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Conferences & Exhibitions

There are a host of conferences and exhibitions in the region in relation to the sustainable built environment. Detailed below are conferences that the Emirates Green Building Council are endorsing or participating in -

FUTURE CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS

World Green Building Council Congress 2012

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PAST CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS 2012

World ecoConstruct

WETEX 2012

Middle East Electricity

Oman Construction Summit

Facilities Management ME

World Future Energy Summit

PAST CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS 2011

Earth From Above: An Aerial Portrait of our Planet – towards sustainable development.

Solar Investment Summit

The Big 5 and Green Build Congress

Green Middle East

Smart Energy Middle East

CityScape Global

5th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design and Construction Middle East

Sustainable Facilities Expo

Gulf WasteWater Summit 2011

City Build Construction Summit

Arabian Construction Week: Green Building Middle East

FUTURE CONFERENCES & EXHIBITION

World Green Building Council Congress 2012
Stuttgart, Germany 18 – 20 June 2012

From 18 - 20 June 2012, the world's most influential green building leaders will be in one place - the World Green Building Council's Congress in Stuttgart, Germany.  Highlights will include keynote presentations, dynamic interactive sessions, hands-on workshops, and engaging with global partner organizations.   EmiratesGBC is inviting its members to be a part of a delegation to attend this important global event.  For more information, please visit WGBC website or contact the EGBC office.

PAST CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS 2012

World ecoConstruct
Abu Dhabi, 22 – 25 April 2012

WORLD ecoConstruct is an international exhibition focusing on sustainable design and construction for the built environment. The event is accompanied by 12 days worth of global summits, workshops and training courses. World ecoConstruct provides a unique showcase for this very purpose thereby linking suppliers of pioneering products and services with decision makers and stakeholders from across the Middle East, Africa and Asian Sub-Continent.

EmiratesGBC is pleased to support and participate in this event and will be contributing to the conference speaker line-up, operating an exhibition stand, and hosting a Focus Day on Constructing Buildings of the Future. We welcome you all to come and visit us at our stand at World ecoConstruct and participate in the associated EGBC Focus Day on 25 April.  Contact the EmiratesGBC office at events@emiratesgbc.org for more information on how to register for the Focus Day.

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WETEX 2012
Dubai, 13-15 March 2012

WETEX 2012 is an important regional resourcing platform for national and international companies to access a wide range of latest technology and management solutions. This event also provides an avenue for industry leaders to keep abreast of the latest developments in the Gulf region in the field of Water, Energy and Environment, as well to network and tie up with strategic partners to pursue innovative solutions. EmiratesGBC will be exhibiting 13-15 March at the WETEX. We welcome all to visit us at our stand X18 in Hall 3. 

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Middle East Electricity
Dubai, 7 - 9 February 2012

Middle East Electricity 2012 will be held on 7 – 9 February at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre. More than 15,000 trade visitors will have access to over 1000 exhibitors across a range of areas including power, water, lighting, and renewable energy, all showcasing their products and services to facilitate global business in the industry.  With technical seminars, 2 conferences, a gala awards ceremony and other onsite features, Middle East Electricity will serve as a one-stop shop for everything to do with power. Attend the associated Smart Power conference and listen to representatives from EmiratesGBC along with many other industry professionals.  Visit www.middleeastelectricity.com/register to pre-register.

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Oman Construction Summit
Muscat, 29 January-1 February 2012

EmiratesGBC will be represented by Dr. Sadek Owainati, Co-Founder, at the Oman Construction Summit in Muscat being held 29 January – 1 February.  The summit is the only high-profile event dedicated to major infrastructure projects and investment opportunities in the Sultanate’s construction sector. 

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Facilities Management ME
Abu Dhabi, 22 -25 January 2012

For its first time taking place within the region, the Facilities Management Middle East conference will highlight the key solutions to the latest challenges in the Middle East’s construction industry, including achieving best-practice in controlling costs, incorporating the latest facilities management technologies and operational strategies for delivering quality Facilities Management services. Regional developers are seeking facilities management service providers with a wealth of local experience and the knowledge to deliver quality services, within budget and which meet stakeholders expectations.  Visit www.facilitiesmanagementme.com to register.

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World Future Energy Summit
Abu Dhabi, 16 - 19 January 2012

World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is the foremost annual meeting committed to advancing future energy, energy efficiency and clean technologies by engaging political, business, finance, academic and industry leaders to drive innovation, business and investment opportunities in response to the growing need for sustainable energy.  It will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE 16-19 January.  WFES includes a summit, an international exhibition, corporate meetings and social events. For more information on what WFES has to offer, please visit http://www.worldfutureenergysummit.com.

EmiratesGBC is pleased to hold a half day Focus Day as part of the WFES on 17 January at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.  Contact events@emiratesgbc.org or the EmiratesGBC office at 4-3468244 for more information on the January 17 Focus Day.

PAST CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS 2011

Earth From Above: An Aerial Portrait of our Planet – towards sustainable development.
Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi for 18 weeks from October 2011 to January 2012.

EmiratesGBC are pleased to support a photo panel at the Earth from Above exhibit.  Earth From Above is a creative platform for promoting the importance of a sustainable future.  The experiential exhibition presents the work of artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand and a new, hopeful perspective on sustainable living.  The exhibition serves to increase awareness of our impact and promote ways we can minimise it with sustainable development and green personal choices.

