RIB Software Extends Invitation to AEC Leaders for Global Thought Leadership Gathering STUTTGART, 2 March 2026 — RIB Software revealed today the comeback of RIB Unite, its global virtual thought leadership event scheduled for 19 March 2026. Centered on the theme “Connecting Construction Together,” the event will gather leaders from the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry to investigate how linked data, integrated workflows, and collaborative teams can foster tangible enhancements in productivity, predictability, and sustainability.
Stuttgart, Germany, March 02, 2026 — Tailored for professionals in development, design, engineering, and construction fields, RIB Unite 2026 will include insightful keynotes, expert viewpoints, and real-world case studies that highlight how organizations around the globe are adopting connected work practices to boost project results. The event is complimentary to attend and accessible to customers, potential clients, partners, and industry stakeholders. Registration is now open.
This year’s program emphasizes software innovation and the impact of AI in construction, underscoring how interconnected data ecosystems and integrated workflows are revolutionizing project planning, delivery, and management. Instead of presenting standalone tools, the agenda illustrates that innovation yields maximum value when intelligence is seamlessly integrated into daily workflows.
RIB Unite 2026 will kick off at 09:00 CET with a welcome address from René Wolf, CEO and Managing Director of RIB Software. At 09:05 CET, Birgit Biemans, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, will present a global construction outlook, analyzing the market dynamics, productivity demands, and strategic hurdles influencing the industry in the coming 12 to 24 months.
At 09:30 CET, Professor Martin Fischer, Kumagai Professor of Engineering and Director of the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE) at Stanford University, will delve into how digitalization and AI are redefining AEC project delivery—facilitating real-time insights, enhancing decision-making, and boosting project predictability.
At 10:00 CET, Rolf Helmes, Chief Product Officer at RIB Software, will deliver the event’s innovation keynote, merging RIB’s software innovation and AI strategy into one session. The keynote will explore how AI-native software, powered by RIB Omni, is integrated directly into connected workflows to assist users in converting complex project data into actionable insights. Using practical use cases and live demos, the session will illustrate how AI enables quicker decisions, cuts down manual work, and enhances collaboration—all while keeping humans in full control.
The technology segment will wrap up with a panel discussion featuring industry leaders, researchers, and customer practitioners, who will discuss how organizations can transition from disjointed, tool-specific approaches to connected, scalable systems in real-world scenarios.
Starting at 11:30 CET, the global Customer Story Track will highlight real-world instances of connected workflows in use. Speakers from regions such as India, the U.S., the UK and Ireland, Germany, South Africa, Egypt, and more will share how digital strategies have helped them minimize rework, increase efficiency, enhance sustainability, and attain higher project certainty.
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact during the event through live chat, polls, and networking tools. A virtual exhibition will also be accessible, providing both guided and self-guided options to explore RIB’s range of solutions.
“RIB Unite 2026 is all about demonstrating what’s achievable when the industry transcends fragmented systems and truly connects—across people, processes, and data,” states René Wolf, CEO of RIB Software. “Our aim is to provide AEC professionals with clear, actionable insights into how connected work practices and embedded intelligence can drive tangible results in their organizations.”
About RIB
Fueled by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is dedicated to advancing the AEC industry and making architecture, engineering, and construction more efficient and sustainable. Founded in 1961 by pioneers from both the AEC and IT sectors, the company has grown its global presence to include over 550,000 users and 2,300 professionals, with the vision of becoming a global leader and delivering innovative software solutions to its key markets. Covering the entire project lifecycle—from planning and construction to operation, maintenance, dismantlement, and recycling—RIB’s software portfolio development is guided by industry expertise, best practices, and a commitment to staying at the forefront of technology. RIB’s strategic approach prioritizes AI integration, Machine Learning (ML), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) to future-proof its software products. Ultimately, RIB seeks to connect people, processes, and data in innovative ways to help its customers complete projects on budget, on time, and with high quality, while lowering their carbon footprints. RIB Software is a proud member of the Schneider Electric family.
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