20 Jul 2026

Call for speakers open for Digital Construction North 2026

Returning for its third edition, the event will bring together thousands from the AECO community for a high-impact day of insight, innovation, and connection at Manchester Central.

Created by the team behind Digital Construction Week, DCN is a focused one-day event designed to showcase the technologies, ideas, and people driving digital transformation across the built and managed environment. Expect a packed programme of keynotes, live demos, product launches, and interactive sessions.

Why speak at DCN?

This is your chance to share your work with an engaged audience of AECO professionals, raise your profile, and contribute to the industry’s digital evolution. Whether you're delivering a breakthrough project, trialling new technologies, or rethinking how teams work, DCN gives you a platform to share it with the people who matter.

Selected sessions will be featured in the official programme and promoted across the event network, reaching thousands of industry professionals and decision-makers.

Theatres open for submissions

DCN 2026 will feature four dedicated theatres, with three open for speaker proposals:

Information Management Stage (IMS)
Showcase real-world applications of digital information management and BIM, focusing on outcomes, processes, and business value.

Innovation Hub
For bold ideas and cutting-edge technologies tackling the built environment’s biggest challenges.

Transformation Hub
Focused on practical digitalisation, business change, and strategies that help organisations adapt and thrive.

Who should apply?

Voices are welcomed from across the AECO sector, including designers, engineers, contractors, consultants, clients, researchers, and technology providers.

DCN is looking for:

  • Case studies and project insights
  • Research and thought leadership
  • Workshops and roundtables
  • Panel discussions and debates
  • Emerging technologies and new approaches
  • Best practice examples
New voices welcome  

Fresh ideas, new faces, and unique perspectives are a priority to achieve a more inclusive and representative industry. First-time speakers and underrepresented voices are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Submit your proposal by 7 August 2026 via the official call for speakers form here.

Find out more about the event and theatres here: Digital Construction North – Speaking information

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