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:

 

Evolving the industry 

Showcasing leadership 

Rethinking finance 

Connective technologies 

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

Lufuno Ratsiku

President
South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)

Lord Edward Udny-Lister

UK Co-Chair
UAE-UK Business Council

Mohammed Al Baloushi

Director
Mubadala

James Allan

CEO, Middle East & Africa
JLL

Alida Saleh

Senior Advisor to the Built Environment Climate Champions team
UN High-Level Climate Champions team 

Fernando Furiatti Saboia

President
Department of Highways Paraná - Brazil

Waell Al-Akkas

Chief Strategy Officer
PIF

Johanna Staples

Advisory Services Lead - Regional Director Middle East & Africa
AtkinsRéalis

Sean Doherty

Head of Program and Project Management MEA, Project & Development Services MEA
JLL

Peter Lembrechts

General Manager
BESIX

Christopher Seymour

Managing Director - Middle East & Africa
Mace Arabia

Ayhan Tugrul

Chief Operating Officer
CARES

Dr. Anas Bataw

Technology Partner
United Nations

David Watkins

Chief Projects Development Officer
Osool Real Estate

 

John Coghlan

Principal
C&E Legal Solutions

Will Plowman

Partner
Foster+Partners

Martin Jauss

Senior Vice President
Würth Group

Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian

Associate Professor & Head, Centre for Supply Chain Excellence
Middlesex University

Scott Coombes

Founder and Managing Partner
AESG

Prof Ghassan
Aouad

Chancellor
Abu Dhabi University

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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?

 

 

Government &
Public Sector

Minister of Urban Development, City Planner, Director of Infrastructure, Municipal Development Officer, Regulatory Compliance Officer.

Executive
Leadership

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, President, Managing Director,
Vice President.

Finance &
Investment

Venture Capitalist, Private Equity Investor, Financial Analyst (Senior), Investment Banker (Senior), Director of
Strategic Investments.

Technology Design & Sustainability

Chief Technology Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Head of Digital Transformation, Director of Technology, Chief Data Officer, Chief Architect, Director of Urban Planning, Director of Sustainability, Chief Green Building Officer, Head of Environmental Design.

"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

This exclusive networking event facilitates high-level networking between international speakers and delegates from the Big 5 Global Leaders' Summit and LiveableCitiesX Summit.

The unique format will enable collaborative opportunities to be discussed between speakers, delegates and guests beyond the formal sessions of a summit.

Set in the heart of Dubai, with inspirational views, conversations sparked on stage can continue in person over delicious food and complimentary beverages.

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