Big 5 Global Leaders Summit

24 November 2025

From volatility to value

Explore how leadership, policy and finance can drive construction forward in uncertain times in collaboration with CEOs, ministers, financiers and developers.

This programme is built to give you:

• Direct access to global decision-makers.
• Clarity on policy and funding trends.
• Delivery models that protect costs and timelines.
• Smarter structure for PPPs and cross-border deals.

Turn uncertainty into opportunity at Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit.

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Built for leaders under pressure.
Designed to turn volatility into opportunity.

Our agenda mirrors the discussions CEOs, ministers, and investors are having in boardrooms today:

How do we deliver projects despite economic and political risks?
How do we secure funding, partners and policy support quickly?
Who can help us turn risky plans into solid, resilient results?

Key themes

Each theme is built to address your biggest challenges. From funding to delivery, the agenda tackles the issues shaping your decisions now.

Future-ready
leadership

Adapt quickly and lead with focus, even under pressure.

Resilient delivery models

Keep projects moving despite industry disruptions.

High-impact partnerships

Find partners who bring speed, funding and results.

Innovation for real impact

Save time and cut costs by using the right tech in the right way.

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NOT A SALES PIECE.

Our delegate brochure is created just for you.

So that you can see who’s there, what’s covered and
why it matters to your daily work.

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Why attend?
Because there's no time for guesswork.

Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit is built to steer you through major projects with more control. Each session gives you proven methods, examples and access to global leaders who can help you execute. Here’s how it helps you:

Government & public sector

Delivering more with shrinking budgets?
See the ways others fund and fast-track national projects.

FIND OUT HOW

Executive leadership

Protecting margins in uncertain markets?
Learn proven models that cut risk and drive sustainable growth.

FIND OUT HOW

Finance & investment

Balancing ROI with long-term impact?
Spot where global capital is flowing and
secure your next investment.

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Contractors & delivery firms

Need to hit deadlines despite market shocks?
Hear the ways leaders are adapting supply, contracts and teams.

FIND OUT HOW

Tech & digital leaders

Struggling to win major long-term contracts?
See where to align with buyer needs and fast-track adoption of your solutions.

FIND OUT HOW

Design & ESG leaders

Worrying that your ESG bets won’t deliver?
Learn about sustainability models that cut costs and help secure funding.

FIND OUT HOW

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In the room:
Industry leaders at the summit

Proven leaders. Practical insights.
Meet our first confirmed speakers.

H.E. Dean Macpherson

Minister

Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure South Africa

H.E. Abdulla Alblooshi

Executive Director - Planning and Infrastructure Sector

Department of Municipalities and Transport

Andrea Di Gregorio

Executive Director

Sustainable Energy Sector - Ras Al Khaimah Municipality

Valerio Soldani

Trade Commissioner

Italian Trade Commission Office of Italian Embassy

Barry Lewis

CEO

ALEC

Amin AlJaber

Chief Information Officer

Nesma & Partners

Alex Zagrebelny

Founder and CEO

R.Evolution Real Estate Developer

Angela Pernsteiner

Visionary Founder

Wurth Professional Solutions

Farizan R / d’Avezac de Moran

Senior Partner

GreenA Consultants Pte Ltd

Gregory John Karpinski

Chief Operating Officer and Partner

KEO International Consultants

Lawrence Eta

Global Digital AI Thought Leader

lawrenceeta.com

Lindsay Zingg

Corporate Head Sustainability

Georg Fischer AG

Mikaela Decio

Corporate Environmental Sustainability Manager

MAPEI SpA

Stephen Yurek

President and CEO

AIr-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute

Waleed AbdelFattah Ibrahim

President of MENA region

Hill International

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Agenda preview:
Designed for global leaders and strategists

Collaboration strategies to achieve national visions

Key takeaways for delegates:

You’ll learn directly from leaders on collaboration, risk mitigation and key trends to align your strategy with national visions and future opportunities.

How leaders shape cultures and legacies beyond projects

Key takeaways for delegates:

You’ll leave with a playbook to embed resilient culture KPIs, develop succession plans and hardwire governance so results endure after major transitions.

ESG as a driver for business transformation

Key takeaways for delegates:

You will take part in a live discussion on ESG, policy and sustainability. Shape the debate, explore affordable solutions and gain strategies for measurable ROI.

Rethinking innovation for real impact

Key takeaways for delegates:

You’ll learn how to future-proof your organization with AI, IoT and smart innovation choices while building resilient teams ready for tomorrow’s challenges.