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HOK, Mortenson, Skanska, Stantec, ZGF among confirmed speakers for BD+C Accelerate Live! 2018 (May 10, Chicago)

Accelerate Live!

HOK, Mortenson, Skanska, Stantec, ZGF among confirmed speakers for BD+C Accelerate Live! 2018 (May 10, Chicago)

This annual AEC innovation conference, hosted by the editors of BD+C, explores the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment.


By BD+C Staff | February 22, 2018
HOK, Mortenson, Skanska, Stantec, ZGF among confirmed speakers for BD+C Accelerate Live! 2018 (May 10, Chicago)

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The first group of expert speakers is confirmed for BD+C’s 2018 Accelerate Live! AEC innovation conference, Thursday, May 10, in Chicago. This high-energy, single-day event features 22 talks about the future of the AEC industry and the changing built environment. 

Our AEC visionaries get 15 minutes and up to 10 slides to present a radical idea, solution, project, or innovation. Presentations, including sponsor talks, are live-streamed and recorded for post-event education and promotion.

See CannonDesign demonstrate its multi-user VR pilot program. Discover how Mortenson Construction is using AI-based construction scheduling tools. Learn how Skanska USA is enhancing its business and project operations through creative data mining and analysis. Watch ZGF Architects present a new business model for post-occupancy evaluations. 

Other firms speaking at Accelerate Live! include Stantec (on what’s driving the downsizing/micro-unit economy), Clayco and Reconstruct Inc. (predictive visual data analytics), HMC Architects (regenerative design innovations and research), and IMEG/KJWW (Internet of Things for commercial buildings). 

We’re capping the event at 200 attendees, so get your tickets soon! 

More at: http://www.acceleratelivebdc.com/2018/index.html

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