FM PROFESSIONALS GEAR UP FOR THE INDUSTRY’S MOST AWAITED CONGRESS

FM Expo’s Facilities Management Congress Middle East to kick-off on 25-26 September at the Dubai World Trade Center

Expectation grows among facilities management professionals as organisers of FM Expo announce this year’s impressive keynotes line up.  On 25 and 26 September, the largest FM event in the region brings back to the Dubai World Trade Centre the industry’s most awaited high-level conference, the Facilities Management Congress Middle East.   

We are proud to bring together the sector’s most respected experts to address the current challenges in facilities management and advance the whole industry by facilitating the exchange of ideas, best practices, and know-how,” says Alexis Wheatley, Event Director of FM Expo. “The two-day conference will address the FM sector’s major issues, while putting a spotlight on emerging trends, like I.o.T., Big Data, and technological innovations, which are crucial industry drivers.”

Energy efficiency will be also a major theme at the Facilities Management Congress Middle East. On Day One, Elie Matar, Head of Electricity at the Dubai Regulatory & Supervisory Bureau, will discuss the Bureau’s approach and the newest regulations impacting the built environment, while case studies will unveil industry best practices, including the Dubai Mall’s Energy Centered Maintenance Model.

With the total life cycle cost and the total cost of ownership being some of the industry’s hottest topics, the importance of early FM involvement in the project design will be addressed by prominent speakers like ICD Brant Fletcher, Brookfield’s Operations Director, Chris Dixon, Technical Operations Director at Majid Al Futtaim Properties, and Richard Naylor, Chief Executive KSA at Cushman & Wakefield.

Naylor, who will unveil FM Best Practice for the world’s tallest buildings, the Jeddah Tower, comments: “My presentation will reinforce the value of introducing FM practitioners as early as possible into the design process of any new development, as well as demonstrating the potential lifecycle savings that can be achieved through this early engagement.”

With the Facilities Management Congress Middle East providing FM professionals, developers, and asset managers unique macro level insights on the industry’s present and future, technical workshops will be offered on the last day of FM Expo 2017, September 27.  “The free to attend workshops will dig deeper into FM’s critical topics, like best practices for legionella,” says Wheatley.

FM EXPO 2017 will be held from 25-27 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall 3. Both local and international exhibitors will be showcasing the latest facilities management products and solutions with a focus on increased customer demands for reduced costs and improved services.

The biggest dedicated FM show in the Middle East is supported by Platinum Sponsor Advanced Integrated Services, a versatile group of support service companies that provide customized and turnkey solutions to businesses across the region.

Organised by dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa, FM EXPO 2017 is co-located with The Big 5 Outdoor Design & Build Show, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, and Gulf Glass.

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Jessica Scopacasa Public Relations Manager, dmg events Middle East, Asia & Africa
About The Big 5

The Big 5 is the construction event providing leading-edge innovation, knowledge, and business opportunities for industry players around the world to connect, grow, and succeed.

Taking place annually in Dubai since 1979, the event has launched hundreds of thousands of products boosting the expansion of emerging markets. It has facilitated partnerships, advanced knowledge and industry best practices, while serving as the gateway for international companies to access the Middle East, Africa and South Asia regions.

The Big 5 covers the full construction cycle; not only does it showcase products across dedicated sectors, it also runs alongside nine specialised events enabling industry professionals to source building solutions from around the globe for every stage of the construction projects: The Big 5 Heavy, Middle East Concrete, Windows, Doors & Facades Event, Gulf Glass, HVAC R Expo, The Big 5 Solar, Middle East Stone, the Urban Design & Landscape Expo, and FM Expo.

The event includes high-level summits, practical seminars, CPD-certified workshops, and The Big 5 Impact Awards to foster collaboration, support best practices, and provide effective solutions to today’s industry challenges.

The Big 5 is organised by dmg events and is free to attend for all pre-registered visitors. 

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To know more, visit www.thebig5.ae


About dmg events

dmg events is a leading organiser of face-to-face events and a publisher of trade magazines.

We aim to keep businesses informed and connect them with relevant communities to create vibrant marketplaces and to accelerate their business through face-to-face events.

dmg events organises more than 80 events across 25 countries, attracting over 425,000 attendees and delegates every year. The company’s portfolio of products includes many industry-leading events in the energy, construction, hospitality & design, coatings and transportation sectors. ADIPEC, The Big 5, Gastech, EGYPS, The Hotel Show and INDEX are the company’s flagship events. For more information visit www.dmgevents.com.

About DMGT

DMGT manages a portfolio of companies that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment. The Group takes a long-term approach to investment and has market-leading positions in consumer media, insurance risk, property information, education technology, energy information and events & exhibitions. In total, DMGT generates revenues of around £1 billion.