FR2 | Digital Engineering

Author: Felipe Ramirez – Digital Engineeing at FR2 | WSC

  • 5th Annual Digital Built World Summit

    5th Annual Digital Built World Summit

    5th Annual Digital Built World Summit

    Register now

    AI and Digital Innovation Shaping Tomorrow’s Infrastructure

    4 – 5 March 2026 | Doltone House Darling Island, Sydney

    About the Summit
    Digital technologies are revolutionizing infrastructure by boosting efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to maintenance and operation. Tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), cloud-based platforms, and automation improve project management, streamline processes, and elevate asset performance. However, challenges like long asset lifecycles, fragmented technologies, privacy concerns, and skill gaps complicate digitization.

    This summit addresses how leaders can effectively deploy digital tools at scale to plan, design, build, operate, and maintain infrastructure. Focus areas include digital twins, AI, BIM, data analytics, automation, and smart infrastructure—all aimed at driving efficiency, sustainability, and data-informed decisions for AEC professionals and clients. The event highlights the transition to interconnected, intelligent, and data-driven asset management.

    • Day 1 examines ROI strategies, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
    • Day 2 explores AI integration, workforce development, and collaborative industry approaches.

    Conference Schedule

    Day 1: Wednesday, 4th March 2026

    • 08:30 Conference Registration & Networking
    • 08:55 FuturePlace Welcome
    • 09:00 Chair’s Welcome
    • 09:10 Keynote: Digital Risk Assurance – Mission-Critical AI Models Based on Real-Time Data and Effective Asset Cybersecurity
    • 09:30 Presentation: Digital First Design – Making It Work with Data, Digital Engineering & AI at Scale
    • 09:50 Opening Panel: Digital Investment Value – How AI Is Transforming Value in the AEC Industry
    • 10:30 Networking Break & Exhibition Viewing

    Real Talk Roundtables

    • 11:00 Roundtables on Achieving Value from AI Data Strategies
    • 12:00 Case Study: From Pilot to Enterprise – Scaling Digital Innovations Across Portfolios
    • 12:20 Networking Lunch & Exhibition Viewing

    Scaling AI

    • 13:20 Presentation: How Intelligent Automation, Connected Data, and Design-to-Build AI Pipelines Are Reshaping Project Delivery
    • 14:20 Case Study: Scaling AI Solutions – Challenges and Strategies in Implementing AI Across Large, Multi-Site Organizations
    • 14:40 TechTalk Insights: Understanding the Next Wave of Digital Delivery
    • 15:20 Networking Break & Exhibition Viewing

    AI Journey

    • 15:50 Engineering Smarter: Real-World AI Applications Delivering Efficiency Gains for Industry
    • 16:10 Panel: Design Management – Unlocking Design Impact Through AI-Driven Digital Models
    • 16:45 R&D Insight: AI Strategies for Ensuring Climate-Resilient Critical Infrastructure
    • 17:05 Panel: AI Journey – Integrating and Scaling AI and Analytics in Digital Products and Process
    • 17:40 Chair’s Conclusions & Networking Cocktails
    • 18:00 Close of Day 1

    Day 2: Thursday, 5th March 2026

    AI Delivery

    • 09:00 Chair’s Welcome: Digital by Default – Embedding Digital Delivery in the Infrastructure Lifecycle
    • 09:10 Keynote: Building the AI-Driven AEC – Integrating Intelligence into Digital Delivery
    • 09:30 Case Study: Autonomous AI Agents in Digital Engineering
    • 09:50 Panel: Digital Engineering at Scale – Accelerating AI Digital Value Across Large Projects
    • 10:25 Networking Break & Exhibition Viewing

    AI Innovation

    • 11:10 Case Study: Building the AI-Driven Mine – Integrating Asset Intelligence into Digital Engineering
    • 11:30 Case Study: Digital Twin & AI Integration in Mission-Critical Avionics Infrastructure
    • 11:50 Case Study: Connected Automation – The Next Wave of Digital Delivery
    • 12:10 Networking Lunch & Exhibition Viewing

    Process Discipline

    • 13:10 Roundtables on Achieving Value from Digital Tools and AI Data Strategies
    • 14:00 Panel: Delivery Excellence – Ensuring Trustworthy Data & Scalable Processes

    Delivery Automation

    • 14:40 Future Panel: The Future of Connected & Automated Ecosystems in Digital Delivery Process
    • 15:20 Chair’s Conclusions and End of Summit

    Post-Summit Masterclass – Friday, 6th March 2026

    • 09:00 – 12:30 AI-Driven Intelligence for Construction & Infrastructure Leaders

    Register now to gain insights into deploying advanced digital technologies for smarter, more resilient infrastructure.

