What you’ll learn at International Built Environment Week 2024
SINGAPORE, 1 AUGUST 2024 – [MEDIA PARTNER] The sixth edition of the International Built Environment Week (IBEW) conference will return with the theme “Solving for Tomorrow, Today” from 4–6 September 2024.
Engineering a Greener built environment
Placing engineers at the forefront, IBEW’s opening keynote will be delivered by Jan-Hendrik Goldbeck, CEO and MD of Goldbeck GmbH, one of Germany’s leading construction and engineering firms. An engineer himself, Goldbeck was instrumental in developing the firm’s solutions for modularisation and standardisation in modern methods of construction that allows for streamlining of the construction process and increasing efficiency.
The conference will also delve into technological developments in construction automation through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), construction robots and 3D printing. This session will bring Assistant Professor Immanuel Koh of Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), who is developing a generative AI software for architects that is being trained on various building codes and designs; and Anand Nantarajan, Global Sales & Portfolio Manager, General Industries at ABB Robotics Division, will share his thoughts on how the built environment sector can potentially benefit from robot automation.
Sessions on carbon accounting and decarbonisation will bring guest speakers from a wide spectrum of sectors, including developers, financiers, certification bodies and solution providers. Jocelyn Campbell, Regional Commercial Director, Asia Pacific from CarbonCure will provide insights into the use of Greener building materials; while Jasper Wong, Managing Director, Head of Real Estate, United Overseas Bank will provide his perspective on green financing to catalyse innovations.
A plenary session titled Overcoming Barriers to Innovation in the Built Environment, moderated by Luke Wu, Head of Innovation at Kajima Development, will feature leading minds from top companies, such as Hajime Onojima, Executive Officer of Obayashi Corporation and Thomas Hyde, Chief Transformation & Innovation Officer of Beca. These leaders will share their experiences in initiating transformative change within their organisations.
More programmes that you can participate in
Open to public
• BEX Asia 2024: Co-located with IBEW, BEX Asia is the must-attend tradeshow showcasing market-ready innovations, digitalisation and sustainability solutions for the built environment.
• BCA Awards: A series of awards organised by Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to recognise high standards in various fields such as digital transformation, quality, design and engineering excellence.
• Learning Journeys: Site tours to exemplary projects in Singapore will provide delegates with experiences in seing how innovative solutions work in real situations.
• Future Talent Programme: The programme aims to provide young talents with opportunities to enhance their understanding of the built environment, as well as inspire them to explore careers in the sector.
Invitation-only
• ConTech Summit: The inaugural summit is poised to serve as the region’s premier gathering of innovators and investors to propel the development and deployment of new, emerging technologies for the built environment sector.
• CEOs in Conversation: An exclusive session for senior leaders to congregate, network and share insights, experiences and innovations that will drive the built environment sector forward.
To view the detailed programme, visit https://www.ibew.sg/.
