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CTD-2025 is not just a conference; it’s the industry-leading construction technology event shaping the future of construction, making it an essential event for construction professionals who refuse to settle for the status quo.

The two-day event provides opportunities to network, learn and explore through multiple avenues including construction technology booths, investor interface through pitch perfect sessions with startups and leading investors, and thought leadership through keynotes, presentations and panel discussions.

With content crafted by the community for the community, CTD-2025 will leave you empowered and energized to use technology to advance construction projects at your organization. Plus, expo, pitch-perfect experiences will inspire you to use the latest tools in innovative ways. Best of all, you will connect with fellow contech professionals to exchange ideas and become an unstoppable force in your field.

Event Highlights

Avenues at CTD-2025

AI in Construction
  • AI in Construction: Bridging Vision and Action
  • Understand the real-world applications of AI in construction and how to leverage them for meaningful impact
Building Data Centers of the Future:
  • AI is reshaping data center design and construction, driving new levels of scalability, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Discover what this means for India’s data center ecosystem—the challenges, opportunities, and global best practices shaping the future.
Bridging the Digital Gap Between
Job-sites and Technology
  • Empowering the Field: Technology enabled Job Sites in Construction
  • Panel Discussion - Bridging the digital gap between Field & Technology
Technology Enabled Project Delivery
  • Technology enabled Planning
  • Technology enabled Project Management
Technology Enabled Infrastructure &
Railroad Planning
  • Technology enabled transformation of Mumbai infrastructure
  • Technology enabled Railroad planning
  • Leveraging Technology to enable predictable outcome
  • Opportunities and Challenges in transforming the way we build infrastructure projects by the use of technology
Hackathon - AI/ML
  • Win prizes worth Rs. 1.5 lacs
  • Present your project to a panel of industry judges and an enthusiastic audience during the grand finale showcase.
  • Join a vibrant community focused on innovation, learning, and collaboration with opportunities for future projects
Startup Focused Pitch Perfect Event
  • Win prizes worth Rs.1.5 lacs and marketing benefits worth Rs. 1.25 lacs
  • Receive feedback from Industry leading VCs and SMEs
  • Opportunity to win a free booth to promote your product at CTD 2025
Expo & Networking
  • Product Demos & Expo with Leading Industry players
  • Dedicated Networking Hours
  • Get access to key decision makers
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  • Top Voices at CTD-2025

    Our Distinguished Lineup of Speakers

    CTD-2025 brings together top voices from across the construction technology ecosystem, including tech leaders, industry experts, CEOs of global companies, startups, and Academicians.

  • Day 1 - Keynote Speaker

    Sanjay Mukherjee

    Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA

  • Day 2 - Keynote Speaker

    Nicolas Mangon

    Vice President, AutoCAD AEC Industry Strategy Autodesk, Inc.

  • Global Industry Trailblazer Speaker

    Eivind Farestveit Larsen

    Director Project Management Office (PMO), Bane NOR

  • Indian Industry Trailblazer Speaker

    Rakesh Kumar Jha

    Vice President & Project Director- MAHSR Project, L&T Construction

  • Industry thought leader Contruction Technology

    Professor Martin Fischer

    Prof. Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University

  • Innovation Trailblazer in Construction Delivery

    Atul Khanzode

    CTO and Member of Leadership Team at DPR Construction

  • Trailblazer in Digital Construction Transformation

    Sidharth Haksar

    Vice President, Head of Construction Strategy & Partnerships at Autodesk

  • Abhay Garg

    Head - Earth Fund Proptech, ECommerce, Fintech

  • Aditya Thakur

    Venture Partner, Brick & Mortar Ventures

  • Amith Parameshwara

    AI strategy and transformation leader

  • Anbu Shanmugam

    Chief Operations Officer at Digital Connexion

  • Aritra Pal

    Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  • Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam

    Professor Civil Engineering, IIT Madras

  • Bhargav Dave

    Founder and CEO at VisiLean Oy

  • Chaitanya Bharech

    Founder and Construction Tech Consultant at Cognito Consulting

  • Dinesh Kumar

    Senior Software Engineer, vConstruct

  • Durga Saripally

    Leadership Team Member at vConstruct

  • Kalyan Vaidyanathan

    CTO-Construction, Tvasta

  • Ketan Paithankar

    Co- Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Konverge.AI

  • Kiran Gutta

    Co-Founder & COO at Track3D

  • Manoj Deshmukh

    Leadership Team Member at vConstruct

  • Naveen Kumar Reddy

    Associate Partner, KPMG India

  • Omkar Jedhe

    Member of Data Leadership Team | AI Solutions in Construction Technology, vConstruct

  • Maj. Puneet Arora (Retd.)

    Business Development Leader – Construction Management in India (CMI) at vConstruct

  • Raman Sapru

    Director- Design & Engineering at K Raheja Corp.

  • Saurabh Tiwari

    Leadership Team Member at vConstruct

  • Sonali Dhopte

    Chief Strategy Officer, Co-founder at Excelize, Treasurer, Confederation of Digital Construction Practitioners of India (CDCPIndia)

  • Sumedh Pande

    Sector Head - Data Center - India, Senior Associate Director at Turner & Townsend

  • Stuart McConnachie

    Chief Construction Controller (CCC) at M3M

  • Vijay S. J.

