Conference Program

The conference program of the digitalBAU conference & networking 2023 was designed by our cooperation partners. Get a review of the partners and their program contribution here.

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Who we are

With Ambivation, we connect medium-sized businesses, corporations and the public sector with relevant startups for successful collaborations and innovation partnerships.

As part of the digitalBAU conference, we organize the "Innovation & Startup Matchmaking" where ConTech startups and companies are personally and precisely networked on site at the trade fair.

Brief introduction of our program

As part of the Innovation & Startup Matchmaking, 1-to-1 meetings with suitable startups and digital solution providers will be organized for you on site. Gain insights into specific technologies, digital solutions or innovations and discover in conversation how you or your company can benefit from these new solutions. The format offers a quick way to get to know each other at digitalBAU and, in the best case, provides the starting point for a collaboration. The matchmaking is an offer of digitalBAU. For all participants of digitalBAU 2023, this offer is free of charge and registration is possible here until June 18, 2023.

Why our topic is important for the industry

With the right partners, companies can more easily and quickly take advantage of new customer requirements and new technologies to add value. During the matchmaking at the digitalBAU conference, you will get to know exactly those partners from the multitude of companies out there who fit your needs or your company.

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Who we are

The BIM Alliance is a professional association of nationally and internationally active architectural offices. They have set themselves the goal of jointly solving the tasks arising from new planning methods in a practical manner. The potential and know-how of the participating offices offers the opportunity to define solutions quickly and in a demand-oriented manner, independent of software providers and service providers: by architects for architects.

Brief introduction of our program

In a first contribution, representatives of three architecture firms will present their way of BIM implementation and will also discuss the use of BIM Alliance tools. Following these impulses, an extended dialog round will discuss hurdles and solutions during implementation.

The second block of topics focuses on formal processes that the application of BIM entails: How are services correctly described in the contract award, how are they reflected in contracts and how should they be remunerated? The BIM Alliance presents sample documents drafted from the planner's perspective and discusses them with the client side.

The third contribution is designed by the Federal Chamber of Architects and the Federal Chamber of Engineers and focuses on the topic of further training with quality: Since 2021, in-depth courses on the BIM method can be attended at the planners' chambers. The BIM basic courses have already been successfully offered since 2018. A round table on the BIM standard of the German Chambers of Architects and Engineers will be held.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The target group of our contributions are architects as well as representatives of building owners and the construction industry. The aim of the BIM Alliance is to make BIM as practical as possible: by architects for architects.

Our selected topics show that it is no longer a question of WHETHER BIM is used, but HOW. And it is important to help shape this how - at all levels. Our contributions provide concrete solutions for planners and clients to bring BIM into the mainstream. But they also show where there are still diffi-culties and where more commitment is needed to make BIM applicable in practice.

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Who we are

DICONOMY is a B2B training provider and BIM network.

We help the construction and real estate industry to identify or create ideal knowledge and training opportunities.

DICONOMY develops cooperative, tailor-made training and further education concepts with partners such as training providers and implements them together.

Brief introduction of our program

The focus of the program is a practical discussion about the right approach to introducing BIM. A lecture will be held, and important focal points will be discussed afterwards.

Why our topic is important for the industry

Digitization / BIM are the central topics of the coming years.

Not only is the technology to be developed, but above all to be introduced into the company. This process can run well or relatively slowly and is one of the greatest challenges of the transformation.

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Who we are

BIMSWARM offers a neutral, multidisciplinary platform for the digital transformation in the engineering and construction industry. BIMSWARM helps its users to easily navigate through the variety of market offerings, data formats and BIM use cases und thus facilitates efficient research and decision making.

Brief introduction of our program

Workshop BIMSWARM

BIM-Rollout in Germany – Who does what? Bringing perspectives together

In our workshop we’ll raise the topic of the digital future of the construction industry.

Which activities are really needed from which market players? What are the attitudes of various market segments regarding BIM and digitilization of the construction industry? Which role do certification and compliance for the construction IT play? How well do we understand each other along the supply chain of real estate projects? – Open, inspiring, interactive.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The slow distribution of the automation in the construction industry leads to the fact that many processes remain inefficient, costly and labour intensive for many companies in the market. This results in the inability for these companies to benefit from modern technologies and digital processes, thus endangering their competiveness and business results.

