24 - 26 November, 2022
BILT ANZ 2022, Gold Coast

Speakers

 

Adam Sheather

Bimbeats
Managing Director

I have worked on various aspects of the AEC & Built Environment, with developers, designers, and contractors. This experience has enabled me to help deliver…

Alan Patching

Bond University

Alan Tier

Grimshaw Architects
BIM Manager

Alan leads the Design Technology department for Grimshaw’s Melbourne studio. As a certified ISO19650 practitioner from Ireland, with over 10 years of international and local…

Alexander Tohidi

Humatech
Computer Programmer

A Consultant n individual/team consultant who is Passionate about Physic & mathematic, Computer Science . Studied electronic engineering (1997-2001, Isfahan university of technology). Computer Science…

Andrea Voigt Carvalho

Jasmax
Associate, Urban Designer

Andrea has a background in both architecture and urban design with experience delivering international projects within multi-disciplinary teams. Andrea has been involved in medium to…

Andrew Brady

GRC Quantity Surveyors
Managing Director

Andrew Brady is the Managing Director of GRC Quantity Surveyors and a current Director on the AIQS Board of Directors, National Representative of the AIQS…

Andrew Curthoys

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
Digital Delivery Manager

Andrew was appointed to the role of Digital Delivery Manager at the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority in March 2022. Andrew leads a small diverse…

Anthony Jensen

Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

Anton Shaw

Warren and Mahoney Architects
Architectural Technician / BIM Coordinator

Anton is a Senior Technician / BIM Coordinator at Warren and Mahoney, bringing a passion for all things BIM. He believes BIM provides very clear…

Ashley Beckett

Cox Architecture
Senior Architect - National BIM Coordinator

Ashley joined COX in 2012, as Architect for the Cairns Cultural Entertainment Precinct, and since then has been the Project Architect on several exemplary projects.…

Bassem Assad

Department of Transport
Lead Digital Engineering

Bassem is an Architect with 20+ years’ experience in the field, and DE/BIM Manager with 16 years’ experience of using and implementing BIM. Bassem has…

Benny Huang

Southbase Construction
BIM manager

Benny graduated with an MSC in Digital Innovation Built Asset Management from University College London. He leads for the BIM adoption, documentation, process and governance…

Brendan Hight

Warren and Mahoney
Senior Technician NZCD(Arch) Senior Associate Group: dRofus Lead

25 years + Architecture experience in New Zealand and Australian projects, in all fields. Currently on New Dunedin Hospital for 2 + years, beginning as…

Brenden Picton

GHD
Automation and Computational BIM Leader

A structural modeler at heart, Brenden has been working in the AEC industry for over 14 years, heavily involved with BIM/Revit development and implementation with…

Brent Burgess

WSP
Principal Structural Technologist

Brent is a Principal Structural Technologist with over 22 years’ experience spanning buildings and transport infrastructure, on projects of all sizes and scopes. He is…

Bryan McSweeney

Transport and Main Roads
Manager

Cameron Lindsay

Pedersen Read
Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (National Diploma in Electrotechnology (Electrical), Registered Engineering Associate Cameron is a building services designer with 13 years’ experience in the design and management…

Carl Storms

BIM Track
Technical Solutions Lead

Carl knows BIM. He knows modeling, coordination, and improving processes; he’s been doing it for over 20 years. And above all, he knows how to…

Ceilidh Higgins

CBRE
Senior Workplace Strategist

An accomplished and skilled interior designer and architect with experience in workplace strategy, design and implementation. Ceilidh’s speciality is work – both the places we…

Chris Needham

WSP
Director, Governance and Process, Digital Operations

Chris is an AEC industry leader in Digital Advisory, having worked in numerous and varied roles and locations in his 20-something-year career. He’s an advocate…

Chris Price

Xrev
Co-Founder | BIM Manager

Chris began using and training others in the use of Revit (across all disciplines) in early 2001 and has used it on a daily basis…

Chris Razzell

dRofus
Managing Director

Chris joined dRofus in 2014 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in BIM, Data Management and Project Delivery to the dRofus Leadership Team.…

Christopher Rossetto

Hansen Yuncken
VDC Manager

Seeking better ways to execute design and delivery through the use of technology, Chris has over 10 years experience working as a BIM Manager in…

