What Can You Expect in 2026?
The 5th Annual Advancing Design Quality Management is the premier gathering for Quality, Technical and Operations leaders committed to elevating design accuracy, reducing project risk and strengthening firmwide standards in an era of accelerating delivery pressures. As firms confront compressed timelines, rising liability and the rapid emergence of AI, there is a renewed urgency to modernize QA/QC practices and ensure that every project is delivered right the first time.
That’s why, the 2026 agenda is designed not only to evolve your technical frameworks but also to unify processes, strengthen leadership capability, embed quality into daily workflows and apply AI responsibly to reduce risk and sharpen design accuracy.
We’re excited to showcase 25+ speakers from leading architecture and engineering firms, including CannonDesign, Perkins&Will, Gensler, AECOM, FCArchitects, and Huitt-Zollars, sharing practical lessons, proven approaches and innovative strategies that are redefining the future of quality.
What's New for 2026?
AI & Automation
Brand new sessions on AI agents, automated QA/QC, digital workflows and ethical
AI adoption
New Maturity Based Workshops
Fresh content for both emerging and established programs, including firmwide buy-in and scaling across regions
Constructability & Daily Workflow Integration
More technical sessions on embedding quality into daily practice and elevating constructability reviews
Global Standards & Compliance
New emphasis on ISO evolution, regulatory shifts and liability of advanced digital tools
Explore the Full Event Guide
- 25+ Expert Speakers from Top Architecture & Engineering Firms Sharing Practical Frameworks, QA/QC Processes & AI Applications
- 2 Targeted Workshop Tracks Offering Tailored Sessions for Both Emerging Quality Programs & Established Firms
- 15+ Technical Sessions & Panels Covering Talent Development, AI Integration, Specification Alignment & Much More
- Actionable Takeaways to Modernize Your Quality Program, From Unifying Standards to Embedding Quality into Daily Workflows
Attending Companies Include
Explore our Agenda
Discover how leading A/E firms are scaling quality programs, modernizing QA/QC workflows and applying AI to sharpen design accuracy and consistency across all project types
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Gain direct access to Quality, Technical, Operations and Design leaders actively investing in tools that strengthen firmwide standards, reduce risk and modernize digital delivery
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Connect with 100+ design quality innovators sharing real world case studies, proven frameworks and practical strategies to elevate technical excellence