It’s that time of year again!

From September 22nd to 24th, Berlin will host the buildingSMART International Summit — a fantastic opportunity to expand your openBIM knowledge while soaking up the last of the summer vibes.

Why is now the perfect time to attend your first summit?

After exciting editions in Marrakech and Singapore, this year’s summit in Berlin offers a unique chance to join in — especially if it’s your first time. Here’s why:

• Easy access: Berlin is well-connected by train and plane. For example, there’s a direct night train from Brussels (Nachttrein Brussel – Berlijn | European Sleeper), making it a sustainable and convenient travel option.
• Closer to home: It’s finally back in Europe! That means more opportunities to connect with peers from across the continent and build your professional network.

Need to convince your manager? This is your moment.

Get your tickets here: buildingSMART International Summits

What can you expect?

he summit offers a dynamic mix of presentations and workshops focused on:

• Professional and academic research
• Updates on existing and emerging standards
• Real-world openBIM use cases from organizations worldwide
• And much more

You’ll also get insights into the latest developments from various buildingSMART International working groups, including:

• Airport, Building, Construction, Electrical, Infrastructure, Maritime, Product, Railway, Regulatory, and Technical domains

Spotlight on IFC5

FC5 is evolving faster than expected!
The development is open to the public on GitHub and supported by a dedicated course from buildingSMART International.

Prefer a TL;DR approach?
Join the technical sessions at the summit and get up to speed with everything IFC5.