Founder & Creative Director at Autentico Architectural...
Founder & Creative Director at Autentico Architectural & Engineering Lighting Design, Spain
Founder and Director of Autentico Architectural & Engineering Lighting Design, an Independent International Lighting Firm based in Spain, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. With a team of over 12 architects and engineers specialized in lighting design, control system engineering, and collaborative BIM work systems, she has been in the lighting field for over 15 years and has completed around 150 large-scale projects. She lives between Barcelona and Dubai, combining his role as CEO of Autentico Architectural & Engineering Lighting Design with teaching at renowned universities Master's Degrees, as well as regularly publishing and speaking at major industry media and events. Collegiate Superior Architect and Certified Lighting Designer with a Master's Degree in Architectural Lighting from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC Tech School).
Title: Myths and Legends About Healthy Lighting
Founder & CEO at Automated Data Driven Design (ADDD), London
Founder & CEO at Automated Data Driven Design (ADDD), London
Allister Lewis is an Architect, BIM Manager and the founder of Automated Data Driven Design (www.addd.io). Allister is a specialist in new ConTech software for Architects. He is a passionate advocate of digital tools in the construction industry and the opportunity that this offers to be better, faster, and more profitable. ADDD supports AEC companies by performing digital consultancy services such as searching, reviewing, reporting and implementation plus strategic technology strategies to implement AI and new technology. Allister has created the ADDD Marketplace which is the central resource for new AEC ConTech software. The vision for this is to provide seamless access to all ConTech software through a digital marketplace.
Title: BIM 2.0 and Concept Stage Generative Design Tools in the Age of AI
Director, Head of Digital Innovation at WSP, London
Director, Head of Digital Innovation at WSP, London
Described as a pragmatic futurist, Dale is driven to transform project delivery through innovative use of digital technologies and offsite manufacturing. His global team is actively engaged in delivering cutting-edge projects, collaborating with clients and contractors to harness the advantages of progressive manufacturing methods including kits of part approaches. Dale is a qualified architect with over 35 years of experience and has played a key role in shaping industry standards. He has authored several books on design management and the crucial role of the lead designer in the digital age.
Title: Kit of Parts: Projects, Programmes and Policy
Managing Director at Ibstock Futures, UK
Managing Director at Ibstock Futures, UK
Andrew Shepherd, MMC, is the Managing Director of Ibstock Futures, the modern methods of construction (MMC) division of Ibstock PLC. With a career spanning senior roles at TopHat, Mid Group, Currie & Brown, Landsec, and Laing O'Rourke, he brings deep expertise in industrialised construction and sustainable building solutions. At Ibstock, he leads major initiatives like the £50 million investment in the Nostell facility to advance productivity, low-carbon manufacturing, and design innovation. A passionate advocate for modernising the construction supply chain, Andrew is an influential voice in the MMC sector and regularly shares insights with his 9,000+ LinkedIn followers on topics such as workforce innovation, sustainable infrastructure, and construction tech trends.
Visualization Specialist at KPF...
Visualization Specialist at KPF, London, UK
Anna is passionate about integrating XR and AI workflows across all project stages, from concept to construction. She empowers her colleagues by teaching them how to access available tools, enhance communication between architects and clients to drive effective collaboration and innovative design solutions. Anna's work centres on the convergence of educational gaming and the democratization of architecture, with a particular emphasis on teaching design principles through interactive play.
Title: Beyond the Render: XR as a Catalyst for Collaborative and Accurate Design
CEO at EMergy, Dubai
CEO at EMergy, Dubai
Azmi S. Aboulhoda leads EMergy Consultancy; a privately held corporation specialized in the built environment field with focus on energy and sustainability, measurement and verification of energy optimization projects, enhancing and troubleshooting building performance, design of special solutions in the built environment industry, outdoor comfort design and modeling, commissioning process, and environmental services. In addition, Azmi is an Adjunct Professor in the Architectural Engineering School at Heriot-Watt University Dubai. He is also an active member of ASHRAE and several other local and international organizations, with more than 25 years' experience in the built environment field in international and multinational companies. Azmi holds a Bachelor's Degree of Mechanical Engineering (1998) and a Graduate Professional Degree in Green Technologies (2017) both from the American University of Beirut. He is certified by the Association of Energy Engineers as Energy Manager (CEM), Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), and Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP). He is also certified by ASHRAE as Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP), HVAC Designer (CHD), and Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP).
