Technology & AI Summit
Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London, ECN 4BQ
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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?
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.
Who is speaking?
- 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
- Representative from Connected Places Catapult – exact individual unconfirmed
- Dr Bola Abisogun OBE, Founder & CEO, AI-QS
- Ioannis Brilakis, Laing O'Rourke Professor of Civil & Information Engineering, University of Cambridge
- Neil Pennell, Head of Innovation and Property Solutions
- Samuel Daniels, Cybersecurity and privacy-by-design specialist, University of Essex
- Nina Young, CEO, Surveyors UK
- Gareth Thomas, Commercial Director, Watergate
- Tom Storey, Senior Specialist – Data, Tech & AI, RICS
- Zakee Ahmed, CEO, Buildable
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