Resilient Infrastructure through Digitalization:
Enabling Viksit Bharat
21 - 22 AUGUST 2025
Vivanta, Dwarka, New Delhi
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Introduction
The Indian Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector is one of the largest globally, contributing approximately 9% to the nation's GDP and employing over 50 million people. As India’s infrastructure demands grow, the sector is expected to reach a market size of US$ 1.4 trillion by 2030. However, the sector continues to face significant challenges, including inefficiencies, delays, cost overruns, limited technology integration, and the aging of existing infrastructure, which is severely impacting overall productivity and growth.
The development of infrastructure is the cornerstone of inclusive growth. For our country to truly prosper, we must ensure that every region and community benefits from better connectivity and access to resources.
Hon'ble President of India Shrimati Droupadi Murmu
(Source – News9Live)
The dream of a New India is achievable with robust infrastructure, sustainable urbanization, and technology-driven growth.
Hon’ble PM of India Shri Narendra Modi
(Source - www.naredramodi.in)
We are committed to promoting green transport, clean energy, and efficient infrastructure, which will not only reduce pollution but also provide a sustainable future for our next generations.
Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari
(Source – PIB India)
Robust infrastructure is critical for driving economic growth and creating new opportunities for every citizen. We are focusing on modernizing infrastructure to ensure it meets the demands of a rapidly growing nation.
Hon'ble Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal
(Source – PIB India)
It was a good interactive session where I got the opportunity to share my thoughts and ideas. Other Experts also shared their ideas and informed about the recent developments in the Transportations Industry through digitalization. I must thank the AEC Forum for organising such a conference through which the transportation industry and our society got benefited. I wish, The AEC Forum would like to organise such more conference in India and abroad.
VP, Simplex Infrastructure Tirthankar Mandal
The AEC Forum 2024 was an exceptional experience. It provided a unique platform to engage with experts and thought leaders across the industry, fostering collaboration and innovation. The sessions were insightful, the discussions impactful, and the networking opportunities unparalleled. I look forward to participating in future editions and contributing to the continued momentum of this remarkable event.
Scientist in Charge GIS/WTD Division, NATPAC Government of Kerala Saran M S
As I head the Digital Transformation initiatives in AEC Industry for Pinnacle Infotech in India and the Middle East, I am very proud to be the part of the initiatives of AEC Forum. It aligns with the two most important initiatives our country is seeing – Building world class infrastructure and AtmaNirbhar.
AVP Middle East & India Operations, Pinnacle Infotech Debasish Roy
Happy to be a part of the AEC Forum 2024, sharing and learning from a diverse set of experts in infrastructure. The accent on digital and emerging technologies as part of various themes, is a silver lining to this vibrant forum
Vice President & Head - Transit-Oriented Development, L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) P Ravishankar
It was an honour to be invited as a Guest Speaker at the AEC Forum 2024, organized by Geo-Spatial World. The event was flawlessly executed, reflecting meticulous planning and outstanding professionalism. The seamless coordination and attention to detail made my participation an enriching experience.
Chief General Manager, Varanasi Smart City Ltd. Dr D. Vasudevan
Theme
The theme of the AEC Forum 2025, ‘Resilient Infrastructure through Digitalization: Enabling Viksit Bharat’, underscores the transformative power of digital technologies in shaping adaptive, sustainable, and future-ready infrastructure.
