Transatlantic Construction & Building Innovation Conference 2026

Join the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. (GACC South) for the Transatlantic Construction & Building Innovation Conference 2026, bringing together construction leaders, developers, architects, engineers, technology providers, public-sector representatives, and industry partners from Germany and the United States. 

As part of the Market Entry Programme for SMEs of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), this conference supports a German Federal Construction Delegation to the United States and creates opportunities for collaboration between German and U.S. companies across the built environment. 

The half-day program will explore the trends and technologies shaping the future of construction, including AI and digitalization, construction technology, smart buildings, automation, resilient design, sustainability, risk management, and innovative project delivery. The conference will feature expert presentations, pitches from eight German companies, a transatlantic industry panel and Q&A session, and dedicated networking opportunities over a light breakfast and lunch. 

Why Attend? 

• Gain insights into construction, building technology, and market trends in Germany and South Florida.
• Explore how AI, digitalization, smart-building technologies, automation, and other innovations are transforming the built environment.
• Hear perspectives on resilient and sustainable construction, project delivery, liability, and risk management in the U.S. market.
• Meet members of the German Federal Construction Delegation and connect with U.S. developers, contractors, architects, engineers, technology providers, and public-sector stakeholders.
• Build new business relationships and explore opportunities for transatlantic collaboration, market entry, investment, and innovation.
• Network over coffee, a light breakfast, and an informal B2B networking lunch. 

Who Should Attend: 

This conference is designed for construction companies, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, building-technology providers, and suppliers interested in international partnerships and emerging construction solutions. 

It is also ideal for professionals working in AI and construction technology, smart buildings, modular and prefabricated construction, sustainability, resilience, energy efficiency, building security, infrastructure, and digital project delivery. 

Public-sector organizations, economic development groups, research institutions, investors, real-estate professionals, and business leaders interested in the future of the built environment and German-U.S. collaboration are also encouraged to attend.

Presentations by

33:Industry GmbH, Arctis AI GmbH, Beconart GmbH, Dr. Günther Kast, gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects, GROPYUS Technologies GmbH, ZinCo GmbH, HTB Elektrotechnik GmbH