Speakers

Sam Stacey

Founder & Director at A7C Limited

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.

Andrew Whalley OBE

Chairman at Grimshaw, UK

Andrew Whalley has played a pivotal role at Grimshaw since its inception, spearheading transformative projects across diverse sectors, including education, performing arts, culture, sports, infrastructure, transportation, workplace design, and industrial design. Andrew has consistently been dedicated to education and academia throughout his career. In the UK, he taught at the Royal College of Art Industrial Design Department, led a unit at the Architectural Association, and lectured at University College London. Most recently, he concluded his tenure as an Adjunct Professor at Milan’s POLIMI. His contributions include numerous academic publications on topics such as specialist structures, sustainability, smart cities, and urban design. Andrew also advises the UN-affiliated Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization. 2011 Andrew was appointed Deputy Chairman of Grimshaw, ascending to Chairman in 2019, succeeding Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. As Chairman, Andrew oversees the practice’s core design ethos, brand identity, and global relationships. Andrew is a registered architect in the UK and USA He has received several prestigious honours, including an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater, the Glasgow School of Art. Andrew received an OBE in Queen Elizabeth’s New Year Honours List, 2022, recognising Andrew’s services to architecture and environmental sustainability.

Dale Sinclair

Global MMC Lead, UK Head of Digital Innovation, WSP Fellow

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.

Andrea White

Managing Director at A W Fire Ltd, England

Andrea White is an independent fire engineer and third-party accredited fire risk assessor, with her own consultancy – A W Fire Ltd. She is an Incorporated Engineer with both the IFE and with CABE. And she is proud to be a Fellow of the IFE, of CABE and a Chartered Fellow of IOSH. In 2023, Andrea was voted one of the Top 100 most influential women in the construction industry. In 2025 she was runner up for the Princes Royal’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Science and Engineering. Andrea is Founder and Director of the Women Talking Fire group, an independent women’s networking and support group for the UK fire safety industry, and she is also an expert witness for the Courts on fire safety matters.

Xavier Aguilo i Aran

International Managing Director at Socotec, London

Xavier, an Industrial Engineering graduate from Barcelona, embarked on his engineering career in 1999 as a structural consultant at OMA, now part of SOCOTEC. quickly rose through the ranks, becoming an Associate in 2001 and later assuming the role of Director, where he opened and oversaw the Madrid office from 2007. In 2018, Xavier further expanded his remit by taking on the role of UK Manager in London. Alongside his professional achievements, Xavier is a distinguished lecturer at renowned institutions such as the AA (Architectural Association), the IaaC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia), the RCA (Royal College of Art), and Zigurat. With a specialisation in circular construction, sustainable design, and iconic structures, Xavier has made significant contributions to major projects for over two decades. His work reflects a deep commitment to the seamless integration of technology and architecture.

Noha Saleeb

Associate Professor in Creative Technology, Design Engineering Department at Middlesex University, London

Dr. Noha Saleeb is Associate Professor in Creative Digital Technologies & Construction at Middlesex University, and Programme Leader for its MSc Building Information Modelling Management programmes, and created the undergraduate BSc programme for Architectural Technology. Dr. Saleeb also provides consultation for both industry projects and organisations in sustainable design, construction, digital transformation, BIM, Digital Twins, AI and onsite project management. She is lead on different industry initiatives e.g. Director of African BIM Report 2024 and Business Development Lead- BIMAfrica, Editor-in-Chief of Smart Infrastructure and Construction International Journal, and advisory board member of several Professional Body steering committees e.g. London Digital Twin Research Centre, BIM4Heritage, CIOB Innovation SIG, National Institute of Building Services USA. As well as delivering many contributions as Keynote and Plenary Speaker, >100 journal, conference, industry and book chapter publications in the area of Sustainable Construction technologies. She is co-author of the Industry Standards “Artificial Intelligence Playbook” by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) UK, and “Digital Twins Position Paper for AECO” by the National Institute of Building Sciences, USA. Dr. Saleeb has won and led several industrial and council funded grant projects, , the novel Heritage Classification System output of which was utilised on vital assets e.g. Parliament Palace renovations. She achieved national/international awards for her expert work in the area of Sustainability, Digital Twins, Heritage, BIM and Construction Innovation:

1. - Winner Green Gown Awards UK / Ireland – Sustainability Champion - 2024
2. - Hong Kong Institute of BIM Award for Highest Standard in BIM Performance – 2024
3. - Hong Kong Institute of BIM Award for Highest Standard in BIM Performance – 2020
4. - Academic Staff of the Year Award – 2018
5. - Best European Women in Construction Award - 2016
6. - International Business Excellence Award for Best Programme- 2015

Paul Onwuanibe

Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer at Landmark Group, London

Paul Onwuanibe is the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, of Landmark Group.

Paul attended the prestigious Federal Government College Lagos between 1977 and 1982. He began his career in the ‘built environment’ with a formal education in Architecture, Property Development, and Construction Management and a London Business School MBA with merit in “Value Engineering”. Paul has 35 years of experience in the professional property environment with experience in the design and execution of development projects (Africa, USA, Europe).

He served as Development Director with Beacon Housing, a UK-based house builder. Paul was the executive responsible for the property and logistics team of Regus Plc during its rapid expansion years, which oversaw the opening of 190 business centers globally. He has expert knowledge of commercial property and workplace management and has led Landmark’s expansion into America, Europe, and Africa, now the most visited destination in West Africa.

Paul has won several international awards due to his deep and passionate interests and contributions to real estate in Africa. He is a member of the prestigious Young Presidents Organisation, YPO and sits on the board of several national and international companies like MTN’s Yellow Digital Bank, Chairman of the board of Lakeshore Cancer Centre, Board director at Kimberly Ryan Ltd, Carbon Bank amongst others, he is also one of the renowned lions on the Nigerian business reality show "Lion's Den" and is a three-time TEDx Speaker.

Paul is happily married to Dr Ikunna Onwuanibe and they are blessed with two children.

Andrew Shepherd

Managing Director at Ibstock Futures, UK

Andrew Shepherd is Managing Director at Ibstock Futures, part of Ibstock plc, the FTSE 250 building material manufacturer. His role is focused on the development of new solutions and products that deliver better outcomes for the industry, from a sustainability and productivity perspective. His experience has been focused on increasing productivity in the delivery of the built environment. That experience has included the Managing Director of TopHat, the Goldman Sachs modular housing business, and various global roles at Laing O’Rourke. Andrew has also been a guest lecturer at the University of Cambridge for 14 years, focusing on innovation in the built environment.

Allister Lewis

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.

Anna Mytcul

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.

Lucja Paulinska

Head of Environmental Sustainability, The Guinness Partnership, UK

Lucja Paulinska is The Chartered Environmentalist and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) professional with over 15 years of experience across the construction, housing, and real estate sectors. Currently serving as Head of Environmental Sustainability 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.

