Ahmedabad – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, organized an exclusive Innovation Day at ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad, today. The event showcased the power of digital twins and digital delivery in transforming infrastructure projects across various industries.
Bentley hosted the day in the presence of important government bodies, design consultants, construction contractors, and project management consultants, who explored Bentley’s industry-leading software solutions for the transportation, construction, energy, and water sectors.
Kamalakannan Thiruvadi, Regional Executive, South Asia, Bentley Systems, shed light on Bentley’s contributions to the Indian infrastructure sector, sharing success stories and showcasing projects from Gujarat. Commenting on the event, Thiruvadi said, “Bentley is committed to reshaping the future of infrastructure through innovative software solutions. Digital delivery and digital twins are revolutionising how infrastructure projects are envisioned, constructed, and operated. We are grateful to all the attendees who joined us for the event. Bentley is spearheading this revolution, encouraging organizations to benefit from open and integrated applications, combined with digital twin technology, to boost efficiency, reliability, and affordability across the asset lifecycle.
“We are thrilled to announce a significant step forward in our commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and Bentley Systems. This strategic partnership marks a cornerstone in academic-industry collaboration, designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the dynamic field of transportation and logistics infrastructure.”
The session on transportation highlighted the potential of digital twins in enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation. Chirag Joshi, Senior Manager, Design and Engineering, Adani Road Transport Ltd, showcased how using Bentley solutions at Adani enhanced project execution and operational efficiency while improving safety and innovation for transportation business.
The energy session showcased the role in driving innovation and collaboration for large-scale energy production towards a net-zero future. The event concluded with the water session, elucidating on scalable and flexible water infrastructure digital twin solution.
During the session “Women in Engineering,” Gunjan Thanki, BIM Expert, Systra India, shared how women in engineering are playing a pivotal role towards building a sustainable tomorrow.
A special recognition awards was hosted to acknowledge the contribution of previous years’ Going Digital Awards. Some of the recipients included Aarti Industries, Larsen & Toubro, MaRS Planning & Engineering Services, Tata Consulting Engineers, Zamil Steel Buildings, and Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses.
This event showcased Bentley’s commitment to celebrating excellence and innovation in infrastructure projects. It conveyed Bentley’s digital twin vision for India, addressing challenges and opportunities in the ongoing and future infrastructure projects across the country.
