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Join us live on October 15

Discover the trends and technologies shaping the future of infrastructure

Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 15 October 2025

Sessions

Join us live on October 15

Discover the trends and technologies shaping the future of infrastructure

Amsterdam, The Netherlands | 15 October 2025

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Why join us

Discover emerging trends, innovative technologies, and visionary projects that are shaping the future of the world’s infrastructure.

Opening sessions

Bentley executives will open the event with a welcome and keynote addresses, covering topics ranging from open data to AI.

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keynote session

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 08:30 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 75 minutes

Shaping the future of infrastructure

The future of infrastructure won’t be determined by a single breakthrough—but by millions of decisions made faster, smarter, and with greater context. Join Bentley CEO Nicholas Cumins and CTO Julien Moutte as they reveal how AI, open data, and geospatial insights are transforming infrastructure planning, delivery, and operations. Discover the innovations helping infrastructure professionals boost productivity, unlock value across lifecycles, and shape the future—one decision at a time.

Speakers

Chief executive officer
Bentley
Senior vice president, open applications
Bentley
Chief platform officer
Bentley
Chief technology officer
Bentley
Senior product marketing manager
Bentley
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AI PANEL, keynote session

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 10:30 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 45 minutes

From hype to hope: The state of infrastructure AI

Infrastructure sectors are on the verge of an AI revolution. With engineering firms and owner-operators moving quickly to deploy AI across the enterprise, Pinsent Masons—in collaboration with Bentley, the Institute of Civil Engineers, Mott MacDonald, and Turner & Townsend—examined the state of infrastructure AI. A panel of experts will explore the findings of the global survey and share their perspectives and insights on AI adoption by infrastructure professionals.

Speakers

Vice president of infrastructure policy advancement
Bentley
Partner – infrastructure
Pinsent Masons
Director and digital consulting lead
Turner & Townsend
Head of artificial intelligence
Mott MacDonald

Industry breakouts

Connect with industry peers as you hear more about the ideas and innovations that are making waves in the world of infrastructure. Sessions include cities, energy, electric utilities, transportation, water, and mining.

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cities

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 13:30 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 1 hour

Connected cities: Shaping the future of urban infrastructure

Cities sit at the epicenter of infrastructure transformation—where public health, climate adaptation, and economic vitality converge. This session explores how AI, geospatial insights, and open data are reshaping urban systems aboveground and belowground. Panelists will discuss emerging strategies for resilience—from green cities to sensor-driven asset management—and the role of digital twins. Join us to learn how smarter infrastructure can help cities meet growing demands while delivering better outcomes.

Speakers

Chief technology officer
Bentley
Vice president, cities & water
Bentley
Chief engineer
China Baowu Engineering & Technology Group
Managing director, urban solutions
Hatch
Director of Digital
Greater London Authority
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energy production

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 13:30 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 1 hour

Digital pathways for the global energy transition 

The energy transition is reshaping infrastructure, requiring faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to planning, design, and operations. This session explores how digital technologies, including AI and data-driven collaboration, can enhance productivity and resilience across the asset lifecycle, from the surface to the subsurface. Join us for a focused conversation on the role of innovation in shaping smarter, low-carbon infrastructure for the future.

Speakers

Director, digital twin EMEA and APAC
Worley Consulting
Solution manager, energy
Bentley
Senior vice president operations and member of the executive committee
McDermott
Sales director
Assystem
Exploration geoscience manager
Fervo Energy
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Transportation

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 13:30 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 1 hour

Navigating uncertainty: Proactive resilience in transportation

Today’s transportation systems face unprecedented complexity, from extreme weather to evolving usage patterns and constrained budgets. This session explores how leading organizations are shifting from reactive recovery to proactive readiness. Hear how better data, smarter planning, and contextual insights are helping avoid overdesign, reduce post-construction risk, and enable infrastructure that adapts to change—supporting faster delivery and long-term resilience in a volatile world.

Speakers

Senior director, transportation
Bentley
Head of transportation strategy and partnerships
Google Public Sector
National digital engineering systems lead
ACCIONA
Senior stakeholder manager
AtkinsRéalis
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation
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Electric utilities

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 14:45 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 1 hour

Wired for the future: AI, automation, and the next-gen grid

The energy grid is under pressure, from soaring demand and aging assets to resource constraints and climate volatility. This session explores how AI, automation, and digital collaboration are reshaping the way that utilities plan, operate, and adapt. Join global experts for a fast-paced, interactive conversation on what it takes to build the grid of the future—smarter, faster, and more resilient—while ensuring reliability and affordability in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Speakers

Director, electric utilities
Bentley
Head of the distribution & markets facilitation team
Eurelectric
Design technology director
Burns and McDonnell engineering
Planning and policy general manager
Georgia Power Company
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Mining

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 14:45 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 1 hour

Unearthing the future: How mining and technology work together

Water is emerging as a strategic priority across industries—from urban development to energy, agriculture, and data infrastructure. As climate pressures and demands rise, this session explores how digital innovation is transforming water management. Learn how organizations are using AI, IoT, and integrated data to move from reactive operations to intelligent, sustainable water systems that support long-term resilience and growth.

Speakers

Chief customer officer
Seequent
Founding director
Landfall Strategy Group
Corporate consultant, resource geology
SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd
Technical director subsurface
WSP
Managing director, EMEA mining lead and global natural resources lead for data and AI
Accenture
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water

Date: Wednesday, 15 October
Time: 14:45 CEST (GMT +2) | Duration: 1 hour

How new challenges and technologies are reshaping water infrastructure

Water is emerging as a strategic priority across industries—from urban development to energy, agriculture, and data infrastructure. As climate pressures and demands rise, this session explores how digital innovation is transforming water management. Learn how organizations are using AI, IoT, and integrated data to move from reactive operations to intelligent, sustainable water systems that support long-term resilience and growth.

Speakers

Head of infrastructure and sustainability
Google
Senior water solutions manager
Bentley
Global lead water
GHD
Municipal director of the Municipal Directorate of Environment, Green Infrastructure, Climate, and Energy
Lisbon City Council
Senior research director
Bluefield Research

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