6 DECEMBER 2022

SHAPING THE FUTURE
OF CONSTRUCTION

Technology in construction is reshaping the industry

The construction industry is constantly evolving. Through the pandemic, the construction sector has seen how embracing technology and digitalization can accelerate efforts for maximized efficiency and productivity. The recovery of the sector is sure to be digital.

Utilizing innovation at all levels of the supply chain will yield new ways for the construction sector to generate value and promote an industry-wide commitment to change. Embracing technology, and fostering collaboration is key to tackling the skills shortage and fostering a more diverse and sustainable industry. Technology, however, does not drive digital transformation alone; it also relies on investing in research and development, knowledge sharing between stakeholders, empowering employees with smarter skills to achieve consistency across all phases of a project, and learning from start-ups and other industry sectors.

The FutureTech Construction Summit will strive to push progress with actionable learnings which will reimagine what the future will look like for the construction sector.

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Themes

Mobilising the construction
technology ecosystem

Accelerating sustainable
development through technology

Reimagining
the future

2021 summit highlights

The Big 5 FutureTech Construction Summit brought together future-focused leaders to debate the technology and digital transformation of the construction industry.

Hear from the speakers at the summit

Nicholas Reynolds,
Director of Construction,
AMAALA

David Glennon,
Senior Digital Delivery Director,
The Red Sea Development Company

Alexandar Williams,
Director of Future Economy,
Department of Economic Development

Tatiana Antonelli,
Founder & Managing Director
Goumbook

High-level summits: findings and white papers

Download our newly released FutureTech Construction Summit white paper in collaboration with Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction, Heriot Watt and discover significant key event findings from last year's live summit.

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2022 Advisory Board Members

Manal Al Shamlan
Director of Artificial Intelligence, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)

Dr. Salah Al Dilimi
Rail Agency, Road & Transport Authority (RTA) and Vice-Chair, Deep Foundations Institute MENA

Ali Ismail
BIM Expert,
Dubai Municipality

Dr. Anas Bataw
Director, Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction, Heriot-Watt University

Damir Jaksic
CIO,
KEO Consultants

John Shenton
Dubai Hub Chair of CIOB Dubai Hub and Regional Contract Manager, Averda

Prakash Senghani
Head of Digital Delivery,
JLL

Naji Atallah
Head of Construction and Manufacturing, Autodesk

Nour H. Kassassir
CIO and VP - MEA Business Unit, Parsons

Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Founder and MD, Goumbook

Tim Shelton
Product Owner – Global Solutions, Arcadis

Key organisations that attended in 2021

Who should attend The Big 5 FutureTech Construction Summit?

Academics
Architects
Building Automation Directors
CEO
Chief Delivery Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Transformation Advisor
Development Director
Digital Directors
Director of Data Engineering

Vice President of Strategic Growth
Director of Digital Transformation
Director Project Delivery
Directors of Engineering
Engineers
FM Directors
Government Officials
Head of BIM
Head of Data Integration
Head of Intellectual Property
Head of IoT and Data Analytics

Head of Procurement
Head of Strategy
Head of Technology
Heads of Project Controls
Innovation Officers
Managing Directors
Project Director
Regional Heads
Research Director
Senior Head of Planning & Projects
Venture Capitalists

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“It was great to see construction leaders under one platform sharing insights on the construction industry on a wide range of topics including sustainability, technology adoption, wellness and 3D printing. Thank you DMG events for the wonderful in person event.”