Connor Davy

Grimshaw Architects
BIM Coordinator

Primarily working in the delivery of complex aviation and transport projects for Grimshaw’s Melbourne studio, Connor is a highly regarded specialist in Revit Content library…

Daniel Bartlett

Queensland Corrective Services

Daniel Goldin

Fender Katsalidis
Associate

Daniel Goldin is an architect with a superb technological mindset and a passion for developing and presenting design ideas. Since joining the practice in 2005,…

Daniel Lea

Level Crossing Removal Project
Manager Digital Engineering

Daniel has held Managerial and Technical Director roles in Digital Engineering since 2017, with a successful track record in strategy development and implementation of BIM/DE…

Darren Puglisi

AECOM
Associate Director | Buildings + Places BIM Lead

20 years of experience working in the United Kingdom and Australia. Delivering Projects in the United Kingdom, USA, India, Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Over…

David Foley

IIMBE
Director

David is a pioneer of the industry, having worked on some of Australia’s earliest BIM projects. With over 30 years’ experience across the UK and…

David Patera

dRofus
Managing Director

As the Managing Director of dRofus North America, David has been directly involved in the data integration and planning processes across global locations and involving…

Dean Burke

WSP

My professional experience includes delivering some of the largest BIM projects in New Zealand. My diverse technical background covers practical construction through to systems integration.…

Dion Moult

Emerging Digital Engineering Manager

Dion Moult has worked in software development, architecture, and the construction industry, and is the primary developer behind the BlenderBIM Add-on. He has been involved…

Dorian Smart

Cox Architecture
Studio BIM Lead

I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience across the architectural and design industry. As a BIM Manager I have been responsible for…

Farzam Farzadi

Beca
Senior Associate – Digital Engineering Advisory

Farzam has more than 16 years of experience working in the construction industry across multiple segments such as Commercial, Industrial, Education, Health, T&I, Water, Defence , and Tourism. He is truly passionate about Digital Engineering…

Glenn Sinclair

IGS BIM Solutions
Chief Technology Officer

Glenn is IGS' Chief Technology Officer and a highly regarded BIM & Design Technology specialist. Prior to joining IGS, Glenn created and implemented advanced Revit…

Jack Simon

GRC Quantity Surveyors
Quantity Surveyor

Jack is a Chartered Senior Quantity Surveyor at GRC Quantity Surveyors based in Brisbane. He has delivered projects across the Health, Retail and Commercial Fit-out…

Jake Nash

Warren and Mahoney
Group Digital Support Manager

Jake Nash is the Group Manager for the Warren and Mahoney Digital Support Team, which focuses on Training and Development, Automation, Analytics, Innovation and Technical…

Jason Howden

Warren and Mahoney
Principal / Digital Innovation Leader

As Warren and Mahoney's Digital Innovation Leader, Jason has developed new bespoke BIM technologies and processes to deliver many of New Zealand's most important projects,…

Jeames Hanley

Gray Puksand
National Design Technology Manager

As a Digital technologist and strategist in the AEC industry, I lead digital transformation from within Architectural practices. I convert considered strategy into front line…

Jean-Luc Lejeune

McConnell Dowell Constructors

Jeff Schwisow

jeffschwisow.com
CEO

Jeff is one of Australia’s foremost thought leaders when it comes to the use of projects and the power of a ‘project mindset’. His passion…

Jeremy Benseman

Ignite Architects
Group BIM Manager

My career spans 19 years as an Architectural Technician working on projects from single houses through to $300m+ Large infrastructure projects. I have spent a…

Jessica Baisley

BVN
Design Technology Coordinator

Bringing 17 years of experience as a BIM specialist to her role, Jessica has recently joined BVN in the role of Design Technology Coordinator. After…

Joe Banks

PKCG
Director of BIM Services

Joe is an award-winning speaker in the AEC industry presenting on software, hardware and technology, working in the industry since 2002, Joe has worked on…

Joel Martineau

dRofus
Customer Success Manager

Transforming pen strokes on paper to buildings has always been Joel’s passion. After completing his Bachelor of Architecture degree, he worked for several years in…

Johan Hanegraaf

Arkio
VP of Product

Johan is an architect and design technology specialist with over 10 years of experience in designing and developing tools for Mecanoo’s computational projects. His early…

