November 20 & 21, 2024 | Beatrix Building, Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Program

DigiBouw 2024 offers inspiring sessions from top speakers and executives in the construction industry. Follow keynotes from frontrunners discussing the latest developments in digitization, sustainability and technology. Find out how your organization can benefit from these innovations and network with industry experts. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the construction industry.

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Would you like to deepen your knowledge in specific topics such as: AI, robotization, parametric design and construction, change management, safety, open standards, BIM, digitization, cybersecurity, traceable materials, smart construction logistics or the construction site of the future? Then put together your program from the various knowledge sessions in three different theme domes on the exhibition floor or on the Mainstage of the Beatrix Theater. All sessions are freely accessible.

Put together your personal program

Step 1

Select the correct day

In the program overview, the sessions are listed below each day. Choose the date when you come to visit DigiBouw.
Step 2

Filter by location

DigiBouw has a plenary program on the Stage Beatrix Theater and three Domes on the show floor in the expo hall. The block to the left of the program easily filters by location so you know where to go.
Step 3

Choose the sessions you want to attend

Enter the show floor well prepared and download the event platform. There you will find your ticket, the program and the total exhibitor list. Save your favorite sessions and put together your personal program. You will receive access to the event platform when you purchase your ticket.

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Program Overview

Mainstage Beatrix Theater

Inspirational speakers and executives such as Doekle Terpstra (Chairman of Techniek Nederland), Cécil Cremer (Founder and futurist) and Richard Verbrugge (Teamlead Security Culture & Transformation ABN AMRO), Jacques van der Krogt (Techniek Nederland), Timothy Lievendag (Royal BAM) will share their knowledge and vision on a variety of carefully selected topics.
Chairman of the day Jesse van Doren - a well-known technology and innovation expert - will put them through their paces. Come too; catch up and broaden your knowledge.

Key topics during DigiBouw are:

  • Impact of AI and Robotics on the entire industry
  • Accelerate and automate existing processes
  • Embracing changes within your company in current way of building
  • Better exchange of information through the chain
  • Smart tooling to work more efficiently today

Knowledge sessions by theme

Digitization of internal processes

Digitization helps to reduce failure costs, make construction work faster, and makes collaboration easier and more efficient. Follow sessions on this topic as:

'The power of unambiguous data' by Johan de Groot
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 11:50 to 12:20 in Dome 1

'Digitization in Construction - the power of innovation' by Albana Huska
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. in Dome 3

'Digitalization in practice," panel discussion with Nicole van Est
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. in Dome 1

'How can digitization really move a mid-sized contractor forward?' by Danny van Rij-Roks
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 14:00 to 14:30 in Dome 1

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Digital information exchange

Sharing knowledge and making information available within a construction project saves costs, reduces failure costs and helps to build better and faster. Among other things, BIM and various (open) standards contribute to digital information exchange and thus help to improve construction quality. Follow sessions on this topic as:

"Open Standards / Data Dictionary: How do open standards contribute to a more efficient and 'better' construction process?" by Rob Roef
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 13:30 to 14:00 at the Stage Beatrix Theater

'A unique opportunity to upgrade your knowledge of openBIM: The buildingSMART Professional Certification Program' by Paul Bos
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 11:15 to 11:45 in Dome 3

"Stop Email - Discover the future of digital communication in BIM!" by Mathijs Natrop and Daan Arts
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 14:45 to 15:15 in Dome 1

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New technologies

There are plenty of innovative technologies to make the construction process smarter, more efficient and thus more future-proof. Think smart manufacturing techniques, intelligent buildings or handy new tools for the construction site. Follow sessions on this topic like:

The construction site of the future - What will our construction sites look like in 10 years and what effect will that have on 'our' people? by Timothy Lievendag and Arnoud van der Heijden
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 11:30 to 12:30 at Stage Beatrix Theater

'AI, Robotization and Industrialization: the Engineering Sector in 2030' by Doekle Terpstra
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 10:10 to 11:00 at the Stage Beatrix Theater

Panel Discussion: 'What impact will AI and Robotization have on the overall sector in the short term?' with Doekle Terpstra, Carla Moonen, Carlita Vis, William van Niekerk and Leontien de Waal
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 10:30 to 11:00 at the Stage Beatrix Theater

"Is the deployment of AI the solution to the industry's productivity challenge?" by Bart Brink
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stage Beatrix Theater

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Activities

Stage Beatrix Theater

The plenary program on the mainstage of DigiBouw will take place in the Beatrix Theater. Inspiring keynote speakers such as Carla Vis (buildingSMART), Doekle Terpstra (Techniek Nederland), Jeroen Pat (digiGO), Rob Roef (TNO), Leontien de Waal (ABN AMRO) and many others will give knowledge sessions here on crucial topics that are shaping the future of digitization in the construction sector. Here you will be inspired by valuable insights and innovative strategies.

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Program theater domes

In addition to the keynote program on the Mainstage, DigiBouw is offering three themed domes on the show floor. These domes, located in the Expo Hall next to the Beatrix Theater, offer dozens of presentations on topics such as AI, BIM, information management, robotization, and parametric design. Deepen your knowledge on specific construction topics such as point clouds, the power of unambiguous data, and further digitization with IFCs. Discover the latest technological innovations transforming the construction industry.

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Catering Square

At the DigiBouw catering plaza you can relax and enjoy a delicious lunch including drinks. Your ticket includes day package catering (coffee/tea, lunch and an afternoon snack). It is the ideal place to catch up with fellow professionals and make new contacts between sessions. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere as you gather with other professionals to talk through the day and gain new ideas.

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