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Turning connected data into business impact

We’re entering a new era of design and make, where data has the power to transform industries, yet too often remains trapped in silos. Join us to explore how connected data, cloud platforms, and AI are helping organizations connect teams and workflows across design, construction, and manufacturing.

Discover how leading organizations across AECO and Design & Manufacturing are turning these capabilities into measurable business outcomes.

AI in action

AI is moving from experimentation to real impact, automating repetitive work and improving decision-making.

Connected data

Connected data and better interoperability enable more agile workflows, stronger collaboration, and better outcomes across teams.

Integrated workflows

Design, construction, manufacturing, and operations are becoming more connected across the lifecycle, reducing friction and accelerating delivery.

Agenda overview

Here is a first look at the high-level agenda and key moments of the event:

All times are shown in CEST. UK time is one hour earlier.

13:00–13:25 CEST

Keynote: Why Design & Make now?

This opening keynote sets the context for Design & Make Virtual Summit 2026, exploring why AI in action, connected data, and integrated workflows matter now for organizations across AECO and Design & Manufacturing.Speaker: Asif Moghal, Director, Market & Industry Development, Design & Manufacturing, Autodesk

13:30–14:10 CEST

Customer story: AECO

Customer-led session bringing these themes to life through real-world outcomesSpeakers:David Thomson, Head of Digital Design and Production, RambollPeter Ingels, Principal Account Technical Lead, Autodesk

14:15–14:55 CEST

Connecting Design to Manufacture: Digital Delivery and Offsite Production at RSE

Ross-shire Engineering (RSE) shares how connected design, digital delivery, and offsite production come together across design, engineering, manufacturing, and site teams. The session explores how Autodesk workflows support collaboration, data continuity, information management, and continuous process improvement for more efficient project delivery.Speakers:Ewa MacDougall, BIM & Digital Delivery Lead, Ross-shire EngineeringMaurizio Peralta, Technical Sales, Design & Manufacturing, Autodesk

15:00–15:40 CEST

Panel discussion: Practical AI and connected data lessons

A customer discussion on how AI and connected data can be applied in day-to-day workflows, with practical lessons on moving from ideas to real business impact.

Host: Asif Moghal, Director, Market & Industry Development, Design & Manufacturing, AutodeskCustomer voices: Andreas Mauer, Chief Architect, Bosch Building TechnologiesMagdalena Płocica, Head of BIM, Aluprof S.A.

15:40–16:00 CEST

What’s next

Practical next steps and resources to help you get started Speakers:Stephanie Hoerndler, Senior Technical Sales Specialist, AutodeskMaurizio Peralta, Technical Sales, Design & Manufacturing, Autodesk

Why attend

Make informed decisions

Gain relevant insights to support better decision-making across your organization and workflows.

Accelerate your digital transformation

Learn how AI, connected data, and cloud workflows drive measurable business value.

Expand your network

Engage with industry experts, decision makers, and peers through live discussions, Q&A, and shared customer experiences.

Bonus

Get access to exclusive reports and event recordings after the event.

“Organizations that lead in the next era of Design and Make will be the ones that connect their data, workflows, and teams, turning information into faster decisions, greater resilience, and measurable business impact.”

Vikram Dutt, Vice President, Autodesk

The world of Design & Make

Design and Make brings together industries from architecture, engineering, construction, and operations to design and manufacturing, connecting the digital and physical worlds. Across these sectors, leaders are using connected data, AI, and integrated workflows to rethink how products, infrastructure, and experiences are designed, built, and delivered.

AI perspectives from Design & Manufacturing

Creating product prototypes with iterative AI

“AI frees up our time to do what we’re here for, which is to create better products that mean more to our customers.”

— Tom Jarvis, Head of Industrial Design, Kingfisher plc

AI perspectives from AECO

How AI is actually changing construction workflows

“The real power comes when workflows and data are all in one place.”

— Steve Long, Director of Innovation and Learning, Dome Construction

Report

AI Pulse 2026

Explore the latest insights from 2,500 Design & Make leaders on AI adoption, productivity, connected workflows, and the future of AI-enabled organizations.

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