13 – 14 October 2026
Palazzo Versace Hotel, Dubai. UAE
SMART BUILT ENVIRONMENT FORUM Dubai 2026
The UAE’s Leading Conference & Industry Platform for the Built Environment Sector
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Theme 2026
The Connected Built Environment:
Building Resilience
for a Better Tomorrow
SBEF Dubai 2026 brings together the region’s most influential voices across real estate, facilities management, construction, consultancy, technology, and public sector infrastructure to explore a single, urgent proposition: that resilience in the built environment is not an accident. It is the result of deliberate connection — between assets and outcomes, between organisations and communities, between the decisions we make today and the cities we inhabit tomorrow.
As the built environment comes under more pressure to perform: socially, environmentally, and economically, the cities, assets, and organisations that will define the next decade are those that have been built, managed and operated better. By ensuring connecting systems, aligning disciplines, and leading with a long-term view of what asset value actually means.
This is a conference for leaders who understand that the built environment is a living, interdependent system; and that how we connect, govern, and steward that system will determine the quality of life for millions of people across this region and beyond.
What's New In 2026
A Bigger Platform. A Broader Audience. Greater Opportunities.
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Expanded two-day conference programme
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Broader industry participation
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Enhanced networking opportunities
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Future-focused agenda addressing industry priorities
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Larger showcase of products and solutions
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More buyers, asset owners, and decision-makers
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New discussions on digital transformation, AI, sustainability, smart communities, and future-ready infrastructure
Who Should Attend
Connecting the Entire Built Environment Ecosystem
SBEF Dubai brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of smart, sustainable, and resilient cities.
Real Estate Developers
Facilities Management Companies
Property & Asset Managers
Consultants & Advisors
Architects & Designers
Design and Landscaping Firms
Contractors & Engineering Firms
Technology & PropTech Providers
Sustainability Experts
Fire and Life Safety
Government Entities
Who Should Attend
Connecting the Entire Built Environment Ecosystem
SBEF Dubai brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers shaping the future of smart, sustainable, and resilient cities.
Real Estate Developers
Facilities Management Companies
Property & Asset Managers
Consultants & Advisors
Architects & Designers
Design and Landscaping Firms
Contractors & Engineering Firms
Technology & PropTech Providers
Sustainability Experts
Fire and Life Safety
Government Entities
DAY 1
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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
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