Building Tomorrow's Skylines

20 – 21 October 2025 | Dubai, UAE

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Building Tomorrow's Skylines: Innovation, Sustainability, and Resilience in Modern Architecture

The Modern Buildings Summit in GCC is the premier conference for professionals, innovators, and decision-makers in the building and construction industry. This event brings together leaders to discuss cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and emerging trends that are reshaping the modern building landscape. From advanced construction techniques to smart lighting, robust security, and innovative materials, the summit covers every facet of contemporary buildings, fostering collaboration and innovation.

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Sponsors & Partners

Government Partner

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Silver Sponsor

Panel Sponsor

Exhibitor

Supporting Partner

Media Partner

Chairman & Advisory

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Dragana Linden

Executive Board Member - Alliance Investment Holding Group

    Speakers

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    Faisal Rashid

    Senior Director - Demand Side Management - Supreme Council of Energy

      Hassan Kal

      Development Manager - AHRI

        Mohammad Shamlouli

        Principal of Planning Data - Dubai Municipality

          Alexander Ott

          Partner and Head of Design - Coop Himmelb(l)au

            Benjamin Piper

            Architectural Design Director - Integrity Design Consultancy

              Mahmoud Shahin

              Design Director - P&T Architects

                Marcos Rosello

                Founding Director - All Design

                  Philip Keil

                  Technical Director – Façade - AESG

                    Richard Fenne

                    Director - Woods Bagot

                      Ghina Yamak

                      Associate Façade consultant - Zutari

                        Sanaz Sheikhi

                        Senior BIM Manager - Dewan Architects + Engineers

                          Zain Ahmed

                          Senior Manager Strategic Consulting - JLL

                            Irmak Sener

                            Senior Sustainability Manager - pmk Consult

                              Akshay Deshpande

                              Urban Design Lead - Arup

                                Bhakti More

                                Chairperson & Professor - Manipal Academy of Higher Education

                                  Lindsey Malcolm

                                  Sustainability Lead, Middle East - Turner & Townsend

                                    Mahmoud Adly

                                    BIM Director - BINGHATTI Group

                                      Dr. Waleed Yagoub

                                      Associate Director - Dubai Buildings + Cities | Head of Sustainability - Surbana Consultants Pte

                                        Vladimir Jovanovic

                                        Director, Head Of Architecture + Interiors - Aecom Middle East

                                          Yazan Al-Khalidi

                                          Chief Commercial Director - MERED

                                            Husam Alhamouri

                                            Commercial Director - MERED

                                              Jincy Mariam Rinu

                                              Facade Engineering Leader - GHD

                                                Ahmed Elfaramawy

                                                Technical Director - Structures - GHD

                                                  Aarushi Mathur

                                                  Landscape Architect - Gensler

                                                    Irine Aju

                                                    Landscape Architect - Gensler

                                                      Kingson Jebaraj

                                                      General Manager - Innovative Water & Energy Technologies

                                                        Dr. Haitham Mousa

                                                        Studio Design Director - KEO International Consultants

                                                          Conference Agenda

                                                          09:50 -

                                                          The Future of Modern Buildings: Trends Shaping Dubai

                                                          As Dubai positions itself as a leader in sustainable urban development and cutting-edge architecture, this keynote will explore the latest trends defining the emirate’s built environment.

                                                          12:10 -

                                                          Sustainability Goals in Water Segment

                                                          · Grey Water Reuse / TSE Water Reuse · Effective & Non-hazardous Water Disinfection

                                                          12:30 -

                                                          The Role of Green Infrastructure in Urban Resilience

                                                          Discussing the intersection of landscape design, sustainability, and urban resilience in the UAE’s context.

                                                          13:30 -

                                                          Retrofitting Iconic Buildings: Success Stories

                                                          Case studies of prominent retrofitting projects will be presented, demonstrating how Dubai is blending heritage with modernity, making these iconic buildings more sustainable and fit for the future.

                                                          13:50 -

                                                          Dubai’s Journey in Innovation and Adoption of Smart Buildings

                                                          This session will explore Dubai’s transformation into a hub for smart buildings and sustainable urban development.

                                                          Who Will You Meet?

                                                          Hotel Chains

                                                          Developers

                                                          Sustainability Officers

                                                          Hospital Chains

                                                          Consultants

                                                          MEP Contractors

                                                          Building Owners/End Users

                                                          Local & Regional Government Entities

                                                          Facility/Community Management Companies

                                                          Architects, Designers, Engineering Contractors

                                                          Property Owners/Operators

                                                          Fire Consultants, Surveyors

                                                          Chief Fire Officers

                                                          Solar Consultants

                                                          Procurement Engineers

                                                          Owner Associations

                                                          Key Themes

                                                          Sustainability and Green Buildings

                                                          Smart Building Technologies

                                                          Retrofitting and Modernization

                                                          Solar Technology Showcase

                                                          EV Charging Infrastructure & Parking

                                                          Building Security and Controls

                                                          Innovations in Building Materials

                                                          HVAC and Building Efficiency

                                                          Sustainable Paints

                                                          Proptech Powerhouse

                                                          Lighting Technologies

                                                          Facade Technologies

                                                          Landscape Design and Technology

                                                          Digital Twins and Building Optimization

                                                          Who Should Exhibit / Sponsor

                                                          Fire and Life Safety

                                                          Lighting Solutions

                                                          Solar Technology

                                                          Proptech

                                                          Smart Building Automation and Control

                                                          Net Zero Technologies & EV Charging

                                                          Digital Twins and Building Optimization

                                                          HVAC and Building Efficiency

                                                          Building Retrofits

                                                          Sustainable New Builds

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