    Founder & Chairman of Salmon Leap India

  • Vijay Gupta

    Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of SoftTech Engineers Limited

  • Vivin Hegde

    GP and Founding Partner, Zacua Ventures

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Event Schedule

Explore the full agenda of CTD - 2025. Stay on track with sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities to maximize your experience

CTD 2025 features carefully crafted agenda aimed at ensuring that the topics and content are both inspiring and practical, delivering value and insightful takeaways.

Oct 09, 2025

08:00 am - 01:00 pm
Registrations
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
AI/ML Hackathon
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Lunch & Booth Interaction
01:00 pm - 01:15 pm
Event Inauguration
01:15 pm - 01:45 pm
Keynote Speech - Transforming Mumbai Urban Infrastructure by the use of Technology
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Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee

Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA

01:45 pm - 02:15 pm
Case Study: Norwegian Railway Development by Bane NOR
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Global Industry Trailblazer

Eivind Farestveit Larsen

Director Project Management Office (PMO), Bane NOR

02:15 pm - 02:45 pm
Case Study: India’s MAHSR Project by L&T Construction
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Indian Industry Trailblazer

Rakesh Kumar Jha

Vice President & Project Director, L&T Construction, MAHSR Project

02:45 pm - 03:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Technology Enabled Infrastructure - Insights from MMRDA, BANE Norway and L&T Construction, MAHSR Project
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Dr. Ashwin Mahalingham

Professor Civil Engineering, IIT Madras

Eivind Farestveit Larsen

Director Project Management Office (PMO), Bane NOR

Rakesh Kumar Jha

Vice President & Project Director- MAHSR, L&T Construction

Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee

Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA

03:15 pm to 04:30 pm
Networking Break
04:30 pm to 05:15 pm
Case Study: Technology Enabled Planning and Project Management
Explore how technology is transforming the preconstruction phase by driving constructible design, enabling predictable outcomes, and empowering teams to accurately model what they build.
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Bhargav Dave

Founder and CEO at VisiLean Oy

Durga Saripally

Leadership Team Member at vConstruct

Stuart McConnachie

Chief Construction Controller (CCC) at M3M

Vijay S. J.

Founder & Chairman of Salmon Leap India

05:15 pm to 06:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Building Data Centres of the Future
This session delves into the shift between conventional and AI data centres. Panellists discuss the need and urgency for this shift and how technology is enabling and coping up with such fast paced construction. We will have leaders from various aspects of Data centre domain to shed their thoughts and experience on this topic.
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Amith Parameshwara

AI strategy and transformation leader

Anbu Shanmugam

Chief Operations Officer at Digital Connexion

Sumedh Pande

Sector Head - Data Center - India, Senior Associate Director at Turner & Townsend

Maj. Puneet Arora (Retd.)

Business Development Leader – CMI at vConstruct

Oct 10, 2025

07:30 am - 08:30 am
Breakfast
08:30 am - 10:00 am
Networking & Booth Interaction
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Day 2 Inauguration
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Keynote Speech - Future of Construction Technology
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Nicolas Mangon

Vice President, AutoCAD & AEC Industry Strategy, Autodesk, Inc.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panel Discussion: AI in Construction
Explore what AI truly means for construction today - what’s making an impact, what’s overhyped, and how the industry can realistically prepare for an AI-driven future.
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Atul Khanzode

CTO and Member of Leadership Team at DPR Construction

Aditya Thakur

Venture Partner, Brick & Mortar Ventures

Martin Fischer

Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University

Sidharth Haksar

Vice President, Head of Construction Strategy & Partnerships at Autodesk

Vivin Hegde

GP and Founding Partner, Zacua Ventures

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm
Lunch & Networking
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Pitch Perfect Event
6 Product Demos, 15 Minutes Each
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Six innovative ideas. Fifteen minutes each. Join us for a fast-paced showcase where startups pitch game-changing solutions shaping the future of construction and the built environment.

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Networking & Booth Interaction
04:00 pm - 04:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Bridging the Digital Gap between the Field and Technology
Understand why there is limited adoption of technology in the field? What are some good examples of bridging the gap between field and tech? What is the call to action for the construction industry and for the construction technology companies?
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Naveen Kumar Reddy

Associate Partner, KPMG India

Raman Sapru

Director- Design & Engineering at K Raheja Corp.

Saurabh Tiwari

Leadership Team Member at vConstruct 

Sonali Dhopte

Chief Strategy Officer, Co-founder at Excelize, Treasurer, Confederation of Digital Construction Practitioners of India (CDCPIndia)

Vijay Gupta

Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of SoftTech Engineers Limited

04:45 pm - 05:30 pm
Case Study: Technology Enabled Field Operations
Explore how Technology is transforming construction sites by enhancing worker safety and on-site quality. From connected wearables to IoT-enabled equipment, see how field-focused tech is driving smarter, safer, and more efficient jobsite operations.
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Kalyan Vaidyanathan

CTO-Construction, Tvasta

Kiran Gutta

Co-Founder & COO, Track3D

Ashish Chawda

SME - Building Systems at vConstruct

05:30 pm - 05:45 pm
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks

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Abhay Garg

Head – Earth Fund Proptech, ECommerce, Fintech

Abhay Garg is the Head of Earth Fund, with extensive experience spanning proptech, e-commerce, and fintech. A seasoned finance professional, he brings deep expertise in venture capital and private equity, with strong skills in investment management, financial structuring, equity research, corporate finance, and banking. Abhay holds an MSc in Finance from the London Business School and is recognized for his strategic approach to business development and investment growth.