Dr Mukesh Tomar

Head of Fire Engineering at Jacobs, UK

Dr Mukesh Tomar is a design professional with 17 years of experience in Fire Engineering. He works as Head of Fire Engineering with Jacobs London, UK. Mukesh has been involved in developing fire strategies, design of fire protection systems, and smoke control systems, for residential, office, high-rise, mixed-use, malls, stadiums, hospitals, mosques, universities, industrial, warehouses, ports, Nuclear and defense buildings. In addition to the building sector, Mukesh is experienced in Infrastructure sector such as airports, underground railways, metro stations, road tunnels, utility tunnels, substations, data centres, waste treatment plants, aircraft hangers, and pumping stations. He is actively working on projects in UK & I, Europe, Middle East, Asia.

Isabella Bhoan

Head of Landscape Europe and APAC, UK

Isabella Bhoan is a chartered landscape architect and the Global Head of Landscape at WW+P, London. Her work operates at the intersection of ecology, technology, and social equity—reimagining landscape architecture as a tool for environmental justice and urban rewilding. With a global portfolio spanning diverse climate zones and urban conditions, Isabella brings a systems-based approach to sustainable design that is both data-driven and deeply contextual. She is the co-developer of Landscape Information Modelling (LIM), a digitally enabled planning tool that quantifies ecological benefits and integrates them into digital design workflows. Developed in collaboration with in-house BIM teams, LIM enables more responsive, regenerative, and inclusive landscape strategies, particularly in resource-constrained or ecologically sensitive contexts. Isabella’s practice foregrounds collaborative, nature-positive futures—advocating for technological innovation that enhances biodiversity, supports public health, and empowers communities through landscape-led development..

Cristina Sánchez

BIM Manager - Digital Engineer at Bovis, London

Cristina's vision is a built environment that better responds to the user’s needs, and her mission is to enable that through a more efficient construction industry empowered by digital and data strategy. From a junction between architecture, construction, BIM, and data analytics, Cristina advocates for a culture change in the way we design and build, to learn from tech disruption in other industries - while acknowledging the uniqueness of ours.

Arthur Mamou-Mani

CEO & Founder at Mamou-Mani Architects + Fab.Pub, London

Arthur Mamou-Mani AA dipl, ARB/RIBA FRSA –Wikipedia– is a Franco-British architect, and director of the award-winning architecture practice Mamou-Mani, specialising in a new kind of digitally designed and fabricated architecture. Arthur is a lecturer at the University of Westminster, and has given numerous talks around the world on “Eco-Parametric” architectural practice, including three TedX conferences in the U.S ,France and UK. A fellow of the Royal Society for Encouragement of the Arts Manufacture and Commerce, he has won the American Architecture prize, the RIBAj Rising Star Award and has recently been awarded the prestigious Pierre Cardin Prize for Architecture from the Academie des Beaux-Arts in France. In 2020, the Architects Journal named Mamou-Mani one of its 100 ‘Disruptor’ practices that are challenging the norms of traditional architecture practice in their drive to bring about sustainable alternatives. Most recently, he was named one of the ’20 for 2025 World Design Congress Trailblazers’, recognising individuals making pioneering contributions to the future of design. Alongside his architectural practice, Arthur founded Fab.Pub, a pioneering digital fabrication lab in London that empowers people to co-create using large-scale 3D printing. At the forefront of circular design, the lab uses bio-based materials and open-source principles to make sustainable products and construction both accessible and participatory.

Tarika Jain

Co-Founder and Head of Business at nCircle Tech, London

Tarika Jain is the Co-Founder and Head of Business at nCircle Tech, a global leader in AEC technology serving 200+ clients. Honored as "Business Woman of the Year 2023" by The CEO Magazine - India, she champions digital transformation and innovation. As UK Chapter Lead for Women in Construction Tech, she fosters a global community of women innovators. A dynamic speaker at platforms like Autodesk University and DCW, Tarika advocates for tech adoption in AEC. Her strategic vision, problem-solving skills, and passion for travel enrich nCircle Tech’s global impact and culture.

Shervin Yousefzadeh

Head of Construction at GS1 UK, England

Shervin Yousefzadeh leads the construction strategy at GS1 UK, driving the integration of global identification and data standards across the built environment. Previously Head of Digital Construction at BAM Nuttall, he contributed to major infrastructure programmes including the Transpennine Route Upgrade – West. With a strong background in Building Information Modelling and digital workflows, Shervin focuses on tackling data fragmentation, improving traceability, and enabling circular, sustainable construction. At GS1 UK, he works with manufacturers, trade associations, contractors, and technology partners to show how open, standardised practices unlock efficiency, carbon reduction, and better decision-making. A frequent speaker and active industry collaborator, Shervin is passionate about positioning standards as an enabler for innovation and long-term transformation across the built environment.

Vicente Sánchez Seoan

Lead Computational Designer at AECOM, Spain

Vicente Sanchez Seoane is a Senior Computational Designer and AEC technologist with a background in architecture and a specialisation in algorithmic design, software development, and design automation. He combines deep technical expertise in parametric workflows and BIM with studies in Artificial Intelligence and an MBA in progress, positioning him at the forefront of technology-driven transformation in the built environment. At AECOM, Vicente works within the Nuclear and Energy team, where he focuses on redesigning engineering workflows and developing automation solutions for complex, high-stakes infrastructure projects

Amy Elshafei

Founder, Executive Director at Amy Elshafei + Associates, UK

Amy is a distinguished professional with a BSc in Architecture Engineering and a MSc in Adaptive Architecture and Computation from University College London. Her illustrious career trajectory includes a pivotal role at the renowned Foster + Partners, where she honed her skills and contributed to a multitude of groundbreaking projects. Amy leveraged her wealth of experience and visionary leadership to establish Amy Elshafei + Associates, a distinguished architectural practice formed alongside a group of her esteemed former colleagues. Throughout her career, Amy has made contributed to a diverse range of projects, encompassing masterplans, schools, towers, office buildings, residential complexes, metro stations, museums, stadiums, hotels, and hospitals.

Dushyant Karnik

Technical Director at etch Associates, UK

Dushyant is a building physics consultant and certified European Passivhaus designer with expertise in environmental design, building physics, and low-energy building services. With a background in architecture and project management, he has delivered Passivhaus and low-energy projects across residential, education, commercial, and heritage sectors. He advocates a fabric-first approach to Net Zero Carbon, prioritising energy efficiency and occupant wellbeing. Dushyant specialises in low-energy retrofits and decarbonising historic estates, and has developed energy strategies for local authorities. He is also an AECB Standard designer and certifier, and serves on Design Review Panels, advising councils on sustainable development.

Dr. Christian Bergmann

Founder and CEO at CBA Christian Bergmann Architecture, Germany

Dr. Christian Bergmann is the Founder and Principal Architect of CBA Christian Bergmann Architecture, based in Hamburg, Germany. His work is guided by the ambition to shape the future of architecture through a systemic understanding, grounded in architectural excellence. CBA stands for a positive idea of the future, placing people and the environment equally at center stage. Before founding CBA, he was a Partner and Head of Architecture at Hadi Teherani Architects, where he led major mixed-use projects including the Deutschlandhaus Hamburg, the Flare of Frankfurt, the Volksbankareal Freiburg, and the Innovationsbogen Augsburg. Prior to that, he worked with Werner Sobek in Stuttgart and UNStudio in Amsterdam. He studied architecture at ETH Zurich and the University of Stuttgart, where he also earned his doctorate. He lectures internationally, serves on juries, and is the author of Designing Processes – A Strategy for the Future of Construction (Birkhäuser).

