In September 2025, Dr. Naveed Anwar, CEO of CSI Bangkok and Adjunct Faculty at the Asian Institute of Technology, participated three major international conferences.
Across these events, he presented on the growing role of artificial intelligence in advancing structural engineering and promoting sustainable design.
ARTISTE2025
On September 16, Dr. Naveed delivered a presentation at the ARTISTE2025 Conference, the world’s first international academic conference artificial intelligence applications in structural engineering, took place in Turin, Italy.
The event, hosted at the historic Castello del Valentino venue, brought together global experts to discuss the integration of AI in structural engineering. It featured over 60 technical sessions and numerous keynote lectures.
As part of the themed session on data-driven and AI-assisted approaches to sustainable cement-based materials and structures, Dr. Naveed gave a presentation on, “AI-Assisted Predictive Design Framework for Preliminary Design of Prestressed Concrete I-Girder Bridge Superstructure”. This topic was part of a study researched by Mr. Muhammad Hammad RiazUddin, a PhD candidate under his supervision at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).
Reflecting on the experience, Dr. Naveed highlighted the decisive scope of the conference and expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to exchange knowledge with international experts and industry professionals.
Event details
Date: 14-17 September
Venue: Castello del Valentino, Turin, Italy
Explore full details about the event –> ARTISTE2025
AGSCIVIL2025
Immediately following ARTISTE conference, Dr. Naveed traveled to Bern, Switzerland to speak at the Annual Global Summit on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering (AGSCIVIL2025) on September 17 at the Allresto Bern Congress Center.
As one of four plenary speakers, he joined distinguished colleagues from over 45 countries to address key challenges and innovations in civil and structural engineering. In his presentation, Dr. Naveed discussed the “Trends and Advancements in Structural Design of Bridges”.
The summit featured more than 20 plenary and keynote addresses, as well as technical sessions, workshops, exhibitions, and panel discussions.
Dr. Naveed remarked that it was an honor to contribute alongside a diverse group of experts committed to advancing sustainable engineering solutions.
Event details
Date: 17-19 September
Venue: Allresto Bern Congress Center, Bern, Switzerland
For more details about the event, visit –> AGSCIVIL2025
IC-WEES 2025 (Online)
Continuing ahead, on September 24, Dr. Naveed delivered an online presentation for the International Conference on Water, Energy, and Environment for Sustainability (IC-WEES 2025), organized by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Pakistan.
His lecture, “AI in Structural Engineering: Practical Tools for Smarter Analysis and Design”, addressed real-world applications of AI to improve efficiency, workflows, and structural safety. The presentation was aligned with the conference theme of advancing sustainability through innovative engineering approaches.
His participation further strengthens the ongoing academic and professional collaboration between CSI Bangkok and NUST.
Event details
Date: 24-25 September
Venue: School of Civil & Environmental Engineering (SCEE), Islamabad, Pakistan
IC-WEES 2025 under the theme “Advancing Sustainability: Synergizing Built Environment, Water & AI”, serves as a platform for global dialogue among engineers, scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders on sustainable infrastructure and environmental stewardship.
Find out more about this conference –> ICWEES2025
Additional Engagement: Panelist at Decarbonization Nexus, AIT
On September 12, Dr. Naveed Anwar also participated as a panelist at the Decarbonization Nexus conference which was hosted by Office of Sustainable Campus (OSC), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT).
Alongside Dr. Naveed, the panel also included Dr. Faiz Shah (Director at Yunus Center at AIT), Mr. Sangmin Nam, (Director of Environment and Development Division, UN ESCAP), Dr. Kamille Kamonkanok Kiatisakchai (Assistant Dean, School of Management, AIT), and Mr. Callum Mackenzie (Co-founder & Managing Director, Yunus Thailand).
The panel discussion focused on the 3-Zero Paradigm, exploring how industry and education can work together to advance the goals of Zero Poverty, Zero Unemployment, and Zero Net Carbon Emissions.
Event details
Date: 11-12 September
Venue: Conference Center, Asian Institute of Technology
Outcomes and details about this sustainability conference can be viewed here –> Decarbonization Nexus
With these three engaging international conferences, Dr. Naveed concluded a meaningful series of contributions to global discussions in September, reflecting CSI Bangkok’s commitment to share knowledge and advancement of structural engineering practices.
