Summit

Technology & AI Summit

Name: Technology & AI Summit
Location: Technology & AI Summit

Mon 30 Nov 2026 • 08:15 - 18:00 GMT • 6.5 hours structured CPD

Continuing Professional Development for RICS members

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Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London, ECN 4BQ

In-Person

From £220 + VAT

Early bird discount available until 13 September 2026

Overview

Innovating the future of the built environment

Smarter, faster, more responsible

Our inaugural Technology and AI Summit 2026 has been organised to support built and natural environment professionals in moving from experimentation with digital advancements to informed adoption.

AI, digital twins, smart building systems, robotics, geospatial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated data platforms are reshaping how assets are planned, delivered, operated and valued. Yet for many professionals, the challenge is no longer understanding what technologies exist; it is understanding which solutions are genuinely delivering value, how they can be implemented responsibly and what they mean for professional standards, public trust and long-term business performance.

This is an opportunity for professionals across the full built asset life cycle to explore how technology is influencing decisions. Through a combination of practical case studies, hands-on workshops, independent debate and live demonstrations, delegates will gain the insight, connections and skills needed to harness innovation while upholding the standards of competence, integrity and accountability.

Why attend?

Through practical examples and candid discussions, the summit will showcase both the opportunities and the realities of implementing technology across real-world assets and portfolios.

Whether you are exploring investment analytics, digital construction tools, smart building systems or approaches to governance and assurance, leave with fresh perspectives, practical ideas and a clearer understanding of how technology can support better outcomes for businesses, clients and society.

Programme

Hear from industry leaders, pioneering practitioners and emerging innovators through a varied programme of:

keynote presentations
interactive masterclasses
live technology demonstrations
debates
curated exhibitions
hosted buyer meetings and
project case studies.

Sessions will address some of the most pressing questions facing the profession today:

How are investors assessing technology-enabled evidence?
What role will AI play in professional judgement?
How can organisations move from pilot projects to large-scale adoption?
What skills will tomorrow's surveyors need?

Download

Technology & AI Summit agenda (PDF 3.40MB)

Published date: 07 August 2026

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Learning outcomes

Evaluate the practical applications of emerging technologies across the built asset life cycle, identifying where tools such as AI, digital twins, automation and advanced analytics can deliver measurable value for your organisation.
Apply principles of trusted technology adoption by understanding the role of professional standards, governance, data quality and ethical decision-making in supporting responsible innovation.
Assess the opportunities and risks associated with technology investment, including the implications for asset performance, valuation, sustainability outcomes, operational resilience and long-term business strategy.
Identify strategies for overcoming barriers to implementation, drawing on real-world case studies and lessons learned to move from isolated pilots towards organisation-wide adoption and transformation.
Develop the knowledge and skills required to lead through digital change, improving your ability to collaborate across disciplines, engage with technology providers and prepare yourself and your teams for the future of the profession.

Speakers

Conference chair

Dame Wendy Hall, DBE, FRS, FREng

Professor, University of Southampton

An authority on AI, digital geopolitics and technology governance, Wendy advises governments and global institutions on how AI, data and digital infrastructure are reshaping power and competitiveness, combining scientific expertise with strategic insight into technology’s global impact.

Justin Young

CEO, RICS

Chris Walsh

Director of Education and Skills, RICS

Anil Sawhney

Head of Sustainability, RICS

Jim Walton

Managing Director, Ascend Studio

Jennifer Schooling

Professor of Digital Innovation & Smart Spaces, Anglia Ruskin University

Jennifer Schooling OBE is Professor of Digital Innovation and Smart Places at Anglia Ruskin University. Her research focuses on the sociotechnical dimensions of digitalisation at the city scale, including the emerging challenges of AI in public-sector decision-making, especially in relation to ethics and safety.

Chris Brady

Founder, Metrix

Chris Brady, founder of Metrix and RICS Technical Partner, helps construction and surveying firms adopt AI and meet the RICS AI standard. His work has won clients over £4.8M and saves teams 14 hours a week.

Dr Bola Abisogun OBE

Founder & CEO, AI-QS

Dr Abolade ‘Bola’ Abisogun OBE is a pioneering leader in digital construction, AI and diversity. Founder and CEO of AI-QS, he champions digital twin adoption through #PQS2030 and supports young people through the Digital Twin Skills Academy, alongside influential roles shaping industry policy, skills and transformation.

Ioannis Brilakis

Professor of Civil & Information Engineering at University of Cambridge, Laing O'Rourke

Prof Ioannis Brilakis is the Laing O’Rourke Professor of Civil & Information Engineering at the University of Cambridge, leading research in construction information technology. An award-winning expert and author of 300+ papers, he advances automation, robotics, computer vision and digital technologies across the construction industry.

Neil Pennell BTech (Hons), CEng, MCIBSE

Head of Design, Innovation & Property Solutions, Landsec

Neil Pennell is Head of Design Innovation & Property Solutions at Landsec. His role is to drive innovation in design and the application of new technology in buildings, including, AI, advanced analytics, IoT, modern methods of construction and smart building solutions.

Samuel Opoku Daniels

Head of Technology & PhD Researcher, Zeepay JV UK & University of Essex

Privacy-by-design expert and Head of Technology at Zeepay JV UK, a UK-based fintech, and a PhD researcher at the University of Essex. His work focuses on privacy-by-design, AI-assisted GDPR compliance, and architecting secure, regulation-ready digital systems.

Nina Young, FCA

CEO, Surveyors UK

Nina Young FCA is the founder and CEO of Surveyors UK. A chartered accountant and daily AI practitioner of four years, she translates the RICS AI standard into practical terms for firms, and publishes to 6,500 professionals every week.

Gareth Thomas

Commercial Director, Watergate

Tom Storey

Senior Specialist – Data, Tech & AI, RICS

Tom Storey MRICS is Senior Specialist - Data & Technology at RICS, leading its global data, technology and AI programme. He works with industry, regulators and technology partners to support responsible innovation and digital transformation across the built environment.

Zakee Ahmed

CEO and Founder, Buildable

Zakee Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of Buildable, helping real estate firms use AI across research, analysis and operations. He combines property industry experience with practical expertise in AI agents, automation and technology implementation.

James Brook FRICS

Co-Founder & CEO, Novello Chartered Surveyors

James Brook FRICS is Co-Founder and CEO of Novello Chartered Surveyors, one of the UK's largest home survey specialists. He leads its AI development, building agentic AI to produce surveys, the Scout property data platform, and upfront information products.

Price summary

Member Early Bird ((Available until 13 September 2026))

GBP £220 + VAT

Member Standard

GBP £275 + VAT

Non-member Early Bird ((Available until 13 September 2026))

GBP £296 + VAT

Non-member Standard

GBP £370 + VAT

Candidate

GBP £206.25 + VAT

From £220

+ VAT