Description
In this industry talk, we explore the intersection of digital evolution and the imperative of decarbonization in the AEC sector. Join Shivani Soni, Global Head of Impact & Innovation at Symetri; Jan Tore Bugge, Global Naviate Product Manager at Symetri; and Ron Locklin, Global Lead of Sustainability Platform at Autodesk. Symetri, a global Autodesk partner, plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable growth in AEC, with a strong footprint in America and Europe, prompting an exploration journey.
Throughout this talk, we offer a comprehensive perspective on our sustainability approach, where innovation and action converge. Uncover the transformative potential of collaboration and gain insights into the strategic integration of cutting-edge technology via our ecosystem. Our mission is to illustrate how these elements collectively reshape our industry. This discussion delves into how innovation, proactive measures, and collaboration steer our industry towards lasting change. Join us on this transformative journey.
Key Learnings
- Learn about decarbonization.
- Discover levers to minimize carbon footprint.
- Explore what digital transformation is in the context of sustainability.
- Join the ecosystem of sustainability partners of Autodesk and Symetri.
Speakers
- SSShivani SoniAs the Global Head of Impact and Innovation at Symetri, Shivani is passionate about driving innovation and promoting sustainable solutions that benefit communities worldwide. With a focus on co-innovation practises, she works to develop organisation-wide digital transformation journeys that fuel growth and enable businesses to compete in the global marketplace. Shivani is committed to building strategic partnerships with stakeholders, customers, and innovation communities to deliver compliant and impactful solutions. Through research, creation, and implementation of new business propositions and innovation models, she strives to advance the industry and promote sustainable development. By adopting digital technologies and fostering a culture of innovation, Shivani supports the industry in accelerating growth, improving business activities, and enhancing the experiences of their people, customers, and communities. Her vision is to drive positive change through collaboration, innovation, and impact-driven solutions.
- RLRon LocklinAs the global lead for Autodesk's Sustainability Platform, Ron Locklin is responsible for the global strategy for Autodesk's Sustainability Platform efforts. This includes setting strategic direction, partner programs, proofs of concept, and technical enablement. Ron joined Autodesk in 2012 and was responsible for the "go to market” function for Autodesk's enterprise solutions business in manufacturing (PLM and data management, Configure One, and IoT) globally through December 2016. This role included product/technical marketing, pricing, packaging, channel strategy, business expansion, and sales enablement. He was the Forge (Autodesk platform) global business leader from 2017 through 2021. Prior to Autodesk, Ron led Marketing at Dassault Systemes/Enovia, and Worldwide Alliances at PTC. He was also at The MathWorks for 5 years, where he bootstrapped and built the industry marketing function. Ron has lived for 5 years in Canada, as well as 9 years in France. Most of his years in France were spent with two French technology companies, in Paris, working in executive roles. Ron holds a BA from Colgate University and MBA from Tuck at Dartmouth. He lives west of Boston with his wife Lisa and two sons.