  • Australia, Snowflake, DATA FOR
BREAKFAST, Making AI Real for Business, Sydney 10 March 2026

    AN EVENT SERIES FOR DATA and AI professionals

    Bring agentic intelligence to everyone in your organisation

    Welcoming Special Guest, Snowflake’s CEO:
    Sridhar Ramaswamy

    This is your opportunity to hear first-hand from Snowflake CEO, Sridhar Ramaswamy, as he discusses the profound impact AI has had across every organisation.

    Join us for breakfast and walk away with actionable insights and learnings ready to lead your organisation in this new era of data and agentic intelligence.

    Discover how Sridhar is using Snowflake Intelligence >>>

    In-depth sessions
    across all cities

    Dive into data, agents and AI on Snowflake

    Whether you’re looking for a blueprint of how to get started with Snowflake or you’re exploring new use cases, this breakfast event will be filled with in-depth insights on Snowflake’s foundational and most advanced features.

    GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that Snowflake will be providing food and beverage with an approximate market value of $78AUD.

    By accepting the food and beverage, you are confirming that you are not prohibited or otherwise restricted from doing so by virtue of your government employment. If you are unable to accept the food/beverage gratuitously, please contact anz.events@snowflake.com.

     

     

     

    AGENDA

    8:00 AM

    REGISTRATION, NETWORKING AND BREAKFAST

    Grab some breakfast and connect with your peers, and Snowflake experts and partners.

    8:55 AM

    Welcome and Executive Address

    Hear from Snowflake leaders on how to champion your organisation into this next era of enterprise intelligence.

    Glenn McPherson
    Regional Vice President – Australia
    Snowflake

    Sridhar Ramaswamy
    CEO
    Snowflake
    9:15 AM

    CEO Fireside Chat

    CEO Fireside Chat at Data for Breakfast, Sydney with Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO, Snowflake

    Sridhar Ramaswamy
    CEO
    Snowflake
    9:35 AM

    Customer Fireside Chat

    Hear from your peers! See detailed, industry-specific case studies and real-world examples of how Snowflake customers bring AI to their organisations.

    10:00 AM

    Live Technical Demo

    See Snowflake in action with live technical demos.

    by Travis Murphy, Sr. Product Marketing Manager and Evangelist – ANZ, Snowflake

    Travis Murphy
    Sr. Product Marketing Manager and Evangelist – ANZ
    Snowflake
    10:20 AM

    Partner Session

    10:40 AM

    Better Together Panel

    See how you can do more with your data and AI by applying Snowflake’s capabilities with best practices from Snowflake and partner experts.

    Glenn McPherson
    Regional Vice President – Australia
    Snowflake
  • Revizto Field Day Sydney: Inside New Zealand’s Landmark Te Rua Archives Project at the Opera House

    Revizto Field Day Sydney: Inside New Zealand’s Landmark Te Rua Archives Project at the Opera House

    On Wednesday, March 18, Revizto will host a special Field Day in Sydney at the iconic Sydney Opera House, Yallamundi Rooms. This exclusive AEC and digital engineering event will spotlight Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga – a purpose-built national archives facility successfully delivered by Dexus and the Department of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).

    What Attendees Can Expect at Revizto Field Day Sydney

    • An exclusive panel with the project teams behind the Te Rua Archives development
    • An open Q&A session with Revizto’s global executive team: Arman Gukasyan (CEO), Alim Dhanani (CFO), and Michael Dorman (CRO)
    • An immersive, gallery-style deep dive into one of New Zealand’s most ambitious digital engineering and construction projects

    This Revizto Field Day offers architecture, engineering, construction, and operations professionals a unique opportunity to explore how complex projects are delivered using cutting-edge collaboration and coordination tools.

