Tapping into a Decade of Expertise, Connections & Innovation at Advancing Prefabrication 2026

Prefab succeeds when the industry connects and collaborates—across functions, companies, and sectors. That’s why Advancing Prefabrication brings everyone together under one roof to have meaningful conversations that will transform how we design, manufacture, and build.

So, why should you and your team attend in 2026?

 

Connect with Leaders:

With hours more networking built into the agenda this year – from our 10th anniversary drinks reception to speed networking and interactive discussions – this is your best chance to share lessons learned and forge the partnerships you need to stay ahead in 2026. 

Learn from Real-World Case Studies:

With more radical case studies than ever before, dive deeper into how prefabrication can be integrated into every role, project, workflow, and operation.

Stay Ahead of Trends:

Whether you are in Healthcare & Life Science, Data Center & Advanced Technology, or Highrise, Multifamily & Commercial, collaborate with your target market and explore the cutting-edge applications and workflows taking prefab and modular to the next level.

Step Inside the Cutting-Edge:

Exclusive tours will allow you and your team to visit some of the nation’s best manufacturing and prefabrication facilities currently in operation, with each tour guiding you through every step of the set-up, operations, and output of these leading production facilities.

Audience Diversity:

Innovation is never created in a silo… Advancing Prefabrication is a melting pot of different levels of expertise and experience. The epicenter to your competitive advantage.

Learn From the Best:

Our speaker faculty this year has even more world-class owners across every market-type, alongside the most advanced contractors, modular firms, and design partners. So, you’re guaranteed to walk away with insights to accelerate your prefab and modular journey.

No matter your capability level, job title, company type or market focus, explore hands-on case studies, innovative workflows and actionable insights designed to help you accelerate prefabrication, manufacturing, and productization across your projects.

Take a look at our agenda and see how you can join 1000+ industry leaders in shaping the future of prefabrication.

Networking at Advancing Prefabrication 2026

Speed Networking

Think of it as professional speed dating - fast, focused, and incredibly effective. In just one hour, you’ll exchange more business cards (and meaningful connections) than you likely will all year.

10th Anniversary Drinks Reception

What better way to celebrate a decade of innovation than over a drink with industry peers? Relax, unwind, and build relationships that stand the test of time — because the best conversations often happen after hours.

Audience Discussions

Take the mic, share your perspective, and connect with peers who face the same challenges you do. These open conversations are the best way to collaborate, exchange ideas, and uncover partnership opportunities that last well beyond the event.

Cutting Through the Noise

Our event app makes it easier than ever to find and connect with the right people. Browse who’s in the room, send messages, and arrange meetings — all before you even arrive.

Divide and Conquer - Content for Your Whole Team

Track 1: Owner’s Playbook & Project Set up

Sessions Include: Redefining the Owner Role in Project Structure & Partner Collaboration to Remove Ambiguity

Hani Noshi, Principal Program Manager & Director of Project Delivery, Microsoft

Track 2: Prefab Planning & Preconstruction

Sessions Include: Case Study: Building Prefab into the Overall Project Plan: How We Used Historical Data to Instil Confidence into the Value Proposition

Thomas Boyle, Chief Design & Construction Officer, Encompass Health

Brad Tew, Vice President of Operations, Brasfield & Gorrie

Track 3: BIM, Data, & Digital Workflows

Sessions Include: Equipping Teams with Adaptable Processes to Connect VDC, Prefab, and Field, Regardless of the Tools Used

Max Morgan, BIM Manager, Archkey

Matt Goshon, Design Manager, ArchKey

Track 4: Fab Shop Optimization

Sessions Include: Case Study: Creating a Data-Driven Prefab Shop to Support Project Productivity

Kipp Sturdivant, Vice President of Project Construction, Tweet/Garot Mechanical

Track 5: MEP Advanced Manufacturing

Sessions Include: Case Study: Understanding the Practical Hurdles of Designing, Manufacturing, & Installing Multi-Trade Racks

Alan Bolt, Chief Operating Officer, Icon Mechanical

Track 6: Field Management

Sessions Include: Case Study: Gaining Field Buy In Through Early Communication, Engagement, & Clear Expectations

Marc Mushnok, Vice President of Operations, McKamish

Track 7: Business Strategy

Sessions Include: Exploring Triggers for Shop Expansion to Scaling Production with Confidence

Explore the Full Event Guide

  • 1000+ Industry Attendees
  • 150+ World Class Speakers
  • 8 Tracks Spanning the Full Prefab Continuum
  • Unmatched Networking Opportunities with all Stakeholders
  • The Largest & Longest Running Prefab Conference in North America
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