Date
1st October 2026
The Design Automation Forum
Connect, collaborate, and be inspired by a day of industry insights, innovations, and the latest productivity tool developments in Naviate.
Time
9.00am - 4.45pm
Location
Derbyshire House, St Chad’s St, London, WC1H 8AG
Event Details:
Join industry peers, Revit specialists, and guest speakers for a day of insight, discussion, and practical learning focused on the challenges shaping today's construction and design industry. Discover how leading Revit productivity tools and workflows are helping organisations improve project health, strengthen BIM and data management, and harness the real-world benefits of AI across project delivery.
Through expert presentations, customer success stories, interactive roundtable discussions, and role-specific workshops, attendees will explore proven strategies for enhancing collaboration, compliance, efficiency, and overall project performance. You'll also gain an exclusive look at the latest developments in Revit productivity solutions, emerging AI capabilities, security enhancements, and future innovations supporting the AEC industry.
Whether you're looking to solve current project challenges, learn from industry peers, or discover new ways to streamline design and delivery processes, this event offers valuable takeaways and actionable insights to bring back to your team.
AGENDA
Network with industry peers over refreshments and pastries.
09:30
KEY CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY
Explore industry challenges and discover the latest innovations in security, AI, and user-driven development.
Per Ole Otterness
Symetri Software Director
Jan Tore Bugge
Global Product Manager - Naviate
10:10
DRIVING BIM EXCELLENCE
Learn how to overcome BIM management challenges, reduce project risks, and improve quality, compliance, and visibility through practical real-world insights.
Steve Rudge
Head of Consulting
James Bell
Digital Transformation Manager
Quick Refreshment Break
11:15
TOOLS FOR BETTER DATA MANAGEMENT
Discover practical strategies for overcoming data challenges, improving collaboration and data quality, and learning from real-world success stories
James Bell
Digital Transformation Manager
Nathan Carr
Digital Transformation Manager
12:00
HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING TODAYS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Explore how AI is transforming construction, with real-world use cases, practical applications in tool-enhanced workflows, and an interactive discussion on what AI can deliver today.
Steve Rudge
Head of Consulting
James Bell
Digital Transformation Manager
Build connections over a complimentary lunch.
14:45
INDUSTRY BREAKOUTS
This session will split into industry specific presentations.
Simon Locke
Principal Consultant
Lawrence Hooker
Principal Consultant
Paul Grimston
Principal Consultant
Quick Refreshment Break
16:00
THE FUTURE OF SYMETRI TOOLS
Get a preview of upcoming developments, key takeaways from the day, and practical insights to support your next steps. We'll also celebrate this year’s feature award winner and wrap up with a Q&A session.
Jan Tore Bugge
Global Product Manager - Naviate
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Marketing Coordinator
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Marketing Coordinator
