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ATCx AEC 2025

From Steel to Facades - Discover What's Next for AEC

Below is the collection of presentations from the ATCx AEC 2025 virtual event.

Featured Sessions

Blueprints, Bots & Beyond: How Tech is Rewriting the Future of Design — On Earth and Beyond
Dr. Luca Frattari | VP, Global Business Development at Altair

Code-Based and Performance-Optimal Software Solutions for the AEC Industry
Dr. Marinos Stylianou | SVP Global AEC Business at Altair

Pursuit of New Ideas for Sustainable Buildings of the Future
Eric Long | Structural Engineering Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

An expansive steel building with multiple beams and windows, exemplifying modern architectural efficiency.

Efficient Steel Structures

This track will explore innovative design strategies, advanced fabrication techniques, and sustainable approaches to optimize steel structures for strength, efficiency, and performance.

Analyzing Complex Steel Connections
Sridhar Baldava | P. E. / Senior Principal, Research and Development with Walter P Moore

Feasibility of Semi-Integral to Fully Integral Bridge Abutment Design using FEA Modeling Methods
Hugh Rae-Robinson | Bridge Engineer-in-Training with Geometrix Group

Load Capacity of Welded Cold-Formed Trusses: Numerical & Experimental Study
Prof. Héctor Marcelo Ruffo | Structural Engineer, Tres e Asesores Estructurales

Optimizing Material Handling and Storage Solutions with Altair Software
Philippe Bertrand, Eng. | Co-founder and Manager of Résolu. Consultants Inc.

Workshop: 3D Geometry Simulation Without Limits
Matthew Sauer | Manager GTT at Altair

A concrete building featuring numerous windows on its facade, showcasing modern architectural design.

Advancements in Concrete Design

We’ll discover more about the digital tools revolutionizing concrete design for enhanced durability, sustainability, and structural integrity.

Enhancing Durability and Sustainability with GFRP Reinforcement: A Smarter Future for Infrastructure
Borna Hajimiragha | Chief Executive Officer at MST Rebar Inc., Manufacturer of MST-BAR GFRP rebar

Workshop: Full Structure Concrete Design Made Easier
Tayen Aguilar | Solutions Engineer at Altair

A construction site of a large building with visible wooden beams, emphasizing its structural timber architecture.

Structural Timber Design

Delve into the evolving role of timber in modern construction, with insights into mass timber applications, hybrid structures, and sustainability-driven innovations.

Leveraging Cast Steel Connections in Steel-Timber Hybrid Constructions
Jennifer Pazdonl | Vice President, USA and Director, UK Division of Cast Connex

State-of-the-art Research at FPInnovations: Advancing Wood Use in Sustainable Construction
Dr. Zhiyong Chen | Senior Scientist at FPInnovations

Workshop: Hybrid Structural Analysis and Design in S-TIMBER
Moein Ahmadipour | Sr. Product Manager AEC at Altair

A modern building featuring a curved roof and illuminated walkway, showcasing a digital architectural facade.

Digital Façades

Learn more about the latest digital advancements shaping façade design, including parametric modeling, performance-driven solutions, and next-generation materials for aesthetic and functional excellence.

Next-level Product Design with Altair: The Faraone Success Story
Gabriele Romagnoli | Civil Engineer at Faraone

Pioneering the Future of Facades
Dr. Andrea Zani | R&D Innovation Manager and Sustainability Lead at Permasteelisa North America
Daniel Abramson | Sr. Structural Engineer at Permasteelisa North America

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