Georgios Askounis

Director at Savills, UK

Georgios is a Director at Savills Earth Advisory and a sustainability expert for the Haringey Quality Review Panel. A chartered engineer with broad experience in development and implementation of sustainable, net zero and circular economy strategies and design solutions for the real estate sector. He is a certified Passivhaus Designer and has a special interest in using sustainable materials and circular economy principles to reduce the environmental impact of real estate. He uses his technical knowledge and inquisitive nature to help clients develop sustainable investment strategies for portfolios of existing and new buildings, using sustainability improvements to drive value, manage risks and maximise returns.

Harrison Huang

Head of Lab Mugo, Hangzhou, China

Dr Harrison Huang serves as Assistant Professor and Doctoral Supervisor in Architecture at Zhejiang University, leading the Lab MUGO, advancing architectural innovation through sustainable material systems and timber construction design. His 14-year international career spanning China and Germany bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application in architectural design. Recognized for architectural pedagogy, he mentors emerging designers in spatial storytelling and tectonic innovation, bridging digital workflows with craft traditions. He spearheads research initiatives on bio-based materials and adaptive building technologies through cross-disciplinary collaborations. His work contributes to ecological architecture discourse, demonstrating how material intelligence can address pressing challenges in the built environment.

Abdullah Gulabi

Business Value Consultant at Dassault Systèmes

My vision is centred around working smarter at each step of the way. Implementing digital technologies across the value chain in the built environment is one of the more impactful ways I can effect change for the better. I have a strong academic background in engineering and engineering management, as well as hands-on project experience in delivery of innovative projects in challenging environments. I am committed to reducing data waste and improving the overall sustainability of both built environment assets and businesses

Nihit Borpujari

Co-founder at Vyug Reality & Senior Computational Designer at SLA, Denmark

Practiced in architecture and computational design research, Nihit has managed projects of all scales across Asia, Europe, and North America, from residential interiors and complexes to townships and health centers, from concept to on-site delivery. He holds a Masters in Computation in Architecture from CITA, Centre for Information Technology and Architecture, where he contributed to research in sustainable design fabrication and Machine Learning, with published work and built outcomes. As Computational Design Circle Lead at SLA, he develops digital design processes that augment the practice's interdisciplinary approach, bringing in-house expertise, including biologists and lighting designers, alongside external collaborators, into digital and hybrid modelling tools and design directions that leverage emerging technologies for nature-based design.

Karolina Juste

Founder, Director & BIM Consultant, UK

Karolina Juste is the Founder, Director & BIM Consultant at BIM KARELA, a consultancy specialising in information management and CPD accredited courses. With a background in Building Services Engineering and a master's degree in advanced construction technology & BIM, she combines strong technical foundations with strategic expertise. Over the past decade, Karolina has led BIM teams on high-profile projects, building a reputation for delivering clarity and consistency across complex digital workflows. Karolina’s expertise spans BIM audits, information requirements, data compliance and Autodesk Construction Cloud optimisation, helping asset owners, engineers and architects streamline project delivery and lifecycle management. Through BIM KARELA’s CPD training, Karolina supports executives, facilities managers and BIM managers in understanding information management at both strategic and practical levels. Her mission is to make BIM simple, scalable and future-ready for all parties in the AEC industry, while improving operations and maintenance through better use of information management.

Pavlina Nikolova

AEC Practice Lead, EMEA at Egnyte, London

Pavlina Nikolova is the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) Practice Leader for EMEA at Egnyte, overseeing customer growth and supporting the application of best industry practices. With experience in construction technology and innovation from Nemetschek and Glodon Group, she has collaborated with professionals across the construction lifecycle, from planning to maintenance. Pavlina champions a people-first approach, advocating for sustainable technology use to enhance efficiency without overwhelming professionals. She is particularly enthusiastic about AI's potential to optimise construction processes.

Alozie Ohuonu

Head of Building Safety at B&D Reside, UK

A 10 year veteran in the UK built environment with a passion for technology, building safety and compliance management. Head of Building Safety for BD Reside. A LLP housing provider based in the UK. Director of Nawiti Safety Management (NSM). A Holistic Building Safety consultancy that connects competency with passion for safeguarding human life.

Roger Wahl

Chief Technology Officer at Innovo Group, Dubai

Roger joined Innovo as group CIO in 2022 and is responsible for continuing to build our best-in-class technology and security disciplines, as well as driving Innovo’s wide-ranging digital transformation programme. Roger is passionate about people and business transformation and has a particular interest in leveraging technology and data to drive environmental and social governance, as well as safety in the engineering and construction industry. Roger comes to us with 30 years of tech leadership experience across continents, cultures and industries, both as a customer and service provider in both the public and private sector. In his previous role, Roger led the digital transformation strategy for John Holland, a large Australian engineering and construction company, including core technology, data and analytics, process and automation, and emerging technology adoption. Other prior roles include 20 years of progressive technology leadership in the United States Air Force, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project delivery at GE, and building a technology function for Genpact, a global engineering and construction company. Roger has an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, Florida, USA

Yasmine Gardiner

Chief Executive Officer at ClearSet.AI

Yasmine Gardiner is a 2X tech founder and CEO of ClearSet.AI and DataScrubber.AI. DataScrubber.AI is backed by global hubs such as NVIDIA Inception, Google for Startups Cloud, KiwiTech, and the Idea Village: IDEAinstitute. With over six years of experience in data science and AI, as a senior data scientist, cloud data specialist, and lead data engineer for Accenture, USSOCOM, NTT Data, and startups. She is currently the Director of Data Science at Electus Global Education. Yasmine serves on the board of two nonprofits: Oasis Opportunities and Inside Reach Ministries. She has received accolades and recognitions such as the 2025 Caribbean Excellence Award nominee, 2023 & 2024 40 Under 40 honoree by the Tampa Club, Startup of the Year nomination, and features in Tampa Bay Inno, 10 Tampa Bay, and Voyage Tampa. She has been featured in the Tampa Bay Connects first issue magazine as the “Rising Star in Tech” innovation impact recognition.

Marie-Claude Hemming

Policy Director at Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), London

Marie-Claude joined ACE Group in July this year from the Civil Engineering Contractors Association. She has 13 years direct experience in the infrastructure sector and has a strong and popular profile at C-suite level across the breadth of the construction industry. As Director of Policy Marie-Claude plays a key role in developing and delivering the organisation’s policy activity. Her approach focuses on the establishment of a strong member led evidence base to support opinion, recommendation and timely intervention. Marie-Claude also leads on engagement with key decision makers, clients and the delivery of ACE Group’s policy event programme.