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Solar Investment Summit
Dubai, 26-27 October

The 1st Solar Investment Summit - Middle East will gather the solar sector's different target groups in the Novotel World Trade Center in Dubai during October 26-27, 2011. Particularly in the Middle East, solar energy can make a significant contribution towards replacing fossil fuels within the near future. The summit will present best practice models from mature international markets and experienced experts will highlight economic prospects, costs and production parameters and infrastructural aspects during the two-day conference.

EmiratesGBC is endorsing the Solar Investment Summit 2011 and in turn, EGBC members will receive a discount when they register to attend the 2-day summit.  Visit to register for the conference.

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The Big 5 and Green Build Congress
Dubai, 21-24 November 2011

EmiratesGBC will be supporting The Big 5 this year with panellists and speakers at the Green Build Congress, representation on the Conference Advisory Board, and a stand at the exhibition. 
The Big 5 provides a business and networking platform for the construction industry. It is an opportunity to source an astounding array of the very latest technologies, innovations and techniques.  The jointly held Green Build Congress adds value by creating a space to strategize on the vision and green leadership of the industry.  We invite you to visit us at the exhibition and conference. 
For more information or to register, please visit http://www.thebig5.ae/.

Check out The Big 5 Press Releases here.

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Green Middle East
Sharjah, 17-19 October 2011

EmiratesGBC will be exhibiting at GREEN ME at the Sharjah Expo Centre 17-19 October.  The regional exhibition is devoted to the environment industry in the Middle East and will feature the technology equipment and products that go into environment conservation and protection.  Taking a holistic approach of the environment industry, Green Middle East will feature sub-sections highly focused on individual topics.

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Smart Energy Middle East
Dubai, 23-25 October 2011

EGBC is supporting Smart Energy Middle East 2011 being held 23-25 October at Park Hyatt Dubai.  Smart Energy Middle East is part of a series of key global gatherings in USA, Europe, Asia and Africa to discuss the key steps the industry need to undertake to become smarter in its energy management. It offers a platform to compare, share and correlate the strategies to implement and manage the systems of systems to run a smart energy strategy. EGBC’s Vice Chairman, Saeed Alabbar, will represent EGBC at the conference with a presentation on the role of green buildings and the EGBC in Smart Energy systems.  Visit SmartEnergyME to learn more and register your attendance.

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CityScape Global
Dubai, 27-29 September 2011

EGBC is pleased to be a supporting partner of the CityScape Global 2011 taking place 27-29 September at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center .  With sustainability high on the agenda for the UAE’s real estate industry, CityScape Global offers an important opportunity to promote the green building message.  Visit EGBC’s stand at the exhibition or attend one of the jointly held conferences, Future Cities Conference and World Architecture Congress, where EGBC will be represented with key speakers. Visit CityScape Global to register for the conferences or exhibition.

Buro Happold, a corporate member and board member of the EmiratesGBC, will be hosting a debate on the ‘Role of Integrated Design in Sustainability’ on 29 September at the World Architecture Congress.  EmiratesGBC is pleased to support BuroHappold in this event.  Register to attend by emailing register@cityscape.org.

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5th Annual Cost-Effective Sustainable Design & Construction Middle East Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, May 22 – 25, 2011.

This conference comes at a critical time for industry experts and governments to share and gain knowledge on the changes in this promising market. The Cost-Effective Sustainable Design and Construction conference will highlight the key solutions to the latest challenges in the Middle East's sustainable building industry. For more information,
Please visit www.mesustainableconstruction.com.

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Sustainable Facilities Expo
Dubai, May 17-19

Co-located with the FM EXPO, the Sustainable Facilities Expo will be Dubai's first show dedicated to showcasing sustainable products and services in facilities management. The Expo will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 17-19 May 2011 and EmiratesGBC is proud to have a presence at this new event. Visit the EGBC stand at the Sustainable Facilities Expo.

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Gulf WasteWater Summit 2011
Dubai, April 26-28

EmiratesGBC are pleased to endorse the Gulf WasteWater Summit 2011 to be held April 26-28 at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Finance Centre, UAE. This 3-day summit will cover important regional and global issues, such as water security, conservation strategies, water and wastewater treatment and infrastructure, water reuse, and many more hot topics related to water resources. The summit program aims to highlight the most sought after issues pertaining to the financial aspects, potential growth of the Gulf wastewater markets and its paved path to achieve project standards in line with enforced regulations and environmental guidelines.

Click here for more information.

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City Build Construction Summit
Abu Dhabi, April 17-20, 2011.

CityBuild Abu Dhabi is the capital's solution for key industry buyers and a premier event for construction products. CityBuild Abu Dhabi is a business to business trade exhibition attracting suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and importers of products used in the construction of real estate and infrastructure projects, together with buyers and other trade professionals.
For more information,

Please visit: www.citybuildabudhabi.com

Arabian Construction Week: Green Building Middle East Abu Dhabi,
March 28-30, 2011

Green Building Middle East is the region's only dedicated exhibition and global summit for the sustainable design and construction for the built environment. The conference and exhibit will bring together a selection of the world's top sustainable building experts to discuss in detail the practices, materials and initiatives that can be implemented or utilised on construction sites across the Middle East.

For more information, please visit www.greenbuildingmiddleeast.com

EGBC Members are invited
to exhibit under the EmiratesGBC Pavilion at Arabian Construction Week!

Click here for more details.
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