26 - 28 November 2024

Dubai World Trade Centre

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15,000+

Visitors

200+

Exhibitors

350+

Delegates

50

Speakers

Accelerating urban transformation with top brands

Accelerating urban transformation with top brands

Be part of the global event
shaping the future of our cities

By 2050, 68% of us will live in cities, with rapid urbanization presenting challenges in housing, transportation and infrastructure, education and healthcare needs. Urban development is critical now to build sustainable, resilient and liveable cities for the future.

LiveableCitiesX brings together global changemakers and urban transformation leaders from every continent, with a spotlight on solutions that resonate across cities worldwide — no matter the region.

Whether you’re a city planner, sustainability expert, or urban development enthusiast, LiveableCitiesX equips you with actionable strategies and the right partnerships to shape sustainable and liveable cities.

Be part of the global event shaping the future of our cities

By 2050, 68% of us will live in cities, with rapid urbanization presenting challenges in housing, transportation and infrastructure, education and healthcare needs. Urban development is critical now to build sustainable, resilient and liveable cities for the future.

LiveableCitiesX brings together global changemakers and urban transformation leaders from every continent, with a spotlight on solutions that resonate across cities worldwide — no matter the region.

Whether you’re a city planner, sustainability expert, or urban development enthusiast, LiveableCitiesX equips you with actionable strategies and the right partnerships to shape sustainable and liveable cities.

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Get ready for a world of innovation, learning & inspiration.

It's all waiting for you.

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Get ready for a world of innovation, learning & inspiration.

It's all waiting for you.

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Collaborating for urban resilience
The mission of LiveableCitiesX is to drive urban transformation forward. At the LiveableCitiesX Summit global leaders will share their personal journeys, successes and setbacks, providing invaluable insights into the real issues and opportunities shaping our cities.

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Collaborating for urban resilience

The mission of LiveableCitiesX is to drive urban transformation forward. At the LiveableCitiesX Summit global leaders will share their personal journeys, successes and setbacks, providing invaluable insights into the real issues and opportunities shaping our cities.

50+ global changemakers,
7 continents

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14 hours of collaborative and creative conversations

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6 hours of exclusive networking opportunities

 

50+ global changemakers,
7 continents

 

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14 hours of collaborative and creative conversations

 

networking opportunities-homepage (2)

6 hours of exclusive networking opportunities

Key themes include:

Key themes include:

Urban investment

Resilient cities

Citizen engagement

Future mobility

 

Urban investment

 

Resilient cities

 

Citizen engagement

 

Future mobility

For the first time ever

Stay tuned for announcement on the global city changemakers speaking in this region for the first time.

For the first time ever

Stay tuned for announcement on the global city changemakers speaking in this region for the first time.

Get ready to hear from the leading voices driving change

At LiveableCitiesX Summit and LiveableCitiesX Connex, you’ll leave with actionable strategies, tools, and connections to drive transformation in your city. Learn from real-world case studies and innovations that have already reshaped urban spaces.

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H.E Maysarah Eid

Acting Director General
Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC)

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H.E Dr. Saif Al Nasri

Undersecretary
Department of Municipalities and Transport, Abu Dhabi

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H.E.M Robert Beugre Mambe

Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

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H.E Charles M. Hinga

Principal Secretary, State Department for Housing and Urban Development
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development, Government of Kenya

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Prof Carlos Moreno

Scientific Director of the research lab, IAE Paris-Sorbonne, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne

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Her Excellency Sana Mohammed Suhail

Director General
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

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Dr Mahmoud El Burai

Senior Director
Dubai Land Department

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Eng Mohammed AlWAbley

Assistant Deputy Mayor of Iconic Projects
Riyadh Region Municipality

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Lotfi Dachraoui

Secretary General
Municipality of Tunis

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Mohammed Al Baloushi

Director – UAE Real Estate, UAE Investments Platform
Mubadala Investment Company

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Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi

Founder
Barjeel Art Foundation

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Gil
Penalosa

Founder and Chair
8 80 Cities

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Elisabeth Belpaire

President
International Society of City and Regional Planners

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Eng Amr
Lashin

Deputy Governor
Aswan Governorate

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Saeed Mohammed Al Qatami

Chief Executive Officer
Deyaar Development

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Eng Amer Khansaheb

CEO and Board Member
Union Properties PJSC

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G Hari Babu

President
National Real Estate Development Council

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Dr Alsaleh Sugati

Director of Advanced Analytics & Research
Quality of Life Program Center

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Dr Anas AlMughairy

Director General
Arab Urban Development Institute

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Dr Adel
Alzahrani

Executive Director
ROSHN Group

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Vladislav Boutenko

Managing Director and Senior Partner; Chair, BCG’s Global Center for Future Cities (GCFC)
Boston Consulting Group

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Benjamin Deschietere

Managing Director & Partner
Boston Consulting Group

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Dr. Amy Hochadel

Vice President, Urban Lab
Expo City Dubai

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Dr Fadi Jamal Jamal Alfaris

CEO
SEE Environment Holding

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Prof. Tarek El-Sheikh

Director
The Urban Institute

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Mahmoud
Dandashly

Chief Business Officer
LEAD Development

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Mahesh Ramanujam

President and CEO
GLOBAL NETWORK FOR ZERO LTD

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Gurjit Singh

Chief Development Officer
Aldar Properties PJSC

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Lufuno Ratsiku

President
City Power Johannesburg

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Roger Cruickshank

Senior Director Transportation Market Lead

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Dr Anas Bataw

Technology Partner
United Nations

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Nadine Bitar Chahine

Co-Founder and Managing Partner - Baladiya Catalyst
MENA Cities & Sustainable Development