The German government stimulates the implementation of the BIM methodology in state-owned organizations using BIM Masterplan documents and other initiatives. This should animate the entire supply chain towards preparing for the new requirements with regard to BIM and digitial cooperation processes.

The need for efficient solutions that would allow to overcome the current challenges and ensure digital collaboration in the construction industry is obvious. This is confirmed by an increasing number of market players and ongoing trends.

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Who we are

Bitrock Digital Partners is a venture builder founded in 2018. We develop new, digital business models and support companies in three core areas: the development of their core business, the establishment of new business areas and the establishment of internal innovation programs.

Brief introduction of our program

In the panel discussion “Vom Konzept zur Umsetzung: Erfolgreiche Innovationsstrategien in der Baubranche", we will explore various corporate innovation strategies that have been successful in driving change in the construction industry. Our panelists will share their experiences and insights on how to turn innovative ideas into tangible impact. We'll examine case studies of successful corporate innovation initiatives, discuss common pitfalls to avoid, and highlight key principles for building a culture of innovation within large organizations.

Why our topic is important for the industry

Venture building and the development of new, digital business models offer the construction industry numerous advantages. Companies can benefit from more efficient processes, e.g. through digital planning tools and automated processes. In addition, working with venture builders, gives access to innovative ideas and expertise. New business models such as digital platforms for construction projects or innovative solutions for sustainable construction open up new markets and competitive advantages for companies.

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Who we are

The Builders Tech Club is a platform for collaboration between startups, industry, and market participants. Together we shape the future of the innovative and sustainable building and real estate industry. We meet in regular digital events, workshops, and mastermind sessions. Our community wants to move the needle on innovation in contech, proptech and digitization of trade.

Brief introduction of our program

Startups need contacts to customers and investors to grow, and presentation space to present themselves in the best possible way. This is exactly what the Startup Area, the digitalLAB, of the digitalBAU Conference offers.

On stage, we offer the opportunity for panels and expert presentations. In interactive speed datings, exhibiting startups exchange ideas with company representatives and investors who have been invited precisely for the format.

In Mastermind Sessions you get access to accredited mentors for leadership, growth and fundraising.

It doesn't stop there: all exhibiting startups can expect perks like access to the Betterfront fundraising platform, an optional entry into a virtual pitch book just for startups in ConTech, PropTech and craft.

Inclusion in virtual events and podcasts from the Builders Tech Club and access to this ever-growing network.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The partnership between startups and companies in the industry is crucial. Startups bring new ideas and useful technologies to the established industry, which is often slow to adapt to change. Companies provide resources, stability and guidance to help these startups succeed.

This collaboration creates a win-win scenario that benefits both parties by increasing innovation, efficiency, and scalability across the industry.

The combination of corporate support and startup creativity will be critical to the continued development of this important sector.

Understanding the fundamentals of entrepreneurship will also allow larger organizations to become more agile and better identify market trends that could lead to new revenue streams.

With better insight into emerging markets, companies can make faster decisions when confronted with ideas that could positively impact their bottom line.

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Who we are

Planning, building, operating and dismantling - throughout the entire life cycle of a building, the right software and IT help to work in a structured manner, avoid errors, optimise processes and meet deadlines and costs. Since its foundation in 1993, the Bundesverband Bausoftware e.V. (BVBS) has been working together with its member companies - leading software and IT companies - to promote the digitalisation of the construction industry.

Brief introduction of our program

"Digital solutions for the planning and building of tomorrow"

In four panels we want to offer an informative and forward-looking programme with a mixture of panel discussion and keynote lectures. In line with the guiding themes of the digitalBAU conference - digital twin, connectivity, sustainability and urbanisation - we want to explore the following questions: What is needed for the digital transformation? What solutions does the market offer for the different user groups? What investments do users need to make? How can we overcome obstacles to digitalisation? What role should politics play? We look forward to your participation in the BVBS session.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The current challenges of the construction industry, such as affordable and sustainable construction, resource-conscious use of materials, refurbishment of existing buildings, carbon dioxide reduction and circular economy, can only be solved with the help of digital methods. In the BVBS session, proven experts will present the facts, discuss the current topics on the podium and be ready to answer your questions.

