Agenda Digital
The planning for the agenda of 2025 is ongoing and we are continously updating it with new speakers and sessions. You can look forward to a day filled with interesting speakers, breakout sessions and networking with other professionals as well as our event partners.
Program: 10.30 – 15.00 CET
10:30 CET
THE BIM SUMMIT BY SYMETRI OPENS
Per Carlsson, Annika Svensson and Per Ole Otterness from Symetri welcome you all to the BIM Summit by Symetri 2025.
10:40 CET
Keynote: The impact of climate change
The impact of climate change is many times difficult to grasp. To help us connect to the future in a more urgent and intimate way we have invited Andri Snaer Magnasson who is an Icelandic author, filmmaker, and environmental evangelist. He will share his perspectives from the story Okjökull glacier in Iceland, the first glacier lost to climate change. Andri combines science, history, and mythology to explore big issues. Right now, he’s collaborating with Icelandic architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir on using molten lava as a sustainable building material.
Speaker: Andri Snær Magnason, Author, filmmaker & environmental evangelist
Stage: Live on stage in Stockholm. Streamed to Oslo, London and digital audience
11:05 CET
The BIM Summit Award: The Sustainability Award
We will hand out the first award of the day. This award recognizes a company, individuals or a project who have made innovative efforts and/or a successfully implemented project for a better and more sustainable future.
Would you like to nominate someone? Deadline is 17 March: Nominate here
11:15 CET
BREAK
During our breaks our digital audience can watch our Flying Reporters who will interview interesting speakers and partners. For participants in Stockholm, Oslo & London you are welcome to the partner area for a chat with our partners.
11:35 - 12:00 CET
BREAKOUT SESSION
This talk explores how team awareness and adaptability drive success in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Effective project execution depends on the ability of teams to adapt their communication and collaboration strategies to meet diverse challenges, particularly during project meetings. By examining the nuances of different meeting styles—coordination, cooperation, and collaboration—as well as the dynamics of virtual, in-person, and hybrid settings, this presentation offers insights for setting up project teams and optimizing meetings across project phases.
Speaker: Kristine Slotina, Nordic Office of Architecture
Stage/Room: Live in Oslo. Streamed to the digital audience.
Explore how LINK Architecture is driving the development of circular architecture to meet the climate challenges of the construction sector. Through examples such as the Arctic Centre of Energy in Skellefteå, we show how reuse, future-proof materials and innovative processes can create sustainable, aesthetic and economic solutions. Learn concrete strategies to integrate reuse into all project phases and ensure competitiveness in a changing industry.
Speaker: Lisa Säfsten & Elias Fransson, LINK Arkitektur
Stage/Room: Live in Stockholm. Streamed to digital audience
This presentation will delve into the collaborative efforts undertaken during the refurbishment and extension of the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Building at the University of Worcester, showcasing how the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools like Revit, Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems, and point cloud technology can lead to more efficient and intelligent refurbishment processes.
The University of Worcester aimed to utilize BIM Level 2 standards to ensure seamless data transfer from Revit 3D collaborative models to their CAFM system. This approach facilitated effective facilities management post-handover. The project also leveraged point cloud technology to assist subcontractors and monitor site progress, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the construction phase.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the benefits of integrating design and facilities management tools, learning how such integration can lead to smarter refurbishment strategies, improved collaboration among stakeholders, and enhanced lifecycle management of facilities. This case study exemplifies a holistic approach to refurbishment projects, where technology and collaboration converge to achieve optimal outcomes for educational institutions.
Speaker: Steve Rudge, Symetri & Nigel Robinson, Service Works Global
Stage/Room: Live on stage in London. Streamed to the digital audience.
12:00 CET
FLYING REPORTER
During our breaks our digital audience can watch our Flying Reporters who will interview interesting speakers and partners.
12:10 CET
Breakout Sessions
Nordic Sustainable Construction is a cross country collaboration focusing on contributing to the ambition in the Nordic Vision 2030 of establishing the Nordics as a leading region in sustainable and competitive construction and housing – with minimised environmental and climate impact. One of the strategic initiatives is a focus on digitalisation and what can be done e.g. in relation to the whole life carbon regulation. Helle will share what knowledge the Nordic countries already have gained and what they aim to work further with.