Fahad Siddiqui

Chief Executive Officer at AMAQ [Interiors |Fit-Out |Design], Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Fahad Siddiqui, a graduate from the University of Windsor in Ontario Canada, has been at helm of affairs at AMAQ [Design & Build] for over 11 years in KSA and is taking his organization on an upward year-on-year growth curve as well as expanding regionally – with a plan. Under Fahad’s leadership, AMAQ has surfaced as one of the finest Design & Build destinations in the GCC region and has been crowned with numerous industry awards, time and time again, for providing not only creative constructible Design solutions to it’s elite clientele, but also building them in record times. Last year, Fahad announced the Company’s expansion into the UAE by delivering the first project in Dubai and launching it’s own residential development-wing. As AMAQ expands regionally, Fahad’s entrepreneurial skills are being put to test, yet once again where he ventures to capitalize AMAQ’s brand image and claim it’s market share in the UAE. Fahad has also made sustainability a centerpiece of everything that we do at AMAQ – out of the 1108 registered sustainable LEED projects in KSA, 5 have been delivered by AMAQ – achieving LEED gold certifications on 4 of them whereas achieving LEED-PLATINUM on the 5th. Having delivered projects well over half a billion Saudi Riyals in his personal portfolio, Fahad has recorded a 12% average year-on-year growth for AMAQ as it’s CEO over the last 6 years. Fahad has transformed AMAQ from being “just another design office that can build” into a brand name, which stands for quality, trust and timeliness from the moment you call them till they handover you the keys. AMAQ has now launched it’s very own first ever development project under the banner of “AMAQ Properties” – this time in the UAE. In Fahad’s personal portfolio he has delivered very complex projects for Global clients like HSBC, CBRE, IKEA, US-State Department, Bank of America, Ericsson, APEX FundRock, Wendy’s, InterContinental Hotel Group, GlaxoSmithKline GSK, BMC, Geidea, EuroHealth, Dubizzle/Bayut, InvestCorp, Riyad Bank, Rajhi Bank, Emirates NBD, Gulf Bank, SACO, MBC-Alarabia, LandMark Group, Arab National Bank, Aster, OTHAIM, Majid Al Futtaim Enova, PIF Sensetime, Al Bawani, Saudi Fransi Bank and many more.

Dr Saed Hasan

Founder at SIDC Solutions Ltd, UK

Dr Saed Hasan is a UK-based digital construction leader with extensive experience across Dubai, the wider GCC, and the UK construction markets. He has led BIM and Digital Twin implementation on landmark mega-projects in the UAE and internationally, supporting contractors and developers in transitioning to data-driven, digitally enabled delivery models. He has directed enterprise-wide digital transformation programmes on projects exceeding $3.9B in value, delivering measurable gains in productivity, cost control, and schedule reliability. Dr Hasan brings a unique perspective that bridges Middle Eastern mega-project delivery with UK best practice in BIM governance, ISO 19650, and lifecycle asset management. He specializes in real-time construction planning, Digital Twin integration, and AI-enabled analytics to improve predictability, sustainability, and commercial performance. As Founder and Director of SIDC Solutions Ltd (UK), he works closely with industry leaders, academic institutions, and training organizations to accelerate digital adoption across both Dubai and London markets.

Nabeel Siddiqui

CEO & Co-founder at ModulusTech, UK

Nabeel Siddiqui is an innovator, social entrepreneur, and Co-founder of ModulusTech, a pioneering cleantech startup focused on affordable net-zero housing. ModulusTech delivers housing in just 10% of the time and at a significantly lower cost, while achieving 90% reductions in embodied carbon. These homes are climate-smart and net-zero energy. In recognition of his efforts, Nabeel was honored as part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2021. He was also a resident at the Bellagio Center, and consults for the World Bank Group (IFC & IBRD), contributing to policy initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable development and innovation.

Dave Peacock

Director at IIMBE, UK

With nearly 30 years of experience in the construction industry — including two decades specialising in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Information Management — Dave Peacock is a recognised leader in driving digital excellence across the built environment. As part of the senior management team at IIMBE, Dave leads the delivery of BIM and Information Management across major projects and provides strategic advisory services to clients across the AECO sector. His work focuses on helping organisations unlock greater value from their assets and programmes through clear, robust, and outcome-driven information strategies. Dave is known for his practical, collaborative approach to digital transformation. He works closely with clients to maximise the benefits of BIM, ensuring information is structured, accessible, and used effectively to improve decision-making, enhance performance, and support long-term sustainability. In addition to his work at IIMBE, Dave serves as Vice Chair at nima, where he plays an active role in shaping industry standards, promoting best practice, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Through both industry leadership and hands-on project delivery, Dave is committed to advancing digital maturity, improving safety and quality, and supporting a more efficient and innovative construction sector.

Dr. Shrikant B. Sharma

Founder & CEO at SmartViz , London,UK

Dr. Shrikant B. Sharma is Founder and CEO of SmartViz, with over 25 years’ experience working at the intersection of smart buildings, cities, and infrastructure – spanning computational modelling, simulation, analytics, IoT, and digital twins. A strong advocate for the view that many “smart” buildings and cities are still not truly intelligent, Shrikant focuses on turning fragmented building data into meaningful, decision-ready insight. His work helps building owners, designers, and public-sector leaders move beyond systems and data towards real operational intelligence – enabling better space utilisation, improved occupant health and comfort, lower energy use, and faster progress towards net-zero goals. SmartViz is digital twin platform that delivers privacy-preserving occupancy and environmental monitoring, space and energy analytics, and predictive scenario modelling. The platform has supported major organisations in making evidence-based decisions at scale – including helping Vodafone save over $40m annually and Cardiff Metropolitan University avoid more than £5m in capital expenditure through space optimisation. Through SmartViz, Shrikant’s mission is to help cities and buildings become genuinely smart – responsive, human-centred, and sustainable by design – supporting healthier, more efficient, and higher-performing environments both today and in the future.

Harry Marffy

Senior Sales Manager at innDex, England ,UK

Harry holds a master's in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University, graduating with first-class honours. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over a decade of experience designing and delivering major construction projects across the UK and internationally. Now the Senior Sales Manager at innDex, he applies his technical and project expertise to help clients cut costs, boost productivity, and simplify HSEQ compliance.

Mattia Santi

Co-Founder and Director at SASI Studio, Uk

Mattia Santi is an architect with experience across architecture, urban design, and interior design. He is the Co-Founder and Director of SASI Studio, where he leads innovative, multidisciplinary projects at the intersection of Architecture, Interior Design and Technology. Prior to founding SASI Studio, Mattia held the position of Senior Architect at Zaha Hadid Architects, following roles at Robofold, Farshid Moussavi Architecture, Alvisi Kirimoto & Partners, and SPSK. His professional experience spans a diverse range of sectors, including mixed-use developments, urban design, museums, commercial and residential interiors, and product design, with projects located in the UK, China, South Korea, the UAE, the USA, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Cambodia, Finland, Spain, and Italy. Mattia holds a MArch in Architecture and Urbanism (Design Research Laboratory) from the Architectural Association School of Architecture, and a Master’s Degree in Building Engineering and Architecture (with honours) from the University of Rome Tor Vergata. He has also completed the Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment program at the MIT School of Architecture and Planning. In addition to his professional practice, Mattia is actively engaged in academia. He has taught at leading institutions including the Architectural Association in London, Zigurat Global Institute of Technology, North China University of Technology (Exchange Programme), Politecnico di Milano – AA Visiting School, and U-NAT in Dubai. He has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and industry events, such as PropTech Hungary Conference 4.0, London Build, UK Construction Week, RIBA Academy, University of Camerino (2022), Dassault Systèmes – Beyond BIM 202, University of East London – PACT 4th Edition, and Teulo Talks. Mattia contributed to the book “The Function of Style” by Farshid Moussavi and is the author of several articles and papers, such as “Digital Twins: Accelerating Digital Transformation in the Real Estate Industry” published by Spring, “The Metaverse offers real prospects in virtual worlds” by RIBA Journal, and other leading architectural publications.