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Who we are

We are a strategy and technology provider with many years of experience in the digitization of the construction industry. With us, you develop innovative solutions that put customer needs at the center of your value creation - for long-term and multi-value customer relationships. Be it through service apps, customer portals or product configurators: Only those who develop customer needs technologically on a constant / long-term / regular basis will set up their business model for the future.

Brief introduction of our program

Digital entrepreneurship - The path to a technology-enabled customer experience.

Digitization is necessary to address megatrends in the construction industry such as a shortage of skilled workers, sustainability or "Amazonization" of the players involved. But value creation in con-struction is complex and often not customer-centric. So how do we get started today?

We want to bring together all those who want to shape the markets of tomorrow as digital pioneers:

  • What does a VC from the construction industry tell us about the current situation in dealing with the trends of the future?
  • We give you an insight into our experiences in the industry and ask ourselves together with you: "How to not F*#k up Innovation?"
  • Digitalization brings not only solutions but also new challenges - how can we overcome them together?
  • Everyone has to work technology-based, including sales - how do we manage that?
  • And: how do companies in the construction industry get started with digital innovation in the first place?

We invite discussion and draw attention to the joint search for solutions that will help the entire construction industry.

Why our topic is important for the industry

Digitalization is fundamentally changing the way companies do business every day. Through the use of technologies such as the Internet, artificial intelligence and IoT, the markets of the future will be characterized by digital business models. This affects all industries, from manufacturing to retail to construction. It is therefore important to start working today on the digital business of tomorrow. Established market players are in the best position to do this. They can better anticipate what moves the markets, they have excellent customer access, but they need digital entrepreneurship. That's why it's so important to work today on digital solutions for the technology-enabled customer experience of tomorrow.

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Who we are

DICONOMY is a B2B training provider and BIM network.

We help the construction and real estate industry to identify or create ideal knowledge and training opportunities.

DICONOMY develops cooperative, tailor-made training and further education concepts with partners such as training providers and implements them together.

Brief introduction of our program

The focus of the program is a practical discussion about the right approach to introducing BIM. A lecture will be held, and important focal points will be discussed afterwards.

Why our topic is important for the industry

Digitization / BIM are the central topics of the coming years.

Not only is the technology to be developed, but above all to be introduced into the company. This process can run well or relatively slowly and is one of the greatest challenges of the transformation.

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Who we are

Digital Findet Stadt is Austria's leading platform for digital innovations in the building and real-estate industry. As the connective link between research and economy we support digitalization projects with resources and know how. In doing so we get the sector ready for challenges regarding climate change and environmental protection.

Brief introduction of our program

The construction and real estate industry is currently facing major challenges, both from the perspective of the current global political situation and due to climate change. Research and innovation can provide solutions on the path to climate neutrality and help to secure the future quality of life and work. Therefore, the digital transformation of the construction and energy industries must contribute to save resources, and energy. The most disruptive drivers BIM, industrialized construction, connected buildings and AI have an enormous potential to reduce construction and housing costs.

We show how the industry in Austria is facing these current challenges. The central task is to get as many market participants as possible on board - also across national borders - to create integrated processes and to realize the potential of digital solutions throughout the entire building life cycle. Based on best practices experts and researchers from the fields of design, construction and operation will present how the entire sector can be made more resource-efficient through digitization, and new tools.

Why our topic is important for the industry

Without the further development of digital tools, the construction and real-estate industry will not be able to finally get rid of its image as one of the world's largest CO2 emitters. The traditionally highly heterogeneous and fragmented structure of the industry makes it very difficult to combine efforts. Only with the help of digitization can end-to-end, climate-friendly, and recyclable processes be established. It shows us the path that will ultimately lead us out of this difficult situation - even if many solutions still must be developed and several old thought patterns must be broken through.

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Who we are

DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. As a partner for industry, research and society as a whole, DIN plays a major role in helping innovations to reach the market in areas such as the digital economy or society, often within the framework of research projects. More than 36,500 experts from industry, research, consumer protection and the public sector bring their expertise to work on standardization projects managed by DIN.

Brief introduction of our program

In the context of a panel discussion, we will discuss the topic "The bridge between design, construction and operation is built". After a short impulse lecture, the following technical questions will be discussed:

  • What are the requirements for the quality of the data?
  • How is data transferred between software solutions and how can be ensured that the information can be mapped and reused correctly across software and lifecycle phases?