Vijay Gupta

Founder, Chairman, and Managing Director of SoftTech Engineers Limited.

Vijay Gupta is the Founder and CEO of SoftTech Engineers Ltd., a pioneering technology company driving digital transformation in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry. An IIT Bombay alumnus with over 35 years of experience, he combined his civil engineering background with a passion for software innovation to develop India’s first CAD tools in the 1990s. His landmark innovation, AutoDCR (now CivitPlan), revolutionized building plan approvals and set global benchmarks in e-governance.

Under his leadership, SoftTech has implemented smart permitting and construction solutions across 1,500+ Indian cities, enabling over 2 million online building permits and contributing significantly to India’s Ease of Doing Business rankings. Recognized nationally and internationally for his contributions to urban innovation and sustainable development, Vijay frequently advises governments and global forums on smart cities, AI in construction, and digital governance, while spearheading SoftTech’s expansion across the USA, Germany, APAC, MENA, and beyond.

Stuart McConnachie

Chief Construction Controller (CCC) at M3M

Stuart McConnachie is Chief Construction Controller (CCC) and board member at M3M Development Company, leading the Project Management Office across all projects. A chartered engineer with over 25 years in the construction industry, he has extensive experience in consultancy, contracting, and project delivery across the UK, India, UAE, and Thailand.

Stuart has directed landmark developments, including IKEA’s mixed-use projects in Gurgaon and Noida, St James Quarter in Edinburgh, Pinewood Studios in London, and Jio World Centre in Mumbai. His expertise spans design, construction management, procurement, contracts, and technical delivery.

A proven leader of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, Stuart excels in driving innovation, safety, and efficiency while delivering large-scale, complex developments for some of the world’s leading developers and contractors.

Rahul Sharma

EVP – Urban Spaces Strategic Business Unit at Tata Projects

Rahul Sharma, Executive Vice President of Urban Spaces at Tata Projects Limited (TPL), is a leader with over 25 years of experience in urban development and infrastructure. He heads TPL’s Urban Spaces Strategic Business Unit, driving transformative projects in Data Centers, Airports, Buildings & Places, and Manufacturing Facilities. Rahul’s strategic leadership has fueled TPL’s growth, delivering innovative, sustainable projects on time while integrating digital solutions for enhanced value. As TPL’s former Chief Information Officer, he pioneered digital transformation through initiatives like the Project Neev – ERP system implementation and cloud platforms through projects like Sarovar and Sangrah, strengthening operational efficiency. His prior roles at Worley, Jacobs, Triune Energy Services, and Punj Lloyd honed his expertise in digital acceleration and project controls. Holding a Master’s in Construction Management from NICMAR and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Rahul blends technical prowess with a passion for sustainable urban development. His vision leverages advanced construction and technology to elevate quality of life, positioning TPL as a leader in India’s infrastructure landscape

Sumedh Pande

Sector Head – Data Center – India, Senior Associate Director at
Turner & Townsend

Sumedh Pande is a seasoned infrastructure professional with over 20 years of experience in planning and executing large-scale projects across data centers, automotive plants, real estate, and IT parks. As Sector Head – Data Center at Turner & Townsend, he leads data center strategy and execution in India, focusing on technology-driven solutions, cost optimization, and project delivery.

With leadership roles at CBRE and JLL, Sumedh has been instrumental in shaping data center development across India, working on hyperscale facilities and complex build-to-suit projects. His expertise in project planning, budgeting, and coordination continues to help global clients adopt innovative approaches for efficient and sustainable construction.

Anbu Shanmugam

Chief Operations Officer at Digital Connexion

Anbu Shanmugam is a data center expert with 28 years of experience in large-scale projects across data centers, telecom, networks, and real estate. As COO at Digital Connexion, he leads operations and scalable designs, driving global best practices in engineering and supply chain development.

He has successfully built and commissioned power, cooling, security, network, and civil systems for over eight hyperscale data centers, focusing on resilience, efficiency, and scalability. His expertise spans program management, pre-sales, solution design, risk management, and service delivery.

Anbu holds certifications including PMP, CDCS-EPI, and Six Sigma Green Belt. Passionate about transforming data center design, he is committed to advancing reliability and operational excellence through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Amith Parameshwara

AI strategy and Transformation Leader

Amith Parameshwara is an AI strategy and transformation leader with 25+ years at the intersection of consulting, industry, and academia. He builds AI businesses and large-scale programs end-to-end – translating frontier research into operating-model change and measurable P&L impact across APAC, Europe, and the US. His sector range spans consumer and retail to healthcare, manufacturing, and the large conglomerates.

Most recently, Amith has led and scaled AI practices and CoEs, including AI solutions and services practice at Lenovo, a Managing Director role at Accenture Strategy & Consulting, and a Global Head of AI & Data Science for Kimberly-Clark. Earlier in his career, he drove e-commerce analytics at Dell
Technologies and held roles at Shell, Hewlett-Packard, and other technology firms.