Jesus Perucho Alcalde

CEO - BIM Consultant at bim + partners , London, UK

Jesus Perucho Alcalde is an architect and BIM specialist with international experience in complex, large-scale projects. He has worked at Foster + Partners, contributing to high-profile developments where design excellence and technical precision go hand in hand. His portfolio includes globally recognized projects such as NEOM The Line, NEOM Epicon Hotel, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and New International Airport Mexico (NAIM). With a strong background in BIM management and multidisciplinary coordination, Jes?s bridges design and delivery, ensuring that ambitious architectural visions translate into buildable, data-driven solutions. His experience spans conceptual stages through detailed development, working within demanding international environments and leading digital workflows that enhance efficiency, collaboration, and project certainty.

Wasim Salama

Assistant Professor at An-Najah National University, Palestine

Wasim Salama is an architecture instructor at An-Najah National University, Palestine, where he teaches design studio 7, Graduation project 2 design studio, and Building Systems in Architecture and supervises master's-level research on post-conflict housing and affordable construction. He completed his doctoral research at Leibniz Universität Hannover in 2018, with a thesis examining Design for Disassembly as an alternative sustainable construction approach for concrete buildings within life-cycle design frameworks. His current research focuses on adapting circular construction principles to humanitarian and armed-conflict crisis contexts, with emphasis on practical decision-making frameworks for NGOs operating under conditions of material scarcity and governance fragmentation.

James Cheung

Partner at Mamou-Mani Ltd. and Commercial Director at Fab.Pub, UK

James Cheung is a Partner at Mamou-Mani Ltd. and Commercial Director at Fab.Pub, with over 25 years’ experience as a Chartered Architect delivering complex projects across multiple sectors. Prior to his current role, he worked extensively as an architect across a broad range of sectors spanning commercial offices, tall buildings, residential developments, masterplanning, aviation infrastructure, and cultural projects, leading multidisciplinary teams from concept through planning and delivery. At Mamou-Mani and Fab.Pub, James focuses on advancing sustainable materials, circular construction systems, and the application of digital fabrication to reduce waste and enable regenerative design strategies. His recent work includes projects exploring closed-loop material systems and innovative fabrication techniques, such as the Roe Restaurant interior in London, which demonstrates large-scale circular 3D printed architectural elements, and the PTEG wall installation for Neko Health, showcasing digitally fabricated components produced using recycled materials. He is also involved in a circular design partnership with major hospitality groups, exploring the use of hotel waste streams as feedstock for 3D printed architectural components, demonstrating how hospitality operations can become part of a closed-loop material system. Through these projects, James brings practical insight into how emerging fabrication technologies, biomaterials, and circular design approaches can support a transition toward more regenerative and resource-efficient architecture.

Mike Workman

Sales Director EMEA at Emesent, UK

Mike is the Regional Director for EMEA at Emesent, where he has worked for over four years. He has been fortunate enough to spend over 30 years as a geospatial professional, having a highly successful role as an Engineering Surveyor followed by an equally successful role at Leica Geosystems. He has a real passion for the industry and has been at the forefront of introducing and driving new technologies.

John Grazebrook

Director at BTP Consultants, London, UK

John formed BTP Consultants in 2018, following an extensive career in Engineering. As a Technical and Project Director, he was involved in various UK and international projects in residential, hospitality, commercial and healthcare sectors. His business leadership, combined with his engineering background led to growing a successful consultancy business within the construction sector. As a highly experienced professional, design advocate and advisor, John lends his expertise and leadership to organisations such as CIBSE - Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. He adds value through his expertise in highly serviced buildings, low carbon, low energy and all aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering design.

Soltana Ahmed Mohamed Badr Fuad

Founder and Architect at AKei Development Co. , Cairo, Egypt

Soltana Ahmed Mohamed Badr Fuad, Arc., Eng., holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Architecture, alongside a Bachelor’s in Spatial Planning and Interior Design and an Associate Diploma in Architectural Engineering and Construction Management from leading American and European universities. With over 25 years of global experience, she specializes in high-end residential, commercial, and heritage restoration projects, delivering work from concept and 3D visualization through full construction and site execution. A pioneer in AI-integrated design and BIM workflows, she seamlessly applies artificial intelligence to enhance precision, efficiency, and client outcomes. She is also the creator of EngiHubb, an AI-powered CAD platform for architects and engineers, launched in December 2025 to provide advanced, accessible design solutions. Her published works include Restoration Mastery, Building Blocks, Finishing Touches, Ornamental Echoes, Foundations of the Future, Timeless Patterns, Fluid Formations, Crafting Luxury, SASPV, and Inspired Blueprints, reflecting her commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and architectural heritage.

Yaniv Hatiel

Founder & Design Director at 01Architecture, London,Uk

Yaniv Hatiel is a computational designer and the founder of 01Architecture, a London-based studio dedicated to crafting digital innovation at the intersection of research-led design and high-performance delivery. With a career defined by technical leadership at world-class practices including Zaha Hadid Architects, KPF, and PLP Architecture, Yaniv specializes in synthesizing ambitious architectural visions with advanced buildable realities. As a former Senior Designer and BIM Lead, he has headed the design development, computational workflows, and rationalization of advanced buildings for landmark international headquarters and sustainable campuses. Through 01Architecture and his AI-generative platform, Architool.ai, Yaniv leverages advanced algorithms to reduce construction risk and optimize building performance without compromising design intent. A recognized expert in data-driven design, he is also the founder of Archidemy, where he educates a global community of professionals in advanced parametric and sustainable workflows.
https://www.01architecture.com
https://architool.ai

Alia Beyg

Founding Design Director & CEO at Aqua architecture ltd, UK

Alia Beyg, Founder and CEO of AquaX architects LLC & AQUA Architecture Ltd, has a track record of driving marquee development projects across the globe. She has a passion for efficient and sustainable design, which has been an important focus during her 20 years as a Chartered Architect. Qualifying at the Bartlett (UCL), Alia launched her career as an architect in her home city of London. It was here that she began to produce concept designs, along with planning and construction packages for several etablished firms. She went on to lead the design and construction of high-profile projects in the Middle East. Returning to the UK, in early 2013, Alia founded AQUA Architecture, to truly express her unique vision for modern and sustainable Architecture, as well as maximizing value. This became an award-winning firm, which was recently shortlisted for the London Construction Awards. Working in collaboration with established clients, developers, and consultants, the practice specializes in residential hospitality and mixed-use schemes.

Francetta Evans- Anfom

CEO & founder at Architects Who Write, UK

Francetta Evans-Anfom is a category of one in architecture and design communication, flipping marketing and ghostwriting on its head in corporate industries. London-based, with roots in Nigeria and Ghana, she has been immersed in architecture and design her whole life through her family, understanding the industry from the inside out. From 16 years of music blogging at www.datsmuzik.co.uk, she learned how to capture rhythm, nuance, and cultural intelligence in writing, and brought that same approach to architects and designers. She founded Architects Who Write and developed the Narrative Architecture Framework™ and Method™, a system that turns complex thinking into words that deliver visibility, high-value projects, and clients who pay what you’re worth. By blending human insight with AI, Francetta helps design leaders craft cohesive, influential written presences… from LinkedIn and websites to thought-leadership articles, without losing their voice. She has spoken at the Graduate School of Architecture, University of Johannesburg, and will feature at BuildTech Week London 2026.

