Presented by Suffolk Technologies

BOSTON
BUILT WEEK

Boston Built Week: where the boldest builders, breakthrough technologies, and biggest ideas shaping the built world come together.

DATES NOV 15–21, 2026 SITE BOSTON, MA FORMAT DECENTRALIZED CITY-WIDE EVENT

By The Numbers

2025 Year in Review

18+ Partner Events
25+ Hosting Partners
1,000+ Attendees

Marquee Programming

2026 Anchor Events

Four flagship events anchor Boston Built Week this year — from candid leadership conversations to startup demos on the big stage.

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

HP Built Leadership Forum

The HP Built Leadership Forum opens Boston Built Week. It's a curated room of 200 senior leaders shaping the built environment, built around three questions: what leaders see ahead, how they're responding, and what they're building next. The program includes a keynote by Thomas N. O'Brien of HYM Investment Group, a welcome from Presenting Sponsor AGC Massachusetts CEO John Ferrante, a national and regional market briefing, a session with Skanska's Danielle O'Connell, and a cross-industry leadership panel. Join the discussion!

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 3:00–6:00 PM

Builders and Backers

An afternoon bringing together leading founders, investors, and industry operators from across the built-environment ecosystem for candid conversations and curated networking. Attendees leave with new connections, sharper thinking, and potential partnerships already underway.

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 2:30–5:00 PM

BOOST 7 Demo Day

The culminating event of Suffolk Technologies' premier built-environment accelerator. A keynote opens the afternoon before the seven BOOST companies take the stage to pitch their solutions to an audience of industry leaders, investors, and potential customers.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

BuiltWorlds AEC Emerging Tech Conference

A full-day showcase of the newest technology transforming jobsites worldwide, built to put contractors at the leading edge of construction innovation. Working groups, roundtables, workshops, and case studies help contractors move past pilots and partner with the startups building it.

Full Calendar

Partner Events

Every Boston Built Week event in one view, including the four anchor events and partner events hosted across the city. Filter by date to see what is happening each day.

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

HP Built Leadership Forum

The HP Built Leadership Forum opens Boston Built Week. It's a curated room of 200 senior leaders shaping the built environment, built around three questions: what leaders see ahead, how they're responding, and what they're building next. The program includes a keynote by Thomas N. O'Brien of HYM Investment Group, a welcome from Presenting Sponsor AGC Massachusetts CEO John Ferrante, a national and regional market briefing, a session with Skanska's Danielle O'Connell, and a cross-industry leadership panel. Join the discussion!

Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 3:00–6:00 PM

Builders and Backers

An afternoon bringing together leading founders, investors, and industry operators from across the built-environment ecosystem for candid conversations and curated networking. Attendees leave with new connections, sharper thinking, and potential partnerships already underway.

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 9:00–10:30 AM
Hosted by Grizz

ConTech AI GTM Workshop by Grizz

A hands-on go-to-market workshop for ConTech teams, led by Grizz. Work through practical GTM strategy for AI-driven construction technology products.

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 10:45 AM–12:15 PM
Hosted by JP Morgan · Suffolk Technologies

Built World, Real Talk: A Venture Capital AMA

JP Morgan and Suffolk Technologies are bringing together investors for an interactive AMA focused on startups across construction, real estate, and infrastructure. Designed for founders from seed through Series B and beyond, this small-group session will explore how investors evaluate companies, what builds conviction, and what it takes to raise capital in the built world.

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 12:30–2:30 PM
Hosted by Kroo · Autodesk Boston Office

Construction Data & AI: Past, Present, and Future

Construction’s relationship with data has changed dramatically, and AI is accelerating that shift. What has the industry learned along the way, and what will it take to turn today’s AI excitement into practical value? Join Kroo and construction executives at Autodesk’s Boston office during Boston Built Week for a candid, forward-looking conversation about where construction data and AI are headed.

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 3:00–5:00 PM
Featuring Derek Wong, Builders Press

Founder-Led Branding in the Built World

Derek Wong of Builders Press on how founders can build a brand that earns trust across the built environment.

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 3:00–5:00 PM
Hosted by Ground Up Boston

Building Beyond Today: A Conversation on Construction’s Next Frontier

What will define the next era of construction, and who will help shape it? Join Ground Up Boston during Boston Built Week for a forward-looking conversation with Sidharth Haksar, Vice President, Head of Construction Strategy & Partnerships at Autodesk, led by Owen Drury, co-founder and host of the leading construction tech podcast, Bricks & Bytes.

Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM
Gunderson Dettmer · Boston, MA

BT Industry Social — Boston

A regional gathering of the AECO community in Massachusetts, hosted by Building Transformations. Join local and regional architecture, engineering, and construction professionals for an evening of conversation and connection.

