Dtec, the largest technology hub and coworking space in the MENA region, and wholly owned by DIEZ, hosted Driving PropTech Innovation, a community gathering bringing together founders, real estate professionals and industry leaders to explore how emerging technologies are transforming Dubai’s real estate sector.

PropTech solutions are transforming built environment, from smart building systems and IoT infrastructure to digital platforms supporting real estate operations. This session provided a platform for founders and industry stakeholders to connect and explore opportunities for collaboration across the UAE’s PropTech ecosystem.

Exploring the Future of PropTech in Dubai

Entrepreneurs, investors and decision-makers gathered to explore how emerging technology is changing the way real estate assets are designed, managed and operated across Dubai and the wider UAE.

Industry Experts Share Insights on Real Estate Innovation

Representatives from leading organisations across the real estate and technology sector shared their insights on how digital transformation is being implemented within the industry.

The conversation highlighted what it takes for PropTech solutions to progress beyond the pilot stage, including overcoming adoption challenges and the growing demand for data-led decision-making in asset and facility management.

Speakers

Hans Christensen, Vice President, Dtec	Mohit Agarwal, Sales Director, AYS Developers
Keba Sow, Vice President MEA, Akenza IO	Karim Helal, Chairman, DXB Proptech
Mohammad Mousa, CEO, IEREI	Aya Sadder, Founder & CEO, Bolt Consultancy

Six Startups Pitch Solutions Transforming the Real Estate Sector

A live pitching session, in partnership with REACH MENA, featured six Dtec startups developing solutions for the real estate and built environment sector.

The pitches showcased a range of applications, from digital infrastructure and operational efficiency to sustainability-focused solutions, demonstrating the breadth of innovation emerging from the region’s PropTech ecosystem.