Design-Tech Talk 5.0

Join us for Design-Tech Talk, an exclusive and engaging panel discussion featuring six distinguished experts, each offering unique insights into the latest advancements in architecture, design innovation, and emerging technologies reshaping industries today.

This dynamic event will explore the intersection of these fields, with each expert delivering a one-hour presentation that provides an in-depth look at the transformative potential of architectural design, the role of AI in shaping the future of design, and the groundbreaking capabilities of 3D printing in revolutionizing the way we build and create.

Don’t miss this chance to engage with innovators who are pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology, driving change in architecture, design, and beyond. Whether you're a professional, student, or simply passionate about the future of design, Design-Tech Talk promises to inspire and equip you with the insights needed to navigate the exciting future of these fields. Konstantinos Alexopoulos Konstantinos Alexopoulos is an Architect at Foster + Partners, a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and is registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

In his role at Foster + Partners, Konstantinos has contributed to a range of innovative architectural projects that explore the intersection of design, technology, and sustainability. He has worked on cutting-edge installations that integrate environmental solutions with architectural design, showcasing how architecture can play a pivotal role in addressing global challenges such as carbon capture and sustainable material production.

His professional journey also includes experience at ecoLogicStudio, where he collaborated on pioneering projects that fuse biotechnology with architectural design.

Cristina Nan Cristina Nan is an Assistant Professor in the Unit of Architectural Design and Engineering (ADE) within the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands. She earned her PhD magna cum laude from HafenCity University in Hamburg, Germany, in 2015, focusing on architectural robotics and the digital transformation in architecture. ​

Cristina's research interests encompass computational design, digital fabrication—including additive manufacturing and robotics—and the integration of AI in architecture. She has contributed to projects like the Minibuilders at the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Barcelona, which received international recognition. ​

Prior to joining TU/e in 2020, Cristina served as an Assistant Professor in Digital Fabrication and Design at the University of Edinburgh's Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture from 2015 to 2020. She also co-founded the Future Fields Think Tank in 2019, reflecting her commitment to exploring the socio-economic, spatial, and environmental implications of emerging technologies in architecture.

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