Archi-Tech Network has officially announced ATN Summit 2026, its first flagship in-person conference, scheduled to take place on 18–19 March 2026 in London.
Founded by Oliver Thomas, Archi-Tech Network began five years ago as an initiative to share practical architectural knowledge and connect professionals navigating digital transformation. Since then, it has grown into a global platform engaging with the future of the built environment. ATN Summit 2026 marks a significant milestone in that journey, bringing its online dialogue into a focused physical gathering.
A Conference Focused on Ideas
Founded by Oliver Thomas, the ATN Summit is the first flagship conference from Archi-Tech Network, marking five years since the platform began as an effort to share practical architectural knowledge. Scheduled for 18–19 March 2026 in London, the Summit will bring together architects, technologists, and industry leaders to examine how emerging technologies are shaping the way architecture is practiced today.
The Summit positions itself as an ideas-driven event examining how emerging technologies are reshaping architectural practice today. Rather than functioning solely as a technical conference, it combines discussions on digital workflows, BIM, computational design, artificial intelligence, immersive environments, and modern methods of construction with broader conversations around entrepreneurship, leadership, and long-term relevance in the AEC sector.
The ATN Summit was created around short, high-quality talks. Each speaker presents a clear idea. No sales pitches. No portfolio showcases. The emphasis is on substance. Talks are designed to inspire through vision, educate through lived experience, or challenge common assumptions about where the industry is heading.
Location and Format
The event will take place at Protein Studios, located at 31 New Inn Yard in Shoreditch, London. The two-day program will run as a continuous shared experience.
Approximately 350 to 400 attendees are expected, including architects, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the AEC industry.
Unlike many industry conferences, ATN Summit will not host parallel sessions. The entire audience will attend the same talks. This structure creates a unified experience and encourages deeper discussions between sessions, allowing ideas to resonate collectively rather than being fragmented across multiple rooms.
Summit Themes
ATN Summit 2026 will address key topics shaping architecture and construction today, including:
- Digital workflows and BIM integration
- Computational design and automation
- Artificial intelligence in architecture
- Immersive and interactive environments
- Modern methods of construction
- Leadership and innovation in practice
The Summit is designed to ask direct questions about productivity, adaptability, and value creation in a rapidly evolving industry. It seeks to explore how architects can remain relevant and competitive as technology continues to redefine design processes and business models.
Speakers
ATN Summit 2026 will host a curated lineup of architects, technologists, founders, and industry leaders who are actively shaping the direction of architectural innovation.
Each speaker will deliver a concise presentation focused on a single core idea. The format prioritizes clarity and insight over presentation spectacle.
Full speaker details and biographies will be released through the official ATN Summit platform.
Day 1:
- Oliver Thomas – British architect and Senior Design Technology Specialist at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Oliver blends BIM, computational workflows, and tech innovation while also co-founding Pixel and the Archi-Tech Network to advance architecture and technology education.
- Aaron Perry – Aaron Perry, Head of Industry Strategy at Qonic, Co-Author of the Future AEC Software Specification, and Former Head of Digital Design at AHMM, now drives change in the AEC industry through innovation and strategy partnerships.
- Pablo Zamorano – As Head of Geometry and Computational Design at Heatherwick Studio, Pablo leads digital and geometry research to realize complex architectural forms and innovative fabrication strategies on global projects.
- Shajay Bhooshan – Shajay is an Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, where he co-founded and heads the Computation and Design research group (ZHACODE, 2007).
- Simon Blakeney – Technical Account Manager Simon Blakeney is an Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, and XR expert at Epic Games.
- Mariana Cabugueria – A specialist in digital fluid design and computational workflows, Mariana brings research-driven parametric strategies to architectural practice and education.
- Martha Tsigkari – Senior Partner and Head of Applied Research & Development at Foster + Partners, Martha integrates computational design, machine learning, andoptimization to elevate performance-driven architectural systems.
- German Otto Bodenbender – German is the Director of Design Technology at BIG, leading the integration of BIM, computational design, simulation, and AI-driven optimization across the firm’s projects.
- Oliver Uszkurat – Architect and founder of Upstairs, an international educational platform helping architects communicate design with clarity and intention.
- Steven Rubio – Steven Rubio is a Colombian architect, educator, and founder of Show It Better, an educational platform launched in 2016 focused on architectural representation, digital workflows, and emerging visualization technologies.
