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Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
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Become a member and join us in Tokyo!
In honor of BuiltWorlds' third annual Tokyo Global Summit in October, we're offering two limited-time, specialty Digital memberships at introductory rates that include all the same benefits of our existing Digital membership, with the addition of one of two ticket packages redeemable at any BuiltWorlds event.
Since 2016, the BuiltWorlds Summits have grown to be the premier high level gathering place for executives in the Building and Infrastructure Sectors in industry, tech, finance, and services to gather, explore trends, network, and find opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that will move their companies and the industry to a better future.
Join us for this three-day event, drawing from the expert perspectives of C-Suite executives and senior leaders from across Tokyo and around the world, as we continue conversations and share ideas, and strategies about emerging trends and directionally where the industry is headed across the globe.
We are currently putting together the 2025 speaker lineup. If you would like to be considered, please apply using the button below. To see some of last year's speakers, scroll down the page.
2025 Speakers Include:
Research Track Meetings, Startup Demo Night Competition, and Preliminary Conference Agenda
Information about BuiltWorlds’ Tokyo Summit Pre-Event Meetings will be released shortly. Capacity for certain pre-events is limited, so priority will be given to members of BuiltWorlds Research Track Working Groups beforing accommodating other attendees.
Demo Night and the associated reception will be open to ALL conference attendees.
Day 1 Schedule
Kajima Job Site 'Kamariya Shodo Tunnel Site' Tour - Limited Capacity | October 14, 2025
Jobsite Tour
LIMITED CAPACITY — PRIORITY ACCESS FOR BUILTWORLDS RESEARCH TRACK MEMBERS, FOLLOWED BY REGISTERED ATTENDEES ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Kamariya Shodo Tunnel is one of the world’s largest tunnel under construction. Visitors can explore its massive scale and observe cutting-edge construction techniques such as early stabilization of excavation faces, customized large-scale machinery, and the challenge of introducing new technologies such as AI and robotics.
Kajima Technical Research Institute (KaTRI) Visit - Limited Capacity | October 14, 2025
Research Facility Tour
LIMITED CAPACITY — PRIORITY ACCESS FOR BUILTWORLDS RESEARCH TRACK MEMBERS, FOLLOWED BY REGISTERED ATTENDEES ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Kajima Technical Research Institute (KaTRI) hosts approximately 300 researchers, and the Nishichofu Complex consists of eight facilities of several testing equipment and display of developed technologies. The tour will offer demonstrations of cutting-edge research achievements, including CO2-absorbing concrete and seismic testing equipment.
Day 2 Schedule
Test Site Tour - Invite Only | October 15, 2025
Private Event
Collaborative Roundtable Discussions - Limited Capacity | October 15, 2025
Roundtable Discussions
LIMITED CAPACITY — PRIORITY ACCESS FOR BUILTWORLDS RESEARCH TRACK MEMBERS, FOLLOWED BY REGISTERED ATTENDEES ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Join us for a series of engaging roundtable discussions, a tour of CBRE's Idea Lab, an exciting new workplace in their Tokyo office that blends their expert real estate with internal innovation and emerging technologies.
Topics & Speakers:
From Constraint to Control: Building Smarter with Multi-Prime Delivery
- Speaker: Jin Parisien, Director, Data Center Lead, North Asia, Turner & Townsend
How AI will Transform FM and Optimize Operations
- Speaker: Masashi Watanabe, Technical Manager, Global Workplace Services Local, CBRE
Japan’s Sustainability Reporting Shift: What SSBJ Means for Owners, Investors, and Builders
- Speaker: Tomohiko Sakai, Associate Director, Japan Sustainability Lead, CBRE
Blueprint for Balance: How the Built Environment Shapes the User Experience and Wellbeing
- Speaker: Laurent Riteau, Director, Workplace Strategy, CBRE
Workforce 2.0: Rethinking FM Talent for an AI + IoT Built World
- Speaker: Duncan Macintyre, Managing Director, Japan Country Head, Global Workplace Service Enterprise, CBRE
Haneda Innovation City Tour | October 15, 2025
Research Track Working Group Sessions
LIMITED CAPACITY — PRIORITY ACCESS FOR BUILTWORLDS RESEARCH TRACK MEMBERS, FOLLOWED BY REGISTERED ATTENDEES ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
HANEDA INNOVATION CITY is a large, future-promising complex built by Kajima, where visitors can witness a glimpse of Smartcity initiative of Kajima, located near Haneda Airport. HANEDA INNOVATION CITY serves as a hub for innovation, hosting Japanese startup offices and showcasing technology exhibition booths focused on robotics and sustainability.
Startup Demo Day Presentations | October 15, 2025
Startup Demo Presentations
OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED ATTENDEES.
