David is Chief Information Officer at Trilon Group, one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. Under David’s leadership, Trilon is advancing a connected digital ecosystem that brings together common systems, shared cybersecurity, modern data and analytics capabilities, and AI-powered workflows and insights. His work focuses on creating scalable platforms that improve operational…

James serves as Global Director of Digital & AI Advisory with more than 20 years of experience as a Certified Change Management Professional, certified operator, professional engineer and utility manager. James has a passion for people enabled by technology and an educational background in civil engineering and artificial intelligence. As Chair of the American Water…

Summer is the Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Worley. She leads the development of AI, analytics, data platforms, and data governance practices to create value for Worley and its customers. With 20 years of experience in AI, machine learning and data science, Summer has overseen numerous innovative projects that utilize these technologies…

Heath is Chairman and CEO at HKS, where he champions the firm’s belief that design is most meaningful when it creates the conditions for people, communities and environments to thrive. During his 20+ years at HKS, Heath has faithfully elevated the firm’s reputation for computational design, research and innovation. Previously the Global Practice Director of…

Will joined Arup in 2018 and is Arup’s Global Digital Services Leader. In this role, he is responsible for leading Arup’s work to support clients as they take advantage of the major transformation in their world that digital and AI are bringing about, including meeting critical sustainability challenges. While at Arup, Will has worked at…

Michele is an accomplished technology executive and currently serves as Chief Information Officer at HGA, a nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm. As CIO, Michele oversees the full scope of HGA’s enterprise technology portfolio. In addition to advancing digital workflows to support areas of practice, she is also responsible for operational, marketing, and finance systems,…

One of the most proven and dynamic leaders in the design technology profession, Brooke is resolute in her pursuit of new ideas and ingenuity. As the Chief Information Officer of CannonDesign, Brooke keeps her teams at the leading edge of how physical and digital environments can inform one another. Under her leadership, CannonDesign has built…

Kristen is NBBJ’s Technology Futures Director, leading the firm’s Data & AI strategy across a 600-person global practice. She develops the organizational vision for Data & AI capability, guides the use case portfolio from concept through delivery, and advises firm leadership on technology risk, competitive positioning and investment decisions. As the primary bridge between technical…

Jay is an Executive Director and U.S. Digital Lead at WSP and the firm’s Global Smart Places Lead, working with project teams to support clients in harnessing data, digital twins, and connected infrastructure to improve safety, operations, sustainability and user experience. He brings more than 20 years of experience at WSP, with a focus on…

As the Chief Investment & Technology Officer at AInvested, Darren advises clients worldwide, offering critical expertise in future business strategy development and transformation, sourcing, value creation, due diligence, post-acquisition planning, exit planning and transformational technology strategy, complemented by bankable business plans. His extensive knowledge and strong market presence are instrumental in driving key transactions and…