Infrastructure AI Trends from Bentley's 2025 Summit

This Market Note presents an analysis of the Bentley Systems 2025 Year in Infrastructure Conference, emphasizing the impact of emerging technologies on urban infrastructure. It provides a detailed examination for state and local government CIOs and infrastructure officials, summarizing strategic trends, platform updates, and recommendations. The document outlines how AI and digital twin technologies are becoming central to infrastructure delivery, enhancing planning and decision-making processes. Key announcements from Bentley include updates to their cloud infrastructure and project management tools, which aim to unify data environments and improve accessibility. Performance enhancements, such as faster file searches and downloads, are also discussed. Furthermore, the document describes the role of digital twins in smart city initiatives, showcasing their use in planning and operational efficiencies. It acknowledges the challenges and blind spots that remain in the current digital twin frameworks and advocates for technological convergence to overcome these issues, promoting collaboration across various governmental departments.