See short demonstrations by startups from around the world featuring the latest emerging technology. Startups presenting will be in a flight of early/seed stage and then later/growth stage.
Presenting Companies: AAL Innovation, Avete Inc, DataLabs, DigitalArchi, Human Friendly Robotics, Kairos Water, Konstruksi.AI, Skyline Cockpit, Wenti Labs
Judges: Bouygues Construction Group, Global Brain, Global Construction Tech, Gray Capital, Great Wave VC, GS Futures, Kajima Corporation
Networking Reception | October 15, 2025
Networking Reception
OPEN TO ALL REGISTERED ATTENDEES.
Day 3 Schedule
Registration & Breakfast | October 16, 2025
Welcoming Address | October 16, 2025
Rosemarie Lipman, CEO, BuiltWorlds
Keynote: Building Real-World Impact: Kajima Corporation’s Approach to Technology and Innovation | October 16, 2025
Keynote Presentation
Hear from Mr. Takaharu Fukuda, an Executive at Kajima Corporation, as he shares insights on how the company leverages its technological resources to address the evolving challenges of customers and society. Drawing on Kajima’s strengths in R&D, digital technology, intellectual property, and human capital, he will explore how these capabilities contribute to realizing the company’s corporate philosophy. The keynote will highlight practical examples, offering a forward-looking perspective on innovation and impact in the built environment.
Speaker:
Takaharu Fukuda, CTO, Senior Managing Executive Office, Kajima Corporation
AI and the Transformation of Project Planning & Design
Panel Session
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way AECO professionals plan, design, and deliver projects. In this session, global leaders will share cutting-edge applications of AI in the planning and design process, from generative design and predictive modeling to integrated project workflows and more. Panelists will explore how these innovations are streamlining decision-making, reducing risk, and unlocking new creative possibilities across global projects.
Speakers:
Eliot Jones, Principal, Trimble Ventures
Atul Khanzode, CTO, DPR Construction
Dr. Takuma Nakabayashi, Machine Learning Research Engineer, Obayashi Corporation
Networking Break
Kajima Corporation Highlight: All about KAJIMA Innovation
Sponsor Spotlight Session
KAJIMA, the largest construction company in Japan, has a robust and powerful innovation team with a global presence. This team identifies pain points faced by society, clients, and the company itself, and actively explores technologies and insights both within and beyond the industry to address these challenges. The discovered technologies and insights are leveraged for R&D, Gemba (on-site) centric innovation, and the creation of new business opportunities, while also fostering a culture of innovation throughout the organization. In this session, members of KAJIMA's innovation team will share their perspectives on innovation, current initiatives, and the core strengths of the team.
Speakers:
Dai Ohama, General Manager, Innovation & Incubation, KAJIMA
Yuki Nakayama, Director, Incubation, Innovation & Incubation, KAJIMA
Ryosuke “Leo” Ishibashi, Chief of Innovation, KAJIMA
Eiji “Ace” Hashimoto, Innovation Manager, KAJIMA
Future of Infrastructure: Innovation Through Sustainable Technology
Panel Session
From renewable energy integration to circular construction practices, sustainable technology is redefining the future of global infrastructure. In this session, attendees will hear from experts pioneering approaches that merge environmental responsibility with operational excellence. Panelists will discuss how innovation in materials, energy systems, and digital solutions is enabling smarter, more resilient infrastructure projects.
Speakers:
Ruben Camba, South East Asia Managing Director, Infrastructure, ACCIONA
Aaron David Mendonca, Innovation & Development Director, Burns & McDonnell
Business Strategy Research Track Closed Session: How AI Will Transform Incumbent Business Models in AEC
Breakout Session
CLOSED TO MEMBERS OF BUILTWORLDS BUSINESS STRATEGY RESEARCH TRACK.
Speakers:
Matthew Gray, Co-Chair, Graycor; Executive Chairman, BuiltWorlds
Atul Khanzode, CTO, DPR Construction
Lunch | October 16, 2025
An opportunity for members to continue deliberations, networking, and to continue to explore the small group of exhibitors curated for the event.
Obayashi Corporation Highlight: Robotics in AEC
Sponsor Spotlight Session
To seriously advance efficiency and labor-saving measures in the construction industry, it is not enough to rely solely on automated and autonomous heavy machinery technology. Instead, it is crucial to foster a mindset shift and process changes among users who effectively utilize such technologies. Additionally, efforts such as prioritizing safety considerations for unmanned operations and establishing pricing models that emphasize business viability are essential.
Speakers:
Shinya Sugiura, Manager, Obayashi Corporation
Ryo Hiratsuka, CEO, SILVER EYEZ
Henri Lee, CEO & Co-Founder, Xpanner
Shigeo Ohba, VP IoT Development, EARTHBRAIN
Future Workforce: What will the Sector's Transition Look Like for its Workforce, and How Will We Support That Transition?