Amith’s doctoral research (Indian School of Business) examines AI as a general-purpose technology and its implications for firm-level value and organizational learning. He contributes to executive education, reviews for leading management journals, and speaks regularly at CxO forums and global tech events. His perspective blends rigorous theory with operator pragmatism – clear on “what creates value,” equally clear on “what scales safely.”

Naveen Kumar Reddy

Associate Partner, KPMG India

Naveen Kumar Reddy is an Associate Partner at KPMG India with over 18 years of experience in the infrastructure sector. He specializes in project management, contracts and claims, tendering and bidding, and change management services across diverse sectors including engineering & construction, energy, manufacturing, and water. At KPMG, he has led portfolio management and PMO assignments for some of the country’s largest infrastructure projects—helping organizations set up governance structures, design dashboards, and enable proactive monitoring and oversight.

Naveen’s career spans leadership roles across TRF (a TATA Enterprise), L&T, Grasim Cement, and HT Media, where he worked on high-value thermal power, cement, and bulk material handling projects. His technical expertise is further strengthened by certifications in Power Plant Familiarization from NPTI, Nagpur, and a Diploma in Geomatics.

An alumnus of NIT Jalandhar and NICMAR Pune, Naveen brings a deep understanding of both engineering execution and project governance. His journey reflects a commitment to improving how infrastructure projects are planned, monitored, and delivered in India.

Raman Sapru

Director – Design & Engineering

Mr. Raman Sapru has over 30 years of experience in design and construction and currently serves as Director – Design & Engineering at K Raheja Corp, where he oversees projects across commercial, residential, hospitality, and retail assets. Previously, he was Head & EVP – EPC at Oberoi Realty, leading engineering, procurement, and construction for several landmark projects.

With expertise from structural design to large-scale execution, he is a strong advocate of sustainability, believing green buildings and energy efficiency will define the future of construction. An engineering graduate from MS University, Baroda, he has also completed the AMP at Harvard Business School.

Kiran Gutta

Co-Founder & COO at Track3D

Kiran Gutta is the Co-Founder & COO of Track3D, where he is shaping the future of construction monitoring with an AI-first Reality Intelligence platform. Track3D is the only unified system that centralizes reality data from drones, 360° cameras, laser scanners, and mobile devices, turning raw site data into clear, actionable insights.

Before Track3D, Kiran held leadership roles in the Government of Andhra Pradesh as Chief of Staff & OSD to the Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communications, where he drove investments, digital initiatives, and ecosystem development. He also worked in the Chief Minister’s Office on high-impact investment promotion, after starting his career in investment banking at BNP Paribas.

An alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Calcutta, Kiran brings a unique blend of engineering, finance, and public policy experience to the construction technology space. His career reflects a consistent focus on enabling transformation whether through capital, governance, or technology.

Sonali Dhopte

Chief Strategy Officer, Co-founder at Excelize

As an architect and Interior Designer with over 30 years of industry experience, Sonali has worked with top architectural firms in the US and India. She is a strategic BIM and digital construction specialist with a strong passion for new technologies in the AECO industry. She is an industry leader and BIM evangelist, speaker at BIM conferences and seminars worldwide, and is passionate about providing BIM thought leadership and mentoring to young BIM professionals.

As Chief Strategy Officer at Excelize, she oversees and guides the BIM technology team and explores new areas for growth and technology adoption.

She has also published many articles in magazines and research papers and speaks at many national and international conferences.

Maj, Puneet Arora (Retd.)

Business Development Leader – CMI at vConstruct

Puneet is the Business Development Leader – CMI at vConstruct, where he leads a focused group exploring learnings from DPR Construction’s data centre projects in the USA and how these can be adapted for the Indian market. With extensive leadership experience in real estate, infrastructure, and consulting, he has held senior roles at AMs Project Consultants, Colliers, CBRE, JLL, and L&T, helping scale businesses and deliver complex projects across sectors.

A former Indian Army officer, Puneet brings discipline, strategic insight, and a collaborative approach to his work. At vConstruct, he is driving conversations around mission-critical facilities and fostering knowledge-sharing that bridges global expertise with local opportunities.

Durga Saripally

Leadership Team Member at vConstruct

Durga has over 18 years of experience in implementing BIM on Large Healthcare, Advance Life Sciences and Corporate Office Building projects in the USA. She has managed coordination between complex building systems on technically challenging projects using BIM. Her other areas of focus are BIM for Facilities Management and BIM enabled Project Planning & Management.

Over the last six years, her focus has been to build a team that has scaled up VDC implementation across a multitude of projects.  She is enthused by the possibilities of implementing emerging learning methodologies in increasing the adoption of VDC in the industry. 

Durga holds a Master in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and a Bachelor in Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.  When not at work, she likes to work on creative projects with her two sons in their Pune home.

Ketan Paithankar

Co- Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Konverge.AI

Ketan is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Konverge.AI, where he has led the design and deployment of AI-powered products and solutions. Drawing on a robust foundation in research and engineering from environmental engineering and networking to cybersecurity, Ketan co-founded ProMax Digital Pvt. Ltd. (2014–2018) before transitioning to Konverge.AI.

