FutureBuild Asia 2026 officially introduced at the FutureBuild Asia CEO Gala Night on Friday 6 March, 2026

The Asian construction market is entering a new era of growth and opportunity, driven by several mega trends transforming the industry across the region, including large-scale infrastructure mega-projects, the accelerating energy transition toward sustainable infrastructure, rapid digitalization through smart technologies and automation, and the booming industrial construction sector fueled by expanding manufacturing and logistics hubs.

Asia has become a strategic choice for enterprises to broaden their growth potential. To better assist enterprises in expanding into regional markets, FutureBuild Asia, jointly with R+T, the global premier trade fair for sun shading systems and doors/gates industry and Domotex, the global leader in flooring & interior products, has officially been launched in Thailand and will take place from 11 to 13 November 2026 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) in Thailand.

FutureBuild Asia officially kicked off with a CEO Gala Night at Sama Garden at BITEC Bangkok on 6 March 2026. 

150 leaders of the construction industry gathered to exchange and network about “Challenges, Creativity and Collaboration in Asia’s Construction Industry”.

Presided by Mr. Niwat Thanpitinan, Chairman of FutureBuild Asia Advisory Board, the event started with welcome remarks by Dr. Atchaka Sibunruang, former Minister of Industry and Senior Advisor FutureBuild Asia Advisory Board. 

At the gala night, Mr. Edwin Tan, CEO of GLOBUS Events Limited, attended the event and delivered a speech. 

Followed by a panel discussion including: 

- Ms. Bunchusa Putthapornmongkol; Chair, Construction Material Cluster of Federation of Thai Industries

- Mr. Noppadol Jaisue; President of Consulting Engineers Association Thailand

- Mr. Thanat Vasarachanond; Vice President Thai Contractors Association Under H.M. The King's Patronage

- Mr. Patai Padungtin; CEO/Co-founder, Builk One Group

The following dinner and wine tasting showed the spirit of FutureBuild Asia to be the platform to network among professionals and stakeholders.

By bridging professionals – stakeholders – technologies, FutureBuild Asia is an international conference-led B2B event integrating all stakeholders of the construction industry. 

FutureBuild Asia is an international platform that bridges professionals – stakeholders – technologies, bringing together key players across the construction industry ecosystem, including developers, manufacturers, service providers, and industry experts. Covering sectors from building and structural construction to flooring and sun shading systems, the event also serves as a B2B business platform for industry networking and partnerships. The event is presented as a conference-based format, featuring the FutureBuild Asia Summit, Technical Forums, and Certified Workshops to share insights, technologies, and the latest trends shaping the construction industry in Asia.

DOMOTEX, the world’s leading brand for flooring and interior finishing solutions, is expanding its international footprint with the launch of DOMOTEX South East Asia. The inaugural edition will take place from 11 to 13 November 2026 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC).

As a key milestone in DOMOTEX’s global development strategy, DOMOTEX South East Asia will debut with an exhibition area of 14,000 square meters. The event is expected to welcome more than 300 exhibitors from around the world and attract over 8,000 professional visitors from across ASEAN and international markets.

DOMOTEX is building an exhibition matrix that combines a global vision with regional deep-diving. DOMOTEX Asia/CHINAFLOOR is positioned as a global trade sourcing platform, while DOMOTEX South East Asia targets the Southeast Asian regional market. The two exhibitions have clear positioning and complement each other perfectly—companies can reach global buyers through the Shanghai show, while also tapping into the regional market via the Southeast Asia show.

The event is jointly presented by GLOBUS Events, Deutsche Messe, Messe Stuttgart, and Worldex G.E.C.Co. Ltd., a well-known local exhibition company in Thailand.

Combining R+T's and Domotex’s global influence and FutureBuild Asia’s experience in the Asia-Pacific market, this collaboration lays a solid foundation for the exhibition's international scope, professionalism, and commercial effectiveness. 

Furthermore, the exhibition has received strong support from authoritative local organizations, including FTI – Federation of Thai Industries, CEAT – The Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand, TCA – Thai Contractors Association, as well as Nation Group as a major national media partner. 

Guided by an Advisory Board consisting of over 20 experts from all areas of the building/construction industry, Comprehensive and in-depth cooperation will be carried out in areas such as local buyer invitation, project sharing, and market policies to maximize the exhibition's effectiveness and bridge the "last mile" in expanding into Asia’s construction market.