TWIN TALKS COLOGNE
ABOUT THE EVENT
Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Systems’ thought leadership initiative, in partnership with, buildingSMART Germany is thrilled to bring the global Twin Talks series to DigitalBAU in Cologne.
Twin Talks are discussions that bring together leaders in geospatial, infrastructure and construction to explore the best global practices and their local applications. These discussions provide a unique opportunity to share insights from both successes and setbacks while showcasing regional infrastructure and construction leadership on stage.
Following events in London, Toronto, New York City, Rome, Warsaw, Frankfurt, and Berlin, Twin Talks Cologne will gather industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss innovative approaches to planning, approval, and delivery of major infrastructure and construction projects in Germany. The new special funds for infrastructure and climate neutrality (SVIK; Sondervermögen für Infrastruktur und Klimaneutralität) provide financial flexibility, regulations or laws like the construction acceleration initiative (“Bauturbo”) or Infrastructure Future Act (InfZuG; InfrastrkturZukunftsgesetz) reduce complexity and bureaucracy, leveraging these general conditions, our Twin Talks panel will discuss how technology and methodology like digital twins and BIM are beneficial or even mandatory for quick, efficient, and sustainable investment and project delivery
EVENT DETAILS
Date: March 24 – 2026
Time: 11:00 to 12:00, followed by a reception from 12:00 – 13:00
Venue: buildingSMART booth 8.337 –
https://web.buildingsmart.de/termin/buildingsmart-deutschland-auf-der-digitalbau-2026
DigitalBAU 2026
Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Köln
https://digital-bau.com/de/messe/besuch-planen/anreise/
FORMAT: PANEL DISCUSSION
Panelists: Anica Meins-Becker – University Professor at Bergische Universität Wuppertal for Digitalization, BIM and Process Management
Christian Schlosser – Head of Unit – Digital Transformation of the Infrastructure Sector / Building Information Modeling, German Federal Ministry of Transport
Moderator: Peter Rummel – Director Infrastructure Policy Advancement at Bentley Systems.
REGISTRATION
If you are not already attending DigitalBAU and would like to attend the Twin Talks Cologne event, please contact Peter.Rummel@bentley.com for a complimentary ticket to DigitalBAU.
WHY THIS MATTERS
This session will examine how new regulations and investment are advancing smart, resilient infrastructure and buildings to drive economic growth, enhance community well-being, and bolster environmental resilience. Topics include:
- What strategies can be employed to expedite the planning, approval, and implementation of construction and infrastructure projects?
- What is the anticipated role of digital twins and Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology in allocating special infrastructure funds and increasing project volume within the housing sector?
- How can the long-term impacts and multiplier effects of investment be assessed to provide a basis for project prioritization?
AUDIENCE & ENGAGEMENT
This event is integrated into DigitalBAU. The audience will be a combination of senior leaders from across the infrastructure and construction communities and members of buildingSMART. Attendees are encouraged to engage in dynamic conversations and networking during the reception.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of the digital construction industry in Germany and beyond.
SPEAKERS
Anica Meins-Becker
University Professor at Bergische Universität Wuppertal for
Christian Schlosser
Head of Unit – Digital Transformation of the Infrastructure Sector / Building Information Modeling, German Federal Ministry of Transport
Peter Rummel
Moderator, Director Infrastructure, Policy Advancement at Bentley Systems.
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