Two Days of Conversations Shaping Construction Technology

• Mr. Pratap Padode, Founder and Managing Director, ASAPP Info Global Group

• Shri. Virendra Singh (I.A.S), Secretary, Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Department, Government of Maharashtra*

India is entering an unprecedented phase of infrastructure expansion. As project complexities grow and timelines shrink, leaders are increasingly looking at technology as a key enabler of speed, efficiency, and coordination. This session examines whether construction technology can truly support delivery at national scale

• The role of technology across large-scale infrastructure sectors
• How digital tools are helping reduce delays, improve coordination, and control costs
• Developer vs. contractor responsibility in driving technology adoption
• Aligning policy, capital investment, and execution ecosystems for scalable delivery
• What successful large-scale execution looks like in the Indian context

• Jairam Panch, Chief Operations Officer, Turner Projects

Despite rapid digital adoption across the industry, much of daily site coordination still relies on informal tools like messaging platforms and spreadsheets. The challenge is not the absence of technology, but its alignment with on-site workflows, workforce capabilities, and execution pressures. This session brings the site perspective to the forefront, examining how technology can truly support field teams.

• The ground reality of site operations: informal tools vs structured platforms
• Usability and adoption challenges in real project environments
• Designing technology for India’s workforce and site conditions
• Training, incentives, and accountability as drivers of adoption
• Bridging the gap between product design and field execution

India’s next generation of infrastructure projects; metros, underground tunnels, and high-speed rail corridors are redefining construction complexity. These projects demand precision engineering, real-time monitoring, advanced equipment integration, and rigorous safety management. This session brings together project leaders and engineers to share practical lessons from some of the country’s most challenging infrastructure executions.

• Technology-led execution in metro rail construction
• TBM tunneling innovations and risk mitigation strategies
• Digital monitoring, safety, and predictive control systems
• Managing scale, coordination, and execution risks in mega projects
• Key lessons learned from large-scale infrastructure delivery
• Lessons learned from major bridge, tunnel, and infrastructure failures

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly entering construction workflows; from safety monitoring and progress tracking to predictive project management. While interest in AI is growing rapidly, the industry is now shifting from experimentation toward practical deployment. This session explores where AI is genuinely creating operational value and how organisations can integrate it into everyday project execution.

• Practical AI applications in safety monitoring, quality control, and delay prediction
• Moving beyond pilots: identifying use cases that deliver measurable ROI
• Integrating AI into existing construction workflows without operational disruption
• Data readiness, workforce capability, and organisational preparedness for AI adoption
• What successful AI implementation looks like on active project sites

Project success increasingly depends on coordination across developers, contractors, consultants, and technology providers. Yet fragmented responsibilities, traditional contracting models, and misaligned incentives continue to slow adoption and execution. This session examines how the industry can move toward integrated delivery models that enable collaboration, accountability, and technology-driven project outcomes.

• Understanding developer–contractor misalignment and its impact on project delivery
• Contracting structures and commercial models that enable technology adoption
• Eliminating execution silos across the construction ecosystem
• Aligning incentives among owners, EPC players, and technology partners
• Building collaborative project environments that support innovation and efficiency
• Creating integrated ecosystems for faster and more predictable execution

Sustainability in construction is rapidly evolving from a regulatory requirement to a driver of efficiency, resilience, and long-term asset performance. Advances in materials, engineering methods, and digital technologies are enabling projects to reduce environmental impact while improving durability, lifecycle costs, and operational outcomes. This session explores how sustainability is becoming a core business and execution strategy for modern construction.

• The economics of sustainable construction and lifecycle value creation
• Advanced materials, durability, and performance-driven design
• Technology enabling ESG alignment and measurable project outcomes
• Sustainable construction materials and low-carbon methodologies
• New construction approaches improving efficiency, resilience, and resource use

As project timelines compress and infrastructure demand accelerates, the traditional trade-off between speed, quality, and cost is being fundamentally challenged. Advances in digital planning, modular construction, and automation are enabling new delivery models that prioritise predictability and precision. This session explores how leading developers and EPC players are redefining execution to minimise rework, control costs, and deliver faster without compromising quality.

• Managing the balance between speed, quality, and cost in complex projects
• Reducing rework through digital planning, monitoring, and predictive execution tools
• Scaling precast, modular, and industrialised construction approaches
• The emerging role of robotics and automation in construction delivery

This interactive showcase will spotlight breakthrough solutions addressing some of construction's most pressing challenges—from productivity and project management to safety, sustainability, workforce optimization, automation, and digital transformation. Selected startups and innovators will present their solutions before an esteemed Innovation Council comprising investors, developers, EPC leaders, technology experts, and academia. More than a pitch competition, the Launchpad serves as a catalyst for collaboration, investment, pilot opportunities, and industry adoption, enabling innovators to validate their solutions and connect directly with decision-makers shaping the future of construction.

• Emerging technologies addressing real-world construction and infrastructure challenges
• Industry feedback, mentorship, partnership opportunities, and investment conversations
• Recognition of the most promising innovations driving industry transformation