MUNICH, Germany, Aug 1, 2024 – The Georg Nemetschek Institute is pleased to announce the AI Symposium & Expo on Artificial Intelligence for the Built World September 10-12, 2024, in Munich. This unique conference hosted by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TUM Venture Labs will bring together leading academic researchers, industry professionals, and innovative startups to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the built environment.
The symposium and expo is taking place at the High-Tech Campus Garching, a major science and research hub near Munich, Germany. It is part of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and is one of the largest and most important campuses for science, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship in Germany.
The main theme will be the presentation of AI applications in the context of the current and future needs of the construction industry, with a particular focus on how AI can improve project efficiency, decision-making, and safety in practice.
Attendees will explore what works and what doesn’t, fostering a comprehensive dialogue about the potential solutions and innovations in this rapidly growing field.
Keynote speakers come from the academic as well as the industry side, amongst them Marc Nézet, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Division Officer at the Nemetschek Group.
- Academic:
- Dr. Burcin Becerik-Gerber, Professor and Chair, Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southern California
- Prof. Francisco Chinesta, Professor of Computational Physics, Arts et Metiers Institute of Technology (Paris)
- Prof. André Borrmann, Full Professor and Chair of Computational Modeling and Simulation, Technical University of Munich
- Prof. Markus König, Professor of Computing in Civil Engineering, Ruhr University Bochum
- Industry:
- Marc Nézet, Chief Division Officer (CDO) of the Operate & Manage Division and Chief Strategy Officer, Nemetschek Group
- Dr. Angelika Kneidl, CEO, accu GmbH
- Dr. Andreas Liebl, Managing Director, appliedAI Institute Europe
- Dr. Matthias Standfest, CEO & Co-Founder, AI Startup by Drees & Sommer AG
“Artificial intelligence is not just a tool for innovation; it is a catalyst for transformative change across every sector of society. At the AI Symposium in Munich, we gather to explore the frontiers of AI research, share groundbreaking advancements, and envision a future where AI empowers us all to solve the most pressing challenges in the construction industry”, says Marc Nézet, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Division Officer Operate & Manage Division at the Nemetschek Group.
The symposium starts with a welcome and keynote on September 10, 9:00 am, free of charge. For the full conference, tickets are required. For more information and to register, visit the Event Website.
About the Georg Nemetschek Institute
The Georg Nemetschek Institute at the Technical University of Munich is dedicated to advancing research and education in the digital transformation of the built environment. With a focus on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, GNI aims to drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies in architecture, engineering, and construction.