In addition, the following "cultural" issues will be discussed:

  • How can the building lifecycle be thought of in a cross-cutting way?
  • Collaborate - share information, build trust - how do we get it right?

The goal of the panel discussion will be to show the participants that there are already well-functioning systems with which all participants can easily start with BIM.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The most important thing in the application and use of BIM is the data and information. There are already numerous databases with very different data quality and quantity. The BIM project stands and falls with the quality of the data and the possibilities of data transfer, but also with the "right" BIM software. The clearer and more secure the data available to all parties involved, the easier the BIM project will be.

The data relevant for facility management and building operation can already be used and entered into the BIM model during the planning and construction of new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings. However, BIM should not only be applied to new construction or renovation projects. With the digitization of the building stock, the relevance of BIM will continue to increase, as building operation and management can be made more efficient and transparent using digital methods.

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Who we are

Editorial team Christoph Jacob and Sara Kukovec.

Christoph Jacob, expert for sustainable, profitable growth, innovative digital transformation and agile leadership development, entrepreneur and founder of various start-ups in technology and security segments of the real estate and construction industry.

Sara Kukovec, expert in core real estate lifecycle processes with interdisciplinary expertise in project development, design, construction, operations as well as value enhancement of real estate projects. She is an entrepreneur with a focus on sustainability, innovation and digitalization in the construction and real estate industry.

Our goal is to revolutionize the real estate and construction industry together with top professionals, specialists and influencers. We promote innovations, digital technologies, sustainable, efficient processes, sustainable construction, components and auxiliary materials, ecological, climate-neutral energy supply and extraction as well as agile leadership and management systems.

With our recently published book: Towards Sustainable, Efficient and Profitable Value Creation of Buildings, Fundamentals - New Technologies, Innovations and Digitalization - Best Practices, we have laid the foundation for a book series in German and English.

Brief introduction of our program

Together as an editorial team with our co-authors: Mr. Christoph Jacob, Ms. Sara Kukovec, Mr. Matthias Mosig, Dr. Christine Lemaitre, Ms. Pia Hettinger, Dr. Michal Dallos, Ms. Janna Zielinski, Ms. Julia Eder, Mr. Max Rudolph, Ms. Natasha Catunda, Mr. Christian Faßelt, Mr. Thomas Wagner, Mr. Georg Friedrich Bremer, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ing. Markus G. Viering, Mr. Benjamin Guenther, Ms. Eva Ritz, Mr. Boris Goldshteyn, Ms. Carina da Silva, Mr. David Bewersdorff, Ms. Melanie Maiterth, Mr. Hubert Rhomberg, Dr.-Ing. Tilo Nemuth, Mr. Hauke Deckarm, Dr.-Ing. René Huppertz, Mr. Christian Sallach, Ms. Dörthe Knefelkamp, Dr.- Ing. Stefan Plesser, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Will, Mr. Thomas Gorski, Mr. Martin Urbanek, Dr.-Ing. Christoph Mankel, Mr. Seref Diler, Mr. Milan Zahradnik, Ms. Heike Gündling, Prof. Dr. Verena Rock, Ms. Sarah Schlesinger, Mr. Achim Jedelsky, Ms. Kirsten Paul, Mr. Bodo Schiefer, Ms. Eva-Maria Neuhaus, Mr. Dominik Campanella, Mr. Julius Schäufele, Ms. Ceilina Schall, Mr. Julian Kuntzsch, Ms. Anna Berger and Ms. Rosa Lindenblatt and others, we present innovative and digital, practically applicable solutions for large parts of the construction and real estate value creation. The interactive exchange is of great importance to us.

Basics - profitable value creation - best practice examples - technological possibilities and future prospects through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - digital data management - new and smart building materials - smart buildings - optimization of value creation through Building Information Modeling - use of robots and drones - lean construction - new business models - digital process optimization - buildings and materials from 3D printers - blockchain technology and much more.

Why our topic is important for the industry

Together we move better, faster and more! - Sharing knowledge and experience is the way to a better and sustainable future.

