Akbank Academy Social Center, Architect: TECE Architects, Photo © Emrah Altınok
Register to watch on demandThe 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
And yes, it’s free of charge.
Watch on demandWelcome 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
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