Cityscape Global 2025 to Spotlight AI, PropTech at Top Real Estate Event

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 2025 - Cityscape Global 2025, the world’s most attended real estate event, will return this November with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and PropTech at the center of its agenda. This year’s edition will showcase how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the built environment, accelerating giga projects, and supporting mega developments aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

The global PropTech market, valued at $36.55 billion in 2024, is projected to more than double to $88.37 billion by 2032. AI, ranked as 2024’s top technology trend in real estate and construction, is already transforming design, construction, sales, and asset management.

With three-quarters of leading U.S. brokerages now leveraging AI to enhance operations and client engagement, Cityscape Global 2025 will provide a platform for real estate leaders to explore how these technologies deliver real commercial value.

AI & PropTech Take Center Stage

The Future of Living Summit, Cityscape Global’s mainstage, will feature a dedicated PropTech and AI Day, examining how emerging technologies are revolutionizing the real estate value chain.

Sessions will explore cross-sector AI applications, urban tech innovations, and global market trends, bringing together some of the industry’s most influential voices, including:

• H.E. Dr. Margarete Schramboeck, former Austrian Minister of Economy & Digital Affairs, now 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 & Managing Director of Brick & Mortar Ventures, the world’s largest VC firm for construction technology
• Julia Arlt, globally recognized PropTech leader and former Head of Digital Real Estate at PwC Global
• John Helm, Founder & Partner of RET Ventures, backed by the largest network of residential owners and operators
• Will O'Donnell, Managing Director of Prologis Ventures, the investment arm of Prologis, the world’s largest logistics real estate owner and developer

Showcasing Real Estate Innovation

As giga projects and mega developments set new benchmarks for scale and complexity, AI and emerging technologies are becoming essential.

Digital twins and smart infrastructure platforms now allow planners to design and optimize cities before construction begins, while advanced construction tech and automation accelerate the delivery of entire city districts. In investment, AI-powered analytics are identifying opportunities with speed and precision.

To highlight these advancements, Cityscape Global 2025 will debut a dedicated AI & PropTech exhibition zone, connecting global developers, architects, and investors with leading tech innovators. Exhibitors will include Creative Fusion LLC, Property Automate, Trustangle, and Resimo, showcasing solutions that are transforming property development, management, and investment.

Cityscape Global Innovation Challenge 2025

The highly anticipated Cityscape Global Innovation Challenge is now open for submissions. Startups and scaleups worldwide are invited to pitch breakthrough solutions across real estate, construction, and urban living at innovationchallenge.cityscapeglobal.com

Last year’s winners - PlanRadar, Hydraloop, and Valocity - have since achieved significant milestones:

• PlanRadar expanded its presence across the GCC, citing the award as a key driver of partnerships and regional growth.
• Hydraloop secured strategic collaborations and regulatory support for its decentralized water recycling systems.
• Valocity accelerated its market entry into MENA, gaining traction among government agencies, lenders, and developers.

This year’s competition is sponsored by Saudi-based developer RETAL, which is providing a $100,000 prize fund for proof-of-concept pilots, plus conference speaking opportunities, complimentary exhibition space, and additional benefits for the winners.

“At RETAL, we are proud to sponsor the Innovation Challenge at Cityscape Global 2025. This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to driving transformative change through technology,” said Abdullah AlBraikan, CEO of RETAL. “As AI and PropTech redefine the future of real estate, we aim to champion bold ideas and breakthrough solutions that shape smarter, more sustainable communities and contribute to Vision 2030.”

New Feature: AI Prompt-a-thon

Cityscape Global 2025 will also introduce the AI Prompt-a-thon, a hands-on competition where participants showcase real-time AI skills and learn how to create smarter prompts for real estate applications.

The challenge focuses on practical use cases, helping participants generate faster insights, smarter designs, and stronger commercial outcomes across investment, development, and operations.

Driving Digital Transformation in Real Estate

“Cityscape Global 2025 will be a landmark edition for the industry,” said Rachel Sturgess, Senior Vice President at Tahaluf, the event organizers. “AI and PropTech are no longer future-facing concepts — they are actively reshaping how we design, construct, and experience cities today. By convening global innovators, investors, and policymakers, we’re creating a platform where bold ideas translate into real-world impact, supporting the ambitions of Vision 2030.”

Cityscape Global 2025 is set to reaffirm its role as the world’s leading real estate event, connecting decision-makers and innovators while accelerating the digital transformation of urban development worldwide.

To register, visit Cityscape Global 2025