David Adjei

Founder & CEO at AICHITECT, UK

David Adjei is an award-winning Chartered Architect, entrepreneur, author, and the CEO and Founder of AICHITECT, a PropTech company building an AI-powered construction copilot to de-risk, optimise, and make development more predictable. With a decade of experience across projects valued up to £1bn, David has worked with world-class practices including Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and held roles as an elected RIBA Councillor for London and a Homes England appointed professional. He founded Cognition, an architecture, BIM, and fire safety firm operating across UK, African, and Asian markets, before pivoting full-time to AICHITECT. He is a part-time lecturer at the University of East London and holds an MBA from SOAS University. David is backed by SFC Capital and KIN Capital Partners and is building the infrastructure layer for the future of construction.

Aaron Gillich

Professor at London South Bank University, UK

Aaron Gillich is a professor of building performance and policy. His work focuses on transitioning away from gas based heating through integrated technical, policy, and market transformation strategies. His research addresses low carbon heat, large scale retrofit delivery, and the systemic, area based approaches required to end gas use in buildings while ensuring affordability, security, and public support. With over 15 years’ experience across academia, government, and industry, he has contributed to major research and demonstration projects on heat pumps, heat networks, and retrofit policy, shaping national discussions on how to coordinate programmes, skills, and enabling works to deliver a just and effective transition away from fossil fuel heating.

James Garner

Head of AI and Data at Gleeds, UK

James Garner is Head of AI & Data, focused on applying AI and data products to improve delivery and decision-making in the built environment. James works across strategy, data platforms, and practical deployment, with a particular interest in AI agents and how teams can operationalise them safely and effectively. James also runs Project Flux, a podcast and community exploring what is actually working in applied AI, and how leaders can cut through hype to deliver measurable outcomes.

Romane Sanchez

Sustainable places at Ryder Architecture and Founder of PlacePartner, UK

Romane is a multidisciplinary designer, engineer and urban analyst, collaboratively enabling sustainable and regenerative design. She is passionate about the neighbourhood scale, and how data driven processes and digital tools can support decision making for healthier, purposeful and happier communities. Romane adopts a holistic, evidence-based and systems-led approach, thinking through scales, themes and time to deliver place based design interventions aligned with global, national and local sustainable development goals. Having identified a gap in digital tools at the neighbourhood scale, she developed PlacePartner - a bespoke workflow and tool for community regeneration combining local voices and urban analytics.

Richard Lewis

Director at Hughes Architects, UK

Richard Lewis is a director of Hughes Architects working across Wales and the West Midlands on a wide range of projects but with a focus on retrofitting in housing and cultural and community buildings. A particular interest is the use of traditional building techniques in modern buildings. Hughes Architects are members of Woodknowledge Wales and are active contributors to their programmes, including research projects and conferences. Richard has worked on projects to encourage the use of Welsh grown timber in social housing schemes, completing a development in Monmouthshire with a home grown structural frame. He has completed projects using the Ty Unnos construction system, and took part in research into using this for social housing. Previously he worked in the Netherlands on research into fluidic muscle structures and parametric detailing, working on The Cockpit in Utrecht. Also studying socially responsible design in Chicago under architect Stanley Tigerman.

Benazir Noor Mohamed

Founder at Well Built, UAE

Benazir Noor Mohamed is an architect specialising in health, wellbeing, and climate-responsive design, working at the intersection of the built environment, public health, and sustainability. She holds a Master’s in Health, Wellbeing, and Sustainable Buildings from University College London and brings over a decade of experience across practice, research, and advisory roles. Her professional journey includes working with Pritzker Laureate Balkrishna V. Doshi, practising architecture in Dubai, and teaching urban design studio at Heriot-Watt University. She serves on the Programme Committee of the Healthy City Design Congress and as an Advisory Board Member at the International WELL Building Institute. and is a Research Associate at UCL, contributing to work on climate adaptation and resilience in domestic environments. Benazir is the Founder of WELL BUILT, a UAE-based consultancy focused on advancing healthier buildings through evidence-led strategies that integrate health, sustainability, and performance. Her work is driven by a clear focus: rethinking how cities and buildings are designed to better support human health, respond to climate challenges, and address the needs of underrepresented communities, bridging research and practice to shape more equitable and resilient urban futures.

Nizar Kamouna

Senior Director at nkpm consultants International, UK

Nizar, senior director at nkpm consultants International, is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and also a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), In addition, Nizar is a Chartered Member of the Institut Royale d’Architecture du Canada (RAIC) ,LEED Accredited Professional (Building Design and Construction) of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Nizar also achieved Level 6 in the External Wall System Assessment, ABBE + RICS and ABBE Level 5, Risk Management & Coordination for Retrofit projects A subject matter expert in building envelope, building performance, Retrofit, PAS 2035, PAS 2030 Energy Efficient Measures, Decarbonisation, Net Zero, whole-house retrofit, fabric-first approach, including the interpaly with the External Wall, Cladding, FRAEW, EWS1, Building Safety Act and PAS 9980. A technically minded Senior Project Director, Design Director with sound project, development, and design management experience. Tenures at global corporations in England, Canada and the Middle East are testaments to his consistently delivering major projects within budget, on time, and to client satisfaction.

Hannah Funnell

Associate Director at Architecture Social

Hannah Funnell brings a wealth of experience from her years working within AJ100 practices and smaller design-led studios, where she held a variety of roles across the architectural spectrum. Her transition into architecture recruitment was a natural progression, combining her industry insight with a passion for people. Deeply invested in the built environment, Hannah thrives on engaging with architects about their work and helping candidates present their portfolios to best reflect their strengths. Her collaborative approach, keen eye for detail, and strong interpersonal skills consistently lead to thoughtful, long-lasting placements that benefit both practices and professionals alike.

