SWACCA BIM Summit 2026: Align, Automate, Advance

Two days of expert sessions, The Summit Challenge team competition, and tech demos — built for wall and ceiling BIM professionals. SWACCA's third annual BIM Summit brings together wall and ceiling contractors, BIM and VDC professionals, field staff, union representatives, and technology innovators for a day and a half of deep-dive sessions, hands-on tech demos, and peer networking — built entirely around the wall and ceiling industry. This year's theme — Align, Automate, Advance — reflects where the industry is headed: integrated workflows, software-driven automation, and a field workforce equipped to lead the next generation of construction. Interested in speaking at the BIM Summit? We're looking for presentations focused on BIM, VDC, technology, automation, prefabrication, and other topics relevant to the wall and ceiling industry. All accepted speakers receive complimentary summit registration. Submit your proposal here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GNKWJBG What to Expect • Expert keynote and 3 education sessions on AI, automation, and BIM adoption • The Summit Challenge — a team competition where you solve a real industry problem and present your solution • Live audience vote at the keynote to choose this year's challenge topic • Tech demo showcase — hands-on, software-focused vendor deep-dives • Day 2 lightning talk — one speaker, one sharp idea • Networking happy hours and community dinners • Live winner announcement on Day 2 — prizes for the winning team