Inaugural Edition · Concluded

GDI 2025

Where the series began.

1 to 3 December 2025Auckland, New ZealandIn person, with recorded presentations

Speakers

Keynote and Plenary Speakers

Leaders from universities, professional institutes and industry who addressed GDI 2025.

Prof. Damon SalesaKeynote speakerVice-Chancellor, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Eng. Thomas HydeKeynote speakerChief Transformation and Innovation Officer, Beca, New Zealand

Prof. Suzanne WilkinsonKeynote speakerDean and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

Prof. Rahinah IbrahimKeynote speakerProfessor of Architecture, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Prof. Farzad RahimianKeynote speakerProfessor of Digital Engineering and Manufacturing, Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Ar. Mark AbbotKeynote speakerChief Executive, New Zealand Institute of Architects

Eng. Andrew EaglesKeynote speakerChief Executive, New Zealand Green Building Council

Prof. Derek Clements-CroomeKeynote speakerProfessor Emeritus of Architectural Engineering, University of Reading, United Kingdom

Prof. Frederick MarksKeynote speakerAcademy of Neuroscience for Architecture, USA