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When
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 2, 2025
Where
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$2,500
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ATTENDING THIS CONFERENCE WILL ENABLE YOU TO:
- Integrate capital, innovation, and strategy for future-ready projects
- Utilize data and technology to optimize the total cost of ownership of infrastructure assets
- Analyze advanced materials that are transforming infrastructure
- Incorporate innovative methods to construct resilient and reliable grid and energy systems
- Accelerate water and wastewater projects with innovation and strategy
- Dissect next-gen Public-Private Partnerships (P3s)
- Empower the next generation of digital infrastructure with scalable, reliable and sustainable data centers
- Pioneer innovative approaches to Alternative Project Delivery
- Maximize the construction workforce in the public and private sector
WHO WILL BE THERE:
BuiltWorlds invites C Level Executives, VPs, Directors, Leaders and Innovators from Owners, Operators, Contractors, Service Providers and VCs that oversee and have responsibilities for:
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- Engineering & Construction
- Advanced Technology / Innovation
- Planning and Design
- Project and Asset Management
- Operations and Maintenance
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Speakers Include:
Steven Nolan
Senior Structures Design Engineer, ACI Codes and Standards Outreach and Advocacy committee
Abbigail Meah-Ali
Vice President, Technical Services (Ag), The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC)
Agenda
The 2025 Infrastructure Conference will take place over two days in the Washington, DC metro area.
Day 1 Schedule
CLOSED Forum Meetings | Wednesday, Oct 1st, 2025
FORUM SESSIONS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST FROM 12:00PM TO 3:00PM ARE CLOSED TO BUILTWORLDS MEMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH TRACKS:
-Infrastructure Research Track
-Venture Research Track / Forum
BuiltWorlds Research Tracks are add-ons to our base memberships (that include tickets, user licenses, etc.) which allow users to customize the deep level research they are most interested in.
To learn more about research tracks, visit www.builtworlds.com or reach out to research@builtworlds.com
REGISTRATION for CLOSED FORUM MEETINGS
Infrastructure Research Track Forum
Enhancing Public Infrastructure Delivery with Advanced Construction Technology
This session will analyze how to leverage advanced technology, including drones and image scanning, to streamline construction on the public sector projects. These tools enabled precise site analysis, real-time progress tracking, and enhanced monitoring. By integrating digital insights with on-the-ground, and in the air, operations, EllisDon improved efficiency, reduced risk, and delivered a smarter, data-driven approach to their infrastructure projects and portfolio. EllisDon will highlight the utilization of these technologies, lessons learned, and the lifecycle of Port Lands Flood Protection & Enabling Infrastructure (“PLFPEI”) project.
Facilitator:
Harsh Vyas, VDC Manager, Civil, EllisDon
**This session is closed to members of the BuiltWorlds Infrastructure Research Track and by special invite only.
NETWORKING BREAK
Venture & Investment Research Track Forum
Infrastructure tech trends in 2025 are driven by growing demand for digital, sustainable, and resilient assets amid persistent economic headwinds. Drawing on her experience collaborating with public agencies and private clients in the water and mobility sectors, Kaylee Saville Perea, will lead a discussion on how organizations across the ecosystem are identifying and advancing stable, future-ready opportunities, particularly to support climate-resilient assets and infrastructure.
Facilitator:
Kaylee Saville Perea, Management Consultant and Venture Scout, Arup
**This sessions is closed to members of the BuiltWorlds Venture & Investment Research Track and by special invite only.
REGISTRATION and NETWORKING for ALL REGISTERED ATTENDEES
BuiltWorlds' Demo Day Competition
Open to all conference attendees.
Presenting companies include:
Runopt
ConstructX
Prezerv AI
CloudRig
TruckIT
ElectricTempo, Inc
Teleworker AI
Demo Day Reception
Day 2 Schedule
GENERAL SESSIONS | Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING, and BREAKFAST
Sponsored by AMC Bridge
Welcome Address
Networking Break
Maximizing Digital Project Delivery: Transforming Infrastructure Through Connectivity and Automation
Panel Discussion
This session explores how adopting connected, open-data systems and mobile technologies can eliminate inefficiencies, enhance governance, and empower real-time decision-making. Learn how organizations are scaling innovation through phased implementation, while also successfully navigating digital transformation with effective change management and stakeholder engagement.
