Get ready for three inspiring days at Newforma World 2026, where innovation, connection, and transformation converge. Our conference agenda is designed to balance practical skill building, industry perspective, peer collaboration, and forward-looking technology discussion.
Speaker, session and event details will be updated often, so check back frequently!
If you’re interested in joining the agenda, view our call for speakers page to submit your session proposals.
Our agenda will feature four learning tracks:
- Product Workshop Track
- Community Exchange
- Industry Insights
- Tech Talks
The Product Workshop Track is fully confirmed and available below. Additional sessions will be added on a rolling basis as speaker proposals are reviewed and approved. The full agenda will be finalized in March, at which point sessions will be published in Canapii and open for registration.
We’re excited to welcome Erik Qualman, #1 bestselling author and globally recognized keynote speaker, to kick off Newforma World 2026.
Erik has delivered presentations in 55 countries, reaching more than 50 million people worldwide. His groundbreaking work on Socialnomics has been featured everywhere from 60 Minutes to The Wall Street Journal, and has been used by organizations ranging from NASA to the National Guard.
His book Digital Leader earned him recognition as the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World, behind only the Harry Potter series, and his bestselling title What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube helped land him on Forbes and Fortune’s list of the Top 100 Digital Influencers.
Erik’s business and leadership books are used in more than 200 universities, and he has received an honorary doctorate for his contributions to the digital leadership space. His latest book, The Focus Project, explores how pursuing less can help individuals and organizations achieve more.
Erik also previously served as a professor with Harvard and MIT’s edX labs.
In his opening keynote, Erik will explore what it means to lead through rapid digital change, with a focus on how industries like architecture, engineering, and construction can adapt, innovate, and stay resilient in an increasingly connected world.
Attendees will gain perspective on the evolving demands of project delivery, collaboration, and information management, along with practical insights on how AECO leaders and teams can embrace new technology, sharpen focus, and drive meaningful transformation across their organizations.
We’ll be offering a Newforma Konekt Foundations Certification, in addition to a Newforma Project Center Advanced Certification for those who complete the required workshop sessions at Newforma World. Expand your knowledge of Newforma products, and discover tips, tricks, and workflow hacks. Return to the office equipped with the knowledge to effectively train and increase adoption across your firm.
Learn how to streamline email filing and improve visibility across RFIs, submittals, and project communications.
A deeper look at contract and change management workflows, including integrations and process optimization.
Explore configuration options that help tailor Project Center to your teams and projects.
Best practices for collecting, standardizing, and reporting field data across projects.
Power-user techniques to work faster and stay organized across multiple projects.
An overview of core Konekt workflows, including file transfers, mobile use, and collaboration basics.
A guided walkthrough of contract administration and change workflows with an A and E focus.
An introduction to BIM workflows in Konekt, including issues, viewers, and mobile capabilities.
Advanced coordination workflows including clashes, issues, and connector integrations.
Hub and project administration best practices, roles, and customization options.
Efficiency tips and lesser-known features for teams already using Konekt.
The Community Exchange track is built around interactive, audience involvement sessions that bring customers together to learn from one another. Spanning a range of topics, these sessions emphasize peer discussion, shared experiences, and practical lessons learned from real-world projects. Attendees will engage directly with fellow Newforma customers, exchange ideas, and walk away with actionable insights they can apply immediately within their own teams and organizations.
Session topics and facilitators are currently being finalized. Sessions will be announced soon.
The Industry Insights track delivers forward-looking conversations at the intersection of technology, process, and the evolving AECO landscape. Led by a mix of Newforma experts and industry peers, these thought leadership sessions and panel discussions explore timely, relevant topics shaping how AECO firms work today, and how they’ll compete tomorrow. Attendees will gain strategic perspectives, real-world lessons, and candid insights on trends impacting project delivery, collaboration, information management, and business performance across the AECO industry.
Speaker proposals and session topics are under review. Sessions will be announced soon.
The Tech Talks track is designed for IT and technology leaders looking to go deeper on the tools, platforms, and strategies powering modern AECO firms. Featuring sessions led by Newforma experts alongside customers in the field, this track explores product roadmap insights, the transition to Newforma Konekt, integrations and connected workflows, and proven approaches to product adoption and change management. Attendees will walk away with practical guidance, technical context, and real-world perspectives to help them plan, implement, and maximize their Newforma technology investments. This track features sessions focused on Newforma Project Center, Newforma Konekt, and product agnostic discussions.
Speaker proposals and session topics are under review. Sessions will be announced soon.