Disruptor Series: Blockchain & The Built Environment

This webinar is part of a new series on the future of the construction industry which are taking place over the next 12 months, and will explore the next big trends, innovations and challenges the industry needs to prepare for.

Blockchain is often mentioned as one of the buzzwords of the technological transformation of construction but the majority of professionals in the industry don’t know what blockchain is, or understand its relevance to the industry.

This webinar will gather together a selection of blockchain experts to discuss the technology and its uses in the industry –smart contracts, enhanced BIM, supply chain management, the payments process and others. We will learn how blockchain technology can be a positive force for change in the industry, and what we need to do to maximise the benefits it can offer.

These events are a must for those wanting to be at the forefront of knowledge and understanding and gain insight into how the industry is going to innovate, transform and disrupt in order to stay ahead of the competition.

Speakers for this event include:

Keerthi Thomas,
Blockchain Technologist

Charlene Colas,
Founder

Matthias Geipel,
Blockchain Expert

Eleni Papadonikolaki,
Associate Professor – Digital Innovation & Management

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• Digital Catapult – Keerthi is a noted expert in Blockchain technology and as part of Digital Catapult he advises business on adopting and exploiting blockchain technologies to help them deliver cutting-edge and truly disruptive solutions. Previously he was an expert for the Oxford University Blockchain Strategy Programme as well as Head of Blockchain for Plutus, where he designed the industry’s first crypto-payment system to enable everyday use. He will discuss how organisations from all parts of the built environment can utilise and benefit from blockchain technologies.

• Arup – Arup are renowned experts on the increasing intersection between technology and the built environment and how we can adapt to incorporate the new ideas into the industry. Matthias will discuss blockchain technology has the potential to become vital to the built environment as our cities continue to expand and diversify. He will discuss the blockchain’s potential applications in the realms of property, energy, transport and water supply and its potential to help solve the challenges of ageing populations, urbanisation and climate change.

• University College London – Eleni is Associate Professor in Digital Innovation and Management at the Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management at University College London. She is also a board member of the Construction Blockchain Consortium, which is the leading construction industry knowledge transfer consortium in collaboration with a premier university. It aims to track and test emerging and disruptive technologies including Blockchain, the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence to encourage change and build resilience.

• Bespok – As founder of Bespok Charlene works to create solutions to problems in the built environment and construction industry through the integration of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. She will discuss the myriad opportunities that exist for the use of the technology including project management, crisis management quantity surveying, contract management and more.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around new innovation and disruptive technology. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

Our online webinars will merge our face-to-face events with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, an exceptional panel discussion and debate, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall. The agenda will run as follows:

13:45-14:00 – Networking & Exhibition

14:00-15:00 – Main Stage – Speakers, Presentations, Discussion, Debate & Audience Led Q&A

15:00-15:30 – Networking & Exhibition

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online webinars…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where the webinar will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking

Just like a real event you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.