The diversified, international team of co-creators (Editors and Authors), with different experiences from several generations of science and academia, experts from universities and associations, established companies and start-up organizations, have been highly motivated to help shape the content.

We help the construction and real estate industry to understand better and more holistically. It is about recognizing which perspectives, technologies and innovations already exist and how they are actively used today. We inspire and describe the opportunities and possibilities available to our industry.

We believe that the key to a sustainably built world lies in interdisciplinary, in unprecedented crea-tive, transparent collaboration.

For many issues around sustainable profitability and productivity improvements in the construction and real estate industry, we support the use of digital tools and innovations to significantly improve the dynamics of the entire processes. We help to actively use the possible potentials to act sustainably, to reduce costs and to lead companies / areas / departments into a secure profitable future.

Basics - profitable value creation - best-practice examples - technological possibilities -future prospects

We target students, founders and executives within the construction and real estate industry as well as related industries. All stakeholders of the complete value chain of buildings (e.g. architects-, engineers-, specialist planners-, construction companies-, handicraft companies-, developers-, real estate- and project developers-, investors-, banks and financial intermediaries-, building material-, component- and building element dealers-, building material machine dealers and producers-, software developers-, lawyers- and notaries- up to Prop- and ConTechs), are addressed, who want to learn more about sustainable, innovative, digital possibilities of the construction and real estate industry or even want to be an active part of this renewal.

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Wer wir sind

Der deutsche Gaia-X Hub ist die erste Anlaufstelle für alle Unternehmen, Organisationen und Interessierten in Deutschland, die mehr über das europäische Projekt Gaia-X erfahren oder daran mitwirken wollen. Als Stimme und konsolidierende Stelle bietet der Gaia-X Hub deutschen Unternehmen und Marktteilnehmenden die Möglichkeit zur Information, zum Austausch und zur Vernetzung. Der deutsche Gaia-X Hub setzt sich dafür ein, allen Akteuren verschiedenster Bereiche niedrigschwellig Zugang zu diesen zukunftsträchtigen Strukturen und Technologien zu bieten.

Koordiniert werden die Aktivitäten von Stakeholder der Bau- und Immobilienwirtschaft in der Gaia-X Domäne „Planen, Bauen, Betreiben“, durch den deutschen Gaia-X Hub bei acatech - der Deutschen Akademie für Technikwissenschaften.

Kurzvorstellung unseres Programms

Das Programm umfasst Vorträge und eine Podiumsdiskussion zu Zielsetzung und Mehrwerten von „Gaia-X für die Bauwirtschaft“:

Vorträge:

  • Das Gaia-X Projekt „iECO - Intelligent Empowerment of Construction Industry“
    (Wolfgang Müller, RIB Software GmbH, Michael Brenner, 5D Institut GmbH);
  • Ziele und Aktivitäten der Gaia-X Domäne „Planen, Bauen, Betreiben“
    (Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus König, Ruhr Universität Bochum, Lehrstuhlleitung Informatik im Bauwesen / Pate der Gaia-X Domäne „Planen, Bauen, Betreiben“);
  • Vorstellung des Gaia-X Hub Deutschland
    (Jan Fischer, Leitung Domänen- und Stakeholdermanagement, Gaia-X Hub Deutschland);

Podiumsdiskussion:

  • „Quo vadis - Gaia-X für die Bauwirtschaft?“
    (Moderation: Katja Breitenfelder, Wissenschaftliche Begleitung Gaia-X, Gaia-X Hub Deutschland).

Warum unser Thema wichtig für die Branche ist

Digitale Lösungen für das Planen, Bauen und Betreiben von Gebäuden werden zum Standard in der Branche, wofür Rechenkapazität in Form von Cloudlösungen und ein sicheres Ökosystem für den Datenaustausch benötigt werden. Im Gegensatz zu üblichen Cloudlösungen bietet Gaia-X einen sicheren, offenen und transparenten Rahmen unter Wahrung der Datensouveränität.

Ziel des europäischen Projektes Gaia-X ist der Aufbau einer europäischen interoperablen Dateninfrastruktur für sichere datenbasierte Geschäftsmodelle. Mit Gaia-X entsteht ein digitales Ökosystem aus vernetzen Datenräumen auf Open-Source-Basis. Gaia-X ermöglicht den Beteiligten einen Datenaustausch, bei dem die Dateninhaber:innen stets ihre Datensouveränität behalten.

