InfraTech 2021 Expanded digital knowledge program

Whereas the partners previously displayed their program on their squares, connections are now being sought to establish an attractive, current digital program. 

During the four days of InfraTech, we will take viewers on a knowledge journey. Day one will focus on the theme 'connecting': what do market parties and clients need from each other in order to take a step forward? On day two we will look at the innovations in the market, on day three we will focus on implementing and doing, and we will close with action: How do we Move Forward!

Each morning there will be an opening and at the end of the day a closing by that day's InfraTech moderator. Each day visitors can follow a morning and afternoon program full of inspiring knowledge sessions and networking can be done during lunch.

Some highlights from the program

The full program can be viewed on the website. For example, the Municipality of Rotterdam will give presentations on the circular, livable and smart city. Four of the fair's five trends will be covered in these sessions: Replacement & Renovation, Climate & Sustainability, Digital Infrastructure and Mobility & Logistics.

The Union of Water Boards focuses on the fifth trend, Human Capital, and on the Climate & Sustainability trend. They host a daily talk show with the following topics:  

- Looking back on 7 years of Sustainable GWW at the water boards

- Working together as principals and contractors in the water market

- Emission-free construction in the Flood Protection Program: it can be done!

- 5 years of collaborative market vision. Where are we now?

Bouwend Nederland will host two online sessions, with the first topic being "How does BIM basis Infra allow sector to work together seamlessly 3D." The Vakgroep Ingenieursbureaus Bouwbedrijven (VIB) of Bouwend Nederland and the BIM Loket presented BIM basis Infra on May 25 this year. With these data exchange agreements, the sector is taking an important step towards better digital collaboration.    

The second topic is "Are we on track with greening the infrastructure sector": the goal of the Green Course is to work with the sector to accelerate the transition to zero emission mobile tools/(construction) equipment. Is the initiative on track?

The recurring elements of InfraTech's program, such as the official opening and the presentation of the Innovation Award, will have a prominent place in the program. There is also a Trainee Case again, this time trainees can participate digitally. The Trainee Case is organized by the trainees of the hosts of the fair: Municipality of Rotterdam and Rijkswaterstaat. During this case, trainees from different organizations will think along about a complex case. The goal is to create solutions that will actually be used in the future!

This year the theme of the case is: The city of the future. What does this city look like and what facets should you think of? Of course we are allowed to dream about how things might be, but InfraTech wants to challenge the trainees to make a plan about what could already be done tomorrow. How can we make that dream as concrete
enable? 

Studio Ahoy and the InfraTech Lounge

During InfraTech 2021, the digital knowledge program will be broadcast live from Rotterdam Ahoy from January 12 to 15. To make this possible, two different studios are being built that can be used for various purposes. This will give visitors the opportunity to attend the entire knowledge program remotely.