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DigiComm25 is the third digitally focused conference hosted by the NZ Institute of Building.

DigiComm25 will be a one-day conference on Thursday 20 March 2025 at Aotea Centre in Tāmaki | Auckland.

The theme for the conference is ‘Growing our global digital community’ There will be an international focus to the day, looking at emerging trends and practical applications of digital technologies in construction and infrastructure.

These global applications will be further brought to life and referenced with case studies of what is being done locally in Aotearoa New Zealand.

What will be covered at DigiComm25

• The Global – hearing direct from experts around the world on the latest in AI, Digital Twin and future of digital application to construction.
• The Local – examples of real-world application from NZ and Australia – bringing digital to life and relevant to attendees.
• The Conversations – panel discussions, roundtables and opportunities for interactive engagement – with a parallel stream for ‘Next Gen’ and ‘Young Professionals’.

RADICALLY DIFFERENT

With the state of the economic climate as it is - we are taking a radically different approach to conference delivery to bring you DigiComm25 at the lowest cost possible.

‘Radically different’ means making the most of our central location and letting registrants loose on the array of local eateries (to hunt/gather/pay for themselves) for lunch + drinks at the end of the day. 

It means bringing the best local speakers together in person on the day and delivering the best global presenters digitally.

Most importantly radically different means DigiComm25 will be HALF THE PRICE of usual one-day conferences.

WHO SHOULD BE THERE

DigiComm25 will be an opportunity for anyone interested in the future of digital construction to connect and learn. Registration for this one-day conference will be open for all – members and non-members of the Institute.

There will also be a parallel stream available at low-cost to ‘young professionals’ and ‘next gen’ members (students, apprentices and cadets).

WHY YOU SHOULD BE THERE

Need to convince the higher ups this event is worth your time and their money?

Below is some info you can copy and paste into an email to whoever is holding the purse strings:

• DigiComm25 will deliver relevant, exciting, cutting-edge content at HALF THE PRICE of an equivalent one-day conference.
• DigiComm25 will bring together expert voices at a global and local scale to dive into emerging global trends in digital technologies in construction and infrastructure.
• The day will be a mix of keynote speakers to hear directly from experts from around the world, panel discussions bringing digital to life through multiple perspectives, and roundtable sessions to focus on the practical applications of digital technologies happening in Aotearoa now.
• DigiComm25 will be useful for anyone interested in the future of digital construction to connect, learn and engage. The day will be a great way for your team to learn together along with making new connections.
• Registration for this one-day conference will be open for all – members and non-members of the NZ Institute of Building.
• Attending this event will give you 10 CPD points.

SPEAKERS

Find out who will be presenting both online and in the room at DigiComm25. 

More speakers are being announced in the lead up to the event. 

PROGRAMME

This is draft and subject to change

8.00am   Registration + coffee

8.45am   Opening with Host Petra Bagust

9.00am   Morning session 1 –What does good use of digital look like around the globe?

With presentations and panels featuring:

• Prof Jennifer Whyte on infrastructure and a systems approach to digital transformation
• Daryl Patterson on the Digital Intersection between Design and Making with lessons from DfMA and Design Automation
• Michael Nolan on Resilient and Sustainable Investment Decisions

10.45am  Morning Break + Digital Showcase

Parallel Mātātahi session begins - Next Gen and Young Profs interactive

11.15am Morning session 2 – What are the risks and challenges we face?

With presentations and panels featuring:

• Shaolei Ren on improving sustainability and health with AI
• IP and employment law
• Panel Discussion – on Indigenous data with Kaye-Maree Dunn + others

12.30pm  Lunch (offsite - hunt/gather/pay for your lunch) + Digital Showcase

Parallel Mātātahi session ends - Next Gen + Young Profs rejoin main plenary

1.30pm    Afternoon session 1 - Mahi tahi | Roundtable interactives 

With lively interactive + topical discussions relative to current events

• Keri Niven – Digital Engineering 2.0 and common data model
• Kaye-Maree Dunn - Building and strengthening meaningful partnerships/collaborations with Tangata Whenua.
• Troy Coyle / Robert Amor – Building 4.0 Project
• Amelia Burnett – Systems
• BIMinNZ – Andrew Field / Jake Nash / Melanie Tristram
• Kathryn Davies + Greg Preston – Uni Canterbury BIP + Career Pathways Project
• Plus, more to come

2.45pm    Afternoon session 2 - What’s next – how do we get started?

With presentations and panels featuring local and global examples of digital in action: 

• Nate Helbach on Mass Timber
• Jeames Hanley on Creating an AI Strategy
• Keri Niven
• Andrew Field
• Jake Nash

4.45pm    Summary / Close with Host Petra Bagust
5.00pm    Closing remarks then off to optional offsite drinks

REGISTER

Member: Standard $450 + GST
Non-member: Standard $675 + GST *
Next Gen Member: Standard $150 + GST **

* Non-member registration includes Connect Membership until 31 March 2026

** Next Gen Member: Please ensure you are signed up as a Next Gen member – it’s FREE!

REGISTER HERE

WHERE TO STAY AND PLAY

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