Big 5 Global, along with co-located events LiveableCitiesX, GeoWorld and Future FM, will host from 26 to 29 November, featuring five strategic summits, uniting 1,500 leaders from government and the private sector to shape the future of urban communities.
The urban construction and infrastructure sector across MEASA is booming, with $6.75 trillion in projects underway. National visions like UAE Vision 2031 are key drivers, pushing forward urban development and economic diversification.
Aligning with these goals, Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit and LiveableCitiesX Summit will bring together global leaders from both government and private sectors to lead strategic discussions on innovation, sustainability and the future of urban development.
Josine Heijmans SVP – dmg events
“As cities in the Global South face challenges like overcrowding and resource optimization, the Global North faces the complexities of aging populations and infrastructure, all of which require immediate action. This calls for governments, national vision initiatives and the construction sector to work together and build livable cities of tomorrow.”
“Big 5 Global, together with LiveableCitiesX, has established itself as the epicenter of thought leadership, uniting visionaries, innovators and policymakers to shape the future of urban development and set the agenda for sustainable growth and resilient infrastructure,” Heijmans added.
“The United Arab Emirates stands at the forefront of sustainable global leadership across all sectors, one of them being construction. Our commitment extends beyond dialogue to tangible actions, exemplified by our commitment to adopting global innovative solutions to improve the quality of life of the society. At this year’s Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit, I look forward to addressing the significance of public and private sector collaboration in building a future-ready and greener industry as well as promoting collective partnerships, technology and advanced sciences,” said Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy & Infrastructure.
Other UAE-based speakers headlining the summits include Maysarah Eid, Acting Director General, Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre, Dr. Saif Al Nasri, Undersecretary, Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi, Gurjit Singh, Chief Development Officer, Aldar Properties and Saeed Mohammed Al Qatami, CEO, Deyaar Developments.
For the first time in the MEASA region, some globally renowned speakers will participate in the summits, bringing perspectives and real-life city use cases that align with global urban development and construction trends.
Robert Beugré Mambé, Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, the largest economy in the West African Economic and Monetary Union, will be one such speaker delivering a keynote address at the LiveableCitiesX Summit.
His Excellency said that, “The future of our nations lies in building cities that are resilient and livable, which demands a visionary approach that combines sustainable urban planning with robust infrastructure and deep-rooted community engagement. I am honored to participate in the LiveableCitiesX Summit, where we will share insights and shape the blueprint for a sustainable and thriving urban future for generations to come.”
In the lead-up to Big 5 Global Leaders’ Summit, Fred Mills, Founder and Managing Director of The B1M, emphasized the transformative role of construction in shaping the future of cities.
