AI Won’t Disrupt AEC, but Organizations That Redesign Work Will

AI is rapidly transforming industries, including AEC, but the real disruption is not technological; it’s organizational. As AI automates routine tasks and accelerates design, analysis, and decision-making, competitive advantage will no longer come from better tools alone, but from how organizations rethink the way they work, lead, and create value. The firms that thrive will move beyond adopting AI to redesign workflows, redefine roles, and enable people to collaborate effectively with AI.

In this keynote, Dr. Sam Zolfagharian explores how leaders can prepare for this shift and move from experimentation to meaningful transformation. Attendees will learn how forward-thinking organizations are using AI not only to increase productivity but also to unlock new opportunities and build more adaptive, resilient workplaces. Because the future will not be defined by technology alone, but by leaders who know how to redesign work itself.