Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), a leading infrastructure engineering software company, has officially opened a new office in Center City, Philadelphia. Consequently, this facility will function as a technology hub for its developer ecosystem. Moreover, it will serve as an experience center where infrastructure professionals, students, and partners can explore cutting-edge infrastructure delivery solutions. The new Bentley Systems office sits inside the Curtis Center, a historic Philadelphia landmark. Notably, this building once housed Curtis Publishing, a hugely influential early 20th-century publisher.
Bentley began modestly within a small suite at the University City Science Center. Since then, the company has grown into a global infrastructure engineering software leader. Meanwhile, its corporate headquarters remain in Exton, Pennsylvania. Over four decades, Bentley has consistently tapped into the region’s rich technology and engineering talent pool. As a result, the company maintains close ties with respected institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Additionally, Bentley has built lasting partnerships with regional engineering leaders like Pennoni.
Cesium Acquisition Fuels Philadelphia’s Geospatial Innovation
Furthermore, Bentley’s dedication to Philadelphia’s innovation ecosystem grew stronger through its September 2024 acquisition of Cesium. This Center City-based company pioneered the 3D Tiles format, which Google and the Open Geospatial Consortium later adopted as an international open standard. By combining Cesium’s geospatial engine with Bentley’s iTwin Platform, the merged organization has positioned Philadelphia as a global hub for 3D digital twins. Meanwhile, Cesium’s developer community continues thriving within the city. Therefore, Bentley keeps investing in Philadelphia as a technology center supporting infrastructure professionals worldwide.
“Bentley’s downtown expansion is a strong vote of confidence in Philadelphia’s talent and technology ecosystem,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. “This investment will expand economic opportunity, strengthen ties with our universities and developer community, and reinforce Philadelphia’s role as a global center for innovation.”
“Philadelphia has always been a city where innovation, talent, and opportunity come together,” said Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee Majority Chair Jordan A. Harris. “Bentley’s continued investment in our city signals an enduring commitment to Philadelphia and creates an opportunity to create pathways for the next generation of students, developers, and infrastructure professionals. This new tech hub will bring people together, turn innovation into real-world solutions and help ensure that the careers and technologies shaping our future are being built right here in Philadelphia.”
Leadership Voices Support for Philadelphia Expansion
Additionally, Bentley Systems CEO Nicholas Cumins emphasized the strategic significance of this expansion.
Nicholas Cumins, CEO, Bentley Systems, said, “Bentley’s acquisition of Cesium was based on a shared vision of an open, interconnected 3D world. Today, opening our new Philadelphia office is the physical manifestation of that vision. By bringing our teams together in this vibrant tech hub, we are accelerating the integration of engineering and geospatial data to help our users design, build, and operate safer and more resilient infrastructure.”
Patrick Cozzi, Chief Platform Officer, Bentley Systems, said, “The Philadelphia region is where Cesium started as an ambitious idea to bring 3D graphics to the web. Opening this office in Center City feels like a homecoming, but with global scale. This space will be a lighthouse for the open-source community, a collaborative engine for developers, and a testament to what happens when you combine the best of infrastructure engineering with the power of real-world 3D data.”
Ultimately, Bentley Systems’ Philadelphia tech hub reinforces the city’s growing reputation for infrastructure technology innovation.
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