Nima’s immersive conference to focus on practice and progress

Nima is hosting its third annual virtual conference on 6 November, focusing on the practical implementation and measurable success of its Information Management Initiative (IMI).

Aimed at senior practitioners, policymakers, tech providers and clients from across the built and managed environment, the free event will provide real-world insights into how to close the gaps in information management adoption.

Attendees can expect practical advice and keynotes from industry leaders, head-to-head conversations, panel discussions, case studies, live discussions, networking, peer learning, and a virtual cafe. 

A new immersive virtual format will increase hands-on participation and improve networking, facilitating freer movement between sessions and direct engagement with exhibitors and small group discussions. 

Nima said: “What differentiates this conference is its focus on practicality and measurable progress. Sessions will examine how organisations are implementing IMI rather than the theory, the challenges faced, and the frameworks being used to track and evaluate change.”

What drives change and the commercial imperative will be discussed, and the case made for the inclusion of non-technical stakeholders – including cost managers, insurers, legal professionals and funders – in the information management conversation.

Six panels will address key themes, including: why change and the growing importance of information management; how to achieve change using the IMI; creating accessible information and standard frameworks; measuring change and capturing metrics; and education and upskilling. 

The conference will be co-hosted by Dr Anne Kemp OBE, chair of nima and technical director for digital engineering and BIM strategy and development at AtkinsRéalis; and Fiona Moore, senior vice-chair of nima and director of Cirrus Consultant Services.

Other experts taking part include: Chris Lees, chief executive of Data Clan Ltd; Alexandra Bolton, ambassador, Climate Governance Initiative; Gary Bell, director of real estate digital at Turner & Townsend; Casey Rutland, chief data and digital officer, Property Cortex; Mark Enzer, fellow, Mott MacDonald.

DC+ is a media partner for the event and editor Justin Stanton will be chairing a session. Sponsors include Bluebeam, Bentley Systems, Egnyte, GS1 UK, Global eTraining, and Morta. Further sponsorship opportunities are open. 

Find out more and reserve a place for the nima Virtual Conference 2025: Turning information management strategy into action here.

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