John Mirtschin

Geometry Gym
Director

Jon Mirtschin received his Bachelor of Engineering/Science from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He worked for Connell Wagner and Expedition Engineering (London) before starting Geometry…

Joshua Stellini

Grimshaw Architects
Project BIM Manager

Josh works as Project BIM Manager and Computational Design Specialist at Grimshaw Architects Melbourne studio. As a registered architect Josh has over six years of…

Karl Fitzpatrick

Auckland Airport

New Zealand born and educated Project Architect & BIM Manager/Strategist, with a life-long passion for architecture & urban design, my current focus is on developing…

Katherine Mair

M.A.D. Mindworks

As the creator of M.A.D. Mindworks and with 20+ years as a Management Consultant specialising in building organisational, team and individual capability, Katherine brings expertise…

Lei He

Jacobs
Digital Engineering Technology Lead

Lei enjoys the challenge of providing digital solutions in the areas of engineering consulting, construction services and information management. He has been fortunately involved in…

Maciej Wypych

Modmation
CTO (Chief Technical Officer) & Co-Founder

Maciej is the CTO and Co-Founder of Modmation, a BIM and DE consultancy focused on improving collaboration, providing training and support as well as automation…

Mark Bray

Founder - Make One's Mark
General Manager - APP

Mark is a Regional Director, Mentor and Business Coach with nearly 30 years’ experience working in the construction industry in the UK, US and Australia.…

Mark Cronin

IIMBE
Digital Engineering Advisor

Mark is a Digital Advisory Consultant at IIMBE, based in Brisbane. He is passionate about improving Information Management and furthering the use of Building Information…

Mark Saunders

HDR

Mark has over 26 years of experience and expertise in the design and construction of healthcare facilities. Mark has undertaken facility design under various procurement…

Matt Wash

Autonomation
Digital Consultant

Matt has 25 years of Architecture Engineering Construction (AEC) industry. Using his experience to implement new technology and lead project teams to deliver globally iconic…

Matthew Johnson

POWE Architects
Associate Director - Practice Manager

Matthew has spent the last 20 years researching and applying the methods and strategies of integrated building information modelling techniques within a growing architectural practice…

Melanie Binks

Beco
Director

I’ve been lucky enough to work in BIM on some of the largest jobs in Australia, including the Perth Children’s Hospital, Perth Stadium, Queens Wharf…

Melissa Thiessens

Parallax Team
Design Technology Specialist

Melissa has been working in the building and design industry for over 18 years and is now a Design Technology Specialist at Parallax Team where…

Michael Clothier

Virtual Built
Director

An early experience in Industrial Design+Manufacturing has brought knowledge and expertise in computer modelling, digital information, and technical workflows to the Architecture, Engineering and Construction…

Milton Walters

OpenSpace
Director, ANZ

Milton joined OpenSpace in October 2021. He is an experienced Construction Tech Executive having led Hammertech and Textura as their CEO and before that had…

Moiyez Buksh

DKO Architecture
BIM Manager

Moiyez Buksh. BIM manager at DKO Architecture Sydney office. Moiyez joined DKO in 2017 to pursue BIM management full time. He has been a passionate…

Monica Greco

Jasmax

As the BIM Lead at Jasmax, Monica is responsible for the BIM support and training across multiple offices. Monica also contributes to the implementation of…

Nathan Hildebrandt

Skewed
Director

Nathan was told in his second year of Architecture school that his hand drawing was poor and that he needed to find a new way…

Nathan Love

Multiplex
BIM Manager

Nathan is currently the construction BIM coordinator on a $3.8 billion iconic project in his local city. With vast experience in BIM, training, management and…

Pat Banks

Deswik
Principal Mining Consultant

Pat started out as a mining engineer in underground metal mines over 20 years ago. After four years of that he moved into consulting for…

Paul Shillcock

Operam
Managing Director

Paul is a leading authority on business processes that facilitate the effective management of information throughout the asset lifecycle and support the adoption of building…

Paul Wintour

Parametric Monkey
Founder

Paul Wintour is the founder of Parametric Monkey, a digital design consultancy focused on architecture, BIM, computational design and digital fabrication. Paul is a registered…