Invite Only
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 5:00–7:00 PM
Limited to BOOST 7 Cohort & BOOST Operating Partners

BOOST 7 Welcome Reception

An evening welcome for the BOOST 7 Cohort and BOOST Operating Partners. Interested in learning more about how you can get involved in BOOST? Reach out to boost@suffolktech.com.

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 8:30–10:30 AM
The Friendly Toast · Cambridge, MA

Builders & Bagels

As part of Boston Built Week, join us for a morning of breakfast and networking with builders, construction tech leaders, investors and innovation leaders. It’s a chance to meet peers from across the industry, share ideas and discover the solutions shaping how we build.

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 9:00–11:00 AM
60 State St, Boston · Ask for Base-X, Suite 1400

Hard Tech Founder/Investor Breakfast

A networking breakfast for founders and investors in prop tech and hard tech. A panel of investors shares best practices on building, fundraising, and scaling, featuring Tobias Egle (Fine Structure Ventures), Ben Heywood (Sky River Ventures), and Dena Weinstein (Equinor Ventures).

Invite Only
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Limited to BOOST Operating Partners

BOOST Operators Forum

Bringing together top executives, industry leaders, and innovative founders to tackle the most pressing challenges in technology adoption within the built environment. Designed to harness the collective knowledge and experience of our extensive BOOST Operating Partner network, the forum will provide participants with actionable insights, practical strategies, and meaningful connections to drive both personal and organizational growth. Interested in learning more about how you can get involved in BOOST? Reach out to boost@suffolktech.com.

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 1:00–4:00 PM
Hosted by cmBuilder

cmBuilder SitePlan Series Boston

The SitePlan Series brings together industry leaders and construction professionals to learn, connect, and explore the future of visual construction planning. Attendees will exchange real-world best practices, build new connections, and gain an early look at the latest developments in digital planning and site execution.

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 2:30–5:00 PM

BOOST 7 Demo Day

The culminating event of Suffolk Technologies' premier built-environment accelerator. A keynote opens the afternoon before the seven BOOST companies take the stage to pitch their solutions to an audience of industry leaders, investors, and potential customers.

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 3:30–7:00 PM
Boston Architectural College · Boston, MA

What’s Not So Obvious About AI in the Built World

As part of Built Week Boston, join ScaleUp Labs at the Boston Architectural College (BAC) for an event filled with fresh perspectives, bold ideas, and conversations about what’s next for AI in the built world. We’ll bring together AI experts, industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore what’s changing, what’s being overlooked, and where the biggest opportunities lie.

Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 4:00–6:00 PM
Hosted by Enlaye · Allston, MA

Enlaye: Startup Trek

Get inside Enlaye, the Boston startup building AI for construction risk. Visit Enlaye HQ in Allston to see how AI helps construction teams spot and reduce risk on real projects, meet the team building it, and hear what it’s like to launch a Boston startup in a traditional industry.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 8:00 AM–6:00 PM

BuiltWorlds AEC Emerging Tech Conference

A full-day showcase of the newest technology transforming jobsites worldwide, built to put contractors at the leading edge of construction innovation. Working groups, roundtables, workshops, and case studies help contractors move past pilots and partner with the startups building it.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 9:00–11:00 AM
High Street Place · Boston, MA

Women in AEC: Tech & Innovation in the Built World

Close out Boston Built Week by celebrating the women working at the intersection of technology and AECO. Join us for breakfast, networking, and a panel on how women are advancing technology and innovation in one of the world's largest industries. Co-hosted by Fidelity Private Shares and Suffolk Technologies.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM

Agents for the Built World

AI has moved from chat bots that answer questions to agents that do the work. For owners, operators, and contractors, that shift raises practical questions: what can agents take on today, what do they need before you can trust them with a real building and consequential decisions, where do they still fall short, and where do we start?

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 1:30–4:30 PM
Hosted by MassCEC & Passive House Massachusetts

Passive House Building: Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment Tour

Hosted by the Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Passive House Massachusetts (PHMass), this afternoon tour will spotlight passive house building design at the mixed-income Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment in Charlestown, one of the largest passive house-certified residential developments in North America. The program will bring building professionals together for tours of Buildings F and M, discussion with project experts, and connections to partner resources.

