Doha: September 15 - Under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Advanced Technology for Construction and Services ConteQ Expo 24, the first of its kind, will kick off on Monday and continue for three days at the Qatar National Convention Center. This exhibition is a collaborative effort between four governmental entities namely the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Ministry of Labour (MOL), and the Public Works Authority 'Ashghal', with NeXTfairs for conferences and Exhibitions as the organizer. The exhibition will bring about a technological shift in the construction and services sectors, with 60 speakers and 250 exhibitors, and with the participation of major global technology companies such as Google, Microsoft, Siemens, Huawei, and IBM. The exhibition will feature several panel discussions with the participation of the most prominent speake rs in the respective field to cover topics such as expanding the scope of modular construction, shaping tomorrow's workforce, and driving construction productivity using digital and smart solutions and automation, in addition to automation of artificial intelligence and the future of construction of 3D printers with other accompanying workshops at the exhibition. On the occasion, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of ConteQ Expo 24, Eng. Salim Mohammed Al Shawi, stated that this exhibition is an important milestone in Qatar's progress towards technology in the construction and services sectors. It is fully in line with Qatar's Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030 and in accordance with Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly in terms of promoting innovation, digitization, and sustainable development in these critical sectors. It also represents a promising opportunity to attract investment to the State of Qatar. This event will be of great importance and will contribute to upgrading our national potential and advancing the country's sustainable development. The exhibition will provide an exceptional platform for SMEs and multinational companies to explore the latest innovations, methodologies and solutions in construction technology and services. It will also allow visitors to attend workshops, panel discussions and practical presentations of the latest technologies that will shape the future of smart cities and infrastructure. Source: Qatar News Agency