Gaia-X richtet sich an Unternehmen, insbesondere KMUs und Organisationen, die ihre vielfältigen Daten austauschen oder durch diese Mehrwerte schaffen und neue datengetriebene Geschäftsmodelle entwickeln wollen. Für die damit verbundenen Datentransfers stellt Gaia-X ein gemeinsames Regelwerk für Zugangs- und Transportprotokolle, Dienste und Richtlinien bereit. Diese folgen alle den Gaia-X Prinzipien Transparenz, Datensicherheit, Datenschutz, Interoperabilität und Skalierbarkeit.

Das Projekt iECO entwickelt smarte, Gaia-X-konforme Dienste, welche genau auf die spezifischen Anforderungen der Baubranche zugeschnitten sind und in Anwendungsfällen über den gesamten Lebenszyklus von Gebäuden - von der Planung bis zum Recycling -, zum Einsatz kommen.

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Who we are

The DGNB Academy is the central training and continuing education platform of the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB e.V.). In numerous courses and seminars, the DGNB Academy provides up-to-date and practical expertise on sustainable planning and construction as well as sustainable real estate management. The DGNB's offerings include seminars on specific topics of sustainable construction, practical modules, and expert training on the DGNB certification system.

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Brief introduction of our program

Seminar: Combining BIM and life cycle analysis - opportunities and benefits

The increasing awareness of sustainable buildings and their life cycle assessment is also driving digitalization and the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM). How does BIM work? How can efforts to obtain data for life cycle analysis (LCA) be reduced? And what are the potential applications within the planning process? After an introduction to both topics, you will learn about the opportunities and benefits that arise from the successful combination of BIM and LCA. The speakers Sebastian Theißen and Jannick Höper from LIST Eco GmbH & Co. KG will share their experiences and give you practical insights into the LIST Eco approach as well as recommendations for your own application.

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Why our topic is important for the industry

Sustainability has long been more than a trend in the construction and real estate industry. It is a basic prerequisite for the realization of a sustainable built environment. Individuals and companies that now specialize in sustainability issues are offered a future-proof growth market. In order to remain capable of acting and making decisions, well-founded know-how is needed at a wide variety of levels. Under the motto "Learning from and with experts ...and shaping the future sustainably", the DGNB Academy provides you with condensed specialist knowledge in seminars on central aspects of sustainable construction.

Each event focuses on a very specific application or question, so that you can apply the knowledge you have gained directly in practice.

The seminars are designed independently of the DGNB certification and offer added value to all players in the construction and real estate industry as well as to generally interested persons.

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Who we are

The Leonhard Obermeyer Center brings together the scientific expertise of over 80 researchers at the Technical University of Munich. In dialogue with our partners, we jointly define technological research priorities in the field of digital methods in architecture, civil engineering, geodesy and geoinformatics, we offer a platform for international cooperation. Close networking with decision-makers makes the Leonhard Obermeyer Center a think tank for strategic developments in this field.

Brief introduction of our program

Digital twins for the built environment are virtual images of buildings, streets and entire urban districts, infrastructures, and their environment. A multitude of data from a wide variety sources complements the virtual twin to a valuable planning tool that can provide up-to-date information and forecasts at any time.

In its unique cross-thematic and cross-disciplinary approach, our program combines the fields of digital building (BIM) and digital urban modeling (CityGML) with innovative analysis and simulation methods for the design of "smart" urban spaces with quality of life.

Why our topic is important for the industry

A great advantage of digital twins of the built environment is the simple and clearly understandable visualization of complex calculation results in the models. In this way, they provide reliable support for citizen participation and decisions on improving mobility flows, meeting climate targets, developing new construction areas or implementing security concepts.

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Who we are

The Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Handwerk supports craft businesses and craft organizations in using the opportunities of digital technologies, processes and business models - free of charge, provider-neutral and throughout Germany. With the guiding principle "From practice for practice", six showcases at the locations in Bayreuth, Duisburg, Dresden, Koblenz, Krefeld and Oldenburg are dedicated to the challenges of small and medium-sized businesses in the trade.

