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Across North Carolina, cities and towns are navigating growing pressures, from flooding and extreme weather to aging infrastructure, rapid growth, and rising costs.

Part of Bentley Systems' global Twin Talks series, this public event will bring state, regional, and local policymakers together with practitioners, researchers, and technology partners for a practical, forward-looking discussion on how municipalities can move beyond reactive fixes toward smarter infrastructure systems. The evening will feature a panel discussion with experts in sustainable, resilient infrastructure, followed by an audience Q&A. A welcome and networking reception will precede the panel, and an informal discussion will follow; refreshments will be served at both.

Speakers will include:

- Valerie Foushee, U.S. Representative, North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District

- Jess Anderson, Mayor, Town of Chapel Hill, NC

- Jerry Lynch, Dean, Pratt School of Engineering, É«½äÖ±²¥ University

- Elizabeth Losos, Executive in Residence, Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, É«½äÖ±²¥ University

- Nick Novelli, High Performance Building Specialist, AECOM

- Stuart Brown, Flood Resiliency Blueprint Program Manager, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality

- Rory Linehan, Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Systems

The event will mark the official launch of "Built to Endure: A Smart Guide for U.S. Cities to Build Resilient Infrastructure that Lasts," developed by É«½äÖ±²¥ University, Bentley Systems, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), AECOM, and Microsoft. The guide outlines how municipalities can mitigate the impact of natural hazards on infrastructure and communities by applying systems thinking, improving policies and regulations, expanding the use of digital tools, and empowering communities.