Students day | Big 5 Global

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Launch your career

Students’ Talks at Big 5 Global is your front-row seat to the future of the built environment; where fresh ideas, bold thinkers and real-world guidance help you launch your career with confidence.

Designed for you if you’re...

What’s in it for you?

Hear from real professionals

in government, architecture, engineering, sustainability and tech and get inspired by their journeys.

Learn what top employers look for

with practical advice on CVs, personal branding, and confidence-building.

Explore future-ready roles

and discover the fastest-growing jobs in the built environment.

Connect with mentors & employers

through live networking plus earn a certificate to boost your portfolio.

Meet our academic partners

Agenda highlights

All sessions take place on Thursday, 27 November 2025 at the Za’abeel 5 Stage

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COYO Challenge 2025

COYO challenged students to design nature-based solutions that benefit both their communities and the environment. The winning team combined research, creativity and innovation to bring their sustainable design to life.

The winning team presented their solution for their community at the Students' Talks at Big 5 Global.

Look back at our speaker line-up for 2025

Aaron Hauch

IGCSE Student and Member of Science Society

The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur

Alison Watson MBE

Founder & CEO

Class of Your Own

Dr Albert Fakhoury

President of Council

Council for International Accreditation of Architecture & Design (CIAAD)

Carl Wamsley

Chief Operating Officer

AASA Group

Ciline Yaghmour

UIS Student - IB Diploma Programme

Uptown International School - Taaleem

Daniel Wilson

Head of Creative Arts (Art, Design & Technology)

The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur

Henry Htun

Student

Uptown International School - Taaleem

Engr Hassan Abdul Hussain

Architectural Engineering

Heriot-Watt University

Layba Syed

Architectural Engineering Graduate

Heriot-Watt University

Mariam Morra

Student

Class of Your Own

Matt Doran

MENA Regional Hub Manager

Chartered Institute of Building

Merit Kondas

Design Engineer Construct (DEC) Teacher

Uptown International School - Taaleem

Natalie Mingjia Hui

Deputy Head Prefect and Year 11 student

The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur

Ntando Teddy Khuzwayo

Membership and Education Lead- Sub Saharan Africa

CIOB

Dr Roberto Castillo Melo

Assistant Professor

American University of Sharjah

Sara Alshehhi

Architecture Student at the American University of Sharjah - Undergrad Urban Designer at AECOM

Student at American University of Sharjah/ Undergrad Urban Designer at AECOM

Sarvani Pagadala

Student

American University of Sharjah

Tan Jun Yiang

Deputy Head Prefect and Member of the Sports Council

The International School @ ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur

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Kick-start your career
in construction

Students’ Day is your chance to learn, connect and take the first
step into the industry.

Students' Talks:
Your future in the built environment

Launch your career

Designed for you if you’re...