Bentley Systems concluded its annual Year in Infrastructure (YII) Conference in Amsterdam, where industry leaders and innovators gathered to showcase how digital technology is driving smarter, more resilient infrastructure.
In his message during the opening program, Nicholas Cumins, CEO of Bentley, underscored he importance of innovations in infrastructure “The reality is, there is simply not enough engineers in the world to do all the work that needs to be done. Amsterdam's legacy reminds us that no challenge is too great. We too can innovate to expand capacity and meet rising demand. That means making it easier for individuals to be more productive. And pairing that with better tools, smarter workflows, and more connected data.”
The YII 2025 conference also featured sessions, panel discussions, and technology showcases, highlighting the growing role of AI, digital twins, and data-driven collaboration in the energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development.
Going Digital Awards
A highlight of the event was the 2025 Going Digital Awards, a global competition celebrating digital innovations in infrastructure, open to users of Bentley software across 12 categories.
Among the winning projects from the Asia Pacific region were:
Energy Production: Baosteel Engineering & Technology Group Co., Ltd. (China) – Digital Intelligent Construction Project for a Steel Plant Based on Bentley Technology
Rail and Transit: PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) (Indonesia) – Smart Infrastructure by KAI & AssetWise Linear Analytics
Roads and Highways: Jabatan Kerja Raya Sarawak (JKRS) (Malaysia) – Sarawak Sabah Link Road Phase 2
Structural Engineering: AVS Engineers | ISID Architect, Nikhil Mahashur and Associates, Structural Engineer – Siddharth Sharma (India) – Fairmont Udaipur Palace
Transmission and Distribution: China Energy Engineering Group Guangxi Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd. (China) – Application of GIS+BIM Digital Intelligence Technology to the Entire Lifecycle of China Southern Power Grid’s Guangxi Nanning 500kV Power Transmission and Transformation Project
Water and Wastewater: PT Wika Tirta Jaya Jatiluhur (WTJJ) (Indonesia) – SPAM Regional Jatiluhur I: Transforming Water for a Better Tomorrow
Chris Bradshaw, chief sustainability and education officer, Bentley Systems. “These groundbreaking projects demonstrate how leading infrastructure engineering and construction companies, together with innovative owner-operators, are harnessing digital advancements—from connected data to AI—to transform project delivery and elevate asset performance. Your achievements are setting the standard for resilience, sustainability, and impact across infrastructure sectors.”
