Cityscape Global 2025 Puts AI and Future Technologies at the Center of Real Estate Innovation

Cityscape Global 2025: AI and Future Technologies Drive Real Estate Innovation

Cityscape Global 2025 returns this November with a sharp focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, highlighting their growing impact on real estate worldwide. As the global PropTech market, valued at USD 36.55 billion in 2024, is expected to exceed USD 88 billion by 2032, the event will highlight how AI is transforming design, construction, sales, and asset management.

With 75% of major US brokerages already integrating AI into their workflows, Cityscape Global offers a platform for industry leaders to explore practical applications and commercial benefits of these technologies.

AI & PropTech Take Centre Stage

AI’s influence reaches every stage of the real estate value chain. At the Future of Living Summit’s PropTech and AI Day, attendees will gain insights into cross-sector AI applications and hear from leading PropTech and construction technology investors. Featured speakers include:

• H.E. Dr. Margarete Schramboeck, former Austrian Minister of Economy & Digital Affairs, Board Member at Aramco Digital
• Dr. Prof. Derek Woodgate, President of The Futures Lab and Head of the UNESCO Committee at the World Futures Studies Federation
• Darren Bechtel, Founder of Brick & Mortar Ventures, the largest construction technology venture capital firm
• Julia Arlt, Former Head of Digital Real Estate at PWC Global, PropTech expert
• John Helm, Founder of RET Ventures, a VC firm supported by a vast network of residential owners and operators
• Will O’Donnell, Managing Director, Prologis Ventures, investment arm of the world’s largest logistics real estate owner

A Dedicated Showcase for Innovation

Large urban projects today demand advanced technology to handle their scale and complexity. Digital twins and smart infrastructure allow planners to model and optimize cities before construction begins. Automation and advanced construction tech speed up project delivery, while AI-driven analytics improve investment decisions.

Cityscape Global introduces a new AI & PropTech exhibition zone connecting developers, architects, and investors. Technology providers like Creative Fusion LLC, Property Automate, Trustangle, and Resimo will demonstrate platforms that enhance property development, management, and investment.

Innovation Challenge Now Open

The Cityscape Global Innovation Challenge 2025 is accepting entries from startups and scaleups offering solutions in real estate, construction, and urban living. Last year’s winners have made significant progress:

• PlanRadar expanded across the GCC, gaining new partnerships and market credibility following their win.
• Hydraloop secured strategic partnerships and regulatory support for its decentralized water recycling technologies.
• Valocity accelerated its MENA expansion, deepening partnerships in Saudi Arabia after winning the challenge.

The challenge is sponsored by Saudi developer RETAL, offering a USD 100,000 prize pot for Proof of Concept projects for two winners, plus speaking slots and exhibition opportunities. Abdullah AlBraikan, CEO of RETAL, emphasized their commitment to advancing technology-driven change in real estate.

Shaping Smarter Cities: The AI Prompt-a-thon

New to Cityscape Global 2025 is the AI Prompt-a-thon, a hands-on competition where participants apply AI prompt engineering to real estate challenges. This event aims to improve skills in generating faster, more accurate AI outputs that support investment, development, and operational decisions.

Rachel Sturgess, Senior Vice President at Tahaluf, the event organizer, highlighted that AI and PropTech are no longer emerging trends but active drivers reshaping urban spaces today.

For real estate and construction professionals looking to boost their AI skills and stay ahead, exploring resources like Complete AI Training’s prompt engineering courses could offer valuable practical knowledge.