The Modern Buildings Summit Dubai 2026 is scheduled to take place on 14–15 October 2026 at Dusit Thani in Dubai, bringing together professionals, innovators, and decision-makers across the GCC, according to World Business Outlook.
The summit will examine strategies to make buildings smarter, more sustainable, efficient, and resilient. Discussions will cover green building strategies, low-carbon development, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, water management, and technologies supporting the transition to net-zero buildings.
The event programme will explore practical applications of smart building technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital twins, building automation, HVAC efficiency, lighting, façades, solar technology, electric vehicle charging, security, and advanced construction solutions.
Sessions will also address modernising existing buildings through retrofitting, adaptive reuse, and lifecycle improvements to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, alongside discussions on water reuse, carbon-positive assets, and resource-efficient operations.
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- World Business Outlook · 2026-09-25



