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RICS at UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026: Exploring digital innovation and construction's future

08 September 2026

Discover the technologies and trends transforming the built environment. As a leading voice and convener in the sector, RICS are delivering a programme of expert-led discussions at UK Construction Week through a series of panel sessions featuring industry experts and innovators.

From AI and digital twins to data-driven risk management and building safety, these sessions will provide practical insights, expert perspectives and real-world examples to help you navigate change, manage risk and build more resilient outcomes.

Our sessions will showcase how professional standards, technology and collaboration are helping to transform the built environment.

“RICS is proud to be part of UK Construction Week 2026, showcasing the expertise of our members and bringing together leading voices from across the built environment. With artificial intelligence and digital technologies creating new opportunities across the construction sector, there is significant value in sharing lessons learned, exploring practical applications and understanding how technology is being used across the industry. This event offers a valuable opportunity for collaboration and professional development, helping our members navigate change with confidence and make informed decisions about the future. I look forward to joining industry colleagues in conversations that will help shape the next generation of construction.”

Tom Storey

MRICS Senior Specialist, Data and Technology, RICS

Across two days of the event, RICS speakers and members will lead discussions on some of the construction sector's tech. By convening experts from across industry, RICS is encouraging greater knowledge-sharing, collaboration and informed debate on the issues shaping the profession's future.

Join us at UK Construction Week 2026 to explore the latest thinking from industry leaders and discover how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of the profession. Tickets are free, if you would like to attend our panel sessions click here to register your attendance.

For those who are unable to attend, keep up to date with highlights by following RICS across social media and joining the conversation online.

Session: AI in construction: hype, reality and the next five years

Time: 14:30 – 15:15 GMT
Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Stage: Digitalisation & AI stage
Speakers:
- Tom Storey MRICS, Senior Specialist, Data and Technology, RICS
- Maryrose Lyons, AI Institute, Founder
- Ian Lumsden, Arup Digital Services Leader

Registration is free

Session: Collaboration by default: digital twins, the golden thread and Gateway 3

Time: 10:30 – 11:15 GMT
Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Stage: Digitalisation & AI Stage
Speakers:
- Dr Bola Abisogun OBE (Hon DUniv, Hon MBA), FRICS, Founder & Chief Excitement Officer, Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC

Registration is free

Session: From data to lower risk: how project IIRIS is transforming construction insurance

Time: 14:20 - 15:00 GMT
Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Stage: Building Safety & Occupational Safety Stage
Speakers:
- Dr Bola Abisogun OBE (Hon DUniv, Hon MBA), FRICS, Founder & Chief Excitement Officer, Digital Twin Skills Academy CIC

Registration is free

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