Future World Vision: AI and Civil Engineering – Current State of Practice and Ensuing Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the civil engineering profession—from optimizing infrastructure design and construction to enabling predictive maintenance and real-time large-scale operations of complex systems. This 90-minute session will explore the current state of AI applications in representative civil engineering domains and their observed benefits. Through a combination of expert presentations and moderated discussion, participants will gain insights into the latest AI technology development and real-world implementations of AI-empowered tools. The session will also spotlight emerging opportunities for integrating AI in future civil engineering workflows, addressing key challenges such as data quality, workforce readiness, ethical considerations, and regulatory frameworks.