Construction Blockchain Conference 2025
Digital Trust & Traceable Systems
22nd of November | Virtual from London, UK
Join us at CBC2025: Digital Trust & Traceable Systems, a virtual conference taking place on 22nd November 2025, streamed live from London to a global audience.
This year’s event explores how blockchain technologies are transforming trust and traceability in the built environment. From supply chain transparency to data assurance and compliance, CBC2025 will showcase the latest innovations driving digital transformation in construction and asset management.
The programme features keynote presentations, expert panels, and interactive discussions on interoperability, IoT, sustainability, and the future of trusted digital systems. Participants will gain practical insights, connect with thought leaders, and engage in debates shaping the next generation of digital engineering.
Accessible from anywhere in the world, CBC2025 offers cutting-edge knowledge and networking opportunities to professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking to harness blockchain for a more transparent and resilient built environment.
Conference Committee
Our dedicated committee comprises experts from diverse backgrounds, including academia, industry, and technology, who have come together to shape and curate an exceptional conference experience. With their extensive knowledge and experience in the field of blockchain, IoT, and smart environments, our committee members play a crucial role in ensuring the high quality and relevance of the conference program.
Conference Chairs
AR. DR. Abel Maciel, PROF. Alan Penn, PROF. Philip Treleaven
Submissions
We welcome you to attend Construction Blockchain Conference and be part of engaging discussions surrounding the application of blockchain in the building environment. Moreover, we invite you to submit your best work, whether it be research findings or industry best practices, to contribute to the conference's knowledge sharing and innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired in the dynamic setting of London. We are excited to host you for two days filled with invaluable insights and ground-breaking ideas.
Key Deadlines
Presentation Abstract Submission: 30th September 2025
Presentation First Draft Submission: 10th October 2025
Acceptance Confirmation: 15th October 2025
Final Presentation Submission:10th November 2025
For more information and to submit your work, please use the following submission page:
Conference Programme
Please note all times are UK time. The programme is constantly being updated and uses presentations short titles.
Time Duration Presentation Speaker Title
09:30 0:30 Registration
10:00 0:20 Abel Maciel Conference Opening and Coordination
10:20 0:20 Prof. Mohamad Kassem - Opening Keynote: Recent Advances in DLT for the Built Environment
10:40 0:10 Discussion
10:50 0:20 [Chair] Gavin Johnson The Arrival of Massive Tokenisation: Legal Frameworks, Effects and Impacts
11:10 0:20 Lavinia Chiara Tagliabue The Financialisation of Development Rights: A Tokenised Exchange Model to Counter Land Rent Dynamics
11:30 0:20 Thomas Zhang Smart Contracts: Are They Legal Contracts and What Can They Achieve?
11:50 0:20 Daniyar Kuzekov A Blockchain-Enabled Universal Engine for Collaborative Document Auditing and Workflow Optimization
12:10 0:10 Discussion
12:20 0:40 Lunch Break
13:00 0:20 [Chair] Niall Roche JCT Milestone-Based Payments Using Semi-Autonomous Agentic AI and Smart Legal Contracts
13:20 0:20 Matthew Schneider From Property to Protocol: Building the Information Infrastructure for Real Estate
13:40 0:20 Ryan HowsamBuilding-Centred AI: Identity-Driven Knowledge Graphs
14:00 0:20 Theo DounasDecentralised Fabrication Programme
14:20 0:10 Discussion
14:30 0:20 Prof. Wilson Lu - Keynote: Blockchain-based quality inspection from off-site to on-site.
14:50 0:20 Ana Grijalva Collaborating at Chain Speed: Trust Frameworks for Public–Private Blockchain Partnerships
15:10 0:20 Luca Piermarini Smart Contract Security and the Future of Digital Trust
15:30 0:20 Theo Dounas Adventurous Representations: How to Represent a Building on a Blockchain
15:50 0:20 Polina Vertex Bridging Borders: Navigating DeFi vs. TradFi for Seamless Transfers
16:10 0:10 Discussion
16:20 0:10 Closing Remarks
16:30 0:00 Closing Session Conference Ends
About the CBC
The Construction Blockchain Consortium (CBC) fosters knowledge transfer, facilitates academic and commercial presentations, conducts research, and drives policy and regulatory discussions. Led by the UCL Department of Computer Science and The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, CBC explores the implications of Blockchain and other emerging technologies in the Built Environment. We actively encourage the development of open-source tools and proprietary solutions to promote sustainable construction practices.