Brief introduction of our program "innovation parcours"

See, touch and try it out on the innovation path. Experience digital technologies and discover possible new solutions for your everyday life. Look forward to practical examples on the topics of 3D printing, augmented reality, exoskeletons, sensors, smart home and much more. Let yourself be surprised and get inspiration for your company of the future.

Register quickly for the innovation parcours. The first registrations will receive a free day ticket for digitalBAU conference & networking and an exclusive guided tour of the Innovation Parcours! In addition, you have the chance to receive a painting designed with artificial intelligence and created by the painting robot.

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Why our topic is important for the industry

A shortage of skilled workers, scarcity of resources and customer requests lead to major challenges, especially for small and medium-sized companies. How digital tools can simplify work, make it more efficient and make your business competitive in the long term? Due to the large number of digital offers and tools, it is often not easy to keep track and find out which solution is the right one for your own business.

The only way to get your own picture is to try it out. The Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Handwerk would like to close this gap by presenting established digital tools and making them available to visitors for testing. At the same time, it is the point of contact and intermediary for digital key topics in the skilled trades.

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Who we are

The Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Handwerk supports craft businesses and craft organizations in using the opportunities of digital technologies, processes and business models - free of charge, provider-neutral and throughout Germany. With the guiding principle "From practice for practice", six showcases at the locations in Bayreuth, Duisburg, Dresden, Koblenz, Krefeld and Oldenburg are dedicated to the challenges of small and medium-sized businesses in the trade.

Brief introduction of our program Barcamp "Digital Transformation"

On July 5, 2023, the "Meistercamp" barcamp on the topic of "digital transformation" will take place on the exhibition grounds. A barcamp is not a classical conference because it has no fixed agenda. The process and content are determined by the participants themselves at the beginning and later developed in various workshops. Barcamps are very innovative and offer many opportunities to share and develop ideas with other people. Anyone who wants to advance digitization projects in the skilled trades can take part.

Be there and take part when digital doers from the trades come together and develop and promote ideas to lead their businesses successfully into the future. Exciting sessions, practical examples and an extensive network of experts in digital craft are available to support you.

You can register here to participate at the “Meistercamp”.

Why our topic is important for the industry

A shortage of skilled workers and growing challenges in general lead to overtime, which is difficult to cope with, especially for small and medium-sized craft companies. Digital tools can simplify work, make it more efficient and save a lot of time in the long term. There are many clever minds in the trades who know exactly where the problem is and who already have innovative ideas for solutions in mind. However, they often lack the time, the know-how or the right experts for further design and implementation. In the “Meistercamp” you can present your idea to a broad audience and collect ideas together with the other participants in order to further develop your project. And maybe this will even result in further cooperation beyond the event.

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Who we are

The initative of the construction industry, planen-bauen 4.0, devotes its efforts to the digitalization of the entire supply chain of the German construction industry.

Brief introduction of our program

Workshop planen-bauen 4.0 Ltd.

BIM for public organizations – governmental requirements and implementation activities

The German government requires a phase-based implementation of the BIM methodology from public organizations. – Which acitivities are necessary for this? Which best practices and steps can help public companies to switch to BIM as quickly and efficiently as possible?

In our workshop we reflect, together with the event paticipants, how to make organizations BIM-capable in compliance with the governmental requirements.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The slow distribution of the automation in the construction industry leads to the fact that many processes remain inefficient, costly and labour intensive for many companies in the market. This results in the inability for these companies to benefit from modern technologies and digital processes, thus endangering their competiveness and business results.

The German government stimulates the implementation of the BIM methodology in state-owned organizations using BIM Masterplan documents and other initiatives. This should animate the entire supply chain towards preparing for the new requirements with regard to BIM and digitial cooperation processes.

The need for efficient solutions that would allow to overcome the current challenges and ensure digital collaboration in the construction industry is obvious. This is confirmed by an increasing number of market players and ongoing trends.

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Who we are

C.FATH architecture communication, offers a Berlin based interdisciplinary platform for architecture communication and content development. Christiane Fath, Creative Director of the studio, has a background as architect and cultural manager. She together with her diverse team of experts e.g. journalism, design and photography works for more than 20 years in concepting and realizing international conferences, exhibitions and publications.