Speaker: Helle Redder Momsen, Senior Advisor, Head of Secretariat at Nordic Sustainable Construction, at Danish Authority of Social Services and Housing
Stage/Room: Live in Oslo. Streamed to digital audience.
Severn Trent Water is on a mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030—20 years ahead of industry targets—while delivering clean water and protecting the environment. A key part of this transformation is embracing digital ways of working, using Building Information Modelling (BIM) to enhance collaboration, efficiency, and sustainability.
In partnership with Symetri and Autodesk, Severn Trent is integrating BIM with real-time data and predictive analytics to improve decision-making, optimize asset management, and drive innovation. Through digital tools along with AI-driven environmental solutions for flood modeling and sustainable drainage, the company is ensuring resilience in the face of future challenges.
This session will explore how BIM serves as the foundation for smarter, more sustainable infrastructure, helping Severn Trent reduce waste, improve planning, and set new industry benchmarks. Join us to see how digital transformation is shaping the future of water management through innovation, collaboration, and integrated data-driven solutions.
Speaker: Nitesh Alagh, Severn Trent Water
Stage/Room: Live on stage in London. Streamed to the digital audience.
12:40 CET
Breakout Session
Panel discussion
Speaker: Nitesh Alagh, Severn Trent Water & Adam Bear, Wessex Water
Stage/Room: Live on stage in London. Streamed to the digital audience.
13:05 CET
FLYING REPORTER
During our breaks our digital audience can watch our Flying Reporters who will interview interesting speakers and partners.
13:15 CET
BREAK
13:35 CET
PARALLEL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
We continue to embrace new technologies, all the way from scripts, automation, apps, clouds, to artificial intelligence. The benefits at the first glance all seem clear - promise to save time and drive efficiency. However, the reality often doesn't align with these expectations. Delays, overbudgets, and outdated business models still hinder progress. To address these challenges, it's essential to openly discuss the issues and seek solutions together. I believe that redefining collaboration across all stakeholders - owners, designers, contractors, suppliers, operators, and more - can unlock real value for everyone. But transformation requires us to rethink our approach, share risks, and move away from conservative models that have held us back. Only then can we truly transform the industry.
Speaker: Marius Jablonskis, Norconsult
Stage/Room: Live on stage Oslo. Streamed to the digital audience
Dive into JYSK's inspiring journey from traditional 2D drawings to a fully integrated 3D Store Design solution. This presentation highlights how JYSK has implemented advanced BIM tools to optimize store design processes and establish a more efficient and accurate approach to data management, while enhancing own internal skillsets. Discover key milestones, challenges, and achievements, and learn how this transformation has equipped JYSK for the future of Store Design.
Speaker: Jeanette Verdelin, JYSK
Stage: Live in Stockholm. Streamed to digital audience.
14:00 CET
FLYING REPORTER
During our breaks our digital audience can watch our Flying Reporters who will interview interesting speakers and partners.
14:10 CET
KEYNOTE: How will the next era of digital disruption transform BIM?
What are the implications for the industry, and how will digital delivery and the jobs to be done change?
Speaker: Theo Agelopoulos, Vice President - AEC Design Strategy, Autodesk
Stage: Live on stage in London. Streamed to Stockholm, Oslo and digital audience
14:35 CET
The BIM Summit Award: Best New BIM USE
This award recognizes companies or individuals that have had the courage to move the use of BIM into new areas. An individual or company who has made an important impact by using BIM in an unconventional, creative and smarter way leading to improved ROI and sustainability gains.
Would you like to nominate someone? Deadline is 17 March: Nominate here
14:40 CET
Joint Reflections & Fireside
Speakers: Will be announced later
14:55 CET
Wrap up of the day for our digital audience.
We say goodbye to our digital audience. The agenda will continue for those that participate in Stockholm, London and Oslo with more keynote speakers, local breakout sessions and discussions at our Round Tables.