The construction industry stands at a critical inflection point. Facing a convergence of challenges—from lagging productivity and deepening skills shortages to rising demand and ageing infrastructure—the sector must embrace innovation not as a silver bullet, but as a strategic imperative.

In this keynote, futurist and researcher Stefan Hajkowicz explores how AI and robotics are already reshaping the built environment—not in theory, but in practice. Drawing on fresh insights from Asia-Pacific markets, Stefan moves beyond hype to highlight where autonomous systems and machine intelligence are being integrated into construction workflows today.

Discover how these technologies are reducing rework through real-time site monitoring, streamlining fragmented data systems, and empowering skilled workers rather than replacing them. From autonomous machinery optimisation to AI-driven safety systems, this session delivers a grounded view of how emerging tools are solving real business problems—right now.

This is not about replacing humans; it’s about creating collaborative systems where humans and AI work side by side to lift productivity, close capability gaps, and future-proof the industry.