Future Builders: Premium Business Networking Event
🏗️ FUTURE BUILDERS: Real Estate • Infrastructure • Investments • Construction • Smart Cities
🔥 Premium Networking & Business Event — During The Big 5 Week
📍 FRNDS Restaurant, Dubai
🗓 26 November 2025 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
About the Event
In Dubai, access is everything — and the right room changes everything.
Future Builders is a private executive Event with a curated access system and strictly limited seats, designed for leaders who value high-quality connections and meaningful conversations.
Held during The Big 5 Week, the evening brings together key figures from real estate, infrastructure, energy, construction, and investments — all in one strategic setting.
This is where developers, real estate experts, investors, architects, founders, and financial leaders meet to exchange ideas, explore future trends and form valuable partnerships — all in a relaxed yet sophisticated setting.
🎤 Speakers & Special VIP Guests
This Edition Welcomes Confirmed Speakers & VIP Industry Leaders from the Region’s Leading Companies
Ali Moghaddam
Director of His Highness Sheikh Saqr bin Mohamed Al Qasimi’s Private Office (linkedin / insta), overseeing strategic projects and investment initiatives valued in the multi-billion-dollar range. He works directly with top government and private-sector leaders, driving high-impact deals across real estate, infrastructure, and energy. Ali is known for connecting international capital with major UAE opportunities and for being at the center of hundreds of millions in transactions shaping the region’s future.
Mohamed Hasan
Etisalat | Director, Energy & Utilities Industry Lead (linkedin), driving large-scale digital transformation and sustainability projects across the UAE and GCC. He works with government entities and major developers on initiatives collectively worth billions of dollars, leading solutions in smart grids, energy efficiency, digital infrastructure, and mission-critical utility systems. Mohamed plays a key role in enabling national-scale programs and has overseen hundreds of millions in technology and infrastructure deployments, making him one of the region’s most influential voices in the future of energy and smart cities.
Dr.Salwa Arfaoui
CEO Women of Vision. Regional Director of Next Level Real Estate | AED 20B+ in transactions | TEDx Speaker (linkedin / insta)
Dr. Salwa Arfaoui is an award-winning international property strategist with expertise across the GCC, Europe, and North America. A Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), she advises global investors and developers on cross-border real estate, market expansion, and high-value investment strategies. Recognized for her leadership, multilingual background, and strong industry presence, she is one of the region’s prominent voices in global property and international investment trends.
Angad Bedi
Chairman | BCD Global | Top 20 CEO’s - India 2024 (linkedin)
70+ year legacy real estate powerhouse with over 150 million sq. ft. delivered globally. As the second-generation leader of the group, he drives BCD’s large-scale development strategy across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe — overseeing residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use portfolios.
Amit Puri
Chief Executive Officer, BCD Global (linkedin)
Chief Executive Officer at BCD Group, one of the most established and globally recognized real estate companies with a 70+ year heritage and over 150 million sq. ft. delivered worldwide. With 25+ years of real estate leadership across India and the Middle East, Amit is driving BCD’s expansion into the UAE, backed by 7,000+ professionals and a legacy of scale, resilience, and innovation.
Previously, Amit served as Group CEO at BNW Developments, where he transformed the company from a brokerage into a fully integrated developer, built a 300+ person organization, and positioned BNW as a leading force in the competitive luxury branded residences market of the UAE. Under his leadership, the company strengthened its investor partnerships, refined its development strategy, and significantly expanded market visibility—especially across Ras Al Khaimah.
Mark Olson
US Capital Global | Managing Director, Family Office Private Investments (linkedin), overseeing multi-million global investment mandates across real estate, technology, infrastructure, and private equity. He works directly with UHNW families, institutional investors, and cross-border capital groups, structuring deals. With deep experience in international transactions and alternative investments, Mark plays a key role in deploying capital into high-growth sectors and driving large-scale global partnerships.
Aida Balaš
Development Director at 100architects (linkedin), one of the world’s leading studios in public space innovation and urban placemaking. She drives large-scale architectural projects and international developments valued in the multi-million range, collaborating with governments, mega-developers, and global brands across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the US. Aida plays a key role in scaling 100architects’ iconic installations and city-shaping concepts, contributing to projects that attract millions of visitors and redefine modern urban experiences.
Bassel Daly
Investment Director at Mira Developments (linkedin), a fast-rising real estate developer known for sophisticated residential concepts and investor-driven projects across Dubai and the wider GCC. Bassel oversees investment strategy, capital structuring, and portfolio growth for the company’s multi-million-dirham developments, working closely with regional investors, family offices, and strategic partners.
Waleed Hayat
Founder & CEO | Archnetix. Partner | Robotic Imaging (linkedin)
Waleed Hayat is a tech-focused CEO advancing how organizations capture and use building data. As Founder of Archnetix and Partner at Robotic Imaging, he leads one of the fastest-growing BIM/LiDAR firms in North America, digitizing buildings at scale for major global brands. Now expanding into the GCC with key projects in Saudi Arabia, he is driving the region’s shift toward data-driven, tech-first construction and development.
…and additional speakers & secret VIP guests
They will share strategic insights about Smart Cities, major market trends, and answer your questions during exclusive panel discussions designed to spark collaboration and fresh thinking.
Program Highlights
• Power keynote insights
• Market outlook & industry trends
• Executive panel discussion
• Private Q&A with selected participants
✨ Interactive Experience
The evening includes a high-impact networking session facilitated by one of the UAE’s leading corporate storytelling groups — known for training teams at Amazon, Google, Louis Vuitton, P&G, Damac, Emirates, Chanel, Dubai Tourism and others.
Expect dynamic activities, structured engagement and meaningful conversations that help you connect with the right people quickly and authentically.
🍸 Atmosphere
Hosted at FRNDS Restaurant, one of Dubai’s most exclusive fine-dining venues, the evening blends business and lifestyle — with a selective guest list, premium ambience and dinner experience.
Every detail is crafted for guests who value quality conversations, elegant settings, and strategic connections.
🤝 Who Will Attend
• Real estate developers, experts & investors
• Construction, infrastructure & energy leaders
• Private equity & finance professionals
• Architects & design specialists
• Tech & innovation founders and CEOs
✅ Join the Guest List
Attendance is selective, and access is finalized only after choosing your participation option — ensuring a refined and high-caliber gathering.
If you’d like to join, please complete Pre-Approval Ticket. Our team will review your profile and guide you through the next steps.
👉 Register now to secure your spot