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Mary Smith is the President & CEO of Splash. Mary comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities along the way. In their previous role as senior vice president of Splash, Smith focused on brand development and market share development strategy. They are a member of both the RTTNA and the PSCRA.
Lucia Hernandez has a diverse professional background spanning several industries and decades. Their current role is Director of Strategy where they are building the Technova innovation and strategy lab. They have focused on strategic financial analysis as well as operational efficiency and implementation. Previously they ran corporate and operational FP&A for Cloudshift and led operational business management and financial strategy at Conflix across various divisions.
Mary Smith is the President & CEO of Splash. Mary comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities along the way. In their previous role as senior vice president of Splash, Smith focused on brand development and market share development strategy. They are a member of both the RTTNA and the PSCRA.
Lucia Hernandez has a diverse professional background spanning several industries and decades. Their current role is Director of Strategy where they are building the Technova innovation and strategy lab. They have focused on strategic financial analysis as well as operational efficiency and implementation. Previously they ran corporate and operational FP&A for Cloudshift and led operational business management and financial strategy at Conflix across various divisions.
Mary Smith is the President & CEO of Splash. Mary comes to the role as a 20-year veteran of Realogy Holdings Corp, serving in numerous capacities along the way. In their previous role as senior vice president of Splash, Smith focused on brand development and market share development strategy. They are a member of both the RTTNA and the PSCRA.
Panel discussion: AI for infrastructure
Moderator: Mark Coates, Vice President, Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Systems
Guy Beaumont, Director, Digital Lead – Infrastructure, Turner & Townsend
Cerys Wyn Davies, Partner - Global AI Advisory Co-Lead and Head of Strategic Intellectual Property, Pinsent Masons
Claudia Feiner, AI & Digital Twin Strategy Leader
Panel discussion: Future‑ready infrastructure - Cities, facilities, and data centres
Dr. Richard Vestner, Vice President, Market Development, Bentley Systems
Willem Fast, Chief Commercial Officer, City Innovation Network and the Airports AI Alliance
Clare Rhodes James, Development Director - Energy, Mott MacDonald
Dorothea Manou, Market Development Manager, Bentley Systems
David Philip, Director, Value Creation, Bentley Systems
Claudia Feiner is an independent consultant with over 20 years of experience in the automotive and tech sectors. She advises organizations on digital transformation, AI, Web3, and innovation strategy, drawing on a deep understanding of both corporate structures and emerging technologies. Having held leadership roles at Porsche and diconium, she combines strategic foresight with operational excellence across complex ecosystems. Claudia is also an international speaker and recognized advocate for diversity, featured among 40 over 40 – Germany's Most Inspiring Women 2022 and others.
Nathan Marsh is the Regional Executive for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Bentley Systems. As the senior leader in the region, he is responsible for the strategy, growth, and success of the EMEA business. He has over 20 years of leadership roles within management consultancy, risk advisory, private equity and corporate finance, engineering, and construction businesses, all focused on the funding, design, delivery, and operation of complex and critical national infrastructure.
Oliver Conze joined Bentley in 2023 as senior vice president for Bentley Infrastructure Cloud. In this role he leads the product unit advancing the suite of software solutions that spans the lifecycle of designing, building, and operating infrastructure, including the product lines of ProjectWise, SYNCHRO, and AssetWise. Prior to Bentley, Oliver was chief product officer at Customs4trade, a B2B SaaS startup automating international trade management. He previously spent 15 years at SAP, where he held a variety of executive roles in product management, portfolio strategy, and customer success.
Mark Coates is a recognised leader in infrastructure policy and digital transformation, serving as Bentley’s Vice President of Infrastructure Policy Advancement. In this role, Mark collaborates with governments, policymakers, and industry leaders globally to champion the adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions, driving efficiency and innovation in infrastructure development. With over three decades of experience in construction and global project delivery, Mark has focused on digital transformation, leveraging technology to enhance project outcomes and deliver value across time, cost, and quality metrics.
