170
Global attendees
25+
Industry speakers
22
Insightful sessions
4+
Networking hours
Introducing the IFMA Global |
Middle East Forum 2025 Program Committee
Shukri Habib
Facilities Management Instructor | Consultant | Certified Facilitator of Training Managing DirectorQualiServ Facility Management
Bradley Robbins
Chief Business Performance OfficerFMtech
Dr. Hayan Sayed
Management ConsultantIFMA UAE Chapter President
Becky Crayman
Content & Awards DirectorDMG events
Prof. Dr. Matt Tucker
Director of Research at IFMA, Professor of Workplace and Facilities ManagementLJMU Founder, Connective Thought
Lara Paemen
Managing Director IFMA EMEA
Mohammad Abusalameh
CFM, FMP, SFP
Dr. Mahmoud Mawed
Vice-ChairIFMA UAE Chapter
Fadi Alshakhshir
MemberIFMA UAE Chapter
Introducing the IFMA Global | Middle East Forum 2025 Program Committee
Shukri Habib
Facilities Management Instructor | Consultant | Certified Facilitator of Training Managing DirectorQualiServ Facility Management
Bradley Robbins
Chief Business Performance OfficerFMtech
Dr. Hayan Sayed
Management ConsultantIFMA UAE Chapter President
Becky Crayman
Content & Awards DirectorDMG events
Prof. Dr. Matt Tucker
Director of Research at IFMA, Professor of Workplace and Facilities ManagementLJMU Founder, Connective Thought
Lara Paemen
Managing Director IFMA EMEA
Mohammad Abusalameh
CFM, FMP, SFP
Dr. Mahmoud Mawed
Vice-ChairIFMA UAE Chapter
Fadi Alshakhshir
MemberIFMA UAE Chapter
Scaling smart: Accelerating FM Growth with
innovation, sustainability and talent
Smart Systems &
Data-Driven FM
Sustainability in Action: Government Mandates and FM Compliance
Growth Frontiers: Regional Case
Studies and Giga-Projects
Talent 2.0: Building the
Future FM Workforce
Evolving Partnerships: Navigating a
More Diverse FM Ecosystem
Upskill and earn CPD points
The IFMA Global | Middle East Forum is certified through the CPD Certification Service, the world’s leading and largest independent CPD accreditation organization working across all industry sectors.
Discussions that define tomorrow’s FM
The way to sustainability without the price tag
Wednesday, 26 November
1:50pm - 2:10pm
Gamifying
career
paths
Wednesday, 26 November
04:00pm - 04:20pm
AI in FM: Enhancing operations in the GCC
Thursday, 27 November
11:15am - 11:40am
Driving strategic investment: The CFO's role in smart FM
Thursday, 27 November
2:00pm - 2:20pm
Hear directly from FM experts
Meet our first speakers, with many more to be announced soon.
Achyut
Mishra
Commercial Controller -
Bids
EFS Facilities Services Group
Anindita Noviandari
Transformation Head Injourney Aviation Services
Bilal
Dridi
Digital Transformation Lead
Bureau Veritas Middle East
Christa
Dodoo
First Vice Chair
International Facility Management Association Chief
Claudia
Teo
Business Development Professional
ST Engineering Land Systems
Dhananjaya Abesinghe
Facility Manager
Lenovo Middle East
Elizabeth Mwenja
Business Development Specialist
Riparo Properties Limited
John Hilderbrands
VP Solution Engineering
Eptura
John
Markey
Head of Facilities Management Sector
Dar Al Handasah
Martin
Ruppe
Managing Director
Ruppe Consulting
Matt
Tucker
Director of Research
International Facility Management Association
Mazin
Shapo
Facility Manager
Safari
Mohamed Saadeh
General Manager
Darwish Interserve Facility Management
Mohammed Al-haj
Facility Engineer
Sulaiman Alrajhi University
Muhammad Naseer
Group CEO
Orchard Strategic Partners
Rakesh
Kishan
CEO
Trascent Arabia & Managing Principal, Trascent Trascent
Ted
Ritter
Principal
LMI360
Here's what our attendees had to say
Awesome event filled with knowledgeable speakers and useful information. If you want to know more about the current and future trends in FM, this event is for you.
Sharqia Development Authority
The event helped me meet some great individuals who are very senior in the FM sector. Listening to them speak gave me valuable insights into history of FM in Dubai, the future of FM, cyber security and most importantly sustainability.
Concordia DMCC
The networking opportunities were unmatched, enabling us to establish meaningful connections with industry peers from the region. The speakers' insightful presentations inspired us with fresh ideas to improve our FM practices. We left the summit feeling energized and motivated to make positive changes within our team. The event was a wealth of knowledge and innovation, leaving a lasting impression on us.
This Summit was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights. It was great to represent DHL and be part of such meaningful discussions about the future of FM.
DHL CSI Innovation & Commercial Development
Join the region's leading influencers in FM
Who will attend:
Job titles
CEOs / VP/ Managing Directors General Managers, Asset Managers, Heads of Operations, Procurement Managers, Project Managers, Facility Managers, Heads of Housekeeping, Sustainability Consultants, FM Administrators, FM Engineers, Cleaning, Waste & Recycling Managers, Sustainability Consultants.
Industries
Property Developers, Construction, Leisure and Entertainment, Government & Municipalities, Facilities Management, Industrial and Logistics, Architectural Firms, Healthcare, Education, Retail, Hospitality, Aviation.
2024 highlights
Thank you to our 2025 partners, sponsors & supporters
QUICK LINKS
SHOW INFORMATION
26 & 27 November 2025
Dubai World Trade Centre
Note: Visitors under age 21 will not be permitted.