Title: Sustainability in the Built Environment
Co-founder and CEO at BILDIA, Spain
Co-founder and CEO at BILDIA, Spain
Jerónimo van Schendel is an architect and innovation leader in the construction sector. A graduate of UPM-ETSAM and Harvard University (M.Arch II, with honors), he has worked with top architecture firms including Rafael Moneo and Ábalos Sentkiewicz, leading over 30 international projects. He is the co-founder and CEO of Bildia, an AI-powered platform for B2B construction commerce, and Director of the Master in Business for Architecture and Design (MBArch) at IE University. Jerónimo also mentors startups through Plug and Play Tech Center, IE’s Area 31, and ActúaUPM, driving digital transformation and entrepreneurship in the built environment.
Managing Director at KEO Design...
Managing Director at KEO Design, UAE
Darryl has over 35 years of global design and management leadership experience and is a global expert in large planning projects and commercial urban mixed-use developments. As the Managing Director of the Design division, Darryl is responsible for bringing excellence to KEO and the Design division and all its associated disciplines, from early concept designs to final construction documents. He is also a member of KEO’s Executive Leadership Management Board. A talented designer with strong communication skills, Darryl is focused on supporting his client’s goals and overall community benefit. Before joining KEO, he spent 18 years with a global architecture, planning, and design practice, where his focus was primarily project management and design studio leadership with an emphasis on client and team development through the entire design process. Today, Darryl thinks of himself as a teacher, working with his teams to create designs that push boundaries, and projects that address issues of sustainability, using architecture to create community-driven, smart, urban mixed-use environments for today, and tomorrow. Currently based in the UAE, Darryl’s experience is truly global, spanning China and Southeast Asia, the US, the GCC, and North Africa. Darryl holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the US. He is a licensed architect and member of the American Institute of Architects, NCARB certified and is also a LEED Green Associate Member.
Title: Benefits of developing urban mixed-use projects in lieu of single use projects
CEO and Founder at BE-WISE, Dubai
CEO and Founder at BE-WISE, Dubai
Cristina Savian is the managing director of BE-WISE, an international consultancy based in Dubai that specialises in digital transformation and digital twins for the built environment. She is a recognised thought leader in construction technology, regularly chairing prominent industry events, serving as an independent judge for international awards, and lecturing at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). Cristina is an experienced panelist and event chair and contributes thought leadership on industry trends to several industry publications.
Title: Twin It to Win It: How Digital Twins Are Smarter Than Your Average Brick
Director of Sustainability at AESG...
Director of Sustainability at AESG, Dubai
Hani is the Director of Sustainability at AESG. He is Civil Engineer by background with over 12 years of experience in sustainable real estate and other industries. Hani led the development of KSA’s green building rating system (Mostadam) as well as provided strategy advisory support in relation to its operations. He has been involved in providing strategy consultancy to various developers in relation to sustainable cities and master planning. His experience includes the development of sustainability guidelines, and policies, as well as the implementation of corporate sustainability strategies. He led the implementation of IKEA's people planet positive strategy across GCC and south Europe during his previous role which included implementing environment, social, and sustainability initiatives across different aspects of operations.
Consultant, Specialist in...
Consultant, Specialist in Construction Programme Management and Innovation
Sam Stacey is a construction industry leader and specialist in construction innovation. He has a unique perspective on the built environment, having served on the boards of the Building Research Establishment, the Construction Innovation Hub and the Active Building Centre. He began his career at Buro Happold and went on to specialize in Design Management and Innovation with Wates and Skanska. He combines technical know-how with degrees from some of the world’s leading universities: in Architecture from the University of Cambridge, Engineering from Imperial College, and an MBA from Henley Business School. From 2018 to 2022 Sam led the implementation of the UK Government’s industrial strategy for construction as Director of the acclaimed Transforming Construction Challenge.
Head of Environmental...
Head of Environmental Sustainability, The Guinness Partnership, UK
Lucja Paulinska is a seasoned sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) professional with over 15 years of experience across the construction, housing, and real estate sectors. Currently serving as Director of Sustainability & ESG at The Guinness Partnership, Lucja leads the organization’s strategy to drive decarbonisation, social value, and ethical governance. Her work focuses on integrating whole-life carbon assessment, net zero delivery, and responsible investment into the built environment. Lucja is passionate about building resilient communities through collaboration, innovation, and long-term impact.