Moderator:
Igor Tsinman, President, AMC Bridge
Speakers:
Ranjeet Gadhoke, Vice President - Project Controls, Zachry Construction Corporation
Hidekatsu Sekiguchi, Director of US Business Development, Kajima
Miguel Coronel, Technical Solutions Executive, Autodesk
Building for the Long Haul: Analyzing Advanced Materials and Sensing for Resilient Systems
Presentation
This session highlights advancements in materials science that are redefining infrastructure durability and sustainability. Learn how innovative materials—like high-performance concrete, recycled plastics, and geopolymer alternatives—are extending asset lifespans and lowering environmental impact. Discover how embedded sensors and responsive materials are enabling real-time monitoring and adaptive responses to stress, temperature, and wear for smarter, more resilient infrastructure systems.
Speakers:
Steven Nolan, Senior Structures Design Engineer, ACI Codes and Standards Outreach and Advocacy Committee
Sam McAlpine, CTO & Co-founder, Allium Engineering
Jigar Desai, Principal, Regional Manager, Engineering Consulting Services (ECS)
Reinforcing the Construction Workforce in the Public and Private Sectors
Breakout Discussion
The nature of the construction industry is such that it requires a skilled workforce on projects with varying duration and lifecycle. In order to exceed project and enterprise outcomes both the public and private sectors need to examine and collaborate on solutions to workforce pipeline challenges, identify skills gaps, and address barriers to training and inclusion—particularly for women—in the heavy civil construction industry.
Speakers:
Kelly Hutchinson, Assistant Commissioner - Administration, New Jersey Department of Transportation
Abel Luna, Director of HR, Zachry Construction Corporation
Lunch
Optimizing the Total Cost of Ownership of Roads, Bridges and Transportation Assets
Panel Discussion
This session will examine how improving data flow and interoperability across stakeholders can drive greater efficiency, security, and value in heavy civil and capital-intensive projects. Learn how leveraging field and equipment data, along with initiatives like Every Day Counts, is transforming roles, enhancing quality, and enabling incremental improvements throughout project lifecycles.
Moderator:
Gregory Nadeau, Chairman, Infrastructure Ventures
Speakers:
Cyndee Hoagland, Senior Vice President, Trimble
Pavan Batchu, CEO, Sitenotes
Ed Shappell, Vice President Technology - Strategy, WSB
Maximillian Ovett, Public Sector Solutions Engineer, 4M Analytics
Matthew Valle, Co-Founder and General Partner, Infrastructure Ventures TIDe Fund
Constructing Resilient and Reliable Grid and Energy Systems
Panel Discussion
Modernizing energy infrastructure is critical for all stakeholders. Whether through demand-side management, distributed resources, or emerging technologies, enhancing resilience, reliability, and safety for construction and heavy civil engineering projects is paramount. Attendees will gain insights into navigating regulatory and permitting challenges, while also exploring how policy and investment trends are shaping opportunities to integrate energy innovations into large-scale infrastructure development.
Speakers:
Nicholas Ryan, Director, Sclata Advisory
William D. Lese, Managing Partner, Braemar Energy Ventures
Andrew Gilligan, Senior Director, Fluence
Josh Aldridge, Director, Interconnections & Transmission, Ferrovial Energy US
Enhancing Asset Handover
Breakout Discussion
This breakout session will explore best practices for handing over assets at the end of a project, focusing on defining asset condition requirements, conducting joint inspections, and managing disputes. Panel speakers will examine how project management principles and Lean Six Sigma tools can enhance collaboration, streamline processes, and improve transparency between public and private stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Attendees will gain actionable insights into aligning lifecycle management obligations with quality standards and ensuring successful handback outcomes for all stakeholders.
Speaker:
Abbigail Meah-Ali, Vice President, Technical Services (Ag), The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC)
Networking Break
BuiltWorlds' Research Presentation
Presentation
BuiltWorlds’ research offers a comprehensive, data-driven look at technology adoption, investment and strategy adoption across the infrastructure landscape and built environment. In this session BuiltWorlds' Research Analyst Nick Comerford will talk about the Infrastructure Research Track and share key insights from BuiltWorlds benchmarking research program.
Speaker:
Nick Comerford, Director of Infrastructure, BuiltWorlds
Closing Remarks
Reception
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