Registration and Networking Breakfast

Opening by Conference Director

The Future is Smart & Sustainable: Cost-Saving Tech in Green Buildings

Showcasing how smart buildings can be sustainable with a premium, showcasing AI thermostat that saves ~20% in real-life test, IoT solution like smart metering & real-time analytics, digital twin's usage to save energy and cost, controlling emissions and healthier buildings.

The Story of the Estidama Pearl Rating System: From Resistance to Adherence

This presentation highlights the origins and purpose of the Estidama Pearl Rating System in promoting sustainability in Abu Dhabi. It outlines the key credit categories and certification process, while examining initial resistance from stakeholders and the factors that drove its widespread adoption over time.

Kingspan Insulation Full Spectrum Solution

This presentation highlights Kingspan Insulation as your full spectrum solutions provider, showcasing innovative solutions from rigid boards to lightweight ductwork. It emphasizes the breadth of our portfolio, the innovation behind our products, and the benefits they deliver for modern construction.

Panel Discussion: Sustainability in Modern Construction: Challenges and Innovations

This panel brings together leading experts from the construction, architecture, urban development, smart cities infrastructure, and sustainable infrastructure sectors. The discussion will explore the major challenges in achieving sustainability in today's construction industry and highlight the latest innovations driving eco-friendly, smart, and resilient building solutions.

Networking & Coffee Break

The Retrofit Advantage: Unlocking Efficiency Hospitality Assets

Retrofitting hospitality assets enhances energy efficiency, reduces operating costs, and extends asset life. It offers a smart, sustainable way to upgrade outdated systems without major disruptions.

AI-Powered Leadership in Buildings Industry: Unlocking Human Potential in the Age of Machines

Discover how leaders can integrate AI tools with emotional intelligence to enhance creativity, agility, and innovation without replacing the human element. Explore the balance between data-driven decisions and human-centered leadership, and uncover the key competencies needed to lead successfully in an AI-driven world.

From Vision to Value: Affordable Green Building Through Innovation

Empowering Urban Sustainability: Solar Energy Solutions for Modern Buildings and Streetlighting in the UAE

Retrofitting ADNOC Service Stations for Energy Efficiency

This presentation highlights ADNOC’s initiative to retrofit service stations with advanced energy-saving technologies, reducing operational costs and carbon footprint. It covers project scope, sustainability benefits, and alignment with ADNOC’s decarbonization strategy.

Panel Discussion: Designing Iconic Architecture – Culture, Climate, and Technology in Abu Dhabi

How architects are integrating local culture, climate-adaptive design, and advanced technology to create spaces that define Abu Dhabi’s urban identity.

Networking and Coffee Break

Digitalization of Commercial Activities in Real Estate Development.

The speech will entail a demonstration of using state-of-the-art tools and techniques in commercial management of real-estate projects, including cost planning, procurement and contract administration (post-contract) including real-life examples and how that affects the bottom line.

Exploring How Towers as Symbols of Ambition and Innovation are Redefining Skylines, Economies, And the Very Fabric of Our Cities

Enhancing Connectivity in Urban Spaces How do Smart Buildings and Smart Spaces of the Future Communicate?

Closing of Conference

Networking & Buffet

AL MUNTADA INTEGRATED WELLBEING EXPERIENCE | Venue: Al Muntada, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi

Purpose: We are pleased to welcome you to AL-MUNTADA, Saint-Gobain’s Integrated Wellbeing Experience Center and knowledge space. This LEED Gold and Estidama 4 Pearl-certified positive energy building showcases our sustainable and innovative solutions across acoustics, insulation, glass, and decorative systems.

Networking Coffee / Tea Welcome

Arrival and informal networking with coffee, tea, canapes savory and sweet mix to welcome.

Integrated Wellbeing Experience Welcome

Welcome + Brief introduction to AL-MUNTADA and its purpose.

Al Muntada Tour Experience

Guided walkthrough of space and its featured solutions.

Special Thanking Engagement

Networking, Closing acknowledgments and Open Q&A.

Solutions on Experience Tour:

Gyproc – Lightweight plasterboard systems for partitions, wall-linings, and ceilings, facades
Weber – Industrial mortars for flooring, waterproofing, tile fixing, roofs and facades
Glass – High-performance glass for facades and interiors
Ecophon & Fade Plaster – Acoustic ceilings and seamless sound-absorbing systems
Vetrotech – Fire-resistant safety and security glass
Kimmco-Isover – Sustainable insulation solutions