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Digital Construction Printing State of the Industry Summit
March 30-31, 2023

2

Days

15

Sessions

30+

Speakers

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Boost the Growth of Your Digital Building Business in 2023 and Beyond.

Discover how you can capitalize on the biggest opportunity in home-building technology over the past century...

Why You Must Attend...

You’ll hear where the profit and growth opportunities are—both in design and construction strategy.

You’ll discover the best way to get your projects approved with less stress and more government enthusiasm.

You’ll understand the latest marketing approaches to get home-buyers to line up and apply to invest in your projects.

You’ll understand the best-practices about how to budget your projects for maximum profit and minimum risk.

You’ll leave with a sense of power and confidence knowing that you’re not alone—you’re part of a growing, vibrant community of housing leaders that have the power (and tools) to change the world.

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You'll attend this Global Event from the comfort of your home, office, or venue of your choice, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in travel costs, plus lost productivity from travel and time away from your home and business.

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Sam Suzuki

Sperry RE Capital

Sam Suzuki

Sperry RE Capital

Sam Suzuki is the CEO/Founder of Sperry RE Capital LLC and Sire Group LLC He has over 39 years of experience in real estate finance and development and serves on several boards, a Doctoral candidate at Liberty University and Harvard University and holds degrees in finance.

Reynaldo Santana

ESG Housing, Inc.

Reynaldo Santana

ESG Housing, Inc.

Reynaldo is a leading innovator in PropTech, co-founder of Hausible3D, and VP of the Digital Builder Association. With over a decade of experience in emerging technologies, he is revolutionizing the construction industry. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Strategic Leadership, specializing in 3D printing construction. He is also the founder and President of ESG Housing Inc, a non-profit organization dedicated to building sustainable and affordable communities worldwide. Reynaldo’s goal is to positively impact 1 billion people with this innovative technology and invites others who share his vision to join him. His trailblazing leadership in PropTech and sustainable housing sets him apart as a visionary and changemaker in the industry.

Behrokh Khoshnevis

Contour Crafting Corporation

Behrokh "Berok" Khoshnevis

Contour Crafting Corporation

Recognized worldwide as the pioneering inventor of construction scale 3D printing .

Jean Yang

LuxMea Studio LLC

Jean Yang

LuxMea Studio LLC

Jean and her team have quickly become well known and highly regarded knowledge experts
and thought leaders in the 3D printing/additive manufacturing, AI enabled computational
design space.

Adam Penna

Additive Manufacturing

Adam Penna

Additive Manufacturing

Passionate in doing positive market strategy empowering business development in manufacturing and 3D printing (3DP) since 1998.

Henning Roedel

DPR Construction

Henning Roedel

DPR Construction

He aims at building the world’s first space-based general contracting
company by developing the means and methods to enable extraterrestrial construction. 

Timothy Lankau

Hive3D Builders

Timothy Lankau

Hive3D Builders

Aims to achieve a vertically-integrated homebuilder that leverages its proprietary 3d construction printing technology to build innovative homes at significant cost savings.

Daniel Scaber

Marsbase

Daniel Scaber

Marsbase Robotics

Has a startup called Marsbase Robotics that uses 3D printing technology to print foam for construction on Mars. He has made significant progress in this field while being self-funded and operating in stealth mode.

Zachary Mannheimer

Alquist 3D

Zachary Mannheimer

Alquist 3D

Uses 3D printing technology to create exceptional design while lowering the cost of housing and infrastructure in economically distressed and under-served communities.

Karl Jefferson, Jr.

Liuna Trifunds

Karl Jefferson, Jr.

Liuna Trifunds

Works with people who are a skilled and experienced union workforce trained to work safely in the construction and energy industries - from roads, bridges, and transit to schools and skyscrapers.

Boris Kozlov

AC3D

Boris Kozlov

AC3D

Aims to develop an integrated construction 3D-printing/automation technology (3d-printers, materials, house designs).

Don Ajamian

Emergent 3D

Don Ajamian

Emergent 3D

Focuses on concrete 3D printing of single family homes and commercial structures and more.

