Homes of the Future: Data, AI and the Built Environment

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The housing crisis is not just a question of supply and demand, it is also about how we design, plan, and manage the built environment. Whether we are building new housing for a rapidly changing future, or adapting, upgrading, and modernising current housing stock, data and AI can play a crucial role.

Join us as we bring together leading voices from across Scotland’s housing and build environment ecosystem to explore how data & artificial intelligence can help us build for the future. From predictive maintenance, energy optimisation and environmental quality monitoring, to urban modelling, automated compliance checks, and fair housing enforcement, there is lots of potential for these technologies to make an impact.

However, are we ready to make the most of them?

Join us to discuss all this and more at the Data & AI Meetup!

Speakers:

• Katherine Gunderson – CEO & Founder, Grand Bequest
• Mathew Clark - Data & Information Lead, Wheatley Group
• Gavin Johnston - Associate Director (Collaborative & Commercial Partnerships), BE-ST
• Dawn Mcara-Hunter - Programme Manager, Scottish AI Alliance (Host)

Speaker bios:

Katherine Gunderson – CEO & Founder, Grand Bequest

Dr. Katherine Gunderson is the Founder and CEO of Grand Bequest, the UKs first FinTech BCorp, with deep expertise in systems thinking and a pioneering approach to getting empty buildings back into use. Her team is deploying vital financial infrastructure for place-based investment and urban regeneration, and Katherine even represented the UK on two trade missions last year to New York and Paris for sustainable development.

Mathew Clarke - Data & Information Lead, Wheatley Group

Mathew Clark is the Data and Information Lead for Wheatley Group, based in Glasgow. He joined the company in 2021 to deliver a group-wide data strategy and has worked extensively across the business, promoting good data practices. He now leads a team of data professionals, identifying opportunities for change and supporting the business on its data maturity journey.

An experienced data professional in both public and private sector organisations, Mathew is passionate about leveraging data and technology to drive positive social change. By harnessing the power of data, he aims to support the business in delivering the best possible service to customers.

Gavin Johnston - Associate Director of Collaborative and Commercial Partnerships, BE-ST

Gavin is the Associate Director of Collaborative and Commercial Partnerships at BE-ST, where he plays a key role in supporting the construction sector to modernise, innovate, and accelerate its transition to net zero. With a background in architectural design, construction project management, and a strong foundation in social housing delivery and management, he has a wealth of experience in asset management, capital programmes, and sustainable development. A certified Passive House designer with a deep passion for energy-efficient design and decarbonisation, he is committed to creating buildings and communities that are not only environmentally responsible but also socially impactful.

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