Pieter Rautenbach

Deswik
Infrastructure and Construction Manager

Pieter believes that we can significantly improve how we design, plan, deliver and manage projects. His commitment to continuously improve, willingness to try to new…

Purvi Irwin

Shifted Paradigm Design
Design Technology Consultant

Purvi supports professionals across all disciplines with BIM technologies, which includes teaching Revit, creating content, developing workflows and standards, troubleshooting issues, and finding creative solutions…

Raquel Chiusoli

Cox Architecture
Studio BIM Lead

Over the last ten years in the industry, Raquel has been sharing her expertise as a BIM specialist, open to new experiences, and fulfilling her…

Richard Taylor

Ideate Software
Technical Evangelist

Richard has more than 30 years of experience working for companies that develop architectural and engineering software solutions, such as Intergraph, Bentley, and Autodesk. He…

Ryan Lenihan

Jacobs
Technical Director

Based in Brisbane, Ryan works as a Digital Engineering Technical Director of the Built Environment for Jacobs. Ryan has a Master's Degree in BIM and…

Samuel Macalister

Autodesk ANZ
BIM Technical Specialist

I am an Architect & BIM technical specialist for Autodesk Australia based in Sydney, Australia. I have designed buildings in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Middle…

Shalyce Corney

NSW Health Infrastructure
AusHFG Standard Components Lead

Shalyce is a Health Facility Designer with 8 years’ experience across a number of large hospital projects and refurbishments. After studying Interior and Spatial Design…

Steve Davis

Assemble
Company Director

Steve has extensive experience working for architectural practices in New Zealand, Canada and the UK over the past 28 years, 18 of those now as…

Todd Myers

Ignite Architects
Associate Director

Todd is a qualified architectural technician and a competent designer with 18 years’ working experience - nearly 13 in New Zealand and 5 years in…

Tom Wong

bimco
BIM Data Engineer

Through dedication to the profession, Tom has positioned himself as one of the few BIM Data Engineers within Australia and brings practical, tested wisdom to…

Tristan East

WSP
Digital Engineering Lead

Tristan is a Mechanical Engineer and Digital Engineering Lead for the WSP Buildings Services team in Brisbane. Starting his career in 2017 in a full-time…

Willis Lim

Newforma
Customer Success Manager

Willis is a Customer Success Manager at Newforma. Prior to joining Newforma, Willis was the Information Systems Coordinator at BVN for 8 years where he…

Zaki Mallasi

Hickok Cole Architects
Digital Design and Technology Manager

Zaki Mallasi joined Hickok Cole Architects as a Digital Design and Technology Manager in the early 2021. He works with firm principles, designers, and project…

Registration Conditions

BILT FEDERAL 2023 (“Conference”), 6th– 8th December 2023,

will be held at the MGM National Harbor, Maryland.

The Organizer (“Organizers”) of the Conference is the

Digital Built Environment Institute USA, INC (DBEI).

3943 Irvine Blvd. - Suite 13
Irvine, CA 92602 USA

Phone: +1 213 814 2888

All inquiries relating to these matters should be directed to DBEI’s Marketing Team at info@dbei.org.

Be Well Agreement

Any public space where other people are present holds a possible risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. By attending this event, I agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure and agree to not hold DBEI or any of their affiliates including partners and sponsors, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or sponsored venues liable for illness. I will take necessary precautions while at the event which may include, but not be limited to, engaging in appropriate social distancing, wearing a mask in public areas when not consuming food or beverage, minimize face touching, frequently washing hands and avoiding risky environments such as overcrowded bars or restaurants. I agree to not attend any DBEI event if I feel ill or had recent exposure to a COVID-19 case.

DBEI, together with the venue and their suppliers, commits to taking all reasonable actions to provide a COVID safe environment for its attendees, sponsors, speakers, staff, and visitors by complying with local regulations.

Payments

Once registration is received, a confirmation email will be issued. Any accounts must be paid in full 30 days from the invoice date or 10 business days before the Conference start date, whichever comes first. The Organizers reserve the right, without notification, to cancel outstanding accounts any time after 45 days from the date of the confirmation e-mail being sent. If payment is not received prior to the conference, access will be granted only after full payment is made via credit card. Non-payment does not constitute cancellation.

All payments should be made to Digital Built Environment Institute USA, INC (DBEI).