With over two decades of experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction software industry, Greg is a leader who has a deep understanding of digital twin technology and its potential to transform the built environment. In his role at the Digital Innovation Lab, Greg is responsible for leading a team of experts who work collaboratively to create tangible prototypes and develop innovative solutions to enhance human-computer experiences and unlock new modes of interactive communication. With a focus on improving the design, construction, and operation of buildings and other structures, Greg is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible through digital innovation.
Richard J. Vestner is currently a Vice President in the Market Development Group. Richard previously held the role of Vice President for Industry Solutions, overseeing cities, airports, ports, and industrial campuses. Based in Munich/Germany, Richard holds a Dipl.-Ing. and a Dr.-Ing. degree in Civil Engineering.
Richard had various leadership positions related to infrastructure in engineering, business consulting, and software development. His last position before joining Bentley Systems in 2020 was Executive Board Member responsible for the EMEA business and Chief Digital Officer for a Danish tech company.
Dr Thomas D. Krom is the Segment Director for the Environment at Seequent. With over 30 years of experience, Thomas is dedicated to developing practical solutions for society’s pressing environmental challenges. His work focuses on protecting natural resources, mitigating pollution, and addressing climate change. As a co-founder of Leapfrog software, Thomas has a strong background in using technology to solve real-world problems. A strategic thinker, he leverages cutting-edge technologies to design scalable systems, optimise workflows, and address complex environmental challenges.
Jan Chodzko is the Group CIO at Egis, bringing 25 years of IT management experience from large, international industrial groups. He has a strong background in information systems and technology management, as well as project management in cybersecurity and digital innovation. Before joining Egis, he was the Deputy CIO and Director of Strategic Customer IS Programs at Naval Group. His extensive experience also includes program management and consultancy for leading companies in the Oil & Gas, Energy & Defense sectors, and for government organisations.
Clare Rhodes James is the Development Director for Energy at Mott MacDonald, where she leads the development of the company's UK and European energy business. Her portfolio covers nuclear technology, gas and electrical energy grids, and energy generation and storage, with services including planning, engineering, and design. Clare has strong experience in supporting infrastructure finance transactions from a technical and commercial perspective and has led development of business across energy subsectors in the UK and internationally for over 25 years. As the development director for energy, Clare drives business planning and investment strategies aimed at sustainable growth. This involves fostering market awareness, strengthening client relationships, forging partnerships, and enhancing work-winning capabilities.
As the Global Head of Digital Construction and Data Management at Ferrovial Construcción, he leads the company’s digital transformation across construction processes and data-driven operations. He oversees initiatives in digitalization and advanced construction technologies, supporting projects worldwide. With a background as a Civil Engineer and executive education in digital leadership and strategic management, Ricardo combines strong technical expertise with a global, multidisciplinary approach to modernizing construction delivery.
Simon Beards is a Principal Planner for Laing O’Rourke, with over 25 years of experience across various disciplines in the construction industry. In recent years, he has focused on advancing the digital agenda, using his extensive planning skills to drive the use of 4D modeling. A key motivator for Simon is being central to a project team, ensuring the plan is clearly communicated and delivered. He has successfully worked on multi-million-pound projects with tight timescales, with highlights including Heathrow T2A and the new Everton Stadium Project.
Valentina Condrea is an Assistant Planner at Laing O'Rourke, where she has been instrumental in various projects and initiatives. Her expertise extends to 4D planning, showcasing her ability to innovate and contribute to the development of new technologies in the field of construction. Valentina's commitment to excellence and her ability to work collaboratively have made her a valuable asset to the Laing O'Rourke team.
Responsible for advancing Building Information Modelling and digital factory approaches within production planning, supporting the digital transformation of manufacturing and planning processes across the organization. With a background in mechanical engineering and factory planning, his work focuses on data‑driven, integrated, and future‑oriented production environments within Volkswagen’s global operations.
