We are thrilled to introduce the Design & Make Resource Hub, your go-to destination for all things related to the recent Design & Make Summit Middle East. This exclusive hub is designed to extend the insights and innovations shared during our event, ensuring you have access to valuable resources long after the summit has concluded. We hope this hub serves as a valuable tool in your ongoing journey of innovation and excellence. Thank you for being part of the Design & Make community. We look forward to continuing this journey together towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.
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Watch the Event Highlights Video
Recordings of our experts and their sessions
Keynotes & Featured Presentations
Naji Atallah Head of AEC and Manufacturing, EMEA Emerging
Nicolas Turchi Design Director at nt-ar and Assistant Professor, AUD Adjunct Professor, University of Bologna Naya Sarraj Student American University in Dubai
In the session “Why a Data Strategy Matters and How to Build One,” Salim El Ferkh, Industry Territory Sales Manager at Autodesk, served as the moderator. He was joined by a distinguished panel including Marwan Houry, Principal & VP of Strategy at AE7; Deepak Dinesh Prabakaran, Deputy CEO of Design & Engineering at Azizi Development; Jason Sams, Construction Director at Khansaheb; and Puneet Narang, Senior VP of Transformation, Engineering & Projects at DAMAC Group.
Building a Culture of AI Curiosity
In this inspirational session, speaker and author Dado Van Peteghem explores how organizations can foster curiosity and openness around AI.
Reflecting on the Design & Make Summit Middle East Experience
It was a pleasure hosting you at the Design & Make Summit Middle East in Dubai, where we explored the industry’s most relevant themes—from data strategies, AI adoption, digital transformation, and industrialized construction, to the future of AECO, human-centered innovation, and building a culture of AI curiosity. We would value your feedback to help us enhance future events.
The State of Design & Make report is a global, annual study for leaders who design and make places, objects, and experiences. It identifies the most pressing issues shaping today’s businesses and helps leaders make informed, strategic decisions about how to prioritize and invest in the future.
This infographic summarizes key insights from the 2025 State of Design & Make Report, focusing on the Middle East region. These insights are gathered from a survey of 260 industry leaders, futurists, and experts in the Middle East.
Additional resources
Autodesk sustainability portal
Our company information page features all aspects of ESG at Autodesk. Learn about our initiatives and best practices.