Agenda Oslo
Venue: DEICHMAN
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.
Stage Program: 10.00 – 17.40 CET
After Work & Dinner: 17.40 – 00.00 CET
09:00 - 10.00 CET
Meet our experts
Throughout the day, you can meet consultants from Symetri in our partner area. If you want to take the opportunity to mingle and talk our consultants before the official agenda starts, you are welcome to do so.
09:35 - 10.00 CET
Breakout Session: GO BEYOND THE CLOUD WITH NAVIATE NEBULA
In this session we will introduce Naviate Nebula, the only solution of its kind, connecting Common Data Environments (CDEs) to automate workflows and enable seamless data transfers across BIM 360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud projects — regardless of region. Naviate Nebula keeps your data intact, accessible, and optimized.
Speaker: Per Ole Otterness & Roger Feste, Symetri
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Mainstage
10:00 CET
Artificial intelligence beyond the current turbulence
The launch of chatGPT made artificial intelligence (AI), and in particular generative AI, the hottest topic in the market. Everybody has an opinion about it, ranging from starstruck awe to existential fear. Industry, construction, and infrastructure are no exceptions; digitalisation is ubiquitous, and with digital data comes the opportunity to use AI.
Amid the turbulence of the stern wave behind chatGPT, it is easy to lose sight of the wide range of powerful tools in the AI toolbox. In this talk, Elin will guide us through the turbulence and explain how mathematics and statistics applied to large amounts of data can automate tasks and processes, disrupt business models, redefine search and research, and fuel innovation of new products and services. All this without posing a fundamental threat to most jobs. She then invites the audience to reflect on the flipsides of artificial intelligence, such as responsibility, discriminatory practices, cyber security, and sustainability.
Speaker: Elin Hauge, Futurist and AI Expert
Stage: Live on stage in Oslo. Streamed to London and Stockholm
Room: Mainstage
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.
Stage: Live from Stockholm, London and Oslo. Streamed to digital audience.
Room: Mainstage
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
Room: Mainstage
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.
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: Live in Oslo. Streamed to Stockholm and the digital audience.
Room: Mainstage
11:35 - 12.35 CET
Parallel Round Tables
The Round tables will gather representatives from across the industry for discussion on current and important topics.
Places are limited to our Round Tables and to register send an email to anusha.collin@symetri.com.
As sustainability regulations evolve, integrating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into early-stage decision-making is more critical than ever. The UK, for instance, has unique requirements, with the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard placing increasing emphasis on in-use emissions reporting. Sweden, for example, mandates LCA as part of building regulations, affecting early material choices—such as whether to build with steel or wood. Elsewhere in Europe, frameworks like the EU Taxonomy are beginning to shape sustainability in design and construction.
This roundtable will explore how BIM workflows can help designers, architects, and stakeholders make informed decisions that support long-term sustainability. With the increasing focus on carbon tracking and meeting industry expectations, we will discuss:
- How BIM enables better data reuse for sustainability insights across a project’s lifecycle
- When and how key material decisions are made, considering factors such as cost, availability, carbon impact, and regional regulations
- The role of Digital Twins in embodied carbon tracking, refurbishment strategies, and long-term emissions monitoring
- How evolving frameworks and standards are shaping sustainability data use in design and construction
This interactive discussion will allow for an open exchange of ideas, focusing on practical solutions and real-world insights as to how to seamlessly integrate LCA and sustainability into BIM workflows and to support informed decision-making from design to operation.
Moderator: Anett Andreassen, Virvle SA
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Blankvann
In this roundtable we will explore the power of Sharing is caring. Is sharing of knowledge a necessity to bring our industry forward? Have we established forums where knowledge sharing is possible? And – whenever a project is finished: do we receive the needed time to evaluate and contemplate – or do we run to the next project and repeat our workflows and methods?
Moderators: Tone Stilen & Matteo Mandrile, Snøhetta, Jóhannes B. Bjarnason, Isavia
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Noklevann
12:10 - 12.35 CET
Breakout Session
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: Live in Oslo. Streamed the digital audience.
Room: Mainstage
12:35 CET
LUNCH 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: Live on stage Oslo. Streamed to Stockholm and to the digital audience
Room: Mainstage
Oslo Science Park has a digital twin implemented in the beginning of 2024. What benefits does the digital twin provide in daily operation and management processes. How does Oslotech use the Bim model and what is the plan for further development.
