Enabling digital transformation workshop

James Chambers

James has a unique background in software, technology and the AECO vertical markets spanning nearly 3 decades, all with a focus on growing and advancing our astonishing industry through digital adoption.

Currently, as Dir. Global Industry Development, for the Build & Construct division of Nemetschek, James is responsible for ensuring the global alignment and synergy of technology solutions, with the needs and values of the industry.

Previously, James was Bluebeam’s UKI+ Regional Director, where he drove commercial growth through the positioning and utilization of technology. James is an active member and participant with numerous industry affiliations and strategy advisory boards. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in 3D Design with Applied Mechanical Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University, UK. 

Lydia Walpole

Mark Enzer OBE FREng

Mark is a keen champion of digitalisation in the built environment, and he is particularly interested in outcomes-focused systems thinking, digital transformation, connected digital twins, data infrastructure, low-carbon sustainable solutions and the circular economy.   

Mark is a Strategic Advisor for Mott MacDonald and was previously the Director of the Centre for Digital Built Britain at the University of Cambridge, where he was the Head of the National Digital Twin programme.  Mark is one of the co-Chairs of the ICE’s ‘Data and Digital’ Community Advisory Board. 

Miranda Sharp

Miranda Sharp connects data and organisations to value; her interest is in the new business models that will be required when data is used as a business asset to make better decisions. She advises commercial clients alongside acting as NED to TRL (the Transport Research Laboratory), trustee to the Centre for Cities think tank and member of advisory panels at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Mayor of London (Infrastructure).  Previously at the National Digital Twin programme, Ordnance Survey and Royal Mail, she has worked in value creation from data for over 10 years.   

Heba Bevan OBE

Heba Bevan OBE is the CEO and founder of UtterBerry Ltd. UtterBerry is a patented intelligent wireless sensor system which works on extremely low power. Fitting in the palm of the hand, UtterBerry’s miniature sensors monitor multiple variables including x-y-z displacement, employing on board artificial intelligence and wirelessly relay processed data in real time.

Despite their size, they work to sub-millimetre precision, measuring multiple variables; collecting and interpreting data at the source and transmitting information in real time. UtterBerry was named as one of London's Best Hardware Companies to Work For and Buy From 2021 by BestStartupUK.

She is a businesswoman, and electronics and computer engineer with a track record of technical innovation in the areas of wireless sensor and sensor network design. Heba is passionate about technology design and expanding STEM education and hi-tech manufacturing in Britain. Heba’s technical expertise includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, blockchain, optics, semiconductors, compound semiconductors and communication systems. She has in-depth knowledge and experience in embedded software markets, networking, wireless sensors and cyber security. She cultivates strong customer and partner relationships, enabling parties to maximise their contributions in their respective areas of knowledge.

Heba has been awarded an OBE for her contributions to technology, innovation, and STEM education 2018. In 2021 Heba received the Women of the Year Woman of the Year award for Innovation.

Heba is committed to sustainability and the application of engineering to create new sustainable technologies in the electronics industry. Heba participated in COP26 and supports the government in international engagements related to sustainability. UtterBerry makes sure to minimise all waste, whether that be recycling, reusing, or repurposing. Since 2020, Heba has developed novel multi-symptom health scanner and is heavily involved in expanding 5G connectivity in rural Wales, working with the Welsh government, DCMS and BT to ensure cutting edge technology enhancements reach farms, heritage sites such as castles, and rural transport including bus systems.

In 2021, Heba established UtterBerry’s new Innovation and Manufacturing Hub in Leeds, taking the opportunity to research and invest in new, clean, green energy sources to power this new venture. The Hub is creating approximately 800 new jobs and apprenticeships in Leeds over the next five years, creating economic growth and adding new advanced manufacturing capabilities in the UK.

Steven Eglinton

Steven is an experienced tutor, consultant, facilitator, and chairperson with a demonstrated history of leading large-scale Information Management and Digital Transformation projects for central government, real estate/property, rail, water, energy, construction, and civil engineering industries, who is skilled in business change, data governance, geospatial, BIM, Digital Twins, and team leadership.

Ashleigh Monagle

Ashleigh is Mott MacDonald’s head of digital and data for strategic advisory and the innovation management service lead. She has over 7 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector focused on delivering innovation management, product development and human-centred design.

She has operationalised corporate start-ups and scaled digital products. Ashleigh has authored the Centre for Digital Built Britain’s Digital Twins Skills Framework and Mott MacDonald’s Moving from base cap to mountain peak: Innovating in the built environment.

Outside of work she is an Innovation Fellow for London and Partners and is currently studying a Master of Public Administration (MPA) at University College London focused on Innovation, Public Policy and Public Purpose. Prior to going back to university, she was the Chief Digital Inclusion Officer for OpenUK (an open technology focused non-for-profit).