26 - 28 November 2024

Dubai World Trade Centre

15,000+

Visitors

200+

Exhibitors

350+

Delegates

50

Speakers

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.

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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

Key themes include:

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.

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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Her Excellency Sana Mohammed Suhail

Director General
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

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Erion
Veliaj

Mayor
Municipality of Tirana

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Gil
Penalosa

Founder and Chair
8 80 Cities

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Dr Adel
Alzahrani

Executive Director
ROSHN Group

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Dr Anas AlMughairy

Director General
Arab Urban Development Institute

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Lufuno Ratsiku

President
City Power Johannesburg

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Gurjit Singh

Chief Development Officer
Aldar Properties PJSC

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Mahesh Ramanujam

President and CEO
GLOBAL NETWORK FOR ZERO LTD

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Matthew Tribe

Managing Director, Planning & Design
AtkinsRéalis

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Dr Alsaleh Sugati

Director of Advanced Analytics & Research
Quality of Life Program Center

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Nadine Bitar Chahine

Executive Director - Baladiya Catalyst
MENA Cities & Sustainable Development

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Dr Ahmed Al Mulla

Advisor
Arkat Urban Planning + Design

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Dr Louise Lambert

Director of Happiness Policy & Programming
Happiness Matters

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Gerhard Erasmus

Conservation Manager
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve

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Hande Akdede Erbay

IBM MEA Sustainability SW Market Leader
IBM

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Dr Anas Bataw

Technology Partner
United Nations

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Ali Benfattoum

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

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Shawn Meyers

Middle East Master Planning Director
DLR Group

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Cecilia Vaca Jones

Senior Advisor
Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority

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Andy Palanisamy

Board of Advisors
Obsession Breakthrough

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Dr Stephen Wilkinson

Director (Research)
University of Wollongong in Dubai

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Fatma Al Khayat

Urban Planning Strategist
Arkat Urban Planning + Design

One global event, 4 main areas

City visions & urban innovation showcase

Explore visionary master plans and architectural innovations, boosting liveability and investment.

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.

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.

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.

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