Cancellations
DBEI understands that circumstances can change. At any point prior to the Conference, you are welcome to contact us in writing to nominate a substitute attendee at no extra charge (ideally at least 72 hours prior to the Conference).

Cancellations of registration, social functions, accommodation, and other items received:

  • 3 months prior to the Conference will incur a fee of 50% of the item(s) cancelled. All cancellations received within 2 months of the Conference will be liable for 100% of the total fee. No refunds will be offered after 1st October 2023.

All cancellations must be made in writing to Digital Built Environment Institute USA, INC via info@dbei.org. Any cancelled registrants with an outstanding balance due will be liable for the full registration fee, subject to the timeframes nominated above; this liability will be the responsibility of the attendee.

Please note: A ‘no show’ to the Conference will still be considered as a cancellation and therefore the above terms apply.

In the unlikely event that DBEI is required to cancel or postpone the Conference for any reason (other than Force Majeure as noted below), DBEI will issue you a non-transferable credit note for the amount of the Fee, which may be redeemed against any appropriate future DBEI event for a period of 13 months from the date of issue.The Organizers hold no additional liability for travel costs, hotel costs, or any other cost, damage or expense whatsoever.

Insurance
It is strongly recommended that registrants take out insurance at the time of registration to include any eventuality including but not limited to loss of fees through cancellation of registrant's participation in the Conference or through cancellation of the Conference, loss of airfares through cancellation for any reason, loss or damages to personal property, force majeure or any other reason.

Privacy
Personal Information acquired by DBEI for Digital Built Week Americas, BILT Americas, or any other events or activities, is governed by Digital Built Environment Institute’s Privacy Policy.

Registrants must opt-in to have their details shown on the event app and attendee list for BILT Federal 2023. If you do not wish for your details to be included in the event app, please select the opt-out option.

Registrants must indicate if they agree to receive marketing updates, event information and newsletters by email, post, phone, and other communications from Digital Built Environment Institute. Diamond, Platinum, and Gold sponsors also have access to this list. If you do not wish to be contacted, please select the opt-out option.

By registering for the Conference, registrants agree to receive emails in relation to this event.

By completing the survey post Conference(s), registrants’ comments and feedback will be used for marketing and other related purposes by DBEI.

Conference Code of Conduct
Our event will present opportunities to learn, share knowledge, and network. We believe the event should represent a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment for all people, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, religion, disability, socio-economic background, experience, size, shape and so on. No one should be subject to any harassment, bullying or abuse. Any such behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take such action as we deem necessary to ensure it does not reoccur. This may include immediate removal from the event and a prohibition from attending future events held by DBEI. This Code of Conduct explains exactly what we mean by unacceptable behaviour, and it outlines the steps someone subjected to such behaviour at an event can take to report it.

DBEI is a listening organization focused on its participants and fosters interaction, engagement, collaboration, connectivity, and community, in a fun and safe learning environment.

We value the participation of each member of the community and endeavour to deliver an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others and maintain the highest level of professionalism at all conference programs and events, whether officially sponsored by DBEI or not. All attendees, speakers, organisers, volunteers, partners, vendors, and staff at any DBEI event are required to observe the following Code of Conduct.

DBEI is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for the conference.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame participants. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not condoned at DBEI events.

Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference at the sole discretion of DBEI. Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.

The Organizers reserve the right to reject or terminate a registration without giving reasons at any time, with full refund of registration fees received – if terminated prior to the conference. Registrants asked to leave during the running of the conference, with reason, will not be entitled to a refund.

Student Registration
To qualify for the student registration category, registrants must be studying full time at their indicated university/institution. Full time study is a minimum of 20 hours of active class participation. Students must provide the Organizers with a copy of their photo student identification card, proof of full-time status as a student from their university/institution and contact details for their administration office. Registration under the student rate is not guaranteed until full-time student status is verified by the Organizers.

Change to Conference Program
It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of the Organizers, to alter the times, dates, itineraries, or speakers of the Conference by notice to you at any time and in doing so DBEI will carry no additional liability for these circumstances beyond that noted below.

