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September 8-10, 2026
Omni DallasDallas, TX
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Pre-Conference Workshop & Set-Up - 9/8 - CT

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1:00pm - 1:25pm
Registration for Pre-Conference Workshop Attendees
1:25pm - 1:30pm
Workshop facilitator opening remarks
  • Donald Ruthroff - Founding Principal, Design Story Spaces LLC
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1:30pm - 2:10pm
Building faster & smarter: How modular & industrialized construction drive innovation
  • Ken Semler - President & CEO, Impresa Modular
  • Michael Matthews - CEO/Founder, Assemglage Works
  • John Harding - Business Lead - Offsite Construction, CertainTeed- Saint-Gobain
2:10pm - 2:55pm
Stronger, smarter, greener: The new era of materials & resilient design
  • Michelle Foster - Vice President, Sustainability, Home Innovation Research Labs
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2:55pm - 3:15pm
Networking break
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3:15pm - 3:55pm
Supply chain 2.0: Innovations reshaping how BTR gets built
  • How direct-to-manufacturer and consolidated sourcing models impact cost and schedule while enabling better traceability of sustainable and low-carbon materials
  • Where AI and predictive analytics can improve forecasting, reduce supply chain surprises, and minimize overordering and material waste
  • Strategies for standardizing materials and vendors across multi-market BTR portfolios to drive consistency in sustainability standards and certifications
  • How reshoring and nearshoring trends are influencing availability and pricing while reducing transportation emissions and supporting regional circular economies
  • How supply chain transparency tools are helping teams verify ESG claims and meet green building requirements
3:55pm - 4:20pm
Keynote presentation
  • John McManus - Publisher, The Builder's Daily
4:20pm - 5:00pm
The AI advantage: Smarter decisions from dirt to disposition
  • Daniel Perez - VP - Real Estate Development & Construction, Senior Resource Group
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5:00pm - 5:45pm
Vendor / Tech showcase: Solutions powering the future of BTR

This fast‑paced showcase highlights the technologies, platforms, and partners driving innovation across the BTR lifecycle. From AI‑powered design tools to supply‑chain platforms, smart‑building systems, and operational tech, attendees will see real solutions in action — not just concepts. Each vendor will deliver a concise, high‑value demo focused on practical use cases, measurable outcomes, and how their tools integrate into modern BTR workflows.

  • Which emerging technologies are delivering real ROI for BTR developers, builders, and operators
  • How AI‑enabled tools support design, construction, procurement, and operations
  • What to look for when evaluating new tech partners and platforms
  • How leading vendors integrate with existing systems to reduce friction and accelerate adoption
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Exhibitor set-up for main conference
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6:00pm - 7:00pm
Networking reception for Pre-Conference attendees only
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Informal Networking at The Pegasus Bar
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