Twin Talk Frankfurt – Panel Discussion with DDGI at INTERGEO
Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Systems’ thought leadership initiative, in partnership with, Deutscher Dachverband für Geoinformation and urban digital are thrilled to bring the global Twin Talks series to Frankfurt.
Twin Talks are discussions that bring together leaders in geospatial and infrastructure 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.
Following events in London, Melbourne, Toronto, and New York City, Twin Talks Frankfurt will gather industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss innovative approaches to water infrastructure and geospatial data management and beyond.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: October 8 – 2025
- Time: 16:30 to 17:30, followed by a reception from 17:30 – 18:30
- Venue: INTERGEO Main Stage – Messe Frankfurt – Halle 12.1
https://dvw.de/intergeo/en
- Format: Panel Discussion
- Panellists: Manuela Nie, Ralf Busskamp, Andreas Müterthies, Dimitri Ravin, Jörn Hoffmann
- 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
This session will provide insights into how digital twins help to solve challenges with planning, construction, maintenance and operation of complex infrastructure. Members of the Kommission Wasser of the DDGI and guest speaker to discuss successful use cases and limitations of digital twins in the water sector:
Topics include:
- Availability and free access to data
- Existing regulations and requirements
- Next steps for implementation of digital twins
AUDIENCE & ENGAGMENT
This event is integrated into INTERGEO. The audience will be a combination of the interested Geospatial Community, members of the DDGI, DDGI partner associations and selected industry decisionmakers. Attendees are encouraged to engage in dynamic conversations and networking during the reception.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of water infrastructure in Germany and beyond. Register your interest to attend at.
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
Manuela Nie
EMSCHERGENOSSENSCHAFT UND LIPPEVERBAND
Abteilungsleiterin Geodienstleistungen und Altbergbau (23-GA)
Ralf Busskamp
BfG – Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde
Referatsleitung / Head of Department M4
Andreas Müterthies
EFTAS Fernerkundung Technologietransfer GmbH
Leiter der Abteilungen Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Beratung und Vertrieb
Dimitri Ravi
urban digital
CEO / Speaker & Moderator für Smart Cities
Jörn Hoffmann
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts – ECMWF
Destination Earth Application Partnership Lead
REGISTRATION
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