Liability
Registrants register for and attend the Conference at their own risk. Registrants agree not to hold the Organizers liable for any losses, damages, expenses, costs, claims or liabilities suffered or incurred by registrants including consequential or indirect losses or loss of profit through registering for the Conference, attending the Conference, cancellation of the Conference, failure of the Conference to achieve your expectations, or for any error or omission by the Organizers.

Registrants agree not to hold the Organizers liable or responsible for any personal injury (i.e. physical, psychological or emotional stress) or any loss or damage to personal property.

By registering to the Conference, registrants agree to receive emails in relation to this event.

By completing the survey post Conference(s), registrants’ comments and feedback will be used for marketing related purposes by Digital Built Environment Institute.

Photos taken during the Conference (which includes the Exhibition and social events) will be used for marketing related purposes by Digital Built Environment Institute.

Force Majeure

DBEI shall not be liable for any loss caused by the cancellation of the Conference where such cancellation is due to Force Majeure. The organisers will use all reasonable efforts to conduct the conference despite the intervention or occurrence of any such circumstance.

In this clause, Force Majeure means circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of DBEI and which are reasonably likely to affect DBEI’s successful delivery of the Event or would make it inadvisable, impracticable, illegal, or impossible for a party to perform its obligations as originally contracted under this Agreement, including: fire, flood, earthquake, extreme adverse weather conditions, failure of electric power, gas, water, or other utility service, collapse of building structures, widespread disease or other public health emergency (including pandemic or epidemic), strike or other industrial action, the outbreak or declaration of war, act of terrorism, revolution or government orders or action (including the declaration of a State of Emergency).

If, as a result of Force Majeure, DBEI cancels the Event/s, DBEI shall use reasonable commercial endeavours to reschedule the Event. If DBEI is unable to reschedule the Event, it will issue you a non-transferable credit note for the amount of the Fee, which may be redeemed against any appropriate future DBEI event for a period of 13 months from the date of issue.

Without prejudice to its obligations under this agreement, DBEI accepts no liability, and will not be liable, for any compensation where the performance of its obligations under this Agreement is affected by Force Majeure.

Disclaimer and Waiver
The Conference Organisers reserve the right to change activities, topics, and presenters where necessary.

The Organisers reserve the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. These Terms and Conditions will be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the and the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of that state and country.

As a condition of my participation in this Conference I hereby waive any claim I may have against DBEI and its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or against the presenters or speakers, for reliance on any information presented, and release DBEI from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the Conference. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker or to DBEI, as per any separate agreements between said parties.

I acknowledge that participation in DBEI events and activities brings some risk and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. If another individual participates in my place per the DBEI transfer policy, the new registrant agrees to this disclaimer and waiver by default of transfer.

DBEI intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in DBEI news and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the DBEI website. By participating in this Conference, I grant DBEI the right to use any image, photograph, voice or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media becomes the property of DBEI and media may be displayed, distributed or used by DBEI in its sole discretion.

By registering for this event, I agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of contact and demographic information. This information includes any information that identifies me personally (e.g. name, address, email address, phone number, etc.). DBEI will use this information to: (a) enable your event registration; (b) review, evaluate and administer scholarships or other DBEI initiatives; (c) market DBEI opportunities you may potentially be interested in; and to (d) share limited information (e.g. title, company, address and demographic information) with third parties that perform services on behalf of DBEI. DBEI may also distribute the attendee list of those who have opted in to the list, to eligible sponsors and partners, however not without the prior consent of the individual. DBEI may use this information for so long as DBEI remains active in conducting any of the above purposes.

Registration Conditions

DIGITAL BUILT WEEK AMERICAS 2023 (“Conference”) 15 – 17 June 2023 will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas.The Organizer (“Organizers”) of the Conference is the Digital Built Environment Institute USA, INC (DBEI).

3943 Irvine Blvd. - Suite 13 Irvine, CA 92602 USA

Phone: +1 213 814 2888

All inquiries relating to these matters should be directed to DBEI’s Marketing Team at info@dbei.org.

Be Well Agreement

Any public space where other people are present holds a possible risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. By attending this event, I agree to voluntarily assume all risk related to exposure and agree to not hold DBEI or any of their affiliates including partners and sponsors, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, volunteers, or sponsored venues liable for illness. I will take necessary precautions while at the event including, but not limited to, engaging in appropriate social distancing, wearing a mask in public areas when not consuming food or beverage, minimize face touching, frequently washing hands and avoiding risky environments such as overcrowded bars or restaurants. I agree to not attend any DBEI event if I feel ill or had recent exposure to a COVID-19 case.

