear from more leading voices driving change

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H.E. Bruno Nabagné Koné
Minister for Construction, Housing and Urban Development, Government of Côte d'Ivoire
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Sandro Alex Cruz de Oliveira
Secretary of Infrastructure Paraná - Brazil, Infrastructure Secretariat of the State of Paraná
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H.E. Charles Hinga
Principal Secretary in the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development, Kenya
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Lufuno Ratsiku
President, South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
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Lord Edward Udny-Lister
UK Co-Chair, UAE-UK Business Council
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Mohammed Al Baloushi
Director - UAE Real Estate, UAE Investments Platform, Mubadala
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James Allan
CEO, Middle East & Africa, JLL
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Alida Saleh
Senior Advisor to the Built Environment Climate Champions team, UN High-Level Climate Champions team
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Fernando Furiatti Saboia
President, Department of Highways Paraná - Brazil
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Johanna Staples
Advisory Services Lead - Regional Director Middle East & Africa, AtkinsRéalis
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Sean Doherty
Head of Program and Project Management MEA, Project & Development Services MEA, JLL
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Peter Lembrechts
General Manager , BESIX
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Christopher Seymour
Managing Director - Middle East & Africa, Mace Arabia
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Ayhan Tugrul
Chief Operating Officer, CARES
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Dr. Anas Bataw
Strategy and Innovation Director, KEO International
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David Watkins
Chief Projects Development Officer, Osool Real Estate
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John Coghlan
Principal, C&E Legal Solutions
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Will Plowman
Partner, Foster+Partners
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Martin Jauss
Senior Vice President, Würth Group
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Scott Coombes
Founder and Managing Partner, AESG
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Prof Ghassan Aouad
Chancellor, Abu Dhabi University
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Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian
Associate Professor & Head, Centre for Supply Chain Excellence, Middlesex University
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Amr Nader
CEO, A3& Co
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Greg Karpinski
COO, KEO International
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Agenda highlights

A compact program designed to inspire you and drive real change. The urgent issues to be covered:

  • Learning from other industries
  • Feasibility of ESG in construction
  • Tracking sustainability from cop28 to cop29
  • Adopting new technologies in construction
  • Aligning projects with long-term goals
  • Adapting to global trends in construction
  • Addressing the skills gap in construction
  • Improving collaboration in the value chain
  • Mitigating risks in construction investments
  • Attracting FDI into the construction sector
  • Investing in innovation for supply chain resilience
  • Collaborating amid global disruptions
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Who should attend?

<h3><strong> Government & Public Sector </h3></strong>
<h3><strong> Executive Leadership </h3></strong>
<h3><strong> Finance & Investment </h3></strong>
<h3><strong> Technology Design & Sustainability </h3></strong>

"The Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit is a great platform where industry leaders come together to share and solve problems, creating a dynamic environment for positive change across organizations."

Africon/ABiQ

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"I love attending summits like Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit because it brings the industry together.

Nobody is as smart as all of us combined and at these events we get to discuss the future of construction with all the other members of the industry. It's a very valuable event for us."

Parsons

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"I think the Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit a really beautiful summit in bringing together so many elements of the supply chain to have one collective conversation.

The summit provides us with the opportunity to hear out all the voices in the ecosystem and ensures that everyone is driving towards a shared collective ambition."

Gensler

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"I really enjoyed participating in the Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit and I learnt a lot from the sessions I attended.

It's a good place to tackle the issues that our sector is facing in UAE and in other parts of the world as well."

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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Experience VIP treatment with the
Premium All Access Delegate Ticket

 

 

  •  Premium access to all 5 Summits
  •  Access to the VIP Lounges
  •  An evening of networking at the Elite Executive Mixer

Price

$1,430
$1225
SAVINGS: $205

Online pricing
Expires 25th November 2024

Elite Executive Mixer

An exclusive networking experience bringing together international speakers and delegates from the Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit and LiveableCitiesX Summit.

With stunning views of Dubai’s Museum of the Future, this event offers a relaxed space to continue conversations beyond the summit in a relaxed setting. Enjoy inspiring discussions, delicious food and complimentary beverages in the heart of Dubai.

Sometimes, the best opportunities come in the most relaxed moments.

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