Ian Arthur

nidus3d

Ian Arthur

nidus3d

Their team is passionate in revolutionizing the construction sector with 3DCP and building generation-next homes. They aspire a world were affordable housing is available to anyone who needs it.

Matteo Bellucci

GE Renewable Energy

Matteo Bellucci

GE Renewable Energy

Engineers products and provides solutions for customers demanding reliable and affordable green power, seeing the promise of renewable energy everywhere they look.

Enrico Dini

D Shape Technology

Enrico Dini

D Shape Technology

D-Shape technology was invented in 2004 by Enrico Dini. He focused on 3D-printing techniques and had a vision that this process applied at an architectural scale could revolutionize the construction industry. He dedicated his life to this project and founded Monolite UK Ltd in London .

Lewis McNeel

Lake Flato Architects

Lewis McNeel

Lake Flato Architects

Lewis is an architect who leads the design of high-performing facilities at Lake|Flato. His award-winning design work exhibits creativity and technical invention. He also directs Lake|Flato’s pro bono studio providing equitable access to architectural services.

Adam Friedman

1Print

Adam Friedman

1Print

Adam is a 3D Printing Construction Specialist with over 15 years of experience. He has supported R&D and print optimization of the first 3D printed building in Florida. Adam’s expertise lies in 3D printing building design/SOPs, lean manufacturing, and sales/project management. His mission is to make the world a better place one printed structure at a time.

Fredrik Wannius

1Print

Fredrik Wannius

GE Renewable Energy

Fredrik is a Qualified Executive Leader and Board Member with over 20 years of experience in reinventing and growing diverse business operations. He specializes in executing market-leading innovations that result in positive ROI. Fredrik has experience with COBOD 3D Printers and 3DCP construction since 2019 and has unique insights from global 3D printing initiatives.

Adrian Brun

ADDITIVE

Adrian Brun

ADDITIVE

Adrian Brun is an architect and founder of ADDITIVE, a company that combines 3D printing technology and eco-friendly materials to construct environmentally friendly buildings. Adrian is dedicated to providing sustainable solutions that meet the demands of modern architecture.

Jim Ziemlanski

Twente Additive Manufacturing Innovative

Jim Ziemlanski

Twente Additive Manufacturing Innovative

Jim is a self-taught NC expert with experience in factory design for multiple industries. Jim has been developing and mastering subtractive manufacturing expertise from materials as broad ranged as laminate timber to titanium alloys. Beyond milling skills, Jim has been responsible for the integration of closed loop control systems in non-conventional processes related to his projects.

Osman Ozbulut

University of Virginia

Osman Ozbulut

University of Virginia

His research focuses on using innovative materials and technologies to develop resilient and sustainable civil infrastructure systems. He is interested in enhancing the performance and safety of structures, using advanced materials for disaster-resistant design and repair, and developing novel structural health monitoring techniques.

Mohamed ElGawady

Missouri S&T

Mohamed ElGawady

Missouri S&T

His research interest are on seismic behavior of unreinforced masonry (URM) structures Application of Fiber Reinforced Polymers (FRP) in strengthening and repair of masonry/reinforced concrete structures Seismic behavior of reinforced concrete bridges Damage-free bridge columns Segmental construction Rocking mechanics and the use of sustainable materials in seismic prone regions

Reza Moini

Princeton University

Reza Moini

Princeton University

His research focuses on bio-inspired design and development of architected materials using additive manufacturing and robotic technologies for civil infrastructure. He aims to develop ductile and flaw-tolerant responses in brittle materials using biomimetic design principles.

Mohammed Alnaggar

Nuclear Structures and Construction Group in the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division

Mohammed Alnaggar

Nuclear Structures and Construction Group in the Nuclear Energy and Fuel Cycle Division

He is a senior research scientist in the Nuclear Structures and Construction Group. His research focuses on advanced computational models for cementitious materials and developing novel concrete 3D printing techniques.

Peter Cooperman

Black Buffalo 3D Corporation 

Peter Cooperman

Black Buffalo 3D Corporation

Working with Black Buffalo 3D, a leading provider of ICC-ES AC509 approved 3D construction printers and materials that enable our clients to get permits and print structural walls on-demand. Print homes, buildings, hardscapes, and other structures with lab verified field tested 3DCP technology.

