As data-driven decision-making and digital twin technologies continue to expand across the infrastructure sector, Bentley Systems Korea held “Bentley Innovation Day – Seoul” on May 12 at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel to introduce digital transformation strategies spanning geotechnical data management, 4D construction simulation, and AI-based infrastructure workflows.
The event was held under the theme “The Future of Infrastructure Digital Workflows – From Data Integration to 4D Construction and Simulation.” Discussions focused on GeoBIM and digital twin technologies strengthened through the integration of Bentley Systems and Seequent.
The opening session was led by Scott Moore, Regional Director at Bentley Systems. He outlined the company’s vision following the integration with Seequent and discussed the growing importance of connected data environments and digital collaboration across infrastructure projects.
“Infrastructure projects require seamless connectivity between design, geotechnical, and construction data,” said Scott Moore. “Disconnected data environments can directly increase project risks, making integrated digital workflows increasingly important.”
Anton Wu, Senior Tech Specialist, then presented “Unlocking the Potential of Geotechnical Data with OpenGround.”
He introduced a cloud-based approach for centralized management of fragmented geotechnical data and explained how data integration can improve collaboration and reduce project risks.
“Geotechnical data continues to influence projects from early planning through construction and operation phases,” said Anton Wu. “When information is distributed across multiple organizations and file systems, the risk of data loss and interpretation errors increases.”
Richard Lowries, Enterprise Success Manager, presented “Leapfrog: A New Standard for 3D Geological Modeling.”
He discussed 3D geological modeling technologies based on drilling data and explained how digital visualization can improve data interpretation and reduce uncertainty compared to traditional 2D approaches.
During the morning session, Ahn Jun-sang, CEO of BasisSoft, shared domestic GeoBIM integration case studies using Leapfrog technologies for infrastructure projects in Korea.
The afternoon sessions focused on construction digital twins and workflow optimization.
Kim Young-hwi, Executive Director at Bentley Systems Korea, presented “ProjectWise: CDE Strategies for Successful Projects,” emphasizing the importance of Common Data Environments (CDE) for large-scale construction collaboration.
BasisSoft also introduced “iTwin Capture: From Reality to Digital,” demonstrating digital twin creation workflows using drones and 3D scanning technologies.
Jeon Ho-sang, Executive Director at Bentley Systems Korea, presented “SYNCHRO: Combining 4D Simulation and AI,” highlighting 4D construction management technologies that integrate 3D models with scheduling data, alongside recent AI-driven developments in infrastructure design workflows.
The later sessions included global infrastructure project examples and a case study from Yooshin Engineering on highway design implementation using OpenRoads.
Throughout the event, key topics included geotechnical data management, GeoBIM, digital twins, and 4D construction workflows, with discussions centered on creating connected data-driven infrastructure environments from design and construction to long-term operation.