Aligning for Impact
America’s infrastructure is not a collection of parts—it’s a system of systems. From energy and water to transportation and buildings, these networks are deeply interconnected—physically, digitally, and operationally. When we optimize them together, we amplify resilience, efficiency, and national competitiveness.
This year’s conference brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to align innovations, policies, and standards that strengthen the systems underpinning the built environment. Through curated panels, collaborative workshops, and federal program showcases, Building Innovation 2026 will explore how coordination across sectors can unlock scalable solutions to infrastructure challenges—transforming insight into action.
Who Attends
Building Innovation has something to offer for anyone who helps develop solutions to challenges in the built environment. Attendees are diverse in location and job function. Take a look at who has attended in the past.
Primary Job Function:
- Acoustical Design
- Analysis/Advising
- Architecture
- BIM/CAD Design
- Building Enclosure Design
- Civil Engineering
- Code Enforcement
- Commissioning
- Construction/Installation
- Energy/Sustainability Management
- Facility Operations and Maintenance
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Information Systems
- Instruction
- Interior Design
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Planning
- Plumbing Engineering
- Public Relations
- Research/Testing
- Sales
- Security/Risk Assessment
- Software/Website Design and Programming
- Specification/Guidelines Writer
- Structural Engineering
Why Federal, State, and Local Agencies Should Attend
Public agencies play a critical role in strengthening the systems that support our nation's infrastructure. Building Innovation 2026 offers a unique opportunity for federal, state, and local leaders to connect with peers across jurisdictions and sectors to align strategies, share programmatic innovations, and shape the future of the built environment.
This national convening will spotlight how agencies can leverage interagency collaboration, updated codes and standards, and actionable data to drive resilient, efficient, and equitable infrastructure outcomes. Attendees will engage with emerging policy frameworks, learn from successful cross-sector partnerships, and explore tools to accelerate community-level impact.
Why the Private Sector Should Attend
From design to delivery, the private sector powers innovation in the built environment. Building Innovation 2026 is where forward-thinking firms connect with public agencies, standards bodies, and technology leaders to shape the future of infrastructure—together.
This year’s program emphasizes the value of interoperability, systems thinking, and public-private alignment. Attendees will gain insight into emerging market needs, funding opportunities, and regulatory developments—while showcasing solutions that improve resilience, sustainability, and performance at scale.