Omar Geneidy

JEEZAR

Omar Geneidy

JEEZAR

Omar Geneidy is an architect with a Masters in Robotics and Advanced Construction. He founded JEEZAR, a startup for 3D concrete printing solutions. He has experience in WAAM Robotic Programming and has led workshops and taught at universities.

Richard Feistman, Ph.D.

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America

Richard Feistman, Ph.D.

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America

Dr. Feistman is an educational leader and researcher with expertise in education systems and workforce development. He has led and evaluated projects in education policy, school improvement, and teacher capacity building. He has over 10 years of experience managing grant-funded projects with budgets up to $10 million.

Victor De Las Casas

SIRE3D Group

Victor De Las Casas

SIRE3D Group

He is based in Fort Lauderdale and has 10 years of experience in real estate and prop-tech management. He is the Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder of an AI-driven workflow optimization platform for the self-storage industry and Managing Director at SIRE Group.

Hector Salas De la Colina

PERI 3D Construction

Hector Salas De la Colina

PERI 3D Construction

He is currently part of the design and execution team responsible for building the largest-ever printed and first two-story printed building in the US. Hector is also heavily involved in the design of many other 3D-printed buildings. He is constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in 3d construction and has been instrumental in developing new technologies and techniques for the still-young industry.

Ken Krell

Digital Builders Association

Ken Krell

Digital Builders Association

Ken has been respected as an expert in niche marketing strategies in the continental USA and the US Virgin Islands.
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Here's Just a Few Sessions of
Your Conference Agenda

3D Building

State of the Industry: Where we are now...and where we're going

2022 was a great year of momentum-building. How can you capitalize on the growth, knowledge, and wisdom we gained and turn it into rapid results in 2023? You'll hear from industry experts who will reveal what they see for his year and beyond.

Trends in Materials: What's Hot Today...and What's Coming

It's not all about concrete anymore. Science is providing more options with geopolymers, fiber, sand and other materials. Learn where the future lies and how we can become more environmentally friendly with stronger, better materials.  
3D Printer

International Standards: How Can We Create Standards That Work Globally?

Remember when the big electronic question was VHS or Beta? Now we have the opportunity to help craft the standards that can define our industry. But how to do it? We've assembled some world leaders to share their thoughts on how to simplify the process.
3D Construction Space

AI in the Construction Space: Where, When, How?

Digital Construction is getting more advanced every few months. As machines get smarter, Artificial Intelligence will take center stage as a tool to make construction even more efficient. Discover the possibilities and what you can look forward to.

Making a Global Impact: How can we be most effective?

3D Printing gives us faster, less expensive, more environmentally friendly homes. How can we take these advantages and solve the affordable housing challenges around the world? How can we help communities rapidly recover from natural disasters? And how can we help Ukraine rebuild?
3D House Technology

Technology Trends: Coming Breakthroughs and Opportunities

If you're a nerd, you're going to love this session! Our expert panel will share the upcoming enhancements you can expect over the next year and beyond. Even better, they'll reveal how you can seize the moment for you and your company!
3D Roundtable

Best Practices for Printing: Video RoundTable

We've asked all our builder members to shoot a short video sharing the lessons they've learned as they've blazed the trail for all our members. During this session, you'll see their wisdom revealed! This session can give you the game-changing production hacks you've been searching for!
3D Door

Best Practices: Windows & Doors

To cut out or not to cut out. That is the question. Surely it's a noble task to be as efficient as possible. Your panel of experts will debate which is the best way to prep the openings.
Best Practie - 3D Electric

Best Practices: Plumbing/Electric/HVAC

What's the best way to integrate all the pipes, wires, ducts and more? Heare from our expert panel as they reveal their "systems hacks" and how you can apply them to your jobsite.
Best Practie - 3D Roof

Best Practices: Roof & Insulation

What's the best way to get the roof on and insulate the home? Hear how it's being successfully done now, and what our wish list for the future is.
3D housing project

Government Relations: How can we get more state, local and regional investment & support for the industry? Best way to approach your code and zoning board

Like it or now, we're in a political situation. We're blazing the trail with new technology that may inspire...or frighten our regulators. What's the best way to reach them and turn them into our biggest advocates? Hear from some of the global leaders who set policies at the highest levels.

