*Attendee numbers based on Big 5 Global 2024 attendee number of 85,000 | **2024 Start-up City exhibitors expected to generate over the next 12 months.
Your audience. Your connections.
Your success faster.
Unprecedented urban growth across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia is driving massive demand for advanced infrastructure, sustainable materials and new solutions – but reaching the right decision-makers is key.
Start-up City is your launchpad, connecting contech, proptech, infratech and earthtech start-ups with AEC firms, developers, tech integrators, government leaders and investors behind multibillion-dollar projects.
Drive success through
strategic support opportunities
Exhibit.
Connect with influential
buyers in the MEASA region and unlock the full potential of these fast-growing markets.
Pitch.
Take advantage of the opportunity to pitch your start-up on the global stage to influential leaders.
Network.
Meet industry leaders and connect with decision-makers behind the region’s biggest tech projects.
Learn.
Learn from industry
experts at Start-up City Talks and gain valuable insights to elevate your start-up.
Meet decision-makers from megaprojects, actively seeking your solutions
Smart Infrastructure & Built Environment
Construction Technology & Engineering
Sustainable Energy & Environmental Solutions
Facility Management Technology & Proptech
Artificial Intelligence, Data & Computing
Automation, Robot & Advanced Manufacturing
Safety & Security
Design & Visualization
Disruptors from the 2025 event
Start-ups pitch for success. Will it be you?
Pitch your heart out and battle it out for industry recognition,
funding, pilots and more. Own the spotlight and fast-track
your way to market access and success.
Opteam wins the Start-up City Pitch Competition
Are you an investor
with a vision, searching
for your next big opportunity?
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey at Start-up City, where groundbreaking ideas intersect with the evolution of the construction industry.
This exclusive gateway is your opportunity to discover the future of construction and establish connections that will redefine the industry’s landscape.
Hear from our exhibitors
Thank you to our 2025
sponsors, partners and supporters
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