He brings deep expertise in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and healthcare domains, as reflected in his publications on image classification, DNS tunneling detection, and BERT-based language models. A thought leader and industry participant, Ketan hosts technical podcasts and regularly attends key AI conferences to stay ahead of emerging trends.

Chaitanya Bharech

Founder and Construction Tech Consultant, Cognito Consulting

A Civil Engineer by education and technologist by passion, Chaitanya earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Delhi College of Engineering before advancing his education with a Master’s degree from Purdue University, USA.

With over a decade of industry immersion, Chaitanya has garnered invaluable experience across diverse areas of project management, BIM and construction technology both in India and USA. Cognito Consulting was established in 2019 with a vision to enable construction stakeholders to maximize their potential by leveraging technology.

Omkar Jedhe

Member of Data Leadership | AI Solutions for Construction Technology, vConstruct

Omkar Jedhe combines a solid foundation in construction with deep expertise in data and emerging technologies, driving innovation where these two fields intersect. As AI Team Lead at vConstruct, he leads product development and strategic initiatives that apply artificial intelligence to transform and streamline construction workflows.

With hands-on job site experience and a data-driven approach, Omkar bridges real-world challenges with cutting-edge solutions. He is committed to advancing the industry through intelligent, scalable innovations that enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and decision-making across projects. He brings the same curiosity and drive to every challenge he undertakes.

Dr. Aritra Pal

Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at IIT Madras.

Dr. Aritra Pal is an assistant professor in Civil Engineering at IIT Madras. He earned his Ph.D. from National Taiwan University, specializing in Construction Automation, and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Cambridge and NTU. Dr. Pal’s research leverages AI, machine learning, digital twins, and building information modeling to enhance construction efficiency and sustainability. With industry experience in managing major projects in India and the Middle East, he is also actively involved in publishing, peer review, and editorial work for leading academic journals.

Dinesh Kumar

Senior Software Engineer, vConstruct

Dinesh Kumar, Senior Software Engineer at vConstruct, specializes in product development and data-driven strategies for construction technology. With an Architecture degree from IIT Kharagpur, he blends design thinking with advanced software engineering to build intelligent, full-stack web tools that enhance workflows and efficiency. Beyond work, he explores AI-driven SaaS solutions at the intersection of AI, design, and construction, driven by a passion for innovation and real-world impact.

Sidharth Haksar

Vice President, Head of Construction Strategy & Partnerships at Autodesk

Sidharth (“Sid”) Haksar leads Strategy & Partnerships for Construction within Autodesk’s AEC Solutions division. In this role, he is responsible for driving strategic planning, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, and monitoring industry and technology trends to identify opportunities for growth. This includes evaluating potential acquisitions, strategic investments, and partnerships with third-party construction technology companies and service providers.

Since joining Autodesk in 2014 as part of the Corporate Development team, Sid has been instrumental in driving Autodesk’s acquisition strategy in construction. His contributions include the successful acquisitions of Assemble, PlanGrid, BuildingConnected, Pype, ProEst, and Payapps/GCPay, as well as strategic investments in companies such as Aurigo, Bridgit, Rhumbix, Eyrus, and Toric.

Based in Boston, Sid holds an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.

Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee

Metropolitan Commissioner MMRDA

Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, a 1996-batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre and alumnus of GMC ’89, is renowned as the “Project Man of Maharashtra” for his pivotal role in major infrastructure developments across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Known for being the youngest in each of his assignments, he has steered landmark projects such as the Mumbai Coastal Road, Mumbai Metro, Navi Mumbai International Airport, and the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu), which was completed nine months ahead of schedule.


Currently serving as the Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, Dr. Mukherjee has transformed the agency into India’s largest Special Planning Authority & 5th largest development authority in the world. He previously led key roles including Collector of Nagpur, Municipal Commissioner in two cities, and Chief of CIDCO and Nagpur Improvement Trust. He also played a critical role in MIHAN and the early vision of Nagpur Metro.


An award-winning officer, he has been recognized by UNESCO, the British Commonwealth, FIFA, and the Governments of India and Maharashtra. A passionate nation-builder, he is driving MMR’s journey toward becoming a trillion-dollar economy. His hobbies include singing, golfing, and reading.

Aditya Thakur

Venture Partner, Brick & Mortar Ventures

Aditya, based in Pune, is a Venture Partner at Brick & Mortar Ventures focusing on APAC investments. He helps portfolio companies with product strategy, from market fit to scaling. His 7+ years in Construction Technology include witnessing a startup scale to acquisition.

His global experience spans the US, EMEA, APAC, and Middle East markets. Prior roles include Director of Product Management at Autodesk (building construction software) and at PlanGrid (acquired by Autodesk), where he developed enterprise tools and led customer acquisition tools.

He’s involved in his family’s Construction and Manufacturing businesses, further fueling his passion for industry innovation.

Nicolas Mangon

Vice President, AutoCAD & AEC Industry Strategy Autodesk, Inc.

Nicolas Mangon is the Vice President of AutoCAD & AEC Industry Strategy. Mangon is a recognized thought leader in the global advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and industry transformation to Cloud. He is also an accomplished structural engineer.

Mangon infuses his industry expertise in the ongoing development of innovative solutions for architects, engineers and contractors to optimize the life-cycle management of their projects.