Invite Only
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM
Hosted by Trayd, Suffolk Technologies & Viega

Happy Hour for the Trades

Clock out and join Trayd, Suffolk Tech, and Viega to close out Boston Built Week with the people who keep every job moving. Rally your crew, grab a drink, and put your skills to the test with Olympic-style trade games—from the PVC Pipe Relay to the Tape Measure Toss, with more challenges to come.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM
Fenway Park, 521 Overlook · Boston, MA

CREDA 2026 Awards Celebration & Annual Meeting

Join CREDA Massachusetts at Fenway Park's 521 Overlook for a spectacular evening celebrating the people, projects, and accomplishments shaping commercial real estate. An awards presentation will recognize the year's standout projects and exceptional CREDA members for their innovation, leadership, and impact across Massachusetts.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 5:30–9:00 PM
The Union · South Boston, MA

Developer Roundtable: Boston Built Week

Boston Built Week comes to The Union for an evening where the people actually building Boston sit down together to talk shop — candid conversation on what it takes to get projects out of the ground, from financing and permitting to design and delivery. Space is limited to 80; RSVP to save your spot.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Hosted by Trunk Tools · Boston, MA

Trunk Tools Boston Happy Hour

Join Trunk Tools for a casual evening with Boston-area construction professionals: good food, good drinks, and a room full of people who get the job. We’re hosting this event in honor of the BuiltWorlds AEC Emerging Tech Conference (taking place just down the street), but no conference pass is required to attend. Whether you’re coming from the jobsite or wrapping up the workday, this is an easy way to connect with peers, meet the Trunk Tools team, and enjoy good conversation over drinks.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM
Hosted by Startup Boston · Suffolk Technologies · Build617

Blueprints & Big Ideas: Building Startups in Construction & Design

Students from regional colleges, founders, and industry leaders come together for Blueprints & Big Ideas. Part of Startup Boston's Cross-University Student Innovators Mixer series, co-hosted by Startup Boston, Suffolk Technologies, and Build617.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 6:30–7:30 PM
Santo Domingo Room · Hosted by Venture Café Cambridge & CannonDesign

Investing in the Future of Design for the Built Environment

The built environment is being reshaped by new technologies, new sources of capital and new ideas about how we design, build and experience the places around us. This session brings together investors, developers, designers, builders, technologists and entrepreneurs for a conversation about the forces shaping what comes next.

More partner events will be added here as they're confirmed.

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Lead-Up Events

Road to Boston Built Week

Related events happening in the lead-up to Boston Built Week, submitted by partners across the ecosystem.

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 7:30 AM
Passed Bentley University · Hosted by AGC Massachusetts

AGC MA Innovation Summit: Building Certainty

A forward-looking summit on managing and reducing risk before construction begins. Expert presentations, panels, case studies, and breakout sessions explore how AI, data, digital tools, and integrated planning can transform preconstruction.

Oct 26–30, 2026
Passed Hosted by The Engine · Massachusetts

Spotlight Boston: Tough Tech Week

A week of panels, pitches, workshops, expos, and founder-focused events spotlighting breakthroughs in climate, health, advanced systems, and more, with ecosystem partners across Massachusetts and beyond.

Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 5:00–8:00 PM
Downtown Boston · Hosted by Geoffrey AI & SBUR

60+ Commercial Property Operators, One Fall Evening, & You

Geoffrey AI and SBUR bring the commercial real estate community together downtown for a relaxed, relationship-driven evening with the people shaping the future of property operations. Meet the people you may want to know before the next opportunity, operational challenge, or urgent need arises.

Get Involved

Ways to be part of Boston Built Week

Hosting your own event, teaming up with another host, or just want updates — start here.

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Submit an Event

Hosting a panel, demo, workshop, or happy hour during Boston Built Week? Tell us about it and our team will review it for the official calendar.

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Event Collaboration Interest

Want to co-host or partner with another organization on an event? Let us know what you're planning and who you'd like to team up with.

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View Boston Built Week Collaborators

See who else is interested in hosting, sponsoring, or providing physical space for Boston Built Week — a shared directory for finding the right partner before you submit your event.

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Stay in the Loop

Get updates on new anchor events, partner events, and everything else happening during Boston Built Week.

Travel

Where to Stay

Recommended hotels for Boston Built Week, grouped by price range.

More Affordable Options (under $500/night)

The Revolution Hotel

40 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge

250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Cambridge, MA 02141

Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge

191 Monsignor O'Brien Highway
Cambridge, MA 02141

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge

777 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139

More High-end Options (over $500/night)

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Downtown

821 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111

Aloft by Marriott Boston Seaport District

401-403 D Street
Boston, MA 02210

Element by Marriott Boston Seaport District

391-395 D Street
Boston, MA 02210

The Westin Boston Seaport District

425 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Boston Built Week is a decentralized, city-wide series of independently hosted events across the built-environment ecosystem — from startup demos to panels, workshops, and networking — anchored by four flagship events.

Submit your event using the form above. Our team reviews every submission and will follow up once it's approved for the official calendar.

Boston Built Week 2026 runs November 15–21 across Boston.

Each event is hosted independently — browse the anchor events above and follow the individual host's registration link for that event. The full partner event calendar will be published as it's confirmed.