2026 Construction Robotics Summit

{ "agenda": [ { "time": "9:00 AM", "title": "Doors Open", "description": "Registration and welcome." }, { "time": "9:00 AM - 9:45 AM", "title": "Breakfast & Live Demos", "description": "Networking with indoor/outdoor robotics demos including excavation, autonomous equipment, aerial and underwater drones." }, { "time": "9:45 AM - 10:25 AM", "title": "Opening Remarks & Keynote", "description": "Welcome from Contech Alliance and NY Robotics. Focus on safety, productivity, and quality." }, { "time": "10:30 AM - 11:10 AM", "title": "Panel One: Making the Business Case: Do Robotics Deliver Real Returns?", "description": "Short presentations followed by moderated discussion on real-world case studies." }, { "time": "11:15 AM - 12:00 PM", "title": "Panel Two: Robotics Governance & Workforce Development", "description": " This panel focuses on the practical challenges and strategies for integrating robotics into existing construction workflows." }, { "time": "12:00 PM - 1:00 PM", "title": "Lunch & Educational Workshop", "description": "Catered lunch with optional hands-on workshop or emerging tech presentation." }, { "time": "1:00 PM - 2:00 PM", "title": "Breakout: Startup Pitches", "description": "Early-stage startup pitches and investor meetings." }, { "time": "1:00 PM - 2:00 PM", "title": "Breakout: Trade Training", "description": "Hands-on robotics demos by trade (MEP, carpentry, concrete, aerial)." }, { "time": "1:00 PM - 2:00 PM", "title": "Breakout: Outdoor Robotics", "description": "Outdoor aerial and underwater robotics demonstrations." }, { "time": "2:00 PM - 2:45 PM", "title": " Panel Three: How Physical AI is Reshaping Jobsite Risk", "description": "Academic and innovation panel on embodied AI and autonomous systems." }, { "time": "2:45 PM - 4:00 PM", "title": "Founder TED-Style Talks", "description": "Short talks showcasing robotics across trades and construction phases." }, { "time": "4:00 PM - 6:00 PM", "title": "Robotics in Action Showcase & Reception", "description": "Extended live demos with food, drinks, and networking." }, { "time": "6:00 PM - 7:00 PM", "title": "Networking Event", "description": "Open networking with attendees and exhibitors." } ] }