The Big 5,The Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s (MEASA) largest and most influential event for the construction industry, last week welcomed over 36,000 industry professionals, bringing the business community back to face-to-face business for the first time in two years.
During the four-day event, the exhibition connected the region’s engineers, architects, contractors, and project managers with over 1,200 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, offering access to the latest construction products and solutions set to accelerate market growth.
For the first time this year, The Big 5 launches its Online Reconnect days. Open from
16-17 November the platform offers the global construction community the chance to re-engage to close sales, follow-up on vital business conversations, and access the latest content from The Big 5’s international speakers.
With three high-level summits this year, 70 CPD certified talks delivered by 150 speakers, the inaugural Construction Impact Awards and returning Start-up City and the Women in Construction Forum, The Big 5 drew in proactive and forward-thinking professionals more ready to do business than any year before.
The Big 5 provided a safe environment for face-to-face business following the dmg "All Secure" protocol and in collaboration with DWTC and local health authorities during the exhibition. The enhanced measures include guidelines covering all aspects of cleaning and hygiene, social distancing measures, and the use of PPE, screening, and a track and trace in conjunction with local authorities.
The 23rd edition of The Big 5 is set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 18 – 21 September 2022. For more information, visit www.thebig5.ae.
