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Digital Construction North: last call to share best practice

Justin Stanton

Editor, DC+

11 August 2025

Digital Construction North (DCN) has issued its last call for speakers. If you want to share your best practice and insight with construction professionals in the north, you have until 15 August to pitch your presentation to the organisers.

Lilian Ho on stage at Digital Construction North DCN — Lilian Ho of Aecom presenting at last year’s Digital Construction North.

The show, run by the organisers of Digital Construction Week, attracted around 1,000 industry professionals to its inaugural edition last year. This year’s event will take place on 19 November at Manchester Central.

There will be five specialist theatres, including the Information Management Stage, the Innovation Stage and the Transformation Hub. Presentations can take the format of:

case studies;

research and findings;

interactive workshops and roