Innovators Stage | Preserving What Matters: Digital Innovation and the Future of Historic Stewardship

Historic landmarks carry memory, identity, and community but preserving them is increasingly complex as age, climate, and visitor demand put new pressure on cultural sites. The session will open with the premiere of a short documentary offering an intimate look at Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece, and the people, partnerships, and technology working together to preserve a UNESCO world heritage site. Following the screening, Rachel Tuller, VP, Global Partner Ecosystems Sales, Autodesk, will moderate a conversation to explore how craft, expertise, and connected technologies are transforming preservation from reactive repair to proactive, data-informed stewardship. Justin Gunther, Vice President and Director of Fallingwater, will share the realities of stewarding this iconic landmark and balancing preservation for future generations. Touf Hassoun, CEO of CASE Technologies, will discuss how reality capture, digital twins, and AI are helping preservation teams better understand and protect historic places. Ramesh Sridharan, Director of Reality Solutions, Autodesk will share Autodesk's perspective on how connected platforms, data, and emerging technologies are enabling new approaches to preserving our built heritage.