2025 Construction Tech Conference

Augmenting Individual Performance with Today’s Technology

When

7.7.2025 at 1:00PM - 7.9.2025 at 6:00PM

Where

Convene – Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60606

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Topics in Focus at Construction Tech 2025

Augmentation of Field Productivity with Digital Design Tools 

Sustainable Building Practices in Construction

Project Management Solution Optimization

Strategies and Technologies for Enhancing Agility and Efficiency in On-Site Operations

Practical Applications of Construction Robotics

The Role of Preconstruction in Reducing Risk and Maximizing Project Success

Integration of Autonomous Equipment for Safer and More Efficient Jobsites

Management of Risks and Liabilities Across a National Scope

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2025 Speakers Include:

Matt Olson

Chief Innovation Officer, Burns & McDonnell

Colleen Cahill Poling

Product Manager, Fieldwire

Sadanand Sahasrabudhe

CEO & Co-Founder, ConstructivIQ

Gabrielle Codispoti

Lead VDC Engineer, Greenman-Pedersen (GPI)

Michael Pink

CEO, SmartPM

Dick Zhang

CEO, Bluelight Machines

Nathan Kirchner

Founder, Chief Evangelist, Presien

Saravana Vennelakanti

Project Manager, Donald Borg Construction

Artem Kuchukov

CEO & Co-Founder, KEWAZO

Yannick Montagano

President, Kubota Canada, Kubota

Gabe Guetta

CEO & Founder, Salus

Blake MacGregor

Vice President of Preconstruction, Bulley & Andrews

Stuart Drahota

Florida Virtual Building Leader, DPR Construction

Jon Ferguson

Vice President, VDC, Layton Construction

Paul Belair

Investment Banking Lead, Autobahn Consultants

Paul Hedgepath

Director of Virtual Construction, MJ Harris Construction

Jean Laurent

VP of Sales, Outbuild

Rick Khan

Director of Mega Projects, VIATechnik

Marc Parizeau

EHS Manager, Wolverine Contracting and Engineering

Kelsey Ellis

Director of Preconstruction, Glenn Rieder

Andrew Cameron

Project Manager, Hensel Phelps

Shane Saltzgiver

Founder & CEO, VEC

Jesse Velay-Vitow

Account Strategist , Palantir Technologies

Mike Themanson

Vice President, Safety, Clune Construction

Brian Tracy

Director of Construction Management, Ausonio

Aaron Toppston

Managing Partner, GS Futures

Philippe Rival

CEO & Cofounder, Enlaye

Seth Jeffrey

Director of Scheduling, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction

Pete Olsen

Business Development Director, Virtual Superintendent

Dave Veasy

Senior Product Manager, John Deere

Travis Kirby

Scheduling Manager, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction

Agenda

Day 1 Schedule

July 7, 2025

Events on Day 1 are closed to BuiltWorlds' research track members.

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1:00PM-2:30PM

Construction Tech Research Track Forum

This forum meeting is closed to BuiltWorlds' Construction Tech Research Track Members.

1:00PM-2:30PM

AI/ML Preparedness Research Track Forum

This forum meeting is closed to BuiltWorlds' AI/ML Preparedness Research Track Members.

1:00PM-2:30PM

Equipment & Robotics Research Track Forum

This forum meeting is closed to BuiltWorlds' Equipment & Robotics Research Track Members.

3:00PM-4:30PM

Construction Tech Research Track Forum (Cont.)

This forum meeting is closed to BuiltWorlds' Construction Tech Research Track Members.

3:00PM-4:30PM

Offsite Construction Research Track Forum

This forum meeting is closed to BuiltWorlds' Offsite Construction Research Track Members.

3:00PM-4:30PM

Venture Forum

This forum meeting is closed to BuiltWorlds' Venture Forum Members.

