# 2026 Construction Tech Conference

## Collaborating Across the Project Lifecycle for Optimal Outcomes

## When

Jul 15, 2026 at 8:00AM - Jul 16, 2026 at 5:45PM

## Where

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

## Premier Sponsors

## **THE INDUSTRY'S TOP CONSTRUCTION TECH EVENT**

The annual Construction Tech Conference, BuiltWorlds’ largest event, explores the trends and trajectories of innovation and emerging technologies involved in the construction of buildings and infrastructure. The event places an emphasis on field operations, providing actionable insights and proven strategies to effectively evaluate, manage and improve jobsite productivity, efficiency, safety, and logistics.

## **What's In It For You:**

- Harmonize design, estimating, and preconstruction integration
- Construct a bulletproof GC-sub partnership
- Synthesize AI readiness to optimize data outcomes and deployments
- Optimize project closeout, handover, and commissioning
- Engineer a human-centric and collaborative robotics ecosystem
- Scale domain expertise with AI-assisted project delivery
- Orchestrate a high-yield construction technology lifecycle

## **Who Should Attend:**

BuiltWorlds invites C-suite executives, SVPs, VPs, directors, and leaders that oversee and have responsibilities for:

- Innovation / Strategy / Venture
- Information Technology (IT) / Technology
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
- Data Analysis / Strategy / Management
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)
- Project Management / Software / Controls
- Preconstruction / Estimating / Scheduling
- Robotics / Automation
- Field Operations

## A LOOK BACK AT THE 2025 CONSTRUCTION TECH CONFERENCE

BuiltWorlds Conferences: Connect, Inform, Advance from BuiltWorlds on Vimeo

[Watch on Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/1109692619/01db3a9f50?fl=pl&fe=vl)

## **PRICING AND REGISTRATION**

#### (Access to Research Track Working Groups Not Included)

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## 2026 Speakers Include:

#### [Alicia Lopez](/content/profile/5506/ "View profile"/index.html)  
##### Chief Innovation Officer, SVP Design and Digital, FlatironDragados  
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## Agenda

### Day 1 Schedule

#### Tuesday July 14, 2026 | WORKING GROUPS | CLOSED DOOR SESSIONS

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM  
#### Construction Tech Working Group Session  
**From Accelerator to the Field: Bridging Innovation and Everyday Practice**  
Session facilitator: Khalid Abounassif, Director, Innovation & Construction Technology, EllisDon

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM  
#### AI Working Group Session  
**Getting AI to Work: Honest Conversations on Adoption in Construction**  
Session facilitator: Candy Lau Pindrik, National Director, Data Analytics & AI, Swinerton

3:45PM – 5:00 PM  
#### Venture & Investment Working Group Session  
Session facilitator: Mack Rush, Senior Associate, Emerging Technologies, Suffolk Technologies

### Day 2 Schedule

#### Wednesday July 15, 2026 | General Sessions

**OPEN TO ALL TICKETED ATTENDEES**  
Convene - Willis Tower  
233 South Wacker Drive, 3rd Floor  
Chicago, IL 60606

8:00 AM -8:45 AM  
Registration, Networking, and Breakfast

8:45 AM – 8:55 AM  
Welcoming Address & Safety Briefing

8:55 AM – 9:25 AM  
#### The New Blueprint: Unifying Human Ingenuity and Intelligent Architecture for the Future of Construction  
Keynote  
Speaker: Alicia Lopez, Chief Innovation Officer, SVP Design and Digital, FlatironDragados

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5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  
#### Awards Reception

The **BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Awards** recognize excellence across two categories: **Tech Excellence and Contractor’s Choice**.