Mangon joined Autodesk in 2003 as a product manager for Revit Structure and quickly became a key player in Revit platform development for the BIM industry. By 2009, Mangon took over both business and strategy for the Building Industry segment.  In 2012, he assumed responsibility over civil engineering industries and natural resources with the primary objective to enhance business growth and ensure greater customer adoption of the Autodesk product portfolio.

Prior to Autodesk, Mangon worked at Graitec in Paris, where he led a team of product managers, software designers and developers to address the needs of the structural engineering market. He then immigrated to California to oversee the development of analysis software for pre-stressed concrete structures. 

Mangon holds a Master of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering from the Ecole Spéciale des Travaux Publics, du Bâtiment et de l’Industrie in Paris, and a Master’s degree in Engineering specializing in Water and Fluid Dynamics from the University of Le Havre.

Eivind Farestveit Larsen

Director Project Management Office (PMO), Bane NOR

Eivind Farestveit Larsen is the Director of the Project Management Office (PMO) at Bane NOR, the Norwegian government agency responsible for the national railway infrastructure. He holds the professional responsibility for how projects are executed across the organization, ensuring that best practices, methodologies, and tools are applied consistently from early planning through to delivery.

With a Master’s degree in Physics, Eivind brings a strong analytical foundation to his leadership in project methodology. His expertise lies in developing and promoting structured approaches that enhance project outcomes. A key part of his work is the implementation of the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) framework, which plays a central role in improving collaboration, planning, and execution in complex infrastructure projects.

Eivind is passionate about driving innovation in project delivery and continuously seeks to improve efficiency, quality, and collaboration through smart methodology and digital tools.

Rakesh Kumar Jha

Vice President & Project Director – MAHSR Project, L&T Construction

Rakesh Kumar Jha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from GCE, Ramanagaram, completed in 1996, and a postgraduate degree in Rock Excavation Engineering from IIT-ISM, Dhanbad, obtained in 1998. He is an IPMA Level D certified Project Management Professional with a specialization in underground structures and dam construction. With 17 years of hands-on experience in planning, execution, and project management in this domain, he has also spent the last 10 years managing large-scale railway infrastructure projects, including the execution of the Dedicated Freight Corridor Project and High-Speed Railways.

Sunil Joshi

Dgtra & Co-founder and General Secretary – CDCPIndia

Sunil Joshi is a Civil Engineer with a post-graduate degree in Business Management and over 15 years of experience in digital transformation within the construction industry. His journey began with an early introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM), which sparked a lasting passion for leveraging data, process, and people to unlock innovation and efficiency across construction projects.

As a RICS-certified BIM Professional, Sunil has guided the development of BIM strategies, workflows, and collaborative design teams for projects in India, the USA, UK, Middle East, Australia, and Southeast Asia. His experience spans engineering, design, real estate, and construction markets. Sunil’s expertise in setting up and managing global teams has been invaluable in addressing digital transformation challenges that sit at the intersection of cultural, behavioral, technological, and process-driven factors.

Driven by his vision, Sunil founded DGTRA, dedicated to supporting the construction industry’s journey toward digital adaptability and transformation. As Co-Founder and General Secretary of CDCPIndia, he continues to shape the future of construction through innovation and leadership in BIM and digital transformation practices.

Vijay S. J.

Founder & Chairman of Salmon Leap India

Mr. S. J Vijay, post graduated in Science from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and researched in Molecular Biology.

His Banking career began with State Bank of India and was involved in establishing ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and was Country head of Centurian Bank (now part of HDFC) in 2000.

He is currently the Chairman of Salmon Leap India which is the Indian parent of hoMMission India.

Through Salmon Leap, Mr. Vijay was involved in the formulation of Policy and Law relating to Special Economic Zones, Solar Energy, Investment Regions, Industrial Parks.  Salmon Leap has Program Managed some of the largest of these projects from identification of land up to the listing of the company undertaking these projects. 

In 2011, Salmon Leap brought in the 3D Monolithic Volumetric Modular precast into India to manufacture, assemble and install different building types catering to residential, hospitality, educational, logistics and industrial sectors.

He has been a speaker in International Forum and has been invited for Knowledge sharing sessions by countries like Singapore in the recent past.

Salmon Leap and hoMMission together contribute to the full spectrum from Policy to on ground solutions addressing the challenges of the surging Indian economy and its infrastructure.

Mr. Kiran Shah

Chairman & Managing Director at YelloSKYE

Kiran Shah’s career in global finance spans over two decades, characterized by his leadership in premier institutions like Goldman Sachs India, JPMorgan, and Bank of America. An industry veteran, Kiran has built a reputation for combining strategic foresight with operational excellence, consistently guiding companies to optimize performance and achieve sustainable growth. His extensive experience across these institutions has made him a trusted figure in finance, known for his deep insights and his commitment to innovation.

At the core of Kiran’s leadership philosophy is a dedication to emotional intelligence, data transparency, and analytics. He is passionate about empowering teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and driving data-driven decision-making processes that elevate organizational efficiency. His approach has consistently set a high standard, inspiring both leaders and teams to adopt a forward-thinking mindset, while his focus on analytics ensures that decision-making is both informed and impactful.

