Conferences
Conferences & Workshops
Discover the preliminary programs for the IBS, Innocity and BIM trade shows.
IBS Middle East • Smart Building, Automation & AI Forum
Building Management Systems: The New Digital Era
- • Latest developments in digital solutions for Building Management Systems (BMS) and supervision platforms
- • The evolution of BMS toward open, interoperable, and user-centric architectures
- • The integration of Artificial Intelligence in building automation and IoT
- • New opportunities for efficiency, comfort, and sustainability in smart buildings
Artificial Intelligence and the “Augmented” BMS
- • How the combination of AI and BMS is transforming building operations
- • Predictive algorithms for energy optimization, real-time monitoring, and preventive maintenance
- • The rise of software platforms designed for intelligent and autonomous building management
- • Case studies of AI-driven performance improvement
Upgrading and Reviving Existing BMS
- • Viable approaches to modernize or reuse existing systems rather than replace them
- • How legacy infrastructures can be adapted to today’s energy and connectivity standards
- • Comparative analysis of upgrade costs vs. full replacement
- • The economic and environmental impact of revitalized BMS
BMS and Energy Performance
- • The evolving role of BMS in ensuring measurable energy performance
- • Results and benchmarks for energy flexibility and operational efficiency
- • How to identify and monitor relevant performance indicators
- • Best practices for performance-driven BMS strategies
Predictive Maintenance and AI Models
- • The most effective AI models for predictive maintenance in automation systems
- • Implementation challenges, investment costs, and return on experience (ROI)
- • How data-driven maintenance strategies improve sustainability and occupant well-being
- • Real-world examples of AI-optimized asset management
Cybersecurity and Compliance in Smart Buildings
- • Building a coherent cybersecurity strategy amid rapid digitalization
- • Understanding the impact of the NIS2 regulation on manufacturers, integrators, and clients
- • Ensuring service continuity and resilience in case of cyber incidents
- • The role of insurance, standards, and training in maintaining security readiness
Data, Metering, and Water Management
- • Should buildings deploy multiple specialized sensors or move toward integrated, high-precision metering?
- • How BMS solutions can improve water control, monitoring, and consumption reduction
- • Data aggregation, calibration, and reliability as keys to efficient management
- • Case studies of smart metering applied to sustainability
Energy Storage, Lighting, and Renewable Integration
- • Optimizing energy storage strategies to achieve energy-positive buildings
- • Integrating solar, geothermal, and renewable systems into smart BMS
- • The role of lighting management in ROI, maintenance, and CSR strategies
- • Orchestrating the balance between renewables, grid, and storage at building scale
Protocols, Connectivity, and Power Distribution
- • Comparing BACnet, KNX Secure, and new IoT communication protocols
- • Evaluating connectivity options for scalability, flexibility, and cybersecurity
- • The potential of Direct Current (DC) and Power over Ethernet (PoE) for energy and data networks
- • Technical and operational impacts of next-generation power distribution
Data Governance, Skills, and the Path to Digital Twins
- • Ensuring data quality, security, and governance for reliable AI performance
- • Using IoT and AI data streams to create actionable digital twins
- • Preparing and training future professionals to manage digital infrastructures
- • How data-driven ecosystems are shaping the future of smart building management
ERP for Construction
Why Profitable Projects Turn Unprofitable — and How ERP Fixes It
- • Forecast vs actual cost tracking performance
- • Labor, materials and subcontractor cost visibility
- • Real-time margin monitoring per project
- • Executive dashboards for fast decision-making
Mega Projects, Mega Risks: Why ERP Is Now Mandatory in Construction
- • Managing complexity in multi-stakeholder projects
- • Contract and subcontractor control
- • Planning dependencies, delays and cost overruns
- • Governance and reporting for large projects
No Data, No Control: How Mobile ERP Puts the Job Site Back in Command
- • Mobile time tracking and workforce reporting
- • Daily site reports, photos and incidents
- • Offline data capture on remote sites
- • Faster issue resolution and reduced disputes
Profitable on Paper, Bankrupt in Reality: Mastering Cash Flow with ERP
- • Progress billing and payment certificates
- • Retention money and guarantees
- • Long payment cycles and risk anticipation
- • Cash-flow forecasting across multiple projects
WaterTech for buildings
Water Recycling in Buildings
From Waste to Resource: On-Site Water Recycling in Buildings
On-site water recycling solutions (greywater, rainwater), reuse applications, regulatory frameworks and real-life building case studies.
Water Conservation & Efficiency
Doing More with Less: Water Efficiency Strategies for Buildings
Water-saving technologies, smart monitoring, leak detection and efficiency strategies for new and existing buildings.
Water Treatment for Buildings
Water Treatment in Buildings: Quality, Safety and Asset Protection
Water treatment technologies to ensure quality, protect installations and address health and operational challenges.
Smart Water, Digital & AI
From Plumbing to Smart Water Buildings: Data, IoT and AI-Driven Water Management
Digital platforms, IoT and AI solutions for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and smart water management.
Innocity • Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Forum
The Smart City at the Heart of Vision 2030
- • National strategies for sustainable smart cities (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar)
- • Innovation as a driver for better urban living
- • Lessons from flagship projects: NEOM, Masdar City, Expo City Dubai
- • How policy, design, and technology converge
Digital Urban Planning and Data-Driven Infrastructure
- • IoT networks and data hubs in city management
- • Predictive urban modeling and scenario planning
- • Integration of BIM and digital twins in master planning
- • Case studies of digitally enabled cities
Sustainable and Connected Mobility
- • Smart transportation systems and autonomous vehicles
- • Intelligent traffic and logistics management
- • EV infrastructure and multimodal hubs
- • The path toward carbon-neutral mobility
Energy and Net Zero Cities
- • Solar energy, smart microgrids, and energy storage
- • Urban energy optimization through AI and IoT
- • The economics of decentralized generation
- • Policies supporting net-zero targets
AI and Predictive Urban Governance
- • AI as a tool for decision-making and policy evaluation
- • Real-time governance and urban efficiency
- • Transparency and digital public services
- • Ethical considerations and citizen trust
BIM & Digital Twins Forum
BIM and Digital Twins: The Foundations of Smart Construction
- • Latest developments in BIM methodology and digital twin technologies
- • Integration of BIM in construction and facility management processes
- • Digital twins as tools for predictive design and maintenance
- • The growing importance of data interoperability and standardization
From Design to Operation: Digital Continuity in Projects
- • Ensuring seamless data flow between design, construction, and operation
- • Collaboration between architects, engineers, and operators through BIM
- • Common data environments and open standards (IFC, ISO 19650)
Digital Twins for Infrastructure and Urban Systems
- • Applying digital twin principles to roads, ports, and airports
- • Integration with GIS and IoT networks for real-time monitoring
- • Predictive analytics for infrastructure resilience
- • Regional success stories across the MENA region
BIM for Energy Efficiency and Carbon Reduction
- • Using BIM to model and optimize building energy performance
- • Measuring embodied carbon and life-cycle analysis
- • Linking BIM with sustainability certifications (LEED, BREEAM, Estidama)
Artificial Intelligence and Simulation in Digital Twins
- • The role of AI in performance simulation and design optimization
- • Integrating energy, acoustic, and environmental models
- • Real-time decision-making through AI-enabled digital twins
- • Case studies demonstrating tangible benefits