Emerging Tech Trends Builders Need to Know: The Best of CES 2026
Wednesday, February 18 | 12:45 - 1:15 PM
OCCC - AI & Tech Studio - West 230
What It's About
Technology is evolving faster than most builders can track—but this session makes sense of it all. Explore the newest innovations unveiled at CES 2026, curated specifically for the homebuilding industry. Hear from tech experts who’ll highlight the most exciting breakthroughs in AI, robotics, smart homes, and automation, and from builders who’ll weigh in on their potential impact and what could soon reshape how we design, sell, and build. You’ll leave with a builder-focused roadmap of emerging technologies to watch, pilot, and prepare for in the months ahead.
What You’ll Learn
- Identify key emerging technologies and trends from CES 2026 and understand their potential impact on homebuilding.
- Categorize innovations into three stages: 1) emerging but not yet actionable, 2) being piloted and gaining traction, and 3) ready for implementation now.
- Gain insights from tech experts and builders on how new technologiesfrom AI to robotics to smart home systemscould shape the future of design, sales, and construction.
- Learn a framework for evaluating technology trends so you can create a clear, builder-focused tech roadmap for your company.
How to Attend
Participants must be registered for an Expo + Education pass. Seating for sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
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