2027 Chicago Global Summit

Uniting Strategic Capital With Emerging Tech to Drive Scalable AEC Innovation

When

Apr 28, 2027 - Apr 29, 2027

Where

Convene – 311 W Monroe 311 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60606

BRINGING TOGETHER NORTH AMERICA'S AECO LEADERS

Serving as the vital nexus for worldwide AEC advancement, the Chicago Global Summit examines cutting-edge technology and capital investment through the perspective of the North American market. Guided by BuiltWorlds' eight research tracks, the event connects international stakeholders with contractors of all sizes and geographic focuses—from small to mid-size specialty trades to large national and global enterprises—to empower the entire industry to scale global innovation across the built environment.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Evaluate the technology, innovation, and AI/data strategy for mid-size, specialty, and large contractors
  • Analyze the investment landscape of accelerators and early-stage, mid-stage and late-stage startups (including a Demo Day Pitch Competition)
  • Connect with executives, founders, decision-makers, and innovators throughout the global AEC value chain
  • Examine perspectives on all eight BuiltWorld's Research Tracks:  Construction Technology, AI / ML, Buildings, Offsite, Venture & Investment, Equipment & Robotics, Infrastructure, and Business Strategy

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

BuiltWorlds invites C-suite executives, SVPs, VPs, directors and leaders from the AEC industry with job titles and responsibilities including:

  • CEO / COO / CIO / CTO / Founders / Co-founders / Presidents
  • Information Systems / Technology / Data Strategy
  • Innovation / Partnerships / Research / Corporate Strategy
  • Investment / Venture Capital / Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) / Growth
  • Pilots / Emerging Technology / Product Adoption
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) / Data Governance / Analysis

2026 Speakers Included

Amr Raafat

Chief Innovation Officer, Windover Construction

Abel Esquivel Luna

Senior HR Director, Zachry Construction Corporation

Eric Lamb

Operating Partner, Blackhorn Ventures

Jesse Devitte

Co-Founder & General Partner, Building Ventures

Alice Leung

Principal, Brick & Mortar Ventures

Shelley Finnigan

Associate Dean, Masters and Professional Education, Northwestern University - MPM and EMDC

Stuti Bhardwaj

Technical Designer, Gensler Chicago, Gensler

Rachael Becker

Strategic Growth and Partnerships, HPA Design Group

John Michael Nurthen

Lieutenant Commander, Civil Engineer Corps, United States Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Dai Ohama

General Manager, Innovation and Incubation Office, Kajima

Jordana De Castro Rosa

BIM Manager, WSP

Rui Coutinho

Chief Innovation Officer, Mota-Engil

Hrishi Maha

Leader Data and AI, DPR Construction

James Coe

Senior Principal, Syska Hennessy Group

Zhexiong Chai

Vice President | Sr. Computational Designer, HKS Architects

Maggie Kenefake

Founding Partner, Iron Prairie Ventures

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