    Register for Revizto Field Day Sydney

    Professionals in the AECO and digital engineering community are encouraged to register to experience Revizto’s immersive Field Day format and see some of the industry’s most complex projects up close.

    Secure your invitation here:
    REVIZTO FIELD DAY 2026

    Event details:
    REVIZTO FIELD DAY 2026

    Time: Wednesday, March 18 5 p.m – 8:30 p.m

    Location: Sydney Opera House, Yallamundi Rooms

    Language: English

    Join us at the iconic Sydney Opera House, Yallamundi Rooms for Sydney Field Day 2026. This event introduces our new immersive, gallery-style experience focused on one project: Te Rua Archives New Zealand. Rather than presentations, you’ll move through curated project stations, hear directly from the teams behind the project, and take part in an open Q&A panel with Revizto’s global executive team.

    Featured Project

    Te Rua Archives New Zealand. is a purpose-built national archives facility in Wellington, delivered by Dexus in partnership with the Department of Internal Affairs. As New Zealand’s most seismically resilient public building, it was co-designed with Māori communities to embed cultural values and protect the nation’s heritage for future generations.

    Agenda

    5:00 PM – Welcome & arrival
    Drinks and refreshments on arrival, with a first look at the project gallery.

    5:30 PM – Gallery tour
    Move through curated project stations and interact directly with the teams behind the project.

    6:30 PM – Open Q&A panel
    An open discussion with the project team followed by a panel with Revizto’s global executive leadership: Arman Gukasyan (CEO), Alim Dhanani (CFO), and Michael Dorman (CRO).

    7:30 PM – Networking & Ask The Expert
    Food, drinks, and conversation with peers and project teams, with access to Revizto experts for hands-on insights.

    8:30 PM – Closing
    Wrap up the evening with final reflections and farewells.

  • Sydney BIM Brews, February 2026

    Sydney BIM Brews, February 2026

    Hi All,
    BIM Brews is on again this week along with a couple other great events!
    Women in BIM is hosting a BIM Brew like event Thursday Morning here is the details: https://lnkd.in/gGkVu9KH
    Brendon Reid is also hosting ArchiCAD Users Australia this Thursday night, details here https://lnkd.in/gHkJT83q. Go support him and then come join us after, the two events are right next door!

    And finally, as usual BIM Brews will kick off at 5:30pm at Ryans Bar
    🕕 Time: 5:30 PM to Late
    📅 Date: Thursday 19th February
    📍 Location: Ryan’s Bar, 264-278 George St Sydney, NSW 2000
    🎈Find the orange Balloon!

  • Archicad Users Australia Sydney Meetup: Advanced BIM Collaboration Techniques

    Archicad Users Australia Sydney Meetup: Advanced BIM Collaboration Techniques

    Sydney’s digital engineering and BIM community has another opportunity to connect and advance their Archicad skills at the upcoming Archicad Users Australia event on Thursday, 19 February 2025.

    Event Details

    The evening session will take place at fjcstudio, located at Level 6, 264 George St, Sydney NSW 2000. Registration opens at 5:45 pm, with the program commencing promptly at 6:00 pm and concluding at 7:30 pm AEDT.

    Register for the Sydney Event

     

    Technical Program

    The February meetup focuses on advanced Archicad workflows essential for modern digital engineering practices. The technical agenda includes:

    Geolocating Files for Collaboration

    Participants will explore best practices for georeferencing Archicad projects to enable seamless coordination across multidisciplinary teams. This session addresses critical workflows for aligning building information models with real-world coordinates, facilitating accurate site integration and collaboration with civil engineering, surveying, and GIS professionals.

    Complex Graphic Override Workflows

    The second technical session delves into advanced graphic override techniques within Archicad. Attendees will learn sophisticated methods for controlling model visualization, creating custom presentation standards, and automating documentation processes that enhance project delivery efficiency.

    Networking Opportunities

    Following the technical presentations at 7:15 pm, attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow Archicad professionals, share project experiences, and discuss emerging trends in digital engineering and BIM implementation across the Australian architecture and construction sectors.