Resilient Infrastructure through Digitalization: Enabling Viksit Bharat
Explore the Featured Segment
Railways and Metro
Ports and Water Infrastructure
- Integrating BIM and Digital Twin for Water Infrastructure Planning & Maintenance
- Enhancing Water Network Efficiency with GeoAI & Predictive Analytics
- Leveraging Automation and Digital Solutions for optimised port operations
- Building Resilient Ports: Sagarmala, Multimodal Connectivity, and Digital Innovation
Airport, Buildings and Campuses
- Digital Solutions for Sustainable Airport Infrastructure Development
- Resilient Airport Operations: Digital Twins for Real-Time Monitoring & Maintenance
- Modular Construction & Prefabrication: The Digital Advantage in Campus & Building Projects
- Optimizing Building & Campus Infrastructure with IoT and Advanced Technologies
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Speakers
Amit Prothi
Director General
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Christian Schlosser
Head - Digital Transformation Infrastructure
German Federal Ministry of Transport
A. S. Kiran Kumar
Member, Space Commission
Government of India
Eric DesRoche
Director-Infrastructure Business Strategy, AEC Design
Autodesk
Guillaume Joubert
Senior Manager - Business Transportation Strategy
Autodesk
Neha Bagrecha
Head - Design
Adani Airport
Rajan Aiyer
Managing Director
Trimble
Vaibhav Dange
Former Advisor
National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India
What Inspires Us: Feedback from AEC Forum 2025
The Geospatial World AEC Forum 2025 has been extremely fantastic. We learned about numerous new problems that we could solve in India and connected with a diverse range of participants and industry leaders. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. Thank you so much for putting this together.
Business Head, Clove IT Solutions
My experience at this AEC Forum has been very successful and fruitful because it provided a lot of opportunities to me, the speakers, as well as the audience, to engage and interact. There were a few things, especially in the digital realm, that provided good support for us to improve ourselves.
Vice President, Simplex Infrastructures Limited
It was a wonderful experience at the AEC Forum 2025. As you know, our digital economy is growing in India, so it is the right time to organize these functions. It is a good opportunity to integrate different types of transport, like road, railways, and airports. The way this was organized really integrates the older transport systems while looking forward to the economy of the Indian transport system. The digital economy and digital infrastructure play a key role in accelerating India’s growth. In the coming Viksit Bharat 2047, we hope to achieve this.
Lead Specialist in Transportation Planning and Environment Research, CSIR-CRRI
It's been a great speaking opportunity for me in the deep dive session for the Roads session. Furthermore, there were great sessions on BIM workflow and AI as well. I hope that it was helpful from my end. For me, it was a great experience sharing my thoughts and our workflow in BIM and AI.
Group Head at Transportation, Walter P. Moore
In two days, we learned about the use of digitisation in the metro as well as in the railway network. Most of the discussion and presentations given by experts are very informative, and these insights will greatly help us in our work.
Assistant Manager, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
This event is very interesting and exciting, as almost everything is a new subject for me. Our port sector is lagging in this type of digitalization, and I hope this digitalization effect will be the future of our port, not only for our port, but for our country as well. This event has made me understand a lot about my sector, and I thank Geospatial World and the AEC Forum for that.
Dy. Manager, Kolkata Port Trust
It was excellent to be amongst the other industry leaders and representatives of different parts of the industry, as the consultants, the contractors, and the government side as well. There was a presentation from the army as well. All of this together was a very holistic experience that I had with the different technology platforms that they are using for various phases of the project. As for me, it was very enriching, and I look forward to more such experiences from the AEC Forum and Geospatial World.
Head – Hydraulics and Hydrology, Larsen & Toubro
The conference arrangement is very good, and we are here looking for BIM consulting companies and projects that are currently present in India. Gladly, we’ve found them, so it’s been a great experience overall at the AEC Forum 2025.
Integrated Design Limited
The conference arrangement is very good, and we are here looking for BIM consulting companies and projects that are currently present in India. Gladly, we’ve found them, so it’s been a great experience overall at the AEC Forum 2025.
Erik GreenAsset Management- Program Manager, Renewable Water Resources
The sessions at the AEC Forum were extremely useful. A lot of material has been gathered at the event, making us updated with the latest technologies in our sector. All the speakers were very good, and a lot of sectors were covered in the two days. I would like to thank Geospatial World and the AEC forum for such kind of conferences and wish that they keep organizing such workshops from time to time.
Superintendent Engineer at Municipal Corporation of Delhi
In AEC forum we witnessed that the government is trying to build in our BIM industry, which was earlier lagging behind the rest. The first day was an eye-opener for us, as we got to know that India is working on digitalisation in the background. We want to get ourselves involved in the process as things are now going on. I hope that as an industry, we will try together to make digital India more successful. And many thanks to the AEC Forum and Geospatial World for bringing this conference to life and getting us all involved.
