SMART BUILT ENVIRONMENT FORUM Dubai 2026
Agenda
DAY 1
TIME
TOPICS
8:45 am - 9:45 am
Keynote
The Resilience Imperative: Why Connection is the Foundation of Everything
9:45 am – 9:50 am
Panel 1
From Silos to Systems: Building Connections Across Sectors
9:50 am – 10:00 am
Panel 2
Navigating Volatility: Long-Term Decision Making in an Uncertain World
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Fireside Chat
Leading the Connected Organisation: A Conversation on Integration, Culture,
10:45 am – 11:30 am
Panel 3
Measuring What Matters: Redefining Value Across the Built Environment
11:30 am – 11:45 am
Panel 4
The Owner-Operator Advantage: Why Vertical Integration Is Reshaping Built Environment Performance
1:40 pm - 2:30 pm
Closing Remarks
DAY2
TIME
TOPICS
8:45 am - 9:45 am
Panel 5
The Asset Manager’s Dilemma: Balancing Investor Returns, Occupant Experience, and Long-Term Value
9:45 am – 9:50 am
Panel 6
Lifecycle Thinking in a Short-Term Market: How Owners and Operators Plan, Invest, and Decide for the Long Term
9:50 am – 10:00 am
Panel 7
Building Smarter: Construction Technology and the Resilient Asset
Tarek Alassil [MODERATOR]
Executive Director, IFM
Dana Awad
Chief Commercial Officer, ICT ReD
Faris Al Khattab
Managing Director, Object1 Abu Dhabi
