The Global Buried Asset Management Congress (GBAMC) 2024 is excited to announce Dr. Olugbenga Ibikunle P.Eng., CRL, MBA as its keynote speaker. Dr. Ibikunle is more than just a leading expert in water infrastructure; he’s a dynamic and inspiring leader with a passion for transforming the industry.
A Motivational Approach
Dr. Ibikunle’s keynote promises to be both informative and motivational. He’ll draw on his 17+ years of experience to share impactful stories and practical insights on asset management, risk mitigation, and building sustainable water infrastructure for the future.
A Champion for the Next Generation
As a Certified Asset Management Professional and Certified Reliability Leader, Dr. Ibikunle is committed to empowering the next generation of asset managers. He’ll share his vision for the future of the industry and inspire attendees to embrace innovation and collaboration.
Key Takeaways
Attendees of Dr. Ibikunle’s keynote can expect to:
- Gain valuable insights into asset lifecycle management, risk management, and sustainability.
- Be inspired by his motivational approach and dedication to the water industry.
- Learn about the latest advancements in trenchless technology and condition assessment methodologies.
- Connect with a global leader who is shaping the future of water infrastructure.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Dr. Olugbenga Ibikunle at GBAMC 2024.
BIO – Olugbenga Ibikunle
Dr. Ibikunle is one of the industry’s passionate leaders in water infrastructure practices, handling projects across North America and beyond. His 17 years of experience in the academia and industry includes water and wastewater conveyance systems engineering practices, pipeline trenchless rehabilitation and construction practices, development and application of new condition assessment methodologies for buried linear assets (pressure pipes, large-diameter gravity sewers, and other hydraulic structures), as well as asset and infrastructure management practices. He is a cross-border certified Asset Management (AM) professional and Certified Reliability Leader of the Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP). He has practical understanding and experience in AM & Optimization, AM Planning, AM Policy, AM Strategy, Asset & Workforce Management, Business Case Creation, Contractor and Supplier Management, Investment Decision Making, Physical Asset Management, Risk Management, and Asset Life Cycle Management.
Dr. Ibikunle’s commitment to the field is evident in his active involvement in professional organizations. He is a member of the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) and currently sits on the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Asset Management Committee. His professional certifications include Associate Water Asset Manager (AWAM), Institute of Asset Management (IAM) Certificate and Diploma holder, NASSCO PACP, MACP, and LACP certified, and NASSCO ITCP Certified Inspector for CIPP installation. His dedication has been recognized with the IAM 2020 NxtGen Global Award, the 2021 Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM) TEREO National Asset Management Ambassador Award, and the 2020 Stantec Water Sector Project Award, as well as with other project and performance excellence awards and nominations.
Dr. Ibikunle’s future goals include educating and empowering current and future asset handlers on sustainable asset management best practices, and he is eager to collaborate with like-minded professionals to achieve these goals. This informs his recent establishment of an employee-owned engineering and management consulting firm, Avodahtec, to provide fit-for-purpose and value-driven technical, engineering, and management solutions, with key expertise in Engineering and Asset and Infrastructure Management.
EDUCATION
- MBA, Business Administration (Strategy & Consulting), University of Alberta Business School, Edmonton, AB, Canada, 2023
- PhD, Civil Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, UK, 2017
- M.Sc., Environmental Engineering & Project Management, University of Leeds, England, UK, 2010
- B.Sc. (Hons), Process (Food) Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2006
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- Certification of Training in Asset Management (CTAM-100, 200, 300 &400), Buried Asset Management Institute- Int’l/Trenchless Tech. Center, Louisiana Tech. University, Rusto, Louisiana, United States, 2019
- IAM Asset Management Certification, The Institute of Asset Management (IAM), London, England, United Kingdom, 2019
- Facilitating Compliance with America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, American Water Works Association (AWWA), Denver, Colorado, United States, 2019
- Emergency Planning in the Water Sector, American Water Works Association (AWWA), Denver, Colorado, United States, 2019
- Risk and Resilience Management (RRM) in the Water Sector, American Water Works Association (AWWA), Denver, Colorado, United States, 2019
- Cyber Security in the Water Sector, American Water Works Association (AWWA), Denver, Colorado, United States, 2019
- IAM Asset Management Diploma (with Distinction), The Institute of Asset Management (IAM), London, England, United Kingdom, 2019
- Certified Reliability Leader (CRL), Association of Asset Management Professionals (AMP), Fort Myers, Florida, USA, 2019
REGISTRATIONS
- Professional Engineer #250689, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, 2019
- Associate Water Asset Manager (AWAM) #0171, Buried Asset Management Institute – International, 2019
- Professional Engineer #56129, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan, 2021
- Professional Engineer #100591540, Professional Engineers Ontario, 2023
- Professional Engineer #59538, Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia
- Professional Engineer #9265, Engineers Yukon
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, North American Society for Trenchless Technology, 2017-Present
- Member, Asset Management Committee (Technical & Educational Council), American Water Works Association, 2019 – Present
- Associate Member, The Institute of Asset Management, 2018-Present
- Professional Member, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2019-Present
- Member, Association of Asset Management Professionals
- Member, Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute
- Member the Canadian Network of Asset Managers
AWARDS
- 2022 Stantec Water Sector Project of the Year Award
- 2020 IAM Asset Management NextGen Global Award
- 2021 CNAM Tereo Asset Management Ambassador Award
