In this episode, we dig into the future of structural engineering software with the North American CEO and Chief Product Officer of IDEA StatiCa.

We talk through why connection design is such a difficult problem to solve digitally, where traditional spreadsheets and simplified checks can fall short, and how engineers can balance speed, analytical rigor, and judgment. The conversation also covers AI, automation, interoperability, software adoption, and what skills young engineers need to build as structural design workflows continue to evolve.

Guest Profile:

Stephanie Bourgeois Kennard is the North American CEO of IDEA StatiCa, bringing a leadership perspective on software adoption, customer needs, and how structural engineering workflows are evolving across the industry.

Vojtěch Chalupa is the Chief Product Officer at IDEA StatiCa, where he helps guide product strategy and development for tools used by structural engineers around the world. His work focuses on improving connection design workflows, interoperability, and practical software solutions for real-world engineering problems.

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