Confluence Chicago 2026

Confluence Overview

Hosted by AVAIL, Confluence brings together design technology leaders from top architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms and product management leadership from key AEC technology companies. It is our goal to provide an environment where timely conversations can influence short-term development and implementation goals. Each event is themed and provides a facilitated series of presentations, group discussions and opportunities to engage.

Chicago 2026

Following our signature, three-day event Confluence Lexington in the fall, Confluence Chicago is a single-day event that will explore how we can elevate the dialog between technology platforms at AEC industry firms. Our day will begin at SOM’s offices in Chicago with a catered breakfast, followed by two education sessions. We'll enjoy lunch together on site before finishing the programming for the day with two more educational sessions. Then, we'll walk to a social event at The Speakeasy at Exchequer Restaurant & Pub.

AEC Platforms: Elevating the Dialog

Within AEC industry firms, technology platforms all too often exist as disparate silos of information. Confluence Chicago will explore how we can increase the dialog between various platforms, reducing redundancy and bringing the silos together in new ways. Educational sessions will be led by AVAIL's Randall Stevens, bKL's Kevin Kosciulek, SNHA's Teodor Duhnev, HED's Jason Rostar and Roan Isaku, KTGY's Alexandra Blanchet, TwinMaster's Michael Jansen, SOM's Shane Burger, HOK's Mark Cichy, EXP's Keith Besserud, and Gensler's Jun Wang.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have Technology Partner packages available to sponsor Confluence Chicago. Interested parties should send inquiries to Confluence host Randall Stevens at [email protected].

Accommodation Recommendations

As Confluence Chicago is a day event, accommodations are not required. However, for those who are traveling for the event, we recommend the Palmer House, Silversmith Hotel, and Chicago Athletic Association.

Confluence Chicago 2026 is hosted by AVAIL in partnership with ArchVision, TRXL, AIA Chicago TAP, TwinMaster, Egnyte, eComm (Lynn Imaging) Graphisoft, and SOM.

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