Posted by Janet B. Stroud — September 4, 2024 — The Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is witnessing a strong growth in demand for facility management (FM) services, primarily fueled by a multitude of construction, infrastructure and energy projects. Tapping into these lucrative opportunities, industry leaders, professionals and innovators will come together at Future FM, the region’s inaugural premier event for the industry.
Redefining FM and addressing the transformative shift within the industry, Future FM is set to showcase products, services and solutions across product sectors including technologies, intelligent buildings, integrated FM, asset management and health, safety and security management. This first-of-its-kind event fills a significant gap in the FM sector: digital transformation in the sector, driven by innovation and new technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability and resilience, contributing to healthier, more livable cities. With the rise of master developments in the region, the commitment to excellence from the FM community is crucial for creating vibrant community environments where everyone can thrive.
Within Future FM, senior industry leaders will attend the region’s first IFMA Global – Middle East Summit, co-hosted by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), considered the world’s largest and most widely recognized association for FM professionals, and dmg events, a leading international events organizer. Lara Paemen, managing director of IFMA EMEA, noted that “the partnership between construction and facility management professionals is essential to creating and sustaining smart, safe, resilient built environments in cities worldwide.”
According to the Global FM Impact Report (order from FMA, or read IFMA’s Global FM Impact Report: Critical Review), the region possesses one of the most mature FM markets, characterized by its low in-house provision and high integrated facilities management (IFM) penetration at 9 percent. Additionally, the Middle East boasts a high level of digital maturity and is among the most advanced in sustainable FM practices. As the region diversifies its economy and invests in large-scale developmental projects, FM solutions are crucial for ensuring operational efficiency, sustainability and the well-being of urban populations. The Global FM Impact Report is produced by Global FM, a group of leading FM associations, including IFMA.
The IFMA Global – Middle East Summit promises to be a comprehensive experience designed to inspire, inform, and connect the FM community, promoting best practices, facilitating networking, supporting regional development, and enhancing professional growth. The two-day summit will host thought leadership presentations and interactive panel discussions, and present case studies from the industry under four key themes: Sustainability and Green Building Practices; Technological Integration and Innovation; The Impact of AI in FM; and Urbanization and Infrastructure Development.
Future FM is co-located with LiveableCitiesX, an event that addresses the complex challenges faced by city makers worldwide, and GeoWorld, transforming industries with geospatial excellence.
Future FM will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre November 26-28, 2024, hosting the IFMA Global – Middle East Summit November 27-28.
