# Annual Advancing Construction Technology (Annual Advancing AEC Technology Conference)

- Dates: December 2026
- Location: Chicago, United States
- Organiser: Hanson Wade Group
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The Advancing Construction Technology summit is a contractor-focused forum. It addresses selecting and deploying new technologies to improve operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and execution quality. The event is for VDC, BIM, field technology, operations, and innovation professionals.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://advancing-construction-tech.com/)
- [Registration](https://advancing-construction-tech.com/register/)

## Topics

- VDC
- BIM
- Field Technology
- Operations
- Innovation
- AI Transformation
- Construction Management Software
- Reality Capture Tools
- Supply Chain Tracking
- AI Tools

## Speakers

- Paul Hedgepath, Con Tech Subject Matter Expert, Event Ambassador
- George Franco, Chief Innovation Officer, Alberici Constructors
- Siddharth Kothari, Director of Digital Engineering, Suffolk Construction Company
- Travis Fischer, Director of Virtual Design & Construction, Gilbane Building Co
- Lufat Rahman, VDC Manager, Turner Construction Company
- Ashkan Kermanian, Director, Virtual Design & Construction, Archkey Solutions
- Daniel Kagan, Reality Capture Manager, Ryan Companies
- Patricia Andre Tillmann, emerging tech manager, Swinerton
- Chase Roles, Sr Director, Mortenson
- Josh Molitor, VDC Director, McCarthy Building Companies

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