Big 5 Global continues its success in the ‘Year of Sustainability’ with 230+ speakers joining 130+ sessions
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The 44th version of Big 5 Global, supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, will carry collectively international leaders in development, trade professionals, regulators, and innovators from 4 to 7 December 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Together, they are going to present a complete perspective on steering the development sector in direction of a sustainable future.
“In 2023, Big 5 Global empowers thought leadership discussions to actively shape initiatives that will transform the construction industry,” stated Josine Heijmans, Vice President – Construction at dmg occasions, the organisers of Big 5 Global. “It comes against the vibrant backdrop of the UAE’s ‘Year of Sustainability’ which underscores the nation’s dedication to promoting global collaboration in the pursuit of climate action as well as COP28.”
At the occasion, which is able to carry collectively the total development worth chain, the high-level content material programme selling thought management sessions and sensible talks throughout 4 days will embody Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit, Big 5 FutureTech Summit, CPD-certified Big 5 Talks and Everything Architecture. Together, the programme will characteristic 230+ speakers throughout 130+ sessions from round the world.
The invite-only Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit serves as an unique platform that facilitates collaboration between the private and non-private sectors. On December 5, 2023, the summit, specializing in the themes of management, decarbonisation, collaboration, subsequent era, and defining venture success, shall be a transformative power empowering the future of development.
At the summit, Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, former Minister of Climate Change & Environment in the UAE, will define key methods for a sustainable development future. Some of the different high-profile speakers embody His Excellency Dr. Ali Al Jassim, Chairman of Emirates Green Building Council; Eng. Maryam Al Muhairi, CEO of Buildings Regulation & Permits Agency, Dubai Municipality; Dr. Antonio Nanni, President of American Concrete Institute Ibrahim Al-Ghamdi, Board Member & Chief Sustainability Officer, Albawani Holding; and Alaa Abu Siam, CEO of Middle East & South Asia, Egis, amongst others.
“As the race to net zero heats up amidst a global shift towards a unified green transition, it becomes imperative for the industry to establish an empowering work environment that attracts the younger generation. At Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit, I am eager to delve into dialogues on making construction and engineering more attractive for future generations of construction professionals and leaders,” stated Kathleen McGrail, Managing Director for WSP Middle East’s Advisory Services enterprise and speaker at Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit.
During the invite-only Big 5 FutureTech Summit going down on 6 December, attendees will hear from international consultants on the way to embrace the adjustments introduced by know-how and digitalisation on deliberate and future tasks as they collaborate in direction of Construction 5.0.
One of the opening sessions will characteristic Eng. Abdulrahman Alkholy, Senior Principal Engineer – Project Planning & Design Department at the UAE’s Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, who will define the main achievements round the ministry’s digital transformation journey. Leaders and consultants reminiscent of Abdulqader Attia, Advanced Manufacturing Lead, Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park; Ayman Mohammed, Head of Future Foresight Committee, Ras Al Khaimah Municipality; and Mohamed Abdelrahman, BIM Director, Red Sea Global, amongst others, may also communicate at the summit.
Running all through the 4 days of Big 5 Global, the free-to-attend Big 5 Talks will host a sequence of discussions offering invaluable insights underneath ten streams: Concrete, Facades, Facilities Management, Geotechnical, HVAC & MEP, Offsite & Modular, Project Management, Solar, Technology and Urban Design & Landscape.
On 7 December, Big 5 Global will carry collectively architects, designers, city planners and AI consultants at Everything Architecture, the place discussions will circle round three key themes: biophilic urbanism, carbon-neutral design and the influence of AI on structure.
“This year at Big 5 Global, architects will converge to highlight the critical role they play in creating net-zero buildings and urban areas that embrace sustainable design. This means integrating local expertise with global knowledge in an inclusive, empowering manner. I’m excited to be giving the keynote address at Everything Architecture, where we’ll delve into the importance of adapting to a changing world, harnessing the power of AI, and bringing nature back into our cities,” stated Muyiwa Oki, President, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
70% of the speakers at Big 5 Global are talking for the first time. The programme options authorities and public sector speakers from Dubai Municipality, Qatar’s Public Works Authority (Ashghal), Dubai Development Authority, Roads & Transport Authority Dubai, Abu Dhabi City Municipality, amongst others. This 12 months, the occasion additionally has a brand new characteristic, Big 5 Impact Trail, which goals to make a constructive influence by supporting taking part corporations in their journey to advertise eco-friendly development merchandise and options.
Recognising innovation, sustainable improvement, know-how and digital achievements, the occasion additionally celebrates the 3rd version of Big 5 Global Impact Awards this 12 months, the place 100 finalists throughout 19 progressive classes will battle for the profitable trophy. Commenting on the awards, Eng. Fakher AlShawaf, Group CEO, Albawani, Gold Sponsor of the occasion, stated: “Albawani is devoted to driving sustainable practices inside the development trade, and our participation in Big 5 Global Impact Awards displays our unwavering dedication to this mission. As a worldwide organisation, we’re proud to be an element of this occasion celebrating influence in development, and we will’t wait to see the unimaginable contributions that shall be honoured.”
Taking place from 4 – 7 December 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Big 5 Global attracts 68,000+ attendees from over 150 international locations and a couple of,200+ exhibitors showcasing 50,000+ merchandise. Big 5 Global is free to attend for trade professionals.
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