3D House Investor

Venture Capital: Willie Sutton Got it Wrong. Investors Have the Money!

Willie Sutton robbed banks because he said "That's where the money is". For us, the best money may be from investors who see the massive opportunities we have. Show them how they can profit and you may score an open checkbook for your business. You'll meet some of the leading financial players in the market, who will share what they look for in a winning investment proposal.
3D House Printer

How to Get Started and Print Your First Home Project

The best time to get started with this new technology is right now. Discover the best ways to build your first project...for your best chance of success!
3D House Architect Mistakes

Biggest Architectural & Engineering Mistakes...and Opportunities

Here's your chance to leverage the wisdom that the industry's leading architects have acquired, so you can save valuable time and money on your first or next job.
3D House Printer

How to Choose the Right Machine for Your Company

There are many options when it comes to selecting the proper equipment to build your projects. Our expert panel will shine a light on the issues you'll want to consider. Then you can get a deeper dive into the actual machines during our sponsor showcase sessions!
3D House Printer Machine

How to max out your machine productivity & investment?

Just as airlines need to maximize the flight time of their aircraft, you need to maximize the use of your robotics. During this fast-paced session, we'll explore the best ways to get the maximum return on your equipment investment.

Budget Basics: How to Properly Cost & Budget Your Projects

Time for math class! Don't worry--this will be far more fun than you've ever had in school. Here's where you'll get to understand how to protect yourself when you prepare your proposals--for maximum profit and minimum stress.
What do buyers want now?

What do buyers want now?

Our advanced technology allows us to rapidly customize home designs with ease. We can add features that will enhance value and create raving fans. So what features are exciting buyers today? Hear from some of the top producing real estate professionals as they reveal what gets buyers excited now.
Wicked Smart: What tips and tricks do experience 3D printing contractors use to get the best results?

Wicked Smart: What tips and tricks do experience 3D printing contractors use to get the best results?

This may be the most productive sessions you ever attend all year. No kidding. We've asked our members to share their favorite tips, tricks, strategies and hacks...and they've generously agreed. Fasten your seatbelts and prepare to take lots of notes!
The TRUTH about Time Savings, Cost Savings & Environmental Advantages

The TRUTH about Time Savings, Cost Savings & Environmental Advantages

Everyone has a story about the "real" benefits of 3D Home Printing. So what's the truth? During this critical session, you'll hear what's REALLY happening in today's marketplace and what you can honestly say in your marketing.
Affordable 3D Housing

Affordable Housing...is 3D printing the answer?

Building the guts of a home in hours can certainly cut costs. But how can we use 3D Printing to produce high-quality affordable housing to meet the needs of the marketplace? How can you mass-produce 3D printed homes and still earn a respectable profit? This session will answer those questions and give you the insights you need in order to enter this market successfully.
3D House Printer Global Opportunities

Global Opportunities...Where can 3D-printed homes make the most impact?

The growth potential of our technology is massive. Where can it do the most good? How can we profitably deploy our resources in markets that have huge housing needs, such as Africa, the South Pacific, Ukraine and more? Our panel will share their insider thoughts and give you some real-world suggestions to point you in the right direction.
3D House Printer Press Release

PR--How to command free press to boost your biz

When you're the leader of the pack, you get to make news. PR Expert Jill Lublin will reveal how you can turn the novelty of building the first 3D Printed home in your market into thousands of dollars of free publicity, generating buyer demand and creating waiting lists for your next homes.
Biggest Design Mistakes

Biggest Design Mistakes...and Opportunities

Sometimes great ideas aren't. You'll hear from some of our seasoned expert members as they reveal the lessons they've learned from their designs...what might look great could, in fact be totally user-UN-friendly. Be prepared to think outside the box during this important session.
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