PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
7–12 October 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FOUNDATIONDAY 1Wednesday7 October 2026
Construction Leadership and Industry Outlook
09:30 – 10:45Welcome to CDS
Programme Introduction and Industry Outlook
10:45 – 11:15Networking Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:45Global Construction Trends and Market Forces
12:45 – 14:00Executive Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:30Leadership in Complex Project Environments
15:30 – 16:00Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:30Panel Discussion:
The Future of Construction Leadership
FOUNDATIONDAY 2Thursday8 October 2026
Contracts, Commercial Management and International Best Practice
09:30 – 10:45Introduction to FIDIC and International Best Practice
10:45 – 11:15Networking Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:45Contract Administration and Risk Allocation
12:45 – 14:00Executive Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:30Managing Claims, Variations and Disputes
15:30 – 16:00Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:30Interactive Contract Management Workshop
INTEGRATIONDAY 3Friday9 October 2026
Risk, Insurance and Project Finance
09:30 – 10:45Construction Risk Management Fundamentals
10:45 – 11:15Networking Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:45Insurance Strategies for Major Projects
12:45 – 14:00Executive Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:30Project Finance and Investment Perspectives
15:30 – 16:00Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:30Panel Discussion:
Funding, Risk and Project Success
18:30 – 22:00CDS Executive Networking Evening
An exclusive evening bringing together delegates, faculty, sponsors, industry leaders, and invited guests for meaningful relationship building and high-value industry connections.
IMMERSIONDAY 4Saturday10 October 2026
Live Project Immersion
09:30 – 10:00Project Briefing and Safety Orientation
10:00 – 12:30Live Project Site Visit
12:30 – 13:30Lunch
13:30 – 15:30Project Delivery Discussions and Site-Based Learning
15:30 – 16:00Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:30Lessons from Live Project Environments
INNOVATIONDAY 5Sunday11 October 2026
Technology, AI and Future Construction
09:30 – 10:45Digital Transformation in Construction
10:45 – 11:15Networking Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:45Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
12:45 – 14:00Executive Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:30Smart Infrastructure and Future Cities
15:30 – 16:00Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:30Innovation Showcase and Industry Discussion
18:00 – 23:00CDS Signature Desert Experience
A bespoke executive experience in the Dubai desert featuring curated networking, leadership conversations, hospitality, and relationship-building in a uniquely immersive setting.
EXEC CLOSEDAY 6Monday12 October 2026
Leadership, Networks and Global Opportunities
09:30 – 10:45Building Global Construction Networks
10:45 – 11:15Networking Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:45International Opportunities and Cross-Border Collaboration
12:45 – 14:00Executive Networking Lunch
14:00 – 15:30Leadership Lessons from Industry Leaders
15:30 – 16:00Refreshment Break
16:00 – 17:00Programme Reflections and Key Takeaways
17:00 – 17:30Certificate Presentation and Official Closing Ceremony