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Accelerate Live!: Social media reactions from BD+C's AEC innovation conference

BD+C's inaugural Accelerate Live! innovation conference took place May 11, in Chicago.

By BD+C Staff | May 11, 2017

Lucas Richmond, Senior Media Studio Manager, Gilbane Building Company

Building Design+Construction’s inaugural Accelerate Live! innovation conference took place May 11, in Chicago.

The event brought together more than 140 AEC professionals and 19 AEC professional speakers to explore the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment. Topics include: machine learning in design, gaming in construction, job site as a factory, AI revolution in AEC, next-gen materials, and world's smartest buildings.

For reactions and recaps of the talks, check out the editorial team on Twitter @BDCnetwork.com, and our Facebook Page for photos from the event.

Here is the full speaker roster from the event (click image to enlarge):

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