Bentley Systems Champions AI Education for US Youth

Bentley Systems Champions AI Education for US Youth

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure-software powerhouse, has taken a bold stride in nurturing tomorrow’s innovators. By signing the White House’s Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education, the company has positioned itself at the forefront of the AI education movement in the United States.

As a leading software provider for engineers, those designing and constructing roads, bridges, water systems and energy grids, Bentley recognises AI as a pivotal shift for infrastructure industries. AI-driven digital twins, for example, are revolutionising productivity, asset resilience, and operational sustainability.

Bentley is no stranger to STEM and engineering education. This new AI pledge amplifies that foundation, bringing no-cost software, AI-focused curriculum, immersive learning with real-world engineering scenarios, teacher training and student competitions to schools across America.

Chris Bradshaw, chief sustainability and education officer, puts it succinctly: “Inspiring today’s students to become tomorrow’s AI experts is necessary for a future‑ready workforce. Bentley is proud to support the White House’s AI education initiative, ensuring students gain early access to AI technologies alongside practical, hands‑on learning experiences that spark curiosity, inspire innovation, and strengthen the critical thinking skills needed to prepare them for tomorrow’s AI‑driven world.”

Connecting to the National Vision for AI Learning

This pledge aligns closely with the Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth executive order. The White House policy sets out a framework for promoting K–12 AI literacy, comprehensive educator training, and public–private partnerships to secure America’s leadership in the AI‑fuelled future.

Bentley’s commitment contributes to a wider wave of AI education pledges from institutions intent on equipping students with the skills needed for life and work in a high‑tech world.

What Bentley Brings to the Classroom

• No-cost software access for students and educators
• AI-focused curriculum grounded in real-world infrastructure challenges
• Hands-on learning modules, demonstrating how AI enhances design, construction, and asset operations
• Teacher training programmes, empowering educators to lead AI-driven instruction
• Student competitions, fostering creativity and real-world application

With such resources, Bentley ensures both learners and educators get meaningful, practical experience, demonstrating how AI can enable smarter infrastructure design and management.

Governance and Global Impact

Bentley’s pledge reflects its global perspective and regional leadership. Since its founding in 1984 by engineers, the company has grown its footprint across infrastructure sectors and disciplines. Its digital twin platform, iTwin, helps infrastructure professionals worldwide extract value from their data, transforming both project delivery and asset performance.

This educational push aligns with its ongoing efforts, such as the iTwin4Good Challenge, which supports students globally in solving infrastructure challenges using digital twin technologies.

Building Bridges to the Future

Bentley Systems’ pledge is more than a corporate badge, it’s a bridge connecting education, innovation, and infrastructure. By arming students and educators with AI tools and confidence, Bentley is nurturing a generation poised to tackle tomorrow’s engineering and societal challenges.

In supporting the White House’s vision, Bentley not only upholds its longstanding educational mission, it clarifies that AI is more than a tool; it’s a cornerstone for a resilient, smarter infrastructure future.