Akbank Academy Social Center, Architect: TECE Architects, Photo © Emrah Altınok

Akbank Academy Social Center, Architect: TECE Architects, Photo © Emrah Altınok

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The virtual AEC
industry summit

  • Three-day digital event exploring the trends and best practices shaping architectural design, engineering, and construction
  • Live Q&A and networking opportunities with leading professionals
  • Thousands of participants from around the world and across the AEC industry

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Welcome back

After the success of last year’s event, we’re going live again! Leading professionals will explore the future of architectural sustainability, digital tools and transformation, immersive experiences, and how we can empower future architects. The agenda will also offer invaluable insights on the BIM journey and experiences from firsthand users. Connect, learn, and get inspired.

Presentations

Keynote
speaker

Digital Darwinism

Karl-Heinz Land

Neuland, Germany

Start-ups are representing an at times unknown challenge for established companies. What is ‘digital Darwinism’ and how can companies avoid the silent attack on their business model and their brand?

Presentation
and case study

Golden nuggets – Data driven change in architectural practice

Rosey Alexander

Bond Bryan, UK

Data is everywhere, insights are not. This presentation will give you a glimpse into how architectural practices can make use of the data they generate, to unearth information that drives change and alters behavior.

Roundtable
discussion

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Designing Socially Responsible Architecture

Moderator

Jessica M. O’Donnell

AIA Young Architects Forum, USA

Understand the essence of SRA through case studies. Learn how architectural practices can take actionable steps to implement elements of the movement in their current projects.

Presentation
and case study

Turning visions into built reality

Albert Takashi Richters

Powerhouse, Netherlands

How the team at Powerhouse Company used BIM to build the Floating Office, Rotterdam, an off-grid and CO2-neutral office building.

Roundtable
discussion

Empowering future architects

Szabolcs Mikó

Graphisoft, Hungary

Four BIM educators discuss various approaches for future-proofing the next generation of architects by equipping them with a digital-first skillset.

Presentation
and case study

Building business relationships

Farkasvölgyi Architects

Brazil

Bernardo Farkasvölgyi describes how strong mentor and client relationships, and innovative technology partnerships helped him build a successful practice. The presentation also highlights how Archicad and the BIM design approach contributed to their success.

Meet some of this year’s speakers and panelists

Anna Heringer

Studio Anna Heringer

For Anna Heringer, architecture is a tool to improve lives. Her studio has delivered projects in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Anna is a regular lecturer at global conferences, including TED, and has been a visiting professor at various universities such as Harvard and ETH Zurich.

Jessica M. O’Donnell

Project Architect and BIM Manager
Kitchen & Associates

Jessica M. O’Donnell’s work with multifamily housing design has earned multiple accolades. She was named one of AIA’s 2020 Citizen Architects, received the 2022 AIA Young Architect Award, and chaired the AIA’s Young Architects Forum in 2022.

Bernardo Farkasvölgyi

Director
Farkasvölgyi Arquitetura

Bernardo Farkasvölgyi has led Farkasvölgyi Architecture in Belo Horizonte, Brazil for 32 years overseeing the delivery hundreds of projects including the recent completion of Arena MRV, a football stadium for Atlético Mineiro Football Club.

Christian Lang

CEO
Chaos/Enscape/Cylindo

Christian Lang is the CEO of Chaos and oversees global business strategy and operations. He was the CEO of Enscape and has held several senior leadership and management positions in numerous global firms, including Autodesk and Nemetschek Graphisoft.

Jorge Beneitez

Managing Director and Co-Founder
Enzyme

An Archicad Registered Consultant and an expert in BIM and Grasshopper, Jorge develops workflows between both platforms to improve the application of these tools and enhance their design capabilities.

CM Chan

Senior Associate
LWK + PARTNERS

CM Chan’s award-winning projects include high-rise residential, retail, and transit-oriented developments. CM is currently collaborating on a district plant project fully utilizing BIM technology throughout the design and construction phase.

Agenda

Tue

October 25

Wed

October 26

Thu

October 27