We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh as one of the keynote speakers at our 38th Architecture Exchange East annual conference in Richmond, VA. Dr. Mehdi Nourbakhsh is an author, speaker, and CEO of YegaTech, a technology consulting company in the AEC industry specializing in AI strategy, governance, and implementation for AEC companies.
With more than a decade of experience in the research and development of innovative AI solutions in the AEC and manufacturing industry at YegaTech, Autodesk, and Georgia Tech, Mehdi brings a unique perspective to this space. He has developed several AI solutions that are used by tens of thousands of AEC and manufacturing professionals every day and has filed eight US patents on the use of artificial intelligence in these industries.
As a keynote speaker, he brings his unique insights and perspective to industry events. Dr. Mehdi is a firm advocate for proactive innovation, believing that companies should shift from simply reacting to AI disruptions to actively investing in processes that foster continual innovation and strategic growth.
Dr. Mehdi is the author of two Amazon best-selling books: Augment It: How Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Leaders Leverage Data and Artificial Intelligence to Build a Sustainable Future, and Disrupt It: How Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Executives Can Transform Their Organizations in the Age of AI Disruption. He holds a Ph.D. in design computing, a master’s in computer science and construction management, and a bachelor’s in civil and structural engineering.
Registration for Architecture Exchange East opens Tuesday, September 2.