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Dr Ahmed Al Mulla

Co-founder and CEO
Arkat Urban Planning + Design

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Dr Louise Lambert

Director of Happiness Policy & Programming
Happiness Matters

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Shawn Meyers

Middle East Master Planning Director
DLR Group

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Sameer
Daoud

Managing Director, Infrastructure
KEO International Consultants

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Dr Akram
Awad

Partner - Global Lead for Smart Cities
Boston Consulting Group

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Cecilia Vaca Jones

Senior Advisor
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

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Dr. Ahmed Badr Mabrouk

Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
The American University in Dubai

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Andy Palanisamy

Board of Advisors
OBSESSION | Innovation & Moonshot Experts

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Sebastian
Turbot

Director
Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future

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Dr Stephen Wilkinson

Director (Research)
University of Wollongong in Dubai

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Fatma Al Khayat

Co-Founder and CEO
Arkat Urban Planning + Design

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Alison
Watson MBE

Founder & CEO
Class of Your Own

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Michael
Belton

CEO
MERED

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Andre
Vreman

Chairman & Managing Partner
Climate Neutral Real Estate

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Gregory Lefebvre

General Manager Middle East & Pakistan
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Dr. Ahmad Al Bitar

Senior Researcher
CESBIO CNRS

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Gerhard Erasmus

Conservation Manager
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

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Ali Benfattoum

Principal Lead Manager - AWS IoT
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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Anders Noren

Manager Export
Priva Building Automation Group

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Nihal Karagoz

Head of Environment, Sustainability and ESG
Dubai Holding Real Estate

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Monica Barone

Chief Executive Officer
City of Sydney

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Sami Neffati

Managing Partner
abrdn Investcorp Infrastructure Partners

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Moustafa Fahour

Chief Operating Officer
Plenary

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Lutz Wilgen

Head of Design Management
Masdar City

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Laurence Kemball-Cook

CEO Founder
Pavegen Systems Ltd

One global event, 4 main areas

One global event,
4 main areas

LiveableCitiesX
Summit

Hear from global leaders on tackling city challenges and take away actionable insights for urban features.

Innovative solutions
display

Browse a selection of products, solutions and other advancements aimed at improving urban spaces.

Future cities
showcase

Discover future city trends meeting everyone's needs and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities.

Connex
stage

Learn practical strategies from experts on urban development for immediate application in your work.

LiveableCitiesX
Summit

Hear from global leaders on tackling city challenges and take away actionable insights for urban futures.

Innovative solutions
display

Browse a selection of products, solutions and other advancements aimed at improving urban spaces.

Future cities
showcase

Discover future city trends meeting everyone's needs and capitalize on emerging investment opportunities.

Connex
stage

Learn practical strategies from experts on urban development for immediate application in your work.

Bringing together the urban transformation value chain

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Leaders

Influential policymakers and decision-makers unite to drive global urban transformation forward.

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Speakers

A world-class program featuring global urban leaders presenting real-life use cases and behind-the-scenes insights.

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Delegates

Business leads from all over the world attend to gain insights and turn learnings into actionable strategic plans.

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Partners

Joining forces with forward-thinking companies to positively influence the development of our future cities.

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Exhibitors

Top providers showcasing innovative solutions for urban efficiencies to resolve real-world challenges.

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Visitors

Passionate city-changemakers come together to shape liveable cities through collective action.

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Get ready for a world of innovation, learning & inspiration.

It's all waiting for you.

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Get ready for a world of innovation, learning & inspiration.

It's all waiting for you.

Get involved

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Partner

Establish your brand as a key driver of urban transformation and become the trusted partner in leading change.

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Speak

Position yourself as a thought leader by sharing your knowledge in discussions with leading experts and key influencers.

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Visit

Stand out as a city changemaker by leading efforts for better urban living through collaborative innovation.

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Urban innovators unite for impact

A collaborative effort towards the creation of vibrant, sustainable cities for generations to come. We invite individuals and organizations driving positive change in our cities.

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Urban innovators unite for impact

A collaborative effort towards the creation of vibrant, sustainable cities for generations to come. We invite individuals and organizations driving positive change in our cities.

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Be part of the mega urban development
and construction meetup

Join us for a global gathering where industry professionals across urban development, construction, geospatial and facilities management come together to ensure that cities are designed, built and maintained with longevity and liveability at their core.

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Where the world of construction gets together

For 44 years, Big 5 Global has led the construction industry, uniting key players for four days of networking, deal-making and thought leadership.

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Transforming industries with geospatial excellence

The MEASA region's leading event for the booming geospatial sector, driven by large-scale projects across construction, oil & gas, security, e-commerce and agriculture.

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Facilities management
redefined

At the forefront of FM digitalization, Future FM focuses on innovation and technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability and resilience in future cities.

Learn more

Be part of the mega urban development and construction meetup

Join us for a global gathering where industry professionals across urban development, construction, geospatial and facilities management come together to ensure that cities are designed, built and maintained with longevity and liveability at their core.

Image

Where the world of construction gets together

For 44 years, Big 5 Global has led the construction industry, uniting key players for four days of networking, deal-making and thought leadership.

Learn more
Image

Transforming industries with geospatial excellence

The MEASA region's leading event for the booming geospatial sector, driven by large-scale projects across construction, oil & gas, security, e-commerce and agriculture.

Learn more
Image

Facilities management
redefined

At the forefront of FM digitalization, Future FM focuses on innovation and technology to enhance efficiency, sustainability and resilience in future cities.

Learn more