As the Chairman & Managing Director at YelloSKYE, Kiran brings his wealth of finance expertise and his passion for aviation into the rapidly evolving drone ecosystem. His unique perspective and leadership are instrumental in positioning YelloSKYE as a key player in construction technology, seamlessly blending his background in finance with the company’s tech-forward mission. Today, Kiran continues to shape YelloSKYE’s future, strengthening its reputation as a leader in the industry through strategic vision and impactful leadership.

Lalit Lahoty

Regional Head Mumbai, Sobha Ltd.

Lalit brings a wealth of experience with over 30 years in the Real Estate and Construction industries across India and the UAE. He has held key leadership roles, including his current position as Region Head for Sobha Ltd., where he oversees the company’s strategic real estate expansion into Mumbai. Prior to this, as Executive Vice President of Sobha Group, he led business development for the real estate division, driving significant growth and project initiatives.

Earlier in his career, he served as CEO for Sobha Projects, a contracting firm within the Sobha Group that played a pivotal role in delivering some of India’s largest residential and commercial projects through turnkey construction services.

With a diverse background, he has also worked in IT services and the Oil & Gas sectors, further enhancing his cross-industry expertise. His global experience spans both India and the UAE, positioning him as a versatile leader in the construction and real estate industries.

Geetha Priya G

Senior Director and Sector Head – Infrastructure & Airports,
JLL India

With a distinguished 19-year career in airports & infrastructure development, Geetha leverages her professional journey with diverse key roles across the project cycle for strategic planning, design, governance, risk management and project delivery. At the helm of the Infrastructure & Airports Sector at JLL India, Geetha drives business development and oversight on project delivery for pan India operations.

Adithya Jain

Founder and CEO, Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Adithya VS is the co-founder and CEO of Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions, a deep-tech startup specializing in 3D Printing solutions for the construction industry. He graduated from IIT Madras with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree focused on Product Design. Driven by a passion for innovation, Adithya chose the entrepreneurial path to pioneer advanced manufacturing techniques in the construction sector.

Under his leadership, Tvasta has developed cutting-edge 3D printing technology aimed at revolutionizing the construction industry by enabling faster, safer, and more affordable building processes. Tvasta has successfully collaborated with industry leaders such as Godrej, Tata Steel, Saint Gobain and India Cements, and has executed projects ranging from 3D-printed toilets to demo structures and full-scale houses. The company was recognized as the Best Startup in Construction (India) by the Construction Industry Development Council in 2018, and was selected as one of eight global technology startups by the Global Housing Technology Challenge to present before Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tvasta has now also expanded its wings to the US and Middle East markets with an intent to be a global player in the Construction 3D printing domain. 

Kasturi Srinivas

Sr. Manager,
Bentley Systems

Kasturi Srinivas has been with Bentley Systems since 2002, primarily contributing to the development of the transportation business. With over 28 years of experience in enterprise solutions for Building Information Modeling, Digital Twins, Asset Management, and Geographic Information Systems, Kasturi has established himself as a reliable advisor in facilitating clients’ digital delivery of infrastructure projects. His professional journey encompasses various roles in sales, technical sales, software development, professional services, and team leadership. Kasturi holds a master’s degree in civil engineering.

Tarun Jami

Founder, GreenJams

Tarun Jami is the visionary founder of GreenJams, a pioneering cleantech startup in Vishakhapatnam, India, that is revolutionizing the construction industry with carbon-negative building materials. With a background in civil engineering and environmental science, Tarun developed the world’s strongest hempcrete technology, which led to the creation of Agrocrete®—a sustainable building material made from agricultural residues and industrial by-products.

GreenJams, under Tarun’s leadership, addresses two major global challenges: reducing the 45% carbon emissions from construction and mitigating the impact of 2 billion tonnes of crop waste burned annually in India. Agrocrete® cuts construction costs by 50% and enhances thermal insulation, making buildings more energy-efficient.

Ambitiously, GreenJams aims to cover 1 billion square feet of built-up area with Agrocrete® by 2025 and capture 10% of the global bricks and blocks market, ultimately tackling 10% of global carbon emissions. Tarun’s work has earned him accolades, including being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and receiving the INK Fellowship. GreenJams continues to forge partnerships with industry giants, significantly reducing air pollution by preventing crop residue burning across India.

Arun K Vijay

Arun is a seasoned AEC professional with over 22 years of industry experience wearing multiple hats in structural engineering, project management, and design. He also comes with a strong programming and technology development expertise, a passion for openBIM, and works in the intersection of AEC and technology.

He is currently developing cutting-edge AI models for CAD and building advanced web applications.

Bhargav Dave

Co-founder and CEO, VisiLean Oy

Bhargav Dave is the Co-founder and CEO of VisiLean Oy, a Finland-based startup dedicated to tackling complex production management challenges in construction using lean methodologies.

With a career that began in the construction industry, Bhargav has led numerous process improvement and lean implementation initiatives. He later transitioned into research, focusing on enhancing construction production through the integration of lean construction principles and information systems. His work contributed to some of the foundational research that connects lean construction with Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Bhargav has authored over 45 publications and has led several pioneering research projects in the field of construction management and technology.

