DEEP DIVE SESSION // WEDNESDAY - 15 JANUARY
AEC Reimagined
Innovation & Architecture
In the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector, innovation is key to designing smarter, more efficient, and sustainable buildings. This session will delve into how geospatial technology is revolutionizing the architecture domain, empowering both public and private sectors to create transformative solutions. Geospatial technology enables architects to integrate real-time data from sensors, drones, and other spatial sources to streamline design, site planning, and project execution. From urban planning to sustainable infrastructure, geospatial insights help architects model environments, simulate building performance, and visualize designs in context, optimizing the entire building lifecycle. This session will showcase how geospatial tools drive precision, collaboration, and innovation, ultimately enhancing productivity and economic growth across the buildings sector.
Next-Gen Transportation Infrastructure & Smart Mobility
The future of transportation infrastructure and smart mobility is being redefined by geospatial technology. In this session, we’ll explore how geospatial solutions are key to advancing the goals of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), accelerating project delivery, and creating smarter mobility systems for the modern world. Geospatial technology enables transportation planners and engineers to map existing infrastructure, model future scenarios, and optimize construction processes with real-time data from sensors, satellites, and other spatial sources. This technology drives precision in infrastructure planning, helping to minimize delays, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. In the realm of smart mobility, geospatial tools power innovations such as connected and autonomous vehicles, advanced air mobility, traffic management systems, and intelligent urban planning—making infrastructure and communities more efficient, safer, and responsive to mobility needs.
Water Resources
Water resource management is at the forefront of sustainability and resilience efforts, and geospatial technology is playing a pivotal role in delivering effective water projects and programs. This session will explore how geospatial tools are enhancing the planning, design, and management of water resources across the public and private sectors, leading to more resilient water systems. By integrating real-time data from sensors, satellite imagery, and spatial analysis, geospatial technology helps water managers monitor water quality, track infrastructure, predict flood risks, and optimize the allocation of resources. Whether managing reservoirs, stormwater systems, or irrigation networks, these tools enable more informed decision-making, improving efficiency and reducing the risks associated with climate variability. Geospatial solutions are also streamlining project delivery, reducing costs, and enhancing resilience, ensuring that water infrastructure can withstand future challenges.
Speakers
Brian McClendon
Senior Vice President of Engineering
Niantic, Inc.