H.E Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei
Minister of Energy & Infrastructure
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.
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.
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.
Executive leadership
Protecting margins in uncertain markets?
Learn proven models that cut risk and drive sustainable growth.
Finance & investment
Balancing ROI with long-term impact?
Spot where global capital is flowing and
secure your next investment.
Contractors & delivery firms
Need to hit deadlines despite market shocks?
Hear the ways leaders are adapting supply, contracts and teams.
Tech & digital leaders
Struggling to win major long-term contracts?
See where to align with buyer needs and fast-track adoption of your solutions.
Design & ESG leaders
Worrying that your ESG bets won’t deliver?
Learn about sustainability models that cut costs and help secure funding.
In the room:
Industry leaders at the 2024 summit
Regional insight. Global leadership.
Meet our advisory board.
Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit’s expert board shapes an agenda focused on real market needs and practical results.
2025 agenda preview:
Designed for global leaders and strategists
Building through uncertainty
Strategies to protect projects from global shocks and supply risks.
Funding, PPPs
and deals
Flexible models that increase capital and fast-track delivery.
Sustainability and circular wins
Circular models that cut costs, meet rules and deliver long-term.
Tech, talent
and legacy
How AI, data and culture builds future-ready, lasting firms.
Hear from our delegates
"An invaluable experience for busy professionals in construction."
ADEK
"Inspiring and highly relevant to the evolving construction landscape."
Omnium International
"Provided insights about changes affecting the entire industry."
Institute of Civil Engineers
"Invaluable wealth of knowledge in global construction trends."
CPM Africa
Proven leaders. Practical insights.
Meet our 2024 speakers.
Eng Maryam Al Muhairi
CEO of Buildings Regulation & Permits Agency
Dubai Municipality
Mr Fred Mills
Founder and MD
The B1M
H.E. Bruno Nabagné Koné
Minister for Construction, Housing and Urban Development
Government of Côte d'Ivoire
Sandro Alex Cruz de Oliveira
Secretary of Infrastructure Paraná - Brazil
Infrastructure Secretariat of the State of Paraná
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
Mohammed AlWabely
Assistant Deputy Mayor
Iconic Projects , Riyadh Region Municipality
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 - UAE Real Estate, UAE Investments Platform
Mubadala Investment Company speaker James Alla
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
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
Greg Karpinski
COO
KEO International
Gurminder Sagoo
Country Managing Director for the UAE & Oman
Egis
Rania Martin
President
Meras International Investment Company (a subsidiary of AlBawani Holding)
Dr. Anas Bataw
Strategy and Innovation Director
KEO International
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
Scott Coombes
Founder and Managing Partner
AESG
Prof Ghassan Aouad
Chancellor
Abu Dhabi University
Dr Sreejith Balasubramanian
Associate Professor & Head, Centre for Supply Chain Excellence
Middlesex University
Amr Nader
CEO
A3& Co
Brandy Scott
Summit Chair
Global Leaders Summit
2024 summit highlights
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