The demand for facility management (FM) services is rising across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, driven by numerous construction, infrastructure, and energy projects. The sector is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 6.78%, growing from $53.7 billion in 2024 to $74.6 billion by 2029. To seize these promising opportunities, industry leaders, professionals, and innovators will gather at Future FM, the region's leading event for the FM industry.
Future FM is set to redefine facilities management and highlight the industry’s transformative shift. This pioneering event will feature a wide range of products, services, and solutions across various sectors, including technologies, intelligent buildings, integrated FM, asset management, and health, safety, and security management. By focusing on digital transformation and leveraging innovation and new technologies, Future FM addresses a crucial gap in the FM sector, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, and contributing to the creation of healthier, more livable cities.
As master developments surge in the region, the FM community's dedication to excellence is essential for fostering vibrant community environments where everyone can thrive. At Future FM, senior industry leaders will participate in the region's inaugural IFMA Global – Middle East Summit. This event is co-hosted by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the largest and most recognized global association for facility management professionals, and dmg events, a prominent international event organizer operating in over 30 countries and managing more than 100 events annually.
Commenting on the summit and the impact it aims to create in the industry, Lara Paemen, Managing Director of IFMA EMEA, said, “We are delighted to be a part of Future FM, hosting our first-ever IFMA Global – Middle East Summit. IFMA events are world-renowned as the gold standard in FM and workplace education, helping professionals adapt to emerging trends and lead positive change in their organizations. We’re excited to bring FM insights and perspectives to decision-makers in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, as the partnership between construction and facility management professionals is essential to creating and sustaining smart, safe, resilient built environments in cities worldwide”.
Highlighting the collaboration with IFMA, Josine Heijmans, Senior Vice President of dmg events said, “Our partnership with IFMA in supporting conversations around the development of the facilities management industry is a significant step forward. This summit will provide a platform for industry stakeholders to share best practices, explore synergies and provide practical solutions to drive the sector’s growth and advancement”.
According to the Global FM Impact Report, the region possesses one of the most mature FM markets, characterized by its low in-house provision and high integrated facilities management penetration at 9%. 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 two-day summit will feature thought leadership presentations, interactive panel discussions, and industry case studies centered on four key themes: sustainability and green building practices, technological integration and innovation, the impact of AI on facilities management, and urbanization and infrastructure development.