Guy Beaumont is the Director and Digital Lead for Infrastructure at Turner & Townsend, based in the London office. Since joining in 2014 after holding technical roles with several leading contractors, he has focused on implementing innovative digital, data, and technology solutions. His work, which spans project management, digital advisory, software engineering, and data analytics, transforms the performance of capital programs and asset portfolios. Guy has extensive international experience, providing strategic and delivery-focused consultancy for major Infrastructure, Energy, Natural Resources, Defence, and Real Estate programs across the UK, Central Europe, Hong Kong, North America, and Australia.
Cerys Wyn Davies is an Intellectual Property and Data Privacy Partner at Pinsent Masons. She is the Global Co-lead for Artificial Intelligence and leads the strategic Intellectual Property Team at Pinsent Masons. She has extensive experience and regularly advises on and provides thought leadership in respect of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things and Quantum across sectors. Her expertise includes the array of Intellectual Property, Data and other legal issues surrounding the development, procurement and deployment of technologies. In Spring 2025 Cerys received the IP Transactions Lawyer of the Year Award by Managing IP.
Marius Bierman is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Murray & Dickson Construction, where he leads the company-wide technology strategy. With over 15 years of engineering and management experience in the construction industry, he has a strong background in project planning, control, and business development. As CTO, his mission is to leverage technology to enhance collaboration, optimize design and construction workflows, reduce risks, and deliver greater value to clients and partners.
Mateusz Dziektarz is a BIM Expert and CDE/EDMS System Administrator at Port Polska (formerly CPK), with extensive experience delivering complex international infrastructure projects across rail, highways, and water sectors. He specializes in managing Common Data Environments, implementing BIM methodologies, and driving digital transformation throughout the project lifecycle. At Port Polska, he supports one of the largest infrastructure projects in Poland by introducing modern technologies, improving data management standards, and helping advance the project in line with global BIM best practices.
Jonathan Martin is an engineering geologist with expertise across geology, civil engineering, and environmental consulting. He began his career managing groundwater, soil contamination, and geotechnical investigations before completing a master’s degree in civil engineering with a specialization in geotechnical engineering. His research was published in the international journal Geothermics. He later gained experience in the UK on complex geotechnical projects using specialised techniques, and recently returned to South Africa to further develop his expertise in geotechnical analysis and digital integration.
As a Technology Specialist within the Digital Construction and Data Management Department at Ferrovial Construcción, based in Madrid. He supports the deployment of digital tools and technology-driven processes across construction projects, contributing to initiatives related to digitalization, data management, and innovation in construction workflows. In his role, Ignacio works closely with multidisciplinary teams to help integrate advanced digital solutions into project delivery.
Geologist expert in the deployment of BIM methodology for geotechnics, specialized in advanced data management and multidisciplinary interoperability.
He has spearheaded the implementation of AGS standards and integrated workflows using Bentley and Seequent solutions to optimize the design of international railway infrastructures.
A finalist in the Going Digital Awards, his career is defined by the effective integration of geological and geotechnical disciplines into BIM environments and Digital Twins.
Salvatore Allegra is a hydraulic engineer at IDOM, specializing in hydraulic modelling and water network design. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, he is dedicated to helping utilities and infrastructure organizations deliver resilient, efficient, and future-ready water services. Salvatore is passionate about leveraging digital tools and smart technologies to optimize network performance, improve decision-making, and support the transition toward more sustainable water management.
Willem Fast is Chief Commercial Officer at the City Innovation Network and the Airports AI Alliance, where he focuses on building strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors. His work centres on enabling effective public-private collaboration to accelerate digital transformation across cities, airports, and broader infrastructure ecosystems.
Willem works closely with government leaders and industry partners to support the deployment of innovative technologies in areas such as urban mobility, digital infrastructure, and AI. He is also involved in expanding similar collaboration models into adjacent sectors, including ports and large-scale venues, helping organisations translate innovation into scalable, real-world impact.
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