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Day 1: 27 November 2025
Sessions covering cost certainty, AI in dispute avoidance, connected project ecosystems, collaborative contracting, and energy transition
8:55 - 9:00
Opening Words from the Host
- Welcome to EPC Virtual Forum 2025
- Conference overview and key themes
- Introduction to the virtual format
- Networking opportunities
- Conference agenda highlights
Conference Host
EPC Virtual Forum 2025
Global EPC Project Management Forum
9:00 - 9:40
Improving Cost Certainty in EPC Projects: Proven Methods to Protect Margins
- Exposing early estimating gaps that drive cost growth and margin loss
- Applying structured benchmarking and quantified risk methods
- Bringing cost predictability and credibility to EPC pricing
- Translating cost data into actionable insight for budget control
- Strengthening owner-contractor alignment and reducing commercial disputes
Doina Dobre
Senior Cost Estimator & Founder
Emerald Group
9:40 - 10:20
AI in Dispute Avoidance: Delay Analyst's Perspective
- Early detection: Leveraging AI to identify potential delays and disputes
- AI-augmented mediation for unbiased, data-driven negotiation support
- Exploring advancements in AI for forecasting and scenario modelling
- AI applications in construction dispute resolution
- Case studies from major projects
Rade Bajic
Contract Manager
STRABAG
10:20 - 11:00
Driving EPC Transformation Through a Connected Project Information Ecosystem
- Addressing traditional challenges from shrinking margins
- Navigating 2025 trends toward collaborative contracting
- Establishing information standards across integrated applications
- Aligning stakeholders with high-value workflows and real-time data
- Turning fragmented data into clarity for project execution
Bryan McCaffrey
Managing Director
FTI Consulting
Anita Bo
Chief Product Officer
Ascertia
Joel Gray
Product Portfolio Director
Ascertia
11:00 - 11:40
Collaborative Contracting in EPC: Myth, Reality, or the Only Path to Margin Stability?
- Evaluating collaborative contracting models in EPC
- Real-world implementation challenges and successes
- Impact on project margins and financial stability
- Case studies of collaborative contracting in complex projects
- Future outlook for collaborative approaches
Zuzanna Briant
Director, Practice Lead CCM
World Commerce & Contracting (IACCM)
11:40 - 12:20
EPC Contract Review with AI
- AI applications in contract review and analysis
- Automating risk identification in EPC contracts
- Improving efficiency in contract management processes
- Case studies of AI implementation in contract review
- Future developments in AI-powered contract management
Axel Conrad
Senior Legal Counsel
Hitachi Energy
13:00 - 13:40
Energy Transition Projects: Smoothing & Accelerating the FEED to EPC Process
- Adapting EPC processes for urgent energy transition needs
- Ensuring fair and transparent commercial processes
- Project execution strategies for rapid delivery
- Utilizing digital delivery tools across project lifecycle
- Supporting climate change mitigation through efficient project delivery
Mark Cowley
Project Management Consultant
Cowley Services
13:40 - 14:20
Innovative Procurement and Project Management in Construction
- AI and digital tools integration in construction
- Risk management practices for large-scale projects
- Strategic procurement for cost-effective construction
- Innovative approaches to project delivery
- Case studies of successful implementation
Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim
Director Project Control
Turner Construction Company
14:40 - 15:20
Next-Generation Contract & Commercial Management in Industrial Projects
- Proactive claims management: Preventing disputes before they arise
- Next-gen contract administration with AI-driven workflows
- Real-time analytics and change intelligence
- Best practices across industrial projects
- Digital transformation in contracts: Next 5 years outlook
Andrzej Piekarz
Senior Contracts & Claims Manager CCM
Industry Expert
Day 2: 28 November 2025
Sessions covering EPC engineering best practices, project demands, energy technologies, occupational health risks, and floating offshore wind
8:55 - 9:00
Conference Re-Start
- Day 2 opening remarks
- Recap of Day 1 key insights
- Day 2 agenda overview
- Networking opportunities
- Upcoming session highlights
Conference Host
EPC Virtual Forum 2025
Global EPC Project Management Forum
9:00 - 9:40
EPC Engineering: Best Practices
- Integrated Project Delivery: Planning, materials, execution in single location
- Digital Twins: Cloud solutions, current status and applications
- Project Execution Model & 4D Scheduling for increased collaboration
- Unified Engineering to maximize value and reduce costs
- How integrated solutions improve transparency and performance
Mark Langerhorst
Project Manager
Worley
9:40 - 10:20
Outlook on Project Demands
- Infrastructure growth & urbanization trends
- Energy transition & sustainability focus
- Technological integration: AI, BIM, digital twins
- Supply chain & geopolitical risks impact
- Contracting & risk allocation shifts
Dayananthan Sivalingam
Senior Planning & Cost Control Engineer
ADNOC Group
10:40 - 11:20
Key Energy Technologies and Projects for EPC Companies
- Global energy technology trends
- Key projects EPC companies are working on worldwide
- Emerging technologies in energy sector
- Market opportunities for EPC contractors
- Future outlook for energy projects
Stuart R Broadley
CEO
EIC (Energy Industries Council)
11:20 - 12:00
Occupational Health Risks and Liabilities in Construction
- Awareness of potential liabilities: asbestos, hexavalent chromium, silica
- Importance of prevention in construction health risks
- Strategic legal approaches to minimize liabilities
- Dealing with fallout from occupational health liabilities
- Best practices for health risk management
Dr. Yvonne Waterman LLM FFAAM
Liability Law Expert, Publisher of Asbestos Forum Magazine
Waterman Legal Consultancy and Global Asbestos Forum
13:00 - 13:40
Artificial Intelligence in International Private Law for Construction Projects
- AI applications in international construction law
- Legal implications of AI in project contracts
- Dispute resolution with AI assistance
- Cross-border legal considerations
- Future of AI in construction law practice
Virginie Colaiuta
Partner, International Arbitration and Construction Law
LMS LEGAL LLP
13:40 - 14:20
Risk Management for Floating Offshore Wind Farms
- Risk and finance considerations for current offshore wind
- Differences between 'normal' offshore wind and floating wind projects
- Business case sensitivities and interface management
- Operational challenges and geographical expansion risks
- Different solutions for floating offshore wind projects
Peppin Docter LLM MSc
Renewable Energy, Commercial/Contract Expert
Hippo Consortium
14:40 - 15:20
Value Chain Approach & Strategies in PV Project Development
- Commitment to transparency and positive impact
- Demonstrating full ESG compliance ahead of time
- Value chain, core elements and strategy goals
- Efficient land use while maximizing renewable energy output
- Safety culture as key priority in PV project integration
Vladislava Stefanova
Head of Procurement and Contracting Department
SOLAR MONTAGE TEAM LTD
15:20 - 16:00
Understanding and Embracing Change
- Psychological aspects of change in construction industry
- Strategies for embracing technological changes
- Change management in project environments
- Building resilience in teams and organizations
- Case studies of successful change implementation
Aseema Mishra
Consultant
NeuroChangeSolutions
16:00 - 16:40
Process Technologies and Solutions in EPC Execution
- Voice of the technology provider in EPC projects
- Innovation vs. cost-optimization: Balancing stakeholder values
- Latest process technologies for EPC execution
- Implementation strategies for new technologies
- Case studies of technology integration success
Marco Russo
Head of Projects
SLB
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