Twin Talks Berlin
Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Systems’ thought leadership initiative, in partnership with, Deutscher Dachverband für Geoinformation, are thrilled to bring the global Twin Talks series to Berlin.
Twin Talks are invite-only events that bring together leaders in the geospatial and infrastructure sectors to explore global best practices and their local applications. These discussions provide a unique opportunity to share insights from both successes and setbacks while showcasing regional infrastructure leadership on a global stage.
After visiting London, Toronto, New York City, and most recently Frankfurt at INTERGEO, Twin Talks Berlin will take place at Geoforum, hosted by the Deutscher Dachverband für Geoinformation.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: 11 November 2025
- Time: 14:00 to 15:00, followed by the exciting Geoforum agenda with networking breaks and an evening event
- Venue: Vertretung der Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg beim Bund
Jägerstraße 1-3
10117 Berlin
- Speakers: Ophelia Nick and Thomas Lege
- Panelists: Lisette van der Giessen and Boris Voelkel
- Moderator: Peter Rummel
AGENDA
Keynote:
Mayor Kate Gallego, Phoenix, AZ
Fireside Chat Guests:
Sadia Janjua, Chief of Digital Transformation, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Jennifer Goupil, Chief Resilience Officer, American Society of Civil Engineers
Nick Novelli, High Performance Building Specialist, AECOM
Moderator:
Elizabeth Losos, Duke University & Chair, Chapel Hill Planning Commission
Opening Remarks:
Rory Linehan, Bentley Systems
Closing Remarks:
Ross van Dongen, United for Infrastructure
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Guest Arrival & Networking |
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | Pre-Event Speakers and Partners Huddle |
11:00 AM – 11:03 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks (Rory Linehan, Bentley Systems) |
11:03 AM – 11:13 AM | Keynote Remarks (TBC – Elected Official) |
11:13 AM – 11:45 AM | Fireside Chat – Moderated by Elizabeth Losos |
11:45 AM – 11:55 AM | Audience Q&A |
11:55 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks (Ross van Dongen, United for Infrastructure) |
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Networking Lunch |
WHY THIS MATTERS
Water is a cross-sector topic, with impact on energy, transportation, water supply for household and industry, city climate, general water management including agriculture, and the resources point of view.
- Availability of water
- Water withdrawal
- Water transportation
- Irrigation of agricultural land
AUDIENCE & ENGAGMENT
This event will convene senior executives, policymakers, engineers, and industry leaders for meaningful discussions on rainfall, groundwater management, water storage and irrigation of agricultural areas.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of water in a resilient and sustainable future.
Please note that this event is already at capacity. Outcomes from the discussion and Geoforum content will be shared afterwards.
RUN OF SHOW
10:45–11:10 AM | Networking & Arrival |
11:10–11:15 AM | Welcome |
11:15–11:25 AM | Keynote – Mayor Gallego |
11:25 –11:55 AM | Fireside Chat |
11:55 AM–12:10PM | Audience Q&A |
12:10–12:15 PM | Closing Remarks |
12:15–12:45 PM | Networking Lunch |
SPEAKERS
Peter Rummel
Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement (Europe)
Moderator
Dr. Ophelia Nick MdB
Sprecherin für Landwirtschaftspolitik, Obfrau im Ausschuss für Sport und Ehrenamt
Bundestagsfraktion Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
Lisette van der Giessen
Strategische Beraterin Deutschland
Waterschap Vechtstromen
Boris Voelkel
Geschäftsführung Einkauf
Voelkel GmbH
Dr.-Ing. Thomas Lege
Abteilungsleiter „Geowissenschaftliche Informationen, Internationale Zusammenarbeit“
Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe
REGISTRATION
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