AEC Summit

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the engineering industry, enhancing workflows, optimizing design, and enabling data-driven decision-making. In this session, Markus Weidner, Chief Innovation Officer at Pennoni, and Thomas Grogan, Senior Director, Economics and Market Intelligence at ACEC, will explore real-world AI applications and provide practical guidance on how firms can assess technology investments to stay competitive in an AI-powered world.

In today's digital landscape, construction firms face an increasing threat of ransomware attacks, putting their critical project data and business continuity at risk. Join Matt Abeles, Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation at Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and Neil Jones, Cybersecurity Evangelist at Egnyte, as they discuss how ransomware defense strategies and cybersecurity best practices transform construction firms' ability to protect critical project data and maintain business continuity.

As the AEC industry shifts toward embracing digital solutions and remote work, it is crucial for firms to collaborate effectively, manage data seamlessly, and enhance efficiency. Join Curtis Paul, Technology Leader at Ramaker, and Troy Gates, Senior Technology Consultant at Arkance, to discuss how Ramaker, a fully remote engineering and architecture firm, transitioned to a cloud-first approach.