Iain Curtis

CEO at Single Point Solutions, UK

Iain has over 40 years’ experience working in various roles and disciplines across the Construction Industry. A thought leader and visionary, Iain is passionate on delivering business benefits. As CEO of SPS, his key mission is to educate the Industry on how it can become a better, more robust Industry, fit for the 21st Century, by leveraging data and analytics. “Our mission at SPS is to disrupt the Industry, we want to shake it up, and get it to change how it uses data. The Industry is a long way behind many other industries in its use of data to make key decisions, it is locked in an Excel driven World. We want to empower our clients to make this change, by providing solutions that will bring the right data to the right people and the right time”

Eva Magnisali

Founder & CEO at DataForm Lab, UK

Eva Magnisali is the founder and CEO of DataForm Lab, a start-up on a mission to transform the AEC industry by accelerating the adoption of automation in off-site construction. The company is making an impact through digital innovation, developing design-to-manufacturing digital workflows that enable all stakeholders to engage with manufacturing automation technologies. Eva Magnisali, with her background in architecture, engineering, and robotic programming, founded DataForm Lab to bridge the gap between design and manufacturing. Her first-hand experience in the field highlighted the industry's inefficiencies, inspiring her to develop a practical, forward-looking solution. DataForm Lab's software platform is unique in its ability to seamlessly link design and manufacturing for offsite construction. The platform enables manufacturers to automatically configure projects, instantly translate designs into production drawings and machine code, and simulate and optimise factory operations through dynamic scheduling. DataForm Lab’s platform also helps businesses understand when, how and in what form automation can be integrated into offsite manufacturing, to maximise efficiency and capacity. Offsite manufacturers can create, simulate, and compare automated production line designs instantly, ensuring that integration aligns with both technical and commercial organisational goals

Cesar Fragachan

CEO & Founder at Aalter, UK

Cesar Fragachan is a pioneer in bridging advanced computational design with real-time, interactive architectural experiences. After working at Zaha Hadid Architects within the Computation and Design Group, he developed automated workflows to rationalize complex geometries for some of the world’s most ambitious projects. As Founder of Aalter, Cesar is building AI-powered platforms that transform architectural data into live, interactive environments, enabling architects, developers, and clients to explore, customize, and make decisions in real time. His work sits at the intersection of design, data, and user experience, turning static projects into dynamic systems that accelerate design processes and unlock new commercial opportunities.

Albert Bicol

Principal | Owner at Alberto Bicol Consulting Inc, Canada

Albert brings innovation and creativity to his projects; he also conveys his ideas with passion and clarity. Albert champions the use of sustainable solutions in all his projects and has extensive expertise in Sustainable Master Planning (SMP), Smart Cities, High Performance and Net-Zero (NZ) Buildings including district/renewable energy analysis, passive building design, modelling building energy usage, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality conditions. He has a wide range of experience in Canada, USA, and Asia including the SMP for several communities, resorts and university campuses, and consulting services for mixed-used developments in North America and Asia. He played a role in 65 Net- Zero Energy buildings/development projects around world. Albert brings not only technical expertise but recognizes the importance of business case and value analysis. Albert is an advisor to the Re!maging Cities Foundation (Smart Cities). He has performed reviews for the USGBC and CaGBC on projects applying for LEED certification. He previously sat on the City of Vancouver Urban Design Panel – only the second mechanical engineer to serve in this capacity. In addition, Albert has delivered over 300 presentations and has been a keynote speaker on sustainable building design, SMP and the “NZ” approach in Canada, the US, and Asia and has volunteered to educate elementary school children on climate change. He was one of the first people who presented on NZ Building design at the Greenbuild Conference in 2006. Albert was named as one of Building, Design and Construction’s 2007 ‘Top 40 Under 40’. Before forming Alberto Bicol Consulting Inc. (Parent Company of AB Net-Zero Designs Inc.), Albert was a partner at Cobalt Engineering/Integral Group for 9 years. Albert spearheaded Cobalt’s leading edge sustainable projects (several NZ buildings and resort/campus/community plans).

Emre Gokyigit

Senior Associate Director at Laminar Projects, UK

Emre Gokyigit is a project controls and project management professional with a background in civil engineering and experience across complex construction and data centre projects in the UK and internationally. He works with Laminar Projects, supporting clients with planning, project controls, governance, reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Emre has a particular interest in how digital tools, Power BI dashboards, structured data, and predictive analytics can improve project visibility and help leadership teams make better decisions. His work focuses on connecting programme, commercial, design, procurement, and site information into clear, actionable insights. As a moderator, he brings a practical industry perspective and an interest in making technical discussions accessible, engaging, and valuable for both speakers and the audience.

Fabio Corona

CEO & Founder at Fabio Corona | Architekt + Partners, Germany

Fabio Corona was born on August 11, 1990, in Cagliari (Italy, Sardinia) and grew up in Turin. He studied Architecture at the Politecnico di Torino and further developed his academic path at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. He later conducted research at HafenCity University Hamburg, focusing on the relationship between university and city, where he also completed his master’s thesis on the redevelopment of the historic Von-Melle-Park campus. Professionally, he has collaborated with international offices including GRID Architektur + Design in Hamburg and the studio of Thomas Herzog in Munich, contributing to large-scale international projects, particularly in China. Among these, he won the competition for the “Drachensee Cultural Quarter” in Changchun. Since 2018, he has been working in Karlsruhe, where he led major projects in the office and logistics sector and managed the realization of the AWO Baden headquarters. He is the founder of Fabio Corona | Architekt + Partners - (FCA + Partners), a European architecture and real estate studio operating between Karlsruhe, Turin, and Madrid. The studio combines design, strategy, and value development, working across residential, commercial, and cultural projects, with a particular focus on heritage transformation and high-quality real estate. Fabio Corona is regularly invited to speak at conferences and universities across Europe.

Hussain Hilli

Co-Founder at Skrap, United Kingdom

Hussain Hilli is the founder of Skrap, leading the digital waste category in construction and driving the shift toward data-led carbon intelligence across the built environment globally.

Jon Ackroyd

Managing Director at Ackroyd Lowrie, UK

Jon Ackroyd is Managing Director of Ackroyd Lowrie, a London architecture practice, as well as co-founder of AL:Labs — the practice's R&D arm exploring how AI, robotics and reality capture reshape architectural delivery. Ackroyd Lowrie is currently developing an in-house AI audit and adoption process for architectural practices, working alongside external digital transformation specialists. Live-project trials with NavLive are replacing weeks-long site surveys with same-day point clouds, and the practice is collaborating under NDA with a robotics company on the future of modern methods of construction — exploring an integrated design model in which the architect acts as navigator across robotic fabrication, automated coordination and on-site assembly. Jon also co-hosts the BE:AI Supper Club, a London gathering of practitioners, founders and engineers working at the intersection of AI and the built environment. He's interested in what works in real projects, what doesn't, and how mid-size practices can move faster than the majors.

Paul Kelly

Managing Director at C-Quest, UAE

Paul Kelly is Managing Director of C-Quest, leading the firm's growth and strategic positioning in cost consultancy while serving on KEO's Executive Leadership Membership Board. Having strengthened C-Quest business in the Middle East, in 2025 C-Quest opened their first Asian office in Sri Lanka and in 2026 have just established themselves in the UK and Ireland. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years in the Middle East and US, Paul has shaped landmark projects across hospitality, residential, high-rise, aviation, and infrastructure sectors. His previous roles at Turner & Townsend and Currie & Brown established a strong commercial foundation, complemented by his long-standing role as an APC Chair and Assessor for the RICS. Paul is known for driving cost certainty, commercial integrity, and cross-sector value for blue chip clients.

