CNFLUENCE
NEW YORK
The Realities of AI + ML
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are quickly advancing, presenting endless possibilities for the AEC industry. With public accessibility to LLMs (large language models) such as ChatGPT and generative image platforms like MidJourney and Dall-E, there is so much opportunity to improve our designs, workflows, and ultimately the built environment we inhabit. Industry leaders SHoP Architects, Perkins&Will, and Thornton Tomasetti will lead us in this exciting, ever-changing conversation.
Get to know your speakers
In their session, Interactive Visualization - Democratizing Access to the 3D Model, New York-based architectural design firm SHoP Architects will discuss the innovative ways they’ve democratized their design process with technology and the potential applications of real-time visualization technologies in the AEC industry.
In their session, Engineering the AI Revolution, members of AEC firm Thornton Tomasetti’s CORE studio will discuss the development of bespoke AI-driven tools, particularly in structural design. Their session will specifically focus on CORE.AI models and how they are refactoring engineering processes, enabling reduced embodied carbon footprints in design, and facilitating rapid prototyping and optioneering.
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What are the advantages of AI in AEC? In his session, AI in Practice, Perkins&Will’s Digital Innovation Strategist Charles Portelli will discuss how artificial intelligence is driving efficiency, data-driven decision making, and creativity. From early-stage concept generation to optimizing workflows and improving building performance, AI is transforming design in AEC.
Through an understanding of the history of artificial intelligence—its capabilities, limitations, opportunities, biases—Woods Bagot’s presentation The Augmented and Empathetic Architect will discuss positive ways AI will augment our profession and our experience of the built environment. Shane Burger predicts this approach will ultimately lead architects to become more effective and empathetic actors in our world and culture.
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the visualization landscape, and Chaos is on the front lines of unlocking new realms of creativity and efficiency in technology. In her presentation, Navigating the Frontier: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Visualization Trends, Monica Nelson will explore the current state of AI integration within the AEC industry, showcasing how generative AI tools and language models are augmenting workflows.
The host of Confluence NYC, AVAIL creates software for the global architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. CEO and Founder Randall Stevens is passionate about creating solutions for the AEC industry and currently leading the development of an AVAIL suggestion engine and AI Chatbot, among other forward-thinking initiatives.
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Schedule
Our day April 17 will begin at Building 92 in New York's Brooklyn Navy Yard, then we'll head to Kings County Distillery for a social event.
FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Confluence NYC, including event details and logistics.
Confluence NYC is a one-day event organized by AVAIL that brings together professionals from the AEC industry for networking, learning, and professional development. More information on specific talks and sessions will be announced as the schedule develops.
Hosted in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, programming will take place at Building 92. After programming we will shuttle to Kings County distillery for a cocktail social to continue conversations.
Yes, there is a registration fee for attending Confluence. The fee covers access to all sessions, workshops, networking events, conference materials, food, and beverage.
As Confluence NYC is a single-day event, accommodations are not required. However, for those who are traveling for the event, we recommend the following hotels: