When
Nov 1, 2027 - Nov 30, 2027
Where
The 2026 AEC Emerging Tech Conference is a showcase of the newest tech transforming jobsites around the globe. It’s designed to put contractors at the bleeding edge of innovation in the built environment. The event will connect GCs and specialty contractors to the wider world of emerging tech, providing an interactive environment for discovery, validation, and partnership through collaborative Working Group sessions, roundtable discussions, workshops, case studies, and variety of program curated to help attendees move past pilots and learn to work more effectively with startups, founders, and innovative tech.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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General contractors and specialty contractors seeking early access to emerging technology solutions and pilot opportunities that can drive field productivity and margin improvement
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Architects and engineers exploring next-generation design tools, digital workflows, and materials that enhance project delivery and coordination
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Venture capital and corporate venture capital teams tracking early-stage built environment innovation and sourcing differentiated deal flow
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Early-stage construction technology startups looking to validate use cases, secure pilot partners, and build relationships with strategic investors and operators
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Growth-stage technology vendors aiming to expand enterprise adoption, form strategic partnerships, and better understand contractor and owner buying behavior
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Industry consultants and advisors supporting digital transformation, innovation strategy, and technology implementation across the built environment
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
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Real-world playbooks and case studies highlighting examples of how emerging technologies move from pilot to scaled adoption, including what worked, what failed, and how teams proved ROI
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Panels on moving from pilot to scale, covering partnership strategy, pilot design, field adoption, and the operational changes needed to make new technology stick
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Roundtable sessions led by general contractors, VCs, CVCs, and tech providers, designed as small-group, interactive discussions where attendees exchange perspectives on partnerships, product fit, deal flow, and adoption challenges
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Peer discussions that allow attendees to benchmark strategies, compare experiences, and pressure-test ideas with others across the ecosystem
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Structured networking through Dealmaker’s Alley, enabling targeted meetings between startups, GCs, VCs, and CVCs focused on pilots, partnerships, and investment opportunities
WANT TO BE INVOLVED?
Apply to present your company and showcase your emerging AEC technology in our startup Demo Day.
Apply to speak and take center stage to share your insights and expertise with an audience of peers and colleagues.
PRICING AND REGISTRATION
Past Speakers Include
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