Assistant Project Manager at Integrated Design Limited
It's a great experience at the AEC Forum 2025. We come to know the latest developments in the market, and how people are using technology to improve their planning and designing, as well as O&M-related aspects. Overall, it was a very enriching experience. I always make sure to never miss this forum. It's always great to be here.
BIM Manager – Design, AFCONS
I sincerely thank you and the entire Geospatial World team for honouring me with the Excellence Award. It is truly a privilege to be recognized among such esteemed peers in the industry. I also appreciate you sharing the photo link from the award ceremony — it’s a wonderful way to relive the special moments from the event. This recognition serves as a great motivation to continue contributing meaningfully to the sector, and I look forward to many more opportunities to collaborate and grow together.
Associate Director– Ports and Marine, AECOM
Thank you very much for sharing the photos from the award ceremony. I truly appreciate the kind gesture and the wonderful recognition through the Excellence Award. It was an honour to be part of the event, and I am grateful to Geospatial World and the AEC Forum team for acknowledging my work and contributions. Looking forward to continued engagement and future collaborations with Geospatial World.
Assistant Professor, IIM Sambhalpur
It was truly an Honour to be part of the AEC Forum 2025 as a speaker. The forum provided an excellent platform to exchange knowledge, deliberate on emerging challenges, and explore opportunities shaping the AEC industry. The diversity of participants and the depth of discussions made the experience enriching and insightful. I appreciate the meticulous efforts of the AEC Forum team in curating such a meaningful dialogue and look forward to continued association in the future.
Praveen TiwariDirector – Strategy & International Affairs, Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC)
It was a great event and efforts put up by you and all your team members. Thanks for considering me as a speaker for the event. Port vertical is a big way ahead and will add huge value to nation.
Shirish Chandra R ShahConsultant, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
Objective of the Forum
Establish the need of Resilient infrastructure and its importance in economic growth and nation building.
Discuss the need for supportive regulatory frameworks and policies to enable the adoption of digital solutions.
Foster discussions on attracting investment for digital infrastructure projects and technological advancements.
Address key challenges plaguing the AEC sectors.
Discuss the potential of digital technologies in transforming the AEC sector.
Provide a platform for stakeholders related to infrastructure development to share knowledge, ideas, best practices, Innovation and foster collaboration.
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What Aec Forum 2025 Offers
Showcase
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Target Audience
- Government Authorities, PSUs, and Policymakers
- City Development Authorities and Municipalities
- Disaster Management Authorities and Environment Ministry Authorities
- National Mapping Agencies and Land Resource Development Authorities
- Infrastructure Developers and Investors
- Project Owners/Operators/Managers
- AEC Firms
- Consultants
- Development Banks/Investors
- Research and Academia
- Technology Providers/Users
- Many More
India’s Infrastructure at a Glance
AEC sector
The Indian AEC sector is expected to contribute over 9-10% to the nation’s GDP and providing employment for over 50 million people by 2030
Aging Infrastructure
Over 50% of India’s infrastructure is outdated and urgently needs modernization. It’s estimated that India loses US$ 100 billion annually in potential opportunities and inefficiencies due to poor infrastructure.
Source: World Economic Forum (WEF) (weforum.org)Urbanization Pressures
India’s urban population is expected to nearly double by 2030, with 600 million people projected to reside in urban areas.
Source: World Economic Forum (WEF) (weforum.org)AEC sector
The Indian AEC sector is expected to contribute over 9-10% to the nation’s GDP and providing employment for over 50 million people by 2030
AEC Forum – Excellence Awards
The AEC Forum Excellence Awards recognize visionary individuals and pioneering organizations driving innovation, breaking barriers, and delivering transformative solutions to pressing challenges in the architecture, engineering, and construction sector. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements that leave a lasting impact on society, highlighting exemplary contributions that set new benchmarks of excellence and innovation.
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