"Educational, and informative, and equally so great networking and fun."
Hisham Youssef, Senior Design Manager, Gensler
"ARC's conferences are the wave of the future! No more standing in booth on fairhall floors - ARC's condensed schedule guarantees that I get to meet pre-qualified vendors for valuable one-on-one sessions, with little personal effort and maximum gain for my company and myself."
Matthew Becker, Director of Operations – UAE, Perkins Eastma

What is Arc-Middle East?

It is an intensive one-to-one business meetings program, delivering decision-makers from the Middle East’s largest and most active architectural firms

Now in its third year, it is the quickest and most direct route for suppliers to the architecture sector to secure productive face-to-face business meetings with top Middle East architecture principals and specifiers

“Arc-Middle East 2011 is a great way to get up to date with the latest product from the different producers of construction materials.“
Janus Rostock, Associate Design Director, WS Atkins

The leading architect’s forum in the Middle East

How does it work?

Principal Architects in charge of the major projects in the region attend by invitation only. All of their travel and accommodation are paid for by BOND Events.

The architects are attracted by our high-quality seminar programs, architect-to-architect networking and the opportunity to meet new suppliers providing innovative products, services and technologies.

When they confirm, architects provide a comprehensive profile of their current projects, plus a defined list of product and service requirements, which is made available for the exclusive use of suppliers.

Unlike trade shows, architects are assigned their own meeting point in the ballroom of the venue hotel, which suppliers attend at a specified time.

These meetings are pre-arranged, allowing both architects and suppliers to choose whom they wish to meet. Because this means their time is used so efficiently, around 81% of suppliers from 2011 have indicated their intention to renew their participation in Arc-Middle East for 2012.

"This was our 3rd ARC event (two in the Middle East and one in Latin America). We find these events to be extremely helpful in establishing long-lasting personal relationships with important architects in the region."
Mark Unglaub - Stanley Black & Decker

In addition to the formal business meetings sessions by day, all delegates stay at the event resort for the full 4 days and 3 evenings, and so have numerous opportunities to socialize and network informally

The end result is deeper relationships, an accelerated understanding of new products and technologies and quantifiable business opportunities. 

“Easily one of the best events to meet architects and understand the market.”
Vinu Eipe - Dorma Gulf Door Controls FZE

Who are the kind of people that attend the Middle East’s leading architect’s forum?

Receive a sample list of architects who attend Arc-Middle East >

“Architects are notoriously difficult to meet. Arc-Middle East provided the perfect forum for beneficial and informative one on one 'no disturbance' meetings.”
Vince Robinson - Mapei

Seminar Program

A meticulously researched, sustainability focused program, presented by industry experts and leaders on key architectural subjects.

BOND Events and Arc-Middle East 2012 are official AIA CE providers.

What’s in it for me?

Develop relationships with new prospects; Intensive intelligence gathering; Meet the REAL decision-makers; Develop NEW BUSINESS opportunities cost-effectively.

“It was the first time I attended this event and I found it very useful. The seminars increased my knowledge about the new architecture world. I met important suppliers which will support the specs of my projects”
Mohamed Habouch - Senior Architect, Dewan Architects & Engineers

How much does it cost?

For qualifying Principal Architects and heads of Design in the Middle East from the top 150 firms - NOTHING - all accommodation at the event hotel, all flights and transfers are included.
 
Solution Providers (only senior board-level executives), Manufacturers and Suppliers are subject to a registration fee. Contact us for the full breakdown.

“I met several new contacts and products that I will definitely spec in my upcoming projects.”
Benur Gonzalez - HDR