Joining the Qonic team in 2024 as their Head of Industry Strategy, Aaron brings with him 15 years of both architectural and digital leadership, as AHMM’s previous Head of Digital Design. Where, with a passion for leveraging technology to elevate architectural projects, Aaron led a group of technical and strategic specialists within their Digital Design Group, that navigated the challenges design work presented. Beyond delivering projects, Aaron led various industry efforts to push AEC software development forward, including The Future of AEC Software Specification, and engagements with venture capital funds and various start-ups.
What happens when your modelling software stops being a hurdle and starts being an engine? Aaron Perry explores the three pillars of a modern AEC workflow: unrestricted creative modelling, the automation of “nonsense” through integrated AI, and the power of open-platform partnerships.
By combining a world-class browser-based geometry kernel with practical “agentic” AI, Qonic allows you to reclaim your time and your creativity—moving from direct solid modelling in the browser to advanced agentic workflows. This session isn’t about what we might build; it’s about the tools available today to help you automate the mundane and stay agile for the future of digital delivery.
How close are we to having viable alternatives to BIM 1.0? Snaptrude, Motif, Arcol, Hypar, Qonic and Autodesk discuss BIM 2.0 and how the next 18 months to 2 years will be essential to having alternative modelling tools powered by AI.
Chairs
Martyn Day // AEC Magazine & NXT BLD
Richard Harpham
Panelists
Carl Christensen // Autodesk
Altaf Ganihar // Snaptrude
Paul O’Carroll // Arcol
Ian Keogh // Hypar
TBC // Motif
Aaron Perry // Qonic