DBEI together with the venue and their suppliers, commit to taking all reasonable actions to provide a COVID safe environment for its attendees, sponsors, speakers, staff, and visitors by complying with local regulations.

Payments

Once registration is received, a confirmation email will be issued. Any accounts must be paid in full 30 days from the invoice date or 10 business days before the Conference start date, whichever comes first. The Organizers reserve the right, without notification, to cancel outstanding accounts any time after 45 days from the date of the confirmation e-mail being sent. If payment is not received prior to the conference, access will be granted only after full payment is made via credit card. Non-payment does not constitute cancellation.

All payments should be made to Digital Built Environment Institute USA, INC (DBEI).

Cancellations
DBEI understands that circumstances can change. At any point prior to the Conference, you are welcome to contact us in writing to nominate a substitute attendee at no extra charge (ideally at least 72 hours prior to the Conference).

Cancellations of registration, social functions, accommodation, and other items received:

  • 6 weeks prior to the Conference will incur a fee of 50% of the item(s) cancelled. All cancellations received within 6 weeks of the Conference will be liable for 100% of the total fee. No refunds will be offered after 02 May 2023.

All cancellations must be made in writing to  Digital Built Environment Institute USA, INC via info@dbei.org. Any cancelled registrants with an outstanding balance due will be liable for the full registration fee; this liability will be the responsibility of the attendee.

Please note: A ‘no show’ to the Conference will still be considered as a cancellation and therefore the above terms apply.

In the unlikely event that DBEI is required to cancel or postpone the Conference for any reason (other than Force Majeure as noted below), DBEI will issue you a non-transferable credit note for the amount of the Fee, which may be redeemed against any appropriate future DBEI event for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.The Organizers hold no additional liability for travel costs, hotel costs, or any other cost, damage or expense whatsoever.

Insurance
It is strongly recommended that registrants take out insurance at the time of registration to include any eventuality including but not limited to loss of fees through cancellation of registrant's participation in the Conference or through cancellation of the Conference, loss of airfares through cancellation for any reason, loss or damages to personal property, force majeure or any other reason.

Privacy
Personal Information acquired by DBEI for BILT AMERICAS is governed by Digital Built Environment Institute’s Privacy Policy.

Registrants must opt-in to have their details shown on the event app and attendee list for DBWa 2023. If you do not wish for your details to be included in the event app, please select the opt-out option.

Registrants must indicate if they agree to receive marketing updates, event information and newsletters by email, post, phone, and other communications from Digital Built Environment Institute. Diamond, Platinum, and Gold sponsors also have access to this list. If you do not wish to be contacted, please select the opt-out option.

By registering for the Conference, registrants agree to receive emails in relation to this event.

By completing the survey post Conference(s), registrants’ comments and feedback will be used for marketing and other related purposes by DBEI.

Conference Code of Conduct
Our event will present opportunities to learn, share knowledge and network. We believe the event should represent a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment for all people, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexuality, religion, disability, socio-economic background, experience, size, shape and so on. No one should be subject to any harassment, bullying or abuse. Any such behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take such action as we deem necessary to ensure it does not reoccur. This may include immediate removal from the event and a prohibition from attending future events held by DBEI. This Code of Conduct explains exactly what we mean by unacceptable behaviour, and it outlines the steps someone subjected to such behaviour at an event can take to report it.

DBEI is a listening organization focused on its participants and fosters interaction, engagement, collaboration, connectivity, and community, in a fun and safe learning environment.

We value the participation of each member of the community and endeavour to deliver an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others and maintain the highest level of professionalism at all conference programs and events, whether officially sponsored by DBEI or not. All attendees, speakers, organisers, volunteers, partners, vendors, and staff at any DBEI event are required to observe the following Code of Conduct.

DBEI is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for the conference.

Be kind to others. Do not insult or defame participants. Harassment in any form, sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not condoned at DBEI events.

Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference at the sole discretion of DBEI. Thank you for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.

The Organizers reserve the right to reject or terminate a registration without giving reasons at any time, with full refund of registration fees received – if terminated prior to the conference. Registrants asked to leave during the running of the conference, with reason, will not be entitled to a refund.