    About the Host

    Brendon Reid, founder of Archicad Users Australia, brings over 35 years of experience in architecture and construction across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. With more than 20 years specializing in BIM leadership, Reid has established a reputation for fostering collaborative learning environments within the digital engineering community.

    Reid also co-founded Archibites, a company dedicated to developing productivity-enhancing Archicad library object tools and supporting community communications for Archicad users throughout Australia.

    Community and Support

    Archicad Users Australia maintains an active presence on Microsoft Teams, providing ongoing support and discussion forums for members between in-person events. This digital platform enables continuous knowledge sharing and problem-solving among Australia’s Archicad user base.

    The event series receives support from Graphisoft and Central Innovation, whose sponsorship makes these professional development opportunities accessible to the broader digital engineering community. Venue hosting is generously provided by fjcstudio.

    Additional Events

    For professionals in Victoria, Archicad Users Australia is also hosting a Melbourne event on Tuesday, 17 February 2025, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm AEDT at Foreground Architecture in Carlton.

    Register for the Melbourne Event

    Registration Information

    Both events are ticketed through Humanitix, a social enterprise booking platform that dedicates 100% of booking fee profits to charitable causes. Registration data will be shared with Graphisoft for community development purposes.

    Digital engineering professionals, BIM managers, architects, and Archicad users at all skill levels are encouraged to attend these collaborative learning sessions that strengthen Australia’s building information modeling community.

    Secure Your Spot for the Sydney Event

    For more information about Archicad Users Australia and upcoming events, visit the community’s online platforms or contact host Brendon Reid directly through the event page.

    Event Summary:

    • Date: Thursday, 19 February 2025
    • Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm AEDT (Registration at 5:45 pm)
    • Location: fjcstudio, Level 6/264 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
    • Topics: Geolocating files for collaboration, Complex Graphic Override workflows
    • Host: Brendon Reid, Archicad Users Australia

  • VerkadaOne World Tour Sydney 2026

    VerkadaOne World Tour lands back in Sydney on June 23rd 2026!

     

    Join top security professionals for an exclusive full-day event featuring expert insights, partner networking, and hands-on cloud security training. Register for the event today.

    ILUMINA, 1 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000

     

     

     

  • Bentley, Illuminate 2026 Sydney

    Bentley, Illuminate 2026 Sydney

    Shaping Infrastructure with AI, Open Standards, and Geospatial Intelligence

    The future of infrastructure in Australia and New Zealand is being redefined by AI-powered design, immersive digital twins, and open geospatial platforms. Illuminate Sydney 2026 brings together infrastructure leaders to explore how Bentley’s latest innovations are transforming transportation, power, water, mining, and construction.

     

    Join Bentleyto discover:

    • AI-enabled open applications like OpenSite+, OpenUtilities Substation+, and SYNCHRO+ that accelerate delivery and improve precision.
    • Bentley Infrastructure Cloud Connect, a unified environment that brings together design, construction, and operations data in full geospatial context.
    • Cesium-powered 3D Tiles and immersive experiences through iTwin Engage, enabling intuitive collaboration across disciplines.
    • Trustworthy AI and data stewardship principles that empower engineers while protecting user control.
    • Whether you’re driving decarbonisation, managing complex assets, or planning resilient infrastructure, Illuminate Sydney 2026 is your gateway to the next generation of infrastructure intelligence.

    Register now, Date | Time

    Thursday | 19 March | 2026

    9:00 AM | AEDT

    Venue

    The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

    1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000

  • Bentley Mining Forum, Perth 2025 Digital Mining Innovation and Networking Event

    Bentley Mining Forum Perth 2025 brings together mining industry professionals to explore digital transformation from pit to port, featuring insights on connected performance, sustainability, and innovative mining solutions.

    Register Now

    Event Details

    Location: The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth, WA 6000
    Date: Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
    Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM AWST

    Bentley Systems invites mining industry professionals to an exclusive evening dedicated to innovation and connection across Australia’s mining sector. Participants will discover how digital technology is transforming operations from pit to port, driving safer, smarter, and more sustainable outcomes.

