NOI Techpark, Sala seminario 1 / October 09, 2025, 08:30 - 16:30
Digital and Sustainable Construction 2025
Digitalisation and sustainability are the challenges for the construction industry in this decade. Disruptive technologies present opportunities and risks, for small and medium-sized enterprises, but also for established large corporations.
This day will focus on innovation and exchange. Participants will learn about potentially disruptive technologies in the field of "Innovation & Sustainability in the Built Environment", "Artificial Intelligence & Digital Environments" and "Automation & Robotics on Site", presented by experts for experts.
– 1 whole content-rich event about the main challenges and key new technologies the construction industry is facing
– 9 speakers from all over Europe and with different profiles: research, industry and public institutions for a 360-degree view on this construction sector
– 3 main topics
– Theory and practice: concrete showcases to highlight the applications of new technologies developed.
– Simultaneous translation service Italian-German and German-Italian.
– All participants will be offered a coffee break, a business lunch and a networking aperitif.
3 Thematic Sessions
- Session A – Innovation & Sustainability in the Built Environment
From renewable energy and smart resource management to eco-friendly practices: a journey through green design and digital efficiency.
- Session B – Artificial Intelligence & Digital Environments
How AI, digital twins, and big data are reshaping the way we design, build, and manage buildings and cities—from predictive design to intelligent infrastructure.
- Session C – Automation & Robotics on Site
Drones, bricklaying robots, autonomous vehicles, and smart sensors: real technologies already enhancing productivity, safety, and precision on construction sites.
8:30 – Check-in
9:00 – Welcome speech held by Dominik Matt, director of Fraunhofer Italia
9:15 – Keynote by Aldo Sollazzo – Founder & CEO Noumena Group - Noumena, LAMÁQUINA & PureTech Director, Master in Robotics & Advanced Construction IAAC Barcelona
9:30 – Session A - Innovation & Sustainability in the Built Environment
Emanuele Naboni – Professor of Architectural Technology and Consultant for Regenerative Digital Design - University of Seville
Caroline Braus – Circular Consultant - Concular GmbH
Ilaria Di Blasio – Sustainability Specialist - Italferr S.p.A Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane
10:40 – Coffee Break
11:10 – Session B - Artificial Intelligence & Digital Environments
Fabio Remondino – Head of Unit of 3DOM - Fondazione Bruno Kessler
Lorenzo Cifariello – Technical Manager - Innovative Products Division MRICS
Steffen Braun – Deputy Director - Fraunhofer Stuttgart IAO
13:00 – On-site Lunch Break
14:00 – Session C - Automation & Robotics on Site
Andrea Giusti – Head of Department Robotics and Intelligent Systems Engineering - Fraunhofer Italia
Marco Locatelli – Sales and Market Development Manager AMR & CONSTRUCTION Robotics & Discrete Automation - ABB S.p.A
15:30 – Short Break
15:45 – Round Table
16:30 – Conclusions + Event Closing Aperitif
The event will be held primarily in Italian and German, with simultaneous interpretation provided between these two languages. This page is in English to ensure clarity for all audiences.
Registration is required within the 25.09.25
For any further information please contact us at events@fraunhofer.it