AI in the Built Environment
Description
Join leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand's infrastructure sector for an evening exploring how AI is being applied in practice today.
Generously hosted by Mot MacDonald and presented in partnership with the AI Forum, this event will feature the application of AI from organisations across the built environment. Through short presentations, panel discussion and networking, attendees will gain insight into how AI is helping organisations unlock value from data, improve decision-making and address complex infrastructure challenges.
Hear directly from industry practitioners and clients about the opportunities, lessons learned and future potential of AI across the architecture, engineering and construction sector.
Date: 4 November 2026
Time: 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Location: Mott MacDonald Auckland, Ground Floor, 30 Daldy Street, Auckland Central
Event Type: In person
Cost: Free for members & non-Members
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We respectfully ask that all participants planning to attend an in person event are healthy and well. Should you be unable to attend due to illness or isolation we request that you stay home. Please advise if you are unable to attend by emailing connect.events@technewzealand.org.nz with your name and the event date.
Lineup
Nasrine Tomasi - Head of AI and Information Management - Mott MacDonald
Nasrine Tomasi is Mott MacDonald’s Head of AI and Information Management, leading the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the global business. With 20 years at Mott MacDonald, she combines deep technical expertise with a passion for knowledge sharing, helping teams harness AI to deliver better outcomes for clients.
Jon Sinclair Digital Services Director - Preformance Building Technologies AEC WG Deputy Chair – AI Forum
Jon Sinclair is Digital Services Director at Preformance Building Technologies, helping clients harness data, digital technologies and AI to improve the performance of buildings and infrastructure. He is a strong advocate for treating asset data as a strategic asset, enabling smarter decisions, greater productivity and better long-term outcomes across the built environment.
Nick Brown Head of Intelligence, Healthy Waters & Flood Resilience – Auckland Council
With more than 25 years' experience in flood risk management, Nick Brown leads the development of flood intelligence, warning systems and risk communication programmes across Auckland. Nick has played a key role in shaping the region's approach to flood risk assessment and recovery, including leading flood recovery and property categorisation efforts following the 2023 Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle.
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