    Why Attendees Should Participate

    1. Industry Leadership Insights – Hear from Bentley, Seequent and other industry leaders
    2. Digital Transformation Focus – Learn how digital solutions are reshaping the future of mining
    3. Professional Networking – Connect with peers and experts across the mining value chain
    4. Real-World Applications – Explore practical examples of connected performance and productivity
    5. Community Celebration – Engage with the mining community over drinks and canapés

    Featured Speakers

    Chris Bajraszewski – Account Manager, Enterprise, Bentley Systems

    Patrick Wicki – Senior Manager, Solution Engineering, Bentley Systems

    Luke Davey – Sales Director, Seequent

    Register Now

     

  • Revizto Field Day, Melbourne Digital Construction and BIM Coordination Event

    Revizto Field Day, Melbourne Digital Construction and BIM Coordination Event

    Revizto Field Day, Melbourne Digital Construction and BIM Coordination Event

    Register here

    Event Details

    Location: Melbourne
    Date: December 3
    Time: 5:00 PM – 8:40 PM AEDT

    Revizto Field Day is coming to Melbourne – a hands-on, local event where AECO professionals can connect, learn, and share best practices in digital construction and project collaboration.

    Attendees will gain unique perspectives from AECO leaders on:

    • Smarter collaboration across project teams
    • Real-world applications of Revizto in action
    • Digital delivery insights from major projects

    The event is entirely free, with food, drinks, and networking included.

    Participants will dive into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of digital construction. With guest speakers from across the industry, they will explore workflows, strategies, and collaborative techniques to help optimize BIM coordination, preconstruction, design, and field communication.

    Key Highlights

    • Experience the power of Revizto to unify project data, enabling seamless communication and issue resolution across teams
    • Attendees can ask panel experts questions to take away actionable best practices for their projects

    Register here

  • Infrastructure NSW, Transforming Infrastructure Through Digital Innovation – Infrastructure Digitalisation Program Overview

    Infrastructure NSW, Transforming Infrastructure Through Digital Innovation – Infrastructure Digitalisation Program Overview

    Infrastructure digitalisation refers to the use of digital practices, processes, technologies and the associated data to optimise the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of built infrastructure assets. Through improved coordination and decision-making, it enables organizations to enhance efficiency and optimise the performance of infrastructure projects and built assets across their entire lifecycle.

    Digitalisation is key to achieving government priorities such as increasing housing supply, decarbonising infrastructure delivery and boosting domestic manufacturing. It also enables the delivery of infrastructure in a faster, smarter and more innovative way.

    The Infrastructure Digitalisation Program

    The NSW Government is delivering its billion-dollar infrastructure program and managing a significant portfolio of infrastructure assets to meet the future needs of the growing community. To do this, the government is embracing infrastructure digitalisation and more efficient, innovative ways to deliver, operate and maintain public infrastructure assets.

    The Infrastructure Digitalisation Program (IDP) aims to expedite the adoption of digital practices, systems and technologies, across the built infrastructure lifecycle to deliver improvements in productivity, sustainability, social outcomes, and service levels.

     The benefits of infrastructure digitalisation and robust data management include productivity gains such as capital project cost and time savings, planning, delivery and operational efficiencies, improved decision making, collaboration and stakeholder engagement, improved risk management and safety, and better maintenance practices, leading to more reliable and resilient infrastructure and better performance.

    NSW Infrastructure Digitalisation and Data Policy

    The NSW Infrastructure Digitalisation and Data Policy expedites adoption of digital practices and technologies across NSW Government infrastructure projects and assets. To ensure consistent standards across agencies, the Policy requires agencies to commit to, prioritise, manage, and invest in digitally enabled practices and technologies.

    The Policy is framed around 4 principles:

    Principle 1: Commit to digitalisation to improve infrastructure delivery and asset management outcomes.
    Principle 2: Prioritise the adoption, application, and enablement of digital practices, processes, and technologies.
    Principle 3: Manage technology and data as an asset throughout the infrastructure lifecycle.
    Principle 4: Invest in capability to advance infrastructure digitalisation.

    Agencies have an 18-month transition period, from Policy release to the effective date, to meet these requirements, with all actions under Principle 1 to be completed as a minimum.

     

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