Speaker: Ingar Madsen & Espen Kildebo Jensen, Oslotech
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Noklevann
A brief review of various EU regulations with emphasis on possible implications of the EU's taxonomy regulation and activities under sustainable finance. A presentation of Møller Eiendom's strategy for managing risk in light of the legislation.
Speaker: Isak Oksvold, Møller Eiendom
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Blankvan
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
Room: Mainstage
14:40 CET
Joint Reflections & Fireside
Speakers on stage in Stockholm: Jens Kollserud, Symetri and Salla Eckhardt, SARA Oy
Speakers on stage in London: Theo Agelopoulos, Autodesk, Amy Beckenham, Ridge & Partners and Paul Coyte
Speakers on stage in Oslo: Kristine Slotina, Nordic Office of Architecture, Marius Jablonskis, Norconsult
14:50 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.
14:55 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.
15:15 - 15.40 CET
Breakout Session
New demands and regulations are developed and implemented as we speak. We will look into what are the risks and opportunities, and how can we benefit on the opportunities as we develop within planetary boundaries.
Speaker: Anett Andreassen, Virvle SA
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Mainstage
15:15 - 16.15 CET
Parallel Round Tables
The Round tables will gather representatives from across the industry for discussion on current and important topics.
Places are limited to our Round Tables and to register send an email to anusha.collin@symetri.com.
Let’s explore how the type of meeting and team dynamics influence its success. Can we stay aware of key factors—like the complexity of the problem, team dynamics, and meeting format—and adapt to get the best results in any scenario?
Moderators: Kristine Slotina, Nordic Office of Architecture; Endre Sjøvold & Eilif Hjelseth, NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Noklevann
Will BIM continue be the foundation in a future where Sustainability and AI will be fundamental parts of the design and make processes? Or could it even be so that BIM is the lever for improved outcomes based on innovation and standardized methods?
Moderators: Marius Jablonskis, Norconsult
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Blankvann
15:50 - 16.15 CET
BREAKOUT SESSION
Jóhannes is responsible for managing the Delivery team, overseeing all construction projects from design to completion and delivery to operations at KEF International Airport. He will speak about:
- Standardizing the ACC environment
- Dealing with upgrades of developer tools alongside organizational standardization
- Automation in progress reporting through ACC, Revit & Microsoft Fabric with a database approach.
Speaker: Jóhannes B. Bjarnason, Isavia & Roger Feste, Symetri
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Mainstage
16:15 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.
16:35 CET
Keynote: Building the Future: Harnessing Technology for Social Accountability, Sustainability, and Resilient Businesses
This lecture explores how data driven decisions are transforming the construction industry, not only in terms of efficiency and productivity but also in fostering social accountability and creating new services. It will provide insights into how the role of architects and engineers is changing to create a more transparent, ethical, and future-proof construction sector.
Speaker: Angie Arroyo Mendez, A-lab
Stage: Live on stage in Oslo. Streamed to Stockholm and London
Room: Mainstage
17:05 CET
The BIM Summit Award: BEST INDUSTRY COLLABORATION
This prize recognizes those who promote teamwork and collaboration in the Building and Infrastructure Industry. An individual or company who has paved new grounds in the way they collaborate with other parties/companies. By doing so they have pushed the boundaries for how integrated projects contributes to a better future.
17:10 CET
Summary of Round Tables
Fredrik, Annika and Jon will summarise the discussions from today's Round Tables.
Speakers: Fredrik Falk & Annika Svensson, Symetri and Jon Forsell
Stage: Live in Stockholm. Streamed to Oslo and London
Room: Mainstage
17:20 CET
Joint Reflections
Speakers on stage in Stockholm: Per Carlsson, Symetri & Jon Forsell
Speakers on stage in London: Annika Svensson, Symetri & Paul Coyte
Speakers on stage in Oslo: Elin Hauge
Room: Mainstage
17:25 CET
Summary of the day
Let's wrap up the day!
Speaker: Per Ole Otterness, Symetri
Stage: Live in Oslo
Room: Mainstage
17:35 - 18.10 CET
After Work
Let's grab a beer and mingle with our partners and other participants.
You can also choose to attend our After Work Session with Knut Ramstad from Nordic Office of Architecture who will be talking about generative AI in design development, decision making and communication.
19:00 - 00:00 CET
Dinner, Entertainment & Party
We sit down for a 3-course dinner with entertainment, followed by a DJ to get the party started. Dinner and party are included in the ticket price for those attending live in Stockholm and Oslo.
The dinner will take place at Clarion The Hub in Oslo.
See you on the dance floor!