Aras Athari

Founder & Director at SERA HOMES, London, UK

Aras Athari CEng MICE is the Managing Director of SERA HOMES, a London-based multidisciplinary design and engineering practice delivering integrated residential and mixed-use projects across planning, architecture, structural engineering, visualisation, and technical coordination. With hands-on involvement from early-stage concept development through to construction delivery, Aras specialises in bridging the gap between architectural design, regulatory compliance, structural practicality, and buildability on constrained urban sites. His work spans residential retrofit, extensions, new-build developments, and complex refurbishment projects throughout London. Combining technical engineering expertise with a practical understanding of planning, construction sequencing, and project delivery, Aras focuses on creating resilient, adaptable, and efficient residential developments that respond to evolving environmental, regulatory, and urban challenges. His multidisciplinary approach enables coordinated project delivery across design, compliance, and construction, helping clients navigate increasingly complex residential development requirements

Reuben Barker

Architect and Director at EstraHub, England, UK

Reuben has experience working on projects in Europe, the Middle East and New Zealand. The majority of his experience is during the technical design and implementation stages for the adaptation, retrofit and construction of buildings and infrastructure, including railway stations and integration with energy grids. Reuben set up the EstraHub group of companies in order to support a transition to a more ecological and resource-efficient built environment. EstraHub works on Research & Development (R&D) projects via international collaboration. These include Horizon Europe consortia that bring together scientists, engineers, local authorities, manufacturers, communities and specialist academics. These R&D initiatives encompass a broad range of focus areas, including the development, demonstration and commercialisation of new materials, products, processes and technologies, as well as facilitating systemic change. This funding model can also allow for enhancement of key aspects of larger projects (by providing tailored support to other design teams).

Dr. Mohammad Mayouf

Associate Professor in Birmingham City University

Dr Mohammad Mayouf is an Associate Professor in Digital Built Environment at Birmingham City University, where he leads the MSc Building Information Modelling and Digital Construction. His work focuses on the socio-technical integration of BIM, Digital Twins, artificial intelligence, and data-driven approaches to improve sustainability, circularity, and whole-life performance in the built environment. He has led and secured multiple national and international research and innovation projects across the UK, Middle East, Europe, South Asia and South America collaborating with industry, government, and academic partners. Dr Mayouf is an MCIOB, actively contributes to professional and educational frameworks, and serves on multiple international committees and advisory panels. His research, teaching, and leadership aim to bridge academia and practice, advancing digital transformation to deliver resilient, low-carbon, and future-ready built environments.

Ben Hickman

Co-founder at Vector Leak Consultants Ltd, UK

Ben Hickman is co-founder of Vector Projects, the UK's leading specialist in locating and preventing leaks in buried structures — green roofs, podium decks, basements and other complex envelopes. He has contributed to British Standards, CIRIA guidance and other best-practice publications, and is an experienced expert witness in water-ingress disputes. Vector delivers peace of mind to Tier 1 contractors, developers and asset owners through design review, sensor-array design, quality assurance during build, and long-term monitoring. Ben's view: if cars have tyre-pressure sensors, multi-million-pound roofs should have sensors too.

Sam Turner

CEO & Co-founder at Buildometric, UK

Sam is an ARB registered architect and co-founder of Buildometric, a platform for keeping auditable evidence trails that unlock finance, certifications and improve ESG reporting. With over a decade of experience as a project architect, including at Mae Architects and within the transdisciplinary Interrobang team at Webb Yates Engineers, Sam has developed deep expertise in biogenic materials and Modern Methods of Construction. He combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to positive impact through construction. He was a Founding Director of the Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) and has taught at several UK universities. Sam's work sits at the intersection of built environment practice and climate action. His driving motivation is to shift the construction industry from net negative to net positive impact, using finance, policy, and transparent evidence as levers for that transition.

Chun Qing Li

Founder & CVO at KREODx, UK

Chun Qing Li is the Founder and CVO of KREODx and Principal of KREOD, an award-winning architecture, construction and technology practice working at the intersection of design, construction, manufacturing and AI. Drawing on first-hand experience as an architect, developer, principal contractor and technology founder, Li brings a Digital Master Builder mindset to AEC, reconnecting design, cost, procurement, manufacturing and assembly into one executable delivery process. He is building KREODx to move the industry beyond BIM, helping developers, clients, funders, architects, engineers, manufacturers and contractors turn early design decisions into quantified, procurement-ready and construction-ready intelligence.

Milan Parmar

Founder at costify.ai, England, UK

Cost data should be comparable, auditable, and compliant. But it isn't. After embedding cost systems in major firms across EMEA, Milan discovered the same broken pattern everywhere: fragmented spreadsheets that can't be governed, benchmarked, or traced. costify.ai solves this by automating cost data transformation into RICS-compliant, industry-standard taxonomies turning unstructured documents into machine-readable datasets that control what leaves the organisation. He speaks to why data governance fails in construction and how to fix it.

Anna Boldina

Director at Green Button Design and Research, England, UK

Anna is an architectural designer and researcher focusing on encouraging a variety of serendipitous physical activity, mindfulness and social interactions through the design of built environment. She combines teaching with consultancy for design practices. Anna Boldina is an architectural designer and researcher specialising in how the built environment can actively support healthier, more engaging everyday life. Her work focuses on designing for movement, mindfulness and social interaction—creating places that gently encourage people to be more active, aware and connected without relying on conscious effort. She combines academic research with hands-on practice, translating insights from physiology, behaviour and urban design into practical strategies for real projects. Anna works with design teams, developers and public bodies to embed health, inclusivity and environmental thinking into schemes from early concept through to delivery. Alongside consultancy, she teaches and contributes to research at the University of Cambridge, bringing an evidence-based yet pragmatic approach to design. Her work is particularly relevant for clients seeking to create distinctive, future-proof places that support wellbeing while meeting commercial and regulatory demands.

Lucia Piccinini

Founder & Principal Architect at LP Arkinnovation, UK

Lucia Piccinini is a RIBA Chartered Architect, ARB-registered architect in the UK, and Chartered Architect in Italy, with over a decade of international experience across the UK and Europe. She specializes in residential, mixed-use, hospitality, office-to-residential conversion, refurbishment, demolition and redevelopment schemes, with a particular focus on unlocking value through design-led strategies. After completing her Master’s degree in Architecture in Florence in 2010 and qualifying as an architect in Italy in 2012, Lucia worked on a broad range of projects, including listed buildings, post-earthquake reconstruction, hospitality developments, and commercial schemes. Since relocating to London in 2014, she has collaborated with private clients, developers, consultants, and contractors on projects ranging from bespoke residential refurbishments to complex high-rise developments. As founder of Arkinnovation, a London-based RIBA Chartered Practice, Lucia leads projects with an approach that combines architectural quality, commercial awareness, sustainability, and technical coordination. Her work focuses on creating spaces that are not only visually refined, but also functional, environmentally responsive, and aligned with long-term asset value. She is a strong advocate for sustainable and biophilic design principles, integrating natural materials, energy-conscious strat-egies, wellbeing-focused environments, and placemaking approaches into her projects. Her interest extends beyond aesthet-ics to the broader social and environmental impact of architecture, including resilience, adaptive reuse, and future-focused urban development. Lucia regularly contributes to the UK property and construction industry through editorial features, podcasts, public speaking, and professional events, helping bridge the gap between architecture, development, investment, and sustainability.

Antonio Moll

Director at Moll Architects, London UK

Antonio studied in Valencia and Barcelona before moving to London in 2010. Since then he has been involved on high profile projects across Europe, Middle East and the United States comprising airports, headquarters, commercial buildings, high end residential developments and laboratories. His texts have been published in international magazines, he has been a guest lecturer in European universities such as Zaragoza and Barcelona and is a course tutor at the Architectural Association in London.