AI & Smart Innovation in Construction(October 21st – 22nd, 2026 at Hotel Richmond, Copenhagen)
🤖 Conference Overview: AI & Smart Innovation in Construction
Dates: October 21st – 22nd, 2026
Location: Hotel Richmond, Copenhagen, Denmark
Organizer: Trueventus
Website: www.trueventus.com | www.annualmodularsenate.com
📌 Executive Summary & Event Description
The European construction technology market is expanding at over 17% annually. As the Nordics accelerate digital transformation to combat severe labor shortages and strict carbon mandates , AI & Smart Innovation in Construction gathers European construction leaders, technology innovators, and policymakers to address real-world deployment of digital solutions.
This conference bridges the gap between AI concepts and on-site implementation, demonstrating how technologies like Digital Twins, Generative BIM, Mobile LiDAR Scanning, and Predictive Analytics drive measurable ROI across the building lifecycle.
📈 Key Measurable Metrics Highlighted
40% – 50% Productivity Boost: Achieved through predictive analytics, robotics, and smart site management.
Up to 70% Reduction in Initial Design Time: Enabled by AI-driven generative BIM workflows.
Up to 20% Direct Cost Reduction: Driven by optimized schedules, reduced material waste, and automated workflows.
Up to 20% Reduction in Carbon Emissions: Supported by AI-enabled sustainability modeling and material inventory tracking.
🎯 Core Themes & Session Topics
Day 1: AI, Digital Twins & Circularity (October 21, 2026)
Urban Digital Twins & Smart Cities: Lessons from Nordic hubs on integrating real-time data ecosystems for sustainable urban planning.
Generative AI & Material Passports: Utilizing mobile LiDAR scanning and AI segmentation to build structured material inventories in ~30 minutes for circular demolition and compliance with Danish/EU rules.
The Helsinki Model & AI Maturity: Case study on raising project-wide AI maturity and co-developing human-centric AI agents.
Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) & AI: Moving from schedule chaos to site clarity with AI-integrated construction tracking.
Robotics & Site Safety: Deploying autonomous equipment to optimize site safety and operational accuracy.
Day 2: AI Governance, Supply Chains & Generative Design (October 22, 2026)
AI-Driven Supply Chains: Using predictive analytics to anticipate material demand, evaluate supplier reliability, and minimize logistics disruptions.
Generative AI in Architecture: Transforming complex design constraints into clear architectural answers using generative tools.
EU AI Act & Governance Frameworks: Establishing data management, stress-testing, and compliance under mandatory EU AI regulatory standards.
Risk Management & Liability: Mitigating legal, digital, and operational risks when deploying AI in engineering projects.
🎙️ Key Featured Speakers
Jan Buthke – Co-Founder at ReUseX & Head of Digital Innovation at LINK Arkitektur (Denmark)
Arvind Chigateri – Chefkonsulent, Data & AI Governance at HOFOR A/S (Denmark)
Marco D'Ambrogio – Lead of AI and Digitalization at Sweco Architects (Denmark)
May Winfield – Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks at Buro Happold (UK)
Pieti Marjavaara – Chief Innovation Officer at AINS Group (Finland)
Claus Risum Korsgaard – Project Director, Hyperscale Data Centers & Critical Facilities at Søren Jensen (Denmark)
George Floros – Director of Digital Construction at AtkinsRealis (UK)
👥 Target Audience & Attendee Profile
Target Job Roles:
CXOs, VPs, Directors, and Heads of Digital Transformation, AI, BIM, ConTech, ConTech R&D, and Data Governance.
Project Directors, Chief Engineers, Head Architects, and Operations Managers.
Key Target Industries:
Construction & General Contracting Companies
Architecture, Engineering & Consulting (AEC) Firms
Real Estate Developers & Infrastructure Owners
ConTech, AI, Cloud, & Software Solution Providers
Energy, Utility Companies & Municipal Authorities