Dubai to host mega urban development and construction meetup in November as Big 5 Global returns for 45th edition

13 Sep. 2024

More than 100,000 industry professionals from over 165 countries will connect with 2,700 exhibitors and more

Big 5 Global and co-located events run alongside the newly launched LiveableCitiesX, Future FM and GeoWorld
The events present products & services as well as thought leadership across urban development, construction, geospatial and facilities management industries
More than 100,000 industry professionals from over 165 countries will connect with 2,700 exhibitors and more

Dubai, UAE | 05 September 2024:

Big 5 Global, the largest and most-influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) returns for its 45^th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 26 – 29 November 2024, hosting a global gathering of industry professionals across urban development, construction, geospatial and facilities management, as it runs alongside new events: LiveableCitiesX, Future FM and GeoWorld.

The events will together host 100,000+ attendees from more than 165 countries, 2,700+ exhibitors and more than 300 speakers for four days of business networking, partnerships and knowledge exchange.

World Bank’s projections indicate that by 2080, 80% of the world's population will reside in cities, with a substantial portion of this growth occurring in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region. As the need for construction and infrastructure increases with rapid urbanization, the events provide a platform for industry professionals to discuss challenges, opportunities and advancements and facilitate collaboration among key stakeholders.

Emphasizing the importance of this gathering, Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President - Construction at dmg events, stated: "This ultimate urban development and construction meetup is where the future of our cities takes shape. With stakeholders from vision to commissioning all in one place, the events offer industry professionals a unique chance to gain insights, network with industry leaders and discover new solutions and innovations. If you're serious about staying ahead in the industry, this is the place to be."

The total value of MEA projects is $9 trillion, with the value of pre-construction stage projects being $6.75 trillion, as the pipeline keeps a strong momentum of growth fuelled by substantial investments in urban development projects, including major developments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As a result, Big 5 Global not only highlights the region's expanding opportunities but also strengthens its role as the ultimate meeting point for the industry.

Mega gathering drives attention across specialized events

For the third year in a row, Big 5 Global is supported by the UAE’s Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, highlighting the importance of industry collaboration and advancement and reinforcing the UAE's role as a global leader in urban development and construction.

This year the event is accompanied by five specialized events covering the entire construction value chain. These include Heavy which will be a showcase of the world’s most advanced plant, machinery and vehicles, Totally Concrete which will transform the concrete industry by bringing in new technologies, sustainable methods and products. Additionally, HVAC R Expo brings state-of-the-art technologies transforming the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration industry with Marble & Stone World presenting innovations in stone, stone design and machinery and quarrying. Finally, Urban Design & Landscape will present innovations in design, urban planning and landscape architecture.

Running alongside Big 5 Global, LiveableCitiesX is an event tackling city-making challenges by uniting global and regional experts to shape sustainable, resilient, and liveable cities for the future. GeoWorld, the only event of its kind in the MEASA region, will highlight the important role of geospatial technologies and intelligence and how this growing sector is transforming industries around the globe. Redefining facilities management, Future FM will address the transformative shift within the FM industry and serve as a hub for FM professionals.

“Together with Big 5 Global, LiveableCitiesX, Future FM and GeoWorld bring the entire urban development and construction value chain together and address the intertwined challenges and opportunities in these sectors and create a cross-disciplinary collaboration,” added Heijmans.

In their inaugural editions, LiveableCitiesX, Future FM and GeoWorld are supported by Dubai Municipality, Dubai Land Department (DLD), UAE Federal Geographic Information Centre (FDIC) and the World Geospatial Industry Council, further reinforcing the events’ alignment with key industry standards and objectives.

To register for the event and avail off your free ticket till 30 September, visit: www.big5global.com | www.liveablecitiesx.com. After 30 September, tickets will be available for purchase at AED 150 each.

About Big 5 Global

With a 44-year legacy, Big 5 Global is the largest and most influential building and construction event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia and the annual meeting hub for the global construction industry.

Taking place from 26 – 29 November 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Big 5 Global attracts 85,000+ global attendees from over 165 countries and 2,500+ exhibitors to UAE every year covering the full construction cycle across dedicated sectors and five specialized events enabling industry professionals to source worldwide building solutions for every stage of construction: Heavy, Totally Concrete, HVAC R Expo, Marble & Stone World and Urban Design & Landscape.

For more information and to register, visit: www.big5global.com

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