The Modern Buildings Summit Abu Dhabi will take place on 9 September. It marks the second edition of the event and will be co‑located with the 2nd Lighting Innovation Summit Abu Dhabi. Organisers aim to bring together building owners, developers, architects, consultants and technology leaders. The programme follows the success of the inaugural edition, which demonstrated strong interest in intelligent building concepts and set the stage for a broader agenda this year.
Attendees will hear keynote presentations, join panel discussions and review case studies that showcase smart building, building automation, digital transformation, energy management and sustainability. The agenda is designed to offer practical insights for creating more connected and efficient built environments, with a focus on next‑generation infrastructure that supports long‑term operational excellence. By pairing the summit with the Lighting Innovation Summit, participants can explore how advanced illumination technologies intersect with overall building performance.
International Business Magazine is the official media partner for the summit. In this role, the magazine will provide coverage, facilitate dialogue among participants and help disseminate the insights generated across the event. The summit will draw participants from Abu Dhabi’s construction, real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, healthcare, education and public sectors, fostering collaboration across the region’s built‑environment community. This cross‑sector representation underscores the wide‑reaching impact of sustainable and intelligent building practices.
Beyond the sessions, the summit provides networking opportunities where industry peers can discover emerging solutions and explore strategies that support operational excellence and long‑term sustainability. The co‑located format encourages attendees to exchange ideas on both lighting innovation and broader building systems, reinforcing the event’s goal of advancing intelligent, sustainable built environments throughout Abu Dhabi and beyond.