When
Mar 11, 2026 - Mar 12, 2026
Where
,PRICING AND REGISTRATION
$2,500 $2,000
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The annual Venture West Conference is one of two BuiltWorlds events focused on venture investing and overall activity in the built environment. The event examines the flow of and thinking behind investment in the AEC industry from the perspective of investors, startups and contractors. It explores not only what sectors of technology and innovation are receiving attention and the trajectories they’re currently on, but also the myriad strategies stakeholders are implementing to identify and attract potentially valuable startups and investors, go to market and exit in various regions and sectors, and develop relationships and talent for mutual growth and benefit.
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Venture West Pre-Event & General Sessions
Day 1 Schedule
Brick & Mortar Ventures / Formwork Labs Event
By invitation only
Day 2 Schedule
Venture Working Group Meeting (Restricted to Venture & Investments Research Track)
Construction Tech Working Group Meeting (Restricted to Construction Tech Research Track)
Demo Day | Startup Pitch Competition
Investor of the Year Awards Ceremony & Reception
Day 3 Schedule
Breakfast & Networking
Opening Remarks
Keynote
Panel: The Contractor’s Edge: How Builders Are Becoming Tech Companies
Abstract: Leading contractors are no longer just technology buyers; many are incubating startups, co-developing products with vendors, and launching their own software and data businesses. This session highlights contractors and partners who are turning jobsite problems into scalable solutions and new revenue streams. Panelists will discuss organizational models (innovation teams, JV labs, spin-outs), how they evaluate build vs. buy vs. partner decisions, and what startups should know about co-creation with builders who are increasingly sophisticated—and selective—technology collaborators.
Networking Break
Case Study / Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Research Presentation & Upcoming Events
AI + Robotics on the Jobsite: From Pilots to Daily Workflows
Abstract: AI and robotics now account for a growing share of construction tech funding, but many solutions still struggle to move from “cool demo” to indispensable jobsite tools. This discussion convenes founders, contractors, and investors working at the intersection of automation and field operations to unpack what it really takes to embed AI, computer vision, and autonomous systems into daily workflows. Panelists will share hard-won lessons on integration with existing platforms, change management with field teams, pricing and ROI proof points, and how these technologies are reshaping risk, safety, and labor utilization across projects.
Panel: Climate-First Construction: Investing in Carbon, Codes, Circularity, and Sustainability
Abstract: From low-carbon materials to retrofit platforms and circular demolition, climate is no longer a side theme—it is defining where capital flows in construction and infrastructure technology. This panel convenes investors, startups, and corporates focused on embodied carbon, operational efficiency, and regulatory-driven innovation. Discussion topics will include how evolving codes and disclosure rules create both opportunity and compliance risk, what business models are working for climate tech in slow-changing value chains, and how to measure and communicate carbon impact in ways that resonate with LPs, regulators, and project owners.
Networking Break
Panel: From Seed to Scale: Proven Strategies from Seasoned Founders
Abstract: How do startups successfully scale from early traction to sustainable growth and market leadership? This interactive session brings together executives from growth-stage companies who have navigated the challenges of rapid expansion. Panelists will share firsthand perspectives on building strong teams, refining go-to-market strategies, scaling operations, and preparing for growth-stage investment. Attendees will come away with practical insights, frameworks, and cautionary lessons to help accelerate their company’s next stage of growth with focus and confidence.
Panel: Batting Cleanup: The Year’s Industry Heavy Hitters (From BuiltWorlds' Top Investors)
Abstract: This closing session brings together a select group of BuiltWorlds Top 50 investors to break down the deals that defined their year, the theses behind those bets, and how those decisions are reshaping the future of the built world. Panelists will unpack where they actually deployed capital across 2024–2025, what they learned from winners and misses, and how those lessons are shaping what they will look for next in AI, robotics, climate, offsite, and beyond. The conversation will dig into where they see the most acute pain points emerging for owners, contractors, and the supply chain, how startups and strategics will need to adapt, and what this means for pricing, timelines, and adoption. Attendees will hear concrete advice for both sides of the table: how other investors should refine their strategies, and how founders can position themselves, run better processes, and build truly fundable, scalable businesses in the coming 12–24 months.
Closing Reception
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