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Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, Head of Region – Vice President of Sales, EMEA of Procore, said: “The
construction industry in the region is undergoing significant transformation due to new trends and

innovations. By hosting the Smart Build Forum, we successfully brought together leaders and

visionaries in the sector, who extensively explored ways to further integrate technology in construction
to boost operational efficiency and drive innovation. Additionally, the forum served as a nexus to

network and forge collaborations among industry stakeholders. At Procore, we remain committed to

spearheading the advancement of digital construction solutions, working closely with industry leaders
to drive operational efficiency and innovation.”

In the first session, construction leaders provided insights into the next 12 months thanks to the future-
focused agenda. This allowed stakeholders to engage in discussions regarding their priorities for the

upcoming year. The session was hosted by Madeleine Skillen, host of the Tech Horizons Podcast and
Regional Marketing Manager at Procore Technologies. The second session, ‘Tech Nexus – Driving

Innovation with an Integrated Ecosystem,’ explored how platform technology acts as a strategic catalyst
for data visibility, connectivity, and innovation. The speaker for the session was Mohammad Alfaour,

Senior Solutions Consultant at Procore.

The final session, titled ‘Change Navigation Panel – Securing Internal Buy-In for a Culture of

Innovation,’ covered successful strategies for navigating change in the construction industry from

leading experts. Mukund Hirani, CTO and Co-Founder, Navatech, and Salpie Kechichian, Head of
Product Management, WakeCap, were the speakers at the session.

With the construction industry at a crossroads between tradition and transformation, the Procore Smart

Build Forum had a lasting impact on stakeholders and upcoming policies. Through strategic

collaboration, Procore’s Smart Build Forum allowed for the dynamic intersection of construction and
technology, revealing insights that will help fundamentally change the way the next generation of cities

are built.

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