Chaired the Harnessing AI & Digital Tools to Transform Infrastructure Delivery Panel at the Sustainability Delivery Summit London 2026 on 8 October 2026.
Reviewing the key challenges and opportunities with using AI and digital tools to accelerate planning and consenting timelines, produce and review EORs, and inform modelling and investment decisions:
where is the most meaningful real-world impact being seen?
overcoming multi-stakeholder challenges of adoption
optimising data usability and the benefits of bringing information to life for users
De-risking infrastructure investment and reducing CAPEX through improved asset design and extending asset lifespans
Managing governance structures around data integrity and having confidence in the source of truth:
achieving the correct balance between AI and human oversight
Delivering value through AI - changing client expectations of the role of the consultant