Day 2 Schedule

Convene Willis Tower | 233 South Wacker Drive

July 8, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM
Franklin Gallery

Welcome Breakfast

9:00AM-9:10AM
The Hall

Welcoming Address

9:10AM-9:40AM
The Hall

Keynote

Matt Olson, Chief Innovation Officer, Burns & McDonnell

9:40AM-10:15AM
The Hall

Tech in the Toolbox: How Digital Design Tools are Augmenting Field Productivity

9:45AM-10:15AM
The Forum

Rethinking Procurement Planning & Material Tracking

This breakout session is sponsored by ConstructivIQ.

10:15AM-10:45AM

Networking Break

10:45AM-10:50AM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Sustainable Jobsites

10:50AM-11:25AM
The Hall

Sustainable Practices in Construction: From Vision to Reality

10:55AM-11:25AM
Adams Studio

Integrating Construction Jobsite Automation and Vehicle Autonomy

This breakout session is closed to BuiltWorlds' Equipment & Robotics Research Track Members.

11:25AM-12:00PM
The Hall

Project Precision: Tools and Strategies for Smarter Management

12:00PM-1:00PM
Franklin Gallery

Lunch

1:05PM-1:40PM
The Hall

AI and Automation in Equipment: A New Era for Jobsite Operations

1:40PM-2:15PM
The Hall

Beyond the Hype: Managing Construction Technology for Today and Tomorrow

1:45PM-2:15PM
The Forum

Knowledge Management: The Intersection of Knowledge, Technology, and People

This breakout session is closed to BuiltWorlds' Construction Tech Research Track Members.

2:15PM-2:45PM

Networking Break

2:45PM-2:50PM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Construction Safety

2:50PM-3:25PM
The Hall

Safety-First Approaches for Construction Success

2:55-3:25PM
Adams Studio

Revolutionizing Project Scheduling: Outbuild's Integrated Approach to Field Coordination

This breakout session is sponsored by Outbuild.

3:25PM-4:00PM
The Hall

Fireside Chat with Xpanner

This session is sponsored by Xpanner.

3:30PM-4:00PM
The Forum

How to Maximize the Value of Your Contracting Firm

4:00PM-4:05PM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Reality Capture

4:05PM-4:40PM
The Hall

Beyond the Blueprint: VDC as a Catalyst for Construction Innovation

4:40PM-5:00PM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Awards: 2025 Top Solutions & Digital Leaders

5:00-5:10PM
The Hall

Closing Remarks

Day 3 Schedule

Convene Willis Tower | 233 South Wacker Drive

July 9, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM
Franklin Gallery

Welcome Breakfast

9:05AM-9:10AM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Robotics

9:10AM-9:50AM
The Hall

Robotic Innovation in Action: Three Success Stories from Jobsites

9:50AM-9:55AM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: FinTech

9:55AM-10:30AM
The Hall

Risk Roundtable: Managing Risk & Liabilities Across a National Footprint

10:00AM-10:30AM
The Forum

Create Your Own Technology Charter

This breakout session is closed to BuiltWorlds' Construction Tech Research Track Members.

10:30AM-11:00AM

Networking Break

11:00AM-11:35AM
The Hall

From Firefights to Foresight: Using Schedule Data to Mitigate Risk

This panel session is sponsored by SmartPM.

11:35AM-11:40AM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Field Solutions

11:40AM-12:15PM
The Hall

Innovative Field Strategies: Enabling Teams on the Go

12:15PM-1:30PM
Franklin Gallery

Lunch

1:30PM-1:35PM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Preconstruction

1:35-2:15PM
The Hall

The Preconstruction Playbook: Essential Steps for Project Efficiency

2:15PM-2:30PM
The Hall

General Sessions Closing Remarks

3:00PM-5:00PM
The Hall

BuiltWorlds' Demo Day Competition

5:00PM-6:00PM
Franklin Gallery

Closing Reception

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Convene – Willis Tower 233 S Wacker Dr. Chicago Illinois 60606

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