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In just a week, the BuiltWorlds team will be gathering in Paris for bread, cheese, and exclusive programming exploring the state of innovation in AEC in France and around the world.

We're putting the finishing touches on this year's Paris Global Summit, a leadership event exclusive to our membership that fosters collaboration and networking with leaders from around the industry in a small, curated group setting.

As promised, we're thrilled to share the second part of the agenda for the main day of programming happening at Les Salons Hoche. See the full agenda, including details on site visits, innovation programming at Leonard, and boat reception on the Seine: https://builtworlds.com/event/2026-paris-summit/

𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 with Dr. Anas Bataw (Zacua Ventures) || Learn more about Zacua Ventures' collaboration on the world's first residential villa delivered entirely through robotic construction systems.

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 & 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Speakers: Justin Schwaiger (DPR Construction), Emanuel Heisenberg (ecoworks), Andrew Dewdney (Kier Group), and Pedro Andrade (Grupo Casais) || Explore design-for-manufacture principals, supply chain logistics, and the role of industrialized methods in solving the global housing crisis and ever-present labor shortage.

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 with Corinne Bulota (Dassault Systèmes) || Examine how smart infrastructure is reshaping the full energy ecosystem, from generation to consumption through digital twins, IoT, and advanced analytics.

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 moderated by Matthew Gray (Graycor and BuiltWorlds) with speakers: Emmanuel Di Giacomo (Autodesk), Rui Coutinho (Mota-Engil), Clara López Pliego (ACCIONA), and Karin Formigoni (Arcadis) || Close out the Summit with a forward-looking panel featuring the world's most influential "Innovators" in the sector as they share predictions for the next decade of AEC tech and disruption.

The 2026 Construction Tech Conference is just over six weeks away and we've got yet another round of incredible industry speakers to spotlight!

As our largest leadership event, the Construction Tech Conference explores the full breadth of emerging technologies innovating AEC. Take a look at the latest additions to this year's speaker lineup and get a sneak peek of what they'll be talking about:

Brandon Milner (EllisDon) will speak on an afternoon fireside chat addressing how to engineer a bulletproof GC-Sub partnership.

Leah Royalty (Dysruptek Haskell) and Mark Driscoll (AMC Bridge, Inc.) will be leading a breakout discussion exploring how to engineer a digital methodology to automate sequencing and logistics.

Andrew Woodward (Suffolk Construction) will lead a breakout discussion detailing how Suffolk streamlined change orders and T&M workflows to the benefit of every project stakeholder.

Dustin Schafer (Henderson Engineers) will be speaking on a panel discussion exploring how leaders are leveraging predictive analytics and behavioral assessments to empower tradespeople to build their own digital solutions.

Lisa Mohapatra (Bidblox) will pitch her company's AI-powered precon and bid management platform during our signature Demo Day Competition.

David Meyers AIA PMP CxA (Burns & McDonnell) will lead a lightning round analyzing the shift from reactive task tracking to integrated digital lifecycles and exploring the future of digital commissioning.

Chris Zargarbashi (Swinerton) joins a panel discussion that will assess readiness for AI/ML integration across leading construction firms.

Jorge Tubella (Bechtel Corporation) will facilitate a closed-door, collaborative working group session for members of the Equipment & Robotics research track.

Khalid Abounassif (EllisDon) will facilitate a similar closed-door, collaborative working group session for members of the Construction Tech research track.

Ariel Castillo (Miller Davis) joins the panel discussion looking to outline a blueprint for building resilient implementation roadmaps that balance site-level utility with long-term data interoperability.

Jared Christman (Hays Electrical Services) will speak on a panel exploring how industry stakeholders are navigating AI-powered risk at enterprise scale.

💻 Check out the event page for full abstracts and to see who else is speaking at Construction Tech Conference 2026: https://builtworlds.com/event/2026-construction-tech-conference/

In a moment defined by rapid transformation across the built environment, a select group of firms hasn't just adapted to new technology. Instead, they are helping redraw the blueprint for what the future of design and engineering looks like.

From climate resilience software and AI-powered project delivery to landmark infrastructure shaping entire regions, this year’s Design & Engineering winners in the BuiltWorlds Global Innovator Awards are proving that innovation is embedded in the way the built world gets imagined, designed, and constructed.

Congratulations to the Design & Engineering cohort of BuiltWorlds Global Innovators! 🎉

Arup — This employee-owned engineering and design firm is known for its work on some of the world's most complex and iconic structures, infrastructure projects, and built environments. Recently, Arup launched Class 3 Technologies, a climate risk and resilience software company.

WSP — With approximately 73,000 employees across more than 40 countries, WSP is a global engineering and professional services firm delivering technical and strategic advice across sectors. WSP's acquisition of TRC Companies, Inc. fundamentally reshaped the North American market.

Sidara — A privately owned international holding group encompassing nine brands including Dar Al Handasah Nazih Taleb & Partners and Perkins&Will, Sidara delivers engineering, architecture, planning, and project management services across more than 60 countries. Notably, the firm is leading the design for Africa's largest planned airport in Ethiopia, partnering with Zaha Hadid Architects and Pascall+Watson on the landmark project.

AECOM — The U.S.-based multinational infrastructure consulting firm supports both public and private clients throughout the full project lifecycle. AECOM is driving innovation by embedding proprietary AI into its core design and engineering workflows through its $390M acquisition of CONSIGLI, signaling a shift toward more automated and data-driven project delivery.

HDR — A 100% employee-owned professional services firm specializing in architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services across 15 countries, HDR ranked 5th among the largest employee-owned companies in the US in 2025, the first time an architecture and engineering firm has reached that position.

Arcadis — Arcadis specializes in sustainable design, infrastructure development, and environmental solutions, supporting projects across multiple regions and markets. Currently, the company is advancing its innovation strategy by expanding into high-growth, data- and infrastructure-intensive markets through targeted acquisitions, including WSP Infrastructure Engineering GmbH and KUA Group.

Read more about each of these innovative companies and see the rest of the groups recognized in the 6th Annual BuiltWorlds Global Innovator Awards: https://builtworlds.com/insights/6th-annual-global-innovators/