Tech advancement

Deadlines are tighter, budgets under pressure and every delay adds cost. Big 5 Global connects the industry with digital tools to cut waste, boost efficiency and scale smarter.

What the industry is
focused on now

Tech for the
full lifecycle

Plan, design, build and operate with digital tools that boost performance at every stage.

Strategy meets execution

Move from insights to action with demos, roundtables and case studies showing real results.

Global scale, local relevance

Work with international suppliers offering solutions to cut delays and drive progress.

Innovation at
every level

From start-ups to enterprise platforms, find solutions that fit your role, budget and goals.

Who’s it for and why?

Adopt digital tools that cut delays, improve visibility and support cost-efficient decisions.
Gain:

Access to platforms that streamline procurement and project workflows

Options that balance cost, speed and scalability

Insights from case studies showing reduced delays and rework

Cut through complexity and identify which innovations deliver ROI at scale.
Gain:

Market intelligence to guide digital strategy and adoption

Proven examples of enterprise-wide transformation

Access to peers driving technology-led growth

Trial AI, BIM, automation and robotics first-hand to find what integrates and scales.
Gain:

Hands-on demos of AI, BIM, automation and smart systems

Proven case studies from global implementations

Partners who can deploy quickly and deliver measurable results

Shape the regulatory frameworks that accelerate technology adoption across the built environment.

Gain:

Insight into national digital agendas, smart city strategies and tech investment priorities
Roundtables on standards, data governance and cross-border interoperability
Tools to align innovation policies with industry transformation goals

Explore the tech
innovations in action

BSI

Supporting 84,000 clients in 193 countries with trusted standards and certification.

dTwin

First open digital twin platform linking design, build and operations in real time projects

Graphisoft

Global BIM leader helping teams collaborate seamlessly from model to project execution.

Nemetschek

Winner of 2025 Game Changer Award and Verdantix Leader in construction tech.

Odoo

Used by 12M+ businesses to simplify procurement, HR and operations in one integrated system.

Premier Construction Software

Best overall construction accounting software by forbes advisor for three consecutive years.

Plannerly

Award-winning start-up automating BIM scopes for faster, risk-free and efficient delivery.

Procore

Trusted by 15K+ contractors to cut overruns and connect every workflow on one platform.

RIB

Trusted by 23,000+ firms globally; Leader in 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant.

Trimble

Fortune 1000 firm automating layout and scanning to cut site rework by 25%.

See more tech leaders
driving digital delivery

Tech leaders on stage
shaping tomorrow's builds

Eng Dhaen Obaid Almheiri

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

Led national projects driving UAE's smart infrastructure and energy innovation

Eng Majid Abu Abdoun

Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

Shaping the future of data-led transport infrastructure across the Gulf.

Dr Faris Elghaish

Queen’s University Belfast

Published 50+ papers shaping BIM, AI and digital twin adoption on a global scale.

Charles Sheridan

Nemetschek SE

Global AI leader shaping data strategies that drive real construction ROI.

Dr Sandra Matarneh

College of Engineering,
UAE University

Driving digitalisation in construction for smarter, greener infrastructure.

Eng Mostafa Mohamed

BINGHATTI Group -
Silver Stone

Live demoing 3D digital twin tech cutting delays and boosting efficiency.

Hassaan Ghazali

AHG Global Project
Management Services

Advancing UAE’s construction tech policy under Federal Decree 11 of 2024.

Shaimaa Ibrahim

University of Wollongong
in Dubai

IBM-certified AI strategist helping global teams turn AI into measurable results.

Smarter tech in action
across four days

Innovation showcase

24 - 27 November 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre

Technology Talks

24 November 2025, Za'abeel 5 Stage.

AI Talks

25 November 2025, Za'abeel 5 Stage

Geospatial Talks

25 November 2025, Za'abeel 6 Stage

Geotechnical Talks

27 November 2025, Trade Arena Stage

Digital Construction World

24 -27 November 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre

Start-up City

24 -27 November 2025, Dubai World Trade Centre

Project Management Talks

24 - 27 November 2025, Al Ain Meeting Room A & B Stage

GeoWorld Summit

24 November 2025, Za'abeel Hall 6

Big 5 FutureTech Summit

25 November 2025, Za’abeel Hall 6

IFMA Global | Middle East Forum

26 - 27 November 2025, Blue Stage Za'abeel 6

PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

What the industry is focused on now

Tech for the full lifecycle