Bentley Systems Launches First Applied AI Tech Hub in Québec City

Infrastructure software giant Bentley Systems has officially opened a multimillion-dollar applied AI tech hub in Québec City, marking its first major facility dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence to global infrastructure engineering.

Ribbon cutting event at Bentley Systems’ new technology hub in Québec City, L to R: Carl Viel, president and CEO, Québec International; Julien Moutte, chief technology officer; Bruno Marchand, mayor of Québec City; Bentley CEO Nicholas Cumins; and Francois Valois, senior vice president, Bentley Open Applications.

The new technology hub serves as a critical laboratory where software and AI teams collaborate directly with regional engineering partners. Bentley Systems develops advanced software used by infrastructure professionals to design, build, and maintain essential public works, including roads, bridges, and energy grids.

By integrating applied AI into these software tools, Bentley aims to significantly increase engineering productivity and efficiency. This technology enables professionals to make faster, better-informed decisions, helping them manage massive project backlogs and design more resilient structures capable of withstanding urbanization and climate change pressures.

Tapping into the city’s deep pool of engineering and tech talent, the strategic expansion is set to create 50 high-value jobs over the next three years. Bentley executives emphasized that the AI-driven software is designed to enhance and support human expertise rather than replace it, providing crucial assistance to an industry facing a severe shortage of qualified engineers.

The Québec City facility joins Bentley’s global network of engineering centers, establishing the region as a primary launchpad for the future of infrastructure technology.

Completed in 1917, the Québec Bridge is the longest span cantilever bridge in the world, stretching 548.6 meters between the main piers.
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