 

Student Registration
To qualify for the student registration category, registrants must be studying full time at their indicated university/institution. Full time study is a minimum of 20 hours of active class participation. Students must provide the Organizers with a copy of their photo student identification card, proof of full-time status as a student from their university/institution and contact details for their administration office. Registration under the student rate is not guaranteed until full-time student status is verified by the Organizers.

Change to Conference Program
It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of the Organizers, to alter the times, dates, itineraries, or speakers of the Conference by notice to you at any time and in doing so DBEI will carry no additional liability for these circumstances beyond that noted below.

Liability
Registrants register for and attend the Conference at their own risk. Registrants agree not to hold the Organizers liable for any losses, damages, expenses, costs, claims or liabilities suffered or incurred by registrants including consequential or indirect losses or loss of profit through registering for the Conference, attending the Conference, cancellation of the Conference, failure of the Conference to achieve your expectations, or for any error or omission by the Organizers.

Registrants agree not to hold the Organizers liable or responsible for any personal injury (i.e. physical, psychological or emotional stress) or any loss or damage to personal property.

By registering to the Conference, registrants agree to receive emails in relation to this event.

By completing the survey post Conference(s), registrants’ comments and feedback will be used for marketing related purposes by Digital Built Environment Institute.

Photos taken during the Conference (which includes the Exhibition and social events) will be used for marketing related purposes by Digital Built Environment Institute.

 

Force Majeure

DBEI shall not be liable for any loss caused by the cancellation of the Conference where such cancellation is due to Force Majeure. The organisers will use all reasonable efforts to conduct the conference despite the intervention or occurrence of any such cause.

In this clause, Force Majeure means circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of DBEI and which are reasonably likely to affect DBEI’s successful delivery of the Event or would make it inadvisable, impracticable, illegal, or impossible for a party to perform its obligations as originally contracted under this Agreement, including: fire, flood, earthquake, extreme adverse weather conditions, failure of electric power, gas, water, or other utility service, collapse of building structures, widespread disease or other public health emergency (including pandemic or epidemic), strike or other industrial action, the outbreak or declaration of war, act of terrorism, revolution or government orders or action (including the declaration of a State of Emergency).

If, as a result of Force Majeure, DBEI cancels the Event/s, DBEI shall use reasonable commercial endeavours to reschedule the Event. If DBEI is unable to reschedule the Event in accordance, DBEI will issue you a non-transferable credit note for the amount of the Fee, which may be redeemed against any appropriate future DBEI event for a period of 12 months from the date of issue.

Without prejudice to its obligations DBEI accepts no liability and will not be liable for any compensation where the performance of its obligations under this Agreement is affected by Force Majeure.

 

Disclaimer and Waiver
The Conference Organisers reserve the right to change activities, topics, and presenters where necessary.

The Organisers reserve the right to change these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. These Terms and Conditions will be governed by and constructed in accordance with the laws of the and the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of that state and country.

As a condition of my participation in this Conference I hereby waive any claim I may have against DBEI and its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or against the presenters or speakers, for reliance on any information presented and release DBEI from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from my participation or attendance at the Conference. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker or to DBEI.

I acknowledge that participation in DBEI events and activities brings some risk and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. If another individual participates in my place per DBEI transfer policy, the new registrant agrees to this disclaimer and waiver by default of transfer.

DBEI intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in DBEI news and promotional material, in print, electronic and other media, including the DBEI website. By participating in this Conference, I grant DBEI the right to use any image, photograph, voice or likeness, without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media become the property of DBEI and media may be displayed, distributed or used by DBEI.

By registering for this event, I agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of contact and demographic information. This information includes any information that identifies me personally (e.g. name, address, email address, phone number, etc.). DBEI will use this information to: (a) enable your event registration; (b) review, evaluate and administer scholarships or other DBEI initiatives; (c) market DBEI opportunities you may potentially be interested in; and to (d) share limited information (e.g. title, company, address and demographic information) with third parties that perform services on behalf of DBEI. DBEI may also distribute the attendee list of those who have opted into the list, to eligible sponsors and partners, however not without the prior consent of the individual. DBEI may use this information for so long as DBEI remains active in conducting any of the above purposes.