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CONFERENCE + THINK TANK + DIVE-IN

RADICALLY DIGITAL

urban ecologies + virtual worlds

As part of digitalBAU 2023, trade fair for digital solutions in the construction industry in Munich, the two-day conference "RADICALLY DIGITAL" explores the interdependencies of urban ecologies and virtual worlds. How are digital tools and artificial intelligences changing the way we think, plan, develop and possibly even the very nature of cities? What does this mean for the tasks and professional understanding of those who shape urbanity? Who are the new "urban digitals"? What is the impact of digital city (co-)design in (real) urban space? To what extent is the "new normal" in our urban everyday life already shaped by artificial intelligence, by virtual spaces and digital participation? And how can all this contribute to greener, fairer and more productive cities - or not?

JULY 4, 2023 CONFERENCE: POSITIONS + IMPULSES

KEYNOTE + PANEL:
METAWHAT?
Urban Spaces + Digital Worlds

IMPULSE PANEL 1
THE SELF-LEARNING CITY

IMPULSE PANEL 2
SMART PARTICIPATION

IMPULSE PANEL 3
DIGITAL DESIGN

JULY 5, 2023 THINK TANK: TOOLS + DIVE- INS

SESSION 1: FUTUROLOGY
TOOLS FOR URBANISTS

SESSION 2: BUILDING AND CLIMATE CHANGE
TOOLS FOR CIRCULAR BUILDING

SESSION 3: HYBRID MATERIALS
DIVE- IN: DIGITAL MATERIALS

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Why our topic is important for the industry

An interdisciplinary program with experts from research, urban development, real estate management, architecture and building culture will reflect on current issues and topics related to digitalization: What challenges does the radical digital transformation pose for those who actively shape urban spaces? What opportunities does it offer? What new tasks and job profiles are associated with it? How can digital worlds affect analog spaces in terms of sustainable urban development? What role do AI and VR play in this? And is all of this ethically justifiable?

Keynote: Everyone is talking about the metaverse - but what does that actually mean in concrete terms? What business models are already linked to it? We are deliberately looking beyond the construction industry and exploring the metaverse through the lens of the creative and technology industry. We are interested in how various key technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and blockchain culminate here on the one hand, and how the metaverse, as the next stage of the Internet, has the potential to revolutionize our everyday lives on the other.

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Who we are

We are SDaC. SDaC stands for Smart Design and Construction and is a research project funded by the Federal Ministry BMWK. The research project investigates the use of artificial intelligence on the basis of use cases and develops practical applications for this purpose.

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Use of AI in the construction industry: In an interactive presentation, the use of AI in the construction industry is demonstrated using selected AI applications from the SDaC research project. Among other things, it will be shown how AI can be used to automate construction processes, improve productivity and increase efficiency.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The presentation is aimed at construction professionals, architects, engineers and anyone who wants to learn more about practical applications of AI in the construction industry. Specifically, the audience will gain insights into how AI supports them in their work environment and what the future of construction could look like.

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Who we are

We are the springboard for deep tech entrepreneurship in the most defining fields of our near future. As a joint initiative of TUM and UnternehmerTUM we address in particular topics of the built environment.

Urban tech, future construction, AI-powered and planet-centered system design will secure our sustainable environments. We support scalable, disruptive business ideas and scalable startups in the fields of civil and environmental engineering, as well as architecture and design, with special focus on AI in the Built World and societal impact.

Visit the TUM Venture Labs website: venture-labs.de

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Building Innovation Ecosystems. In an interactive workshop format, we introduce the basic features of innovative ecosystems and develop fields of collaboration. Participants from the design and construction industry will work with researchers and start-ups to develop creative approaches to innovative exchange and sketch prototypes of future collaborative projects. The workshop is aimed at all those who would like to gain a deeper insight into the prerequisites for scalable business models and are looking for initial points of contact for an exchange with start-ups. With their many years of experience in science and practice of business development, construction and design projects, Dipl.-Des. Tobias Förtsch and Dr.-Ing. Christos Chantzaras offer an inspiring and entertaining format.

Why our topic is important for the industry

The ability to innovate in the construction and planning industry will only increase if there is a greater willingness to cooperate and support each other. The fragmentation of the various branches of industry obscures the view of the potential that arises in cooperation with new companies or through the use of new technologies. Innovation is a social process that can only develop further in a sustainable ecosystem.

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