Panel Session
As the AECO sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by technology, sustainability, and shifting market demands, its workforce faces unprecedented change. This panel will bring together industry leaders and major global contractors to explore how the industry can navigate reskilling, talent retention, and evolving roles in light of new technologies. Discussions will address strategies for aligning workforce capabilities with emerging business models while ensuring equitable and inclusive opportunities. Attendees will gain practical insights into supporting people through the sector’s next era of growth and innovation.
Speakers:
Philip Reid, Head of Innovation & Transformation (UK Division), VINCI Construction
Shivaji Das, Managing Director, IGPI
Biju Kulathakal, Founder & CEO, Lightspeed
Dr. Haobo Liang, Associate Director, Hong Kong Center for Construction Robotics
Mitigating Risk & Navigating International Contracts
Breakout Session
As international construction projects grow in complexity, navigating risk across diverse legal systems, business cultures, and market dynamics has become a critical challenge. This session will examine how risk is allocated and managed among stakeholders involved in cross-border projects in the energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors. Drawing on practical experience and lessons learned from projects across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and other emerging markets, the session will provide insights into contract structuring, dispute avoidance, and effective collaboration in varied legal and commercial environments.
Speakers:
Hojung Jun, Partner, Tokyo International Law Office (TKI )
Venture: Taking Stock of Investment and Acceleration Efforts Across Asia
Lightning Round
Asia’s AECO sector is emerging as a hotbed for innovation, with venture capital and corporate venture arms fueling the next generation of technology and business models. This panel will convene both VC and CVC leaders to examine the current investment landscape, highlight success stories, and identify the regions and technologies attracting the most momentum. Speakers will share perspectives on scaling startups, navigating regional market dynamics, and building cross-border partnerships.
Speakers:
Juan Nieto, GP & Founding Partner, Zacua Ventures
Michael Sarchet, Senior Director, Investment, World Innovation Labs
Cutler Knupp, VP Strategy & Technology Investment, The Haskell Company; Managing Director, Dysruptek
Networking Break
Demo Day Winner Announcement
Startup Demo Competition Results
GS E&C Highlight: From PoC to Partnership - Designing an Open Innovation Ecosystem for Smart Construction
Sponsor Spotlight Session
Innovation in construction is often fragmented and slow – limited to one-off PoCs with little follow-through. GS E&C, a leading Korean GC, is tackling this challenge through a global open innovation model. Rather than relying solely on internal R&D, GS E&C combines a dedicated PoC Center, VC investment platforms via GS Futures, and international collaboration hubs in Vietnam and Singapore. This ecosystem approach aims to turn isolated trials into scalable deployment pipelines.
The session explores why open innovation is essential – not optional – for the future of construction, and why diverse stakeholders like developers, startups, VCs, and governments must co-create solutions. Real-world cases, including cross-border pilots and startup engagements, will be shared.
Speakers:
Aaron Toppston, Managing Partner, GS Futures
Sang Yeon Seo, Head of Division, GS E&C
Will Chung, Investor, GS Futures
April Ki, Senior Manager, GS E&C
Dan Ryu, Manager, GS E&C
How Are Global Leaders Fostering Collaboration and Open Innovation in the Built World?
Lightning Round
Collaboration and open innovation are becoming essential drivers of progress in the built world, breaking down silos to accelerate problem-solving and technological adoption. In this session, representatives from the BuiltWorlds Global Innovators List will share how they are forging cross-industry partnerships, building open ecosystems, and co-developing solutions that address shared challenges. Panelists will discuss lessons learned from global initiatives, from joint R&D to data-sharing platforms, that are transforming how projects are conceived and delivered. Attendees will gain actionable insights into fostering a culture of openness that drives measurable impact across the AECO sector.
Speakers:
Jun Oishi, Senior Chief Expert, Takenaka
Shuntaro Kano, Manager, Shimizu
Damien Bahon, Head of Scale One, R&D and Innovation, Bouygues Construction
When Precision Meets Speed: How Japan and the West Build Smarter Together | October 16, 2025
Lightning Round
Hear from DAITEC and Trusstor leadership as they discuss how their partnership blends Japanese and Western technologies and best practices, offering insights into new opportunities for smarter building practices in Japan and across the global construction industry.
Speakers:
Seiichiro Hori, President & CEO, DAITEC Holding Co
Omri Sorek, Founder & Chairman, Trusstor; Executive Managing Director, Trusstor Divison (Daitec)
Closing Remarks & Reception
Networking Reception
Speaker:
Rosemarie Lipman, CEO, BuiltWorlds
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