- Richard McGuinness – HP
- Xavier De Kestelier – Leader in parametric and computational design innovation as Head of Design at Hassell, Xavier previously co-led Foster + Partners’ Specialist Modelling Group on high-profile global projects.
- Sanne van der Burgh – As head of MVRDV NEXT, Sanne van der Burgh leads MVRDV’s research and development and climate teams.
- Rob Asher – With a background in architecture and BIM, Rob bridges tech and development to build more sustainable, equitable cities.
- Arthurt Mamaou-Mani – Architect and director of Mamou-Mani Architects, Arthur is known for digitally fabricated, sustainable parametric structures like Galaxia and for lecturing internationally on computational design.
Day 2:
- Carlos Cerezo Davila – Sustainable design expert and Environmental Design Director at Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), Carlos leads computational performance analysis and evidence-based environmental workflows for high-impact global architecture.
- Pamela Wallgren – Pamela Nunez Wallgren is the Co-Founder and CEO of Finch, a web-based, AI-powered generative design solution built for early-stage architectural workflows.
- Jesper Wallgren – As Co-Founder and CPO of Finch, he leads the development of generative tools that use graph neural networks to create adaptive floor plans based on context, constraints, and performance goals.
- Giuseppe Dotto – Giuseppe Dotto is a BIM and Design Technology Manager at OMA holding a double Master of Architecture from Italy and Brazil
- Michael Drobnik – Michael Drobnik joined Herzog & de Meuron as BIM Manager in 2014 and was appointed an Associate in 2020. Michael leads the multidisciplinary and global Design Technologies (DT) Team.
- Jens Majdal Kaarsholm – Director of Industry and Market Development at Motif, is an experienced professional in the fields of architecture and technology.
- Harlen Miller – Harlen Miller is an Associate Design Director | Senior Architect and Digital Innovations Co-Lead at UNS’s Amsterdam office with nearly 20 years of global experience.
- Patrik Schumacher – Influential German architect and principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, Patrik is a leading theorist of Parametricism and advanced computational design in global architectural practice.
- Tim Fu – Tim Fu is a designer and the founder of Studio Tim Fu, an architectural practice dedicated to bridging human and machine creativity.
- Greg Demchak – Greg Demchak is an MIT-trained architect and AEC technology innovator who has shaped BIM, SaaS, and emerging VR/AR workflows across Revit, Autodesk, Bentley Systems, and now iLab.
- Jamie Gwilliam – Jamie Gwilliam is an accomplished technology leader with over two decades of experience spanning architecture, product design, design visualization, and media & entertainment solutions.
- Keyan Rahimzadeh – Keyan Rahimzadeh is a structural engineer and architect who has spent his career building complex facades, and the software to make it possible.
- Mollie Claypool – Mollie Claypool is Co-Founder and CEO of Automated Architecture (AUAR) – or “our” for short. AUAR’s mission is to make sustainable homes accessible to everyone: powered by robotic Micro-Factories.
- George Proud – George Proud is the CEO and co-founder of Gendo, a London-based generative AI platform built for architects and designers.
- George Guida – George Guida is the founder and CEO of xFigura, an AI powered platform for early stage architectural design, and a partner at ArchiTAG LLP, a practice merging architecture, technology, and research.
Pre-Summit Workshops and Industry Collaboration
In the weeks leading up to the event, ATN will host a structured series of free online workshops in collaboration with leading architecture firms and technology partners.
Participating contributors include teams from:
Additionally, a collaborative hackathon will be hosted by Heatherwick Studio.
These initiatives extend ATN’s ongoing mission to close the gap between education and professional practice while accelerating the adoption of meaningful innovation across the AEC ecosystem.
Why ATN Summit 2026 Matters
As architecture continues to integrate automation, data, and AI-driven workflows, industry conversations must move beyond tools toward strategic direction. ATN Summit 2026 offers a platform for examining how technology influences design thinking, business models, and long-term professional value.
By bringing together practitioners, innovators, and decision-makers in one shared setting, the Summit aims to create clarity around the evolving identity of the architect in a technology-driven era.
Event Details
Event: ATN Summit 2026
Hosted by: Archi-Tech Network
Title: Ideas that challenge, inspire, and elevate the future of architecture and technology.
Date: 18–19 March 2026
Location: Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3EY
Website: ATN Summit
Registration details, speaker announcements, and workshop schedules are available via the official ATN Summit website.
