GDBF

The Gulf Digital Building Forum (GDBF) 2025 is the region’s leading platform for advancing digital transformation in the construction sector through policy development, strategic implementation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Hosted in Kuwait, this high-impact event brings together government authorities, academic institutions, industry leaders, and technology innovators to shape a unified vision for the future of digital construction. With a core emphasis on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its strategic integration into national frameworks, GDBF 2025 addresses critical questions: How can we accelerate BIM adoption in the Gulf? What institutional, regulatory, and educational reforms are needed? And how can policy be leveraged to ensure digital construction delivers real value across the built environment? The four-day forum features expert panels, immersive workshops, and curated roundtables that explore real-world case studies, emerging technologies, and regulatory models tailored to Gulf-specific contexts. The event also presents key insights from ongoing research into Kuwait’s BIM maturity and showcases pioneering digital initiatives across the region. Key themes include: Developing national BIM standards and implementation strategies Creating effective governance and policy frameworks Aligning academic curricula with digital industry needs Promoting public-private partnerships in digital construction Empowering youth and early-career professionals in BIM The forum provides a unique opportunity for stakeholders to co-create a policy roadmap for BIM implementation that is both visionary and practical—balancing innovation with the realities of local markets, infrastructure, and institutional readiness. Whether you are a policymaker, construction professional, academic, or technology provider, GDBF 2025 offers the ideal environment to influence decision-making, share expertise, and shape the future of building in the Gulf.