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FOCUS 

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 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 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).

PROGRAMME

This is draft and subject to change

8.00am   Registration + coffee
8.45am   Opening with Host Petra Bagust
9.00am   Global Keynote plus Q+A – GLOBAL – AI + DIGITAL TWIN TRENBDS IN CONSTRUCTION - International context = digital twin + AI in infrastructure + construction
9.30am   Australasia Keynote – Jennifer Whyte plus Q+A – DATA USE IN AUSTRALIAN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - Australasian context = data + digital first in infrastructure + construction
10.00am  Panel Discussion – Global Digital Lessons for construction in Aotearoa – Lessons learned internationally on digital methods, tools + training methods.
10.45am  Morning Break + Digital Showcase
Parallel session begins - Next Gen and Young Profs interactive
11.15am  Global Keynote plus Q+A – GLOBAL – DATA, ETHICS + NEXT STEPS - Data mandates, standards, sharing risks + opportunities
11.45am  Panel discussion - Lessons learned from offshore on data ethics + opportunities for Aotearoa
12.30pm  Lunch (offsite) + Digital Showcase
Parallel session ends - Next Gen + Young Profs rejoin main plenary
1.30pm    Australasia Keynote – Daryl Patterson – DIGITAL FIRST CONSTRUCTION LESSONS FOR AOTEAROA - Digital design, manufacture + construction techniques on + offsite
2.45pm    Roundtable sessions – with lively interactive + topical discussions relative to current events, incl:

• TREC East Coast Recovery – Keri Niven
• BIMinNZ Guidelines – Dennis Burns / Melanie Tristram
• Construction Career Pathways Project – Kathryn Davies
• Digital First Value Case – Andrew Field
• Building Innovation Partnership (University of Canterbury) – Greg Preston
• Building 4.0 – Troy Coyle
• BIM in action – Jake Nash

4.00pm    Quick-fire – WHAT’S NEXT…

• Indigenous Perspectives – Kayemarie Dunn
• AI Blueprint for NZ – Janine Stewart
• Data Sharing Leadership – Robert Amor

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

REGISTER

 Ticket information coming soon - for now take note - 20 March 2025 - save the date!