EVENT ARCHIVE
PROPTECH CONNECT MIDDLE EAST 2026

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About PropTech Connect Middle East 2026

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SPEAKERS

COMPANIES

MEETINGS

PropTech Connect Middle East 2026, Middle East’s Largest Real Estate Tech Event, was held in Dubai, helping executives establish valuable connections with other leading decision-makers in the built environment.

With 5,000+ attendees, 2,000+ companies and 350+ speakers, we are dedicated to fostering innovation and connecting global executives across all of our events.

Find out more about why the Middle East and Dubai offer a unique, unprecedented opportunity for real estate and technology companies here.

"Very vibrant and exciting event to see all the innovation starting to filter through the value chain of real estate. Great conversations and deep insights shared."

"The energy at the event was great, and the room was full of industry leaders. The panel dove deep into technology integration right from the design stage, all the way to delivery and operations."

"Dubai's growth is undeniable. There's confidence, pace, and a very clear sense of long-term intent across the region, from developers to government."

"Overall, great conversations, wonderful perspectives, and a good reminder that the future of real estate is increasingly about experience, wellbeing, and how people actually live."

Partnership with the Dubai Land Department

about our Partnership

We were proud to have held PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 in partnership with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). See the official press release here.

The DLD is dedicated to realizing the objectives of the Dubai Government’s strategy in the real estate sector, creating a future where landscapes are a testament to sustainable development, innovation, and unmatched quality of life.

Together with the DLD, through our strategic partnership, we helped unleash innovation both within the region and internationally at Middle East’s Largest Real Estate Tech Event – PropTech Connect Middle East.

We are proud to say that we will be hosting the next edition of our Middle East event once again in partnership with the DLD. Find out about our 2027 event here.

Why does Real Estate Need PropTech Connect?

PropTech Connect was established with one main goal: enabling technology adoption in real estate.

Technology is undeniably a crucial force in the industry that can no longer be ignored for companies that wish to stay ahead of the competition.

While technology is already being widely adopted across the industry, only the companies that adopt the right tech that increases the value of their RE portfolio will stay ahead.

Through our annual conferences, roundtables, weekly webinars, and newsletter, we help spearhead the adoption of technology, connecting leading real estate companies with the most innovative tech leaders for their needs.

"I attended to engage with investors who are interested in optimizing their portfolios both through human engagement but also by adopting innovative tech based solutions."

"I attended to meet PropTech founders and teams, as well as international and regional investors, and urban innovation leaders who are developing technologies that enhance large-scale master developments."

"My goal was to explore potential collaborations, discover new technologies that can enhance client experiences, and connect with industry leaders who share a vision for growth, transparency, and innovation in the property sector."

"I attended to connect with entrepreneurs building real estate businesses that use technology to scale efficiently, sharpen competitive advantage, and deliver strong risk-adjusted returns."

Who attends PropTech Connect?

International Presence

Our conference connected senior real estate executives and tech entrepreneurs from all over the world. With both major regional players such as Aldar, Binghatti, Emaar, and Roshn Group, as well as international firms like JLL, Yardi, KPMG, Deloitte, Cushman & Wakefield, and others in attendance.

Senior Decision Makers

95% of our attendees were senior decision-makers in their companies (C-Suite executives, founders, owners, heads of departments, and others). This allowed partnerships and connections to grow quickly and for innovation to be adopted at increasing speed.

Who are our attendees?

Our 2026 Agenda & Speakers

Sherif Saleh,Technology Provider Categories

Alain Waha, Chief Technology Officer, Buro Happold

Peter Matthews, International Director, Century 21

Mahmoud Dakroury, Chief Investment Officer, MIDAR is speaking at Middle East's largest real estate tech event.

Boris Segal, Director, Director of Strategic Digital Partnerships and Investments, CBRE is speaking at Middle East's largest real estate tech event.

Lewis Allsopp, Co-founder & Chairman, Allsopp & Allsopp

Simon Townsend, CEO (MENA), Avison Young is speaking at Middle East's largest real estate tech event.

Eli Synnevåg, Senior Architect and Director of Acquisition and Business Development, Middle East, Snøhetta AS is speaking at Middle East's largest real estate tech event.

Elisa Rönkä, Managing Director, Digital, EMEA, Johnson Controls

Manivannan Shanmugam, Head of IT and Business Transformation, Ellington Properties

Who Are Our Speakers?

PropTech Connect Middle East 2026 brought together 300+ international speakers from top real estate and tech companies such as Avison Young, Century 21, Imtiaz Developments, Yardi, CBRE, and others. Our speakers were senior leaders and C-suite executives who, through their expertise, pushed forward innovation via insightful panel discussions.

See a full list of our 2026 speakers here.

What is Our Agenda?

Across our five stages, roundtables, and workshop rooms, we hosted over 40 hours of insights throughout the two days of the event. Our agenda addressed the most relevant challenges and opportunities currently facing the industry.

See our full 2026 Event Agenda and the specific topics discussed here.

Our 2026 Sponsors

Our sponsors include: leading developers, solution providers, VCs and government bodies

Value That we Deliver to Sponsors

At the event, our sponsors built real, long-lasting connections with their clients, meeting everyone in the same room and generating tangible leads. Through impactful brand exposure at the event and to our online community of 200,000+ members, our sponsors gain visibility on a global scale.

See what sponsorship opportunities we offer here.

"10 hours of back-to-back meetings at PropTech Connect here in Dubai. 50+ warm demos at our booth. Directors from firms I’ve been chasing for 6 months just… walking up."

"PropTech Connect in Dubai was truly great. Highlights from our booth: 123 meetings, 18 hours of presentations, Visitors from 24 countries."

"Day 1 at PropTech Connect was a roaring success. Plenty of natural footfall at the FairFleet booth and a ton of interesting conversations."

"The energy was vibrant, the feedback on our product was sharp, and the network is stronger than ever."

"PropTech Connect is truly a unique event, a festival of innovation and technology driving the future of real estate."

"Echoing the positive conversations spreading from PropTech Connect Middle East. The AWS team had many positive discussions: from RE investors and developers through software companies, start-ups, to VCs."

Global PropTech & ConTech Awards

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NOMINATIONS

VOTES

JUDGES

AWARD CATEGORIES

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NOMINATIONS

VOTES

JUDGES

Corporate Construction & Real Estate Categories

Digital Developer Award
Digital Agency / Broker Award
Digital Property Manager Award
Green Performance Award
Tech Leadership Award

Venture Capital Category

Innovation Catalyst Award

2026 Winners and Nominee Booklet

Our nominee booklet recognized all of the shortlisted companies and individual leaders at the 2026 Global PropTech & ConTech Awards.

Download the booklet below to see the most innovative companies and executives of 2026!

Curious to find out who were the 2026 winners? See full winner list below.

Press Coverage at the event

With 40+ news outlets covering the event, we were always looking to create new partnerships with the media and press. If you wanted to become a media partner or inquire about press accreditation, we were happy to discuss collaboration opportunities.

Event Materials and Photo Archive

2026 Event Brochure

Relive your PropTech Connect Middle East memories through our official event brochure. Published annually for each of our events, this unique edition showcases the highlights of our conference in a snapshot.