Keshav Jain

Investor, Earth Fund

Keshav is an investment professional with 15 years in real estate and venture capital. He spent a decade at Piramal Capital, overseeing a USD 500 million portfolio. After transitioning to early-stage ventures as a founder and investor at Core91, he now brings his dual passions—real estate and startups—to Earth Fund. Driven by an unwavering enthusiasm (and a love for coffee), Keshav supports founders harnessing technology to solve built-world challenges.

Saurabh Tiwari

Leadership Team Member at vConstruct 

Saurabh is one of the co founders of vConstruct. As part of
the vConstruct leaders group, Saurabh’s efforts are focused towards ensuring vConstruct is a healthy growing business that provides high-value support to its customers.  

He has over 18 years of industry experience with over 10 years of experience managing implementation of VDC and lean construction techniques on large healthcare and commercial projects in USA. These implementations have helped deliver the right value to clients by improving multi-disciplinary trade coordination, constructibility, permitting, and cost and schedule performance. His work has been published in renowned publications including IGLC and AEC Bytes.   

Saurabh holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Management and a Bachelor in Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.  

Martin Fischer

Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University 

Professor Fischer’s research goals are to improve the productivity of project teams involved in designing, building, and operating facilities and to enhance the sustainability of the built environment. His work develops theoretical foundations and applications for virtual design and construction (VDC).

VDC methods support the design of a facility and its delivery process and help reduce costs and maximize the value over its lifecycle. His research has been used by many small and large industrial government organizations around the world.

Manoj Deshmukh

Leadership Team Member at vConstruct 

Manoj is part of the vConstruct leadership team and is leading the DSA (Data Science and Analytics) team. He is playing a leadership role in defining the AI/ML strategy for vConstruct and mentoring the team on some important AI/ML solutions developed by vConstruct.

Manoj also leads operations and is responsible for HR, Recruitment, IT, Marketing, and SEZ operations. He provides mentorship to the Finance and accounting and Software development groups and leads some of the key strategic initiatives at vConstruct. 

Manoj has 30 years of experience working across the US, Europe, and APAC regions. He has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership positions in various organizations. His experience includes managing large-scale programs and leading overall operations for different companies. He played a key role in scaling up multiple organizations in India and overseas. 

Manoj holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Software Application Engineering. 

Vivin Hegde

GP and Founding Partner Zacua Ventures  

Vivin Hegde is the Founding and Managing Partner at Zacua Ventures, a global venture capital firm with a focus on the Built Environment. He works extensively with early-stage startups and corporates in this space and is on several Boards and advisory teams. With a career spanning two decades, both as an operator and as an investor, he has been deeply immersed in the construction technology space. 

Before Zacua, Vivin held several key roles at Hilti, Trimble and McKinsey, including being the General Manager of Hilti-Trimble JV that works on development and productization of new technologies around Positioning, Robotics, IoT and AR/ VR. Prior to that he had set up and led Hilti’s Corporate Venturing arm in North America and led their Sales and Strategy teams across the years. 

He is a Mechanical Engineer from NITK Surathkal and did his MBA from IIM Calcutta. Outside of his professional achievements, he enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing cricket.

Atul Khanzode

CTO and Member of Leadership Team at DPR Construction

Atul Khanzode has been instrumental in the successful growth of DPR Construction, working on projects and with project teams throughout his career and helping improve business through his leadership in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and Lean. As a member of the Leadership Team, he dedicates his efforts to making DPR’s strategies around VDC, data, prefab and SPW successful—leveraging the very best of DPR to build great things for the future. 

Atul collaborates with academia and research groups around the world to move our industry forward in the use of technologies to improve project delivery processes. Atul has shared his insights on the impact of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), lean construction and integration of project delivery process at various forums around the world and is a co-author of the book titled “Integrating Project Delivery.” 

Kalyan Vaidyanathan

CTO – Construction, Tvasta

Kalyan is currently the CTO of Construction at Tvasta. He has nearly 25+ years of combined experience in managing construction projects and enterprise software development, has won many awards and has published widely. 

Prior to Tvasta, he was the co-founder and CEO of Nadhi Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an IIT Madras Research Park incubated company that was acquired by Bentley.  

He won the 2015 Technologist Innovator award from the Construction Industry Development Council, Government of India. Earlier, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 by CII, Chennai. Recently, he co-authored a chapter on “Cloud-based Collaboration and Project Management” in the Construction 4.0 book.  

He holds an M.S. in Structural Engineering from Cornell University and is a Governor’s Gold Medalist with a B. Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Madras. 

Dr. Ashwin Mahalingam

Professor Civil Engineering, IIT Madras

Dr.  Ashwin Mahalingam joined the faculty in the Building Technology and Construction Management division of the Civil engineering department at IIT-Madras in 2006. Ashwin received his B.Tech in Civil engineering from IIT-Madras and then proceeded to Stanford University for a Masters in Construction Engineering and Management. He then helped start up an internet based company in the USA called All Star Fleet, aimed at providing asset management services for construction companies. Following this he returned to Stanford University to pursue a PhD in the area of Infrastructure Project Management.

Ashwin’s research interests are in the areas of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Infrastructure planning and management, the management and governance of large engineering projects and the use of technology in infrastructure development. Ashwin is also a co-founder of Okapi Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. and serves as a Director on the Board. He is the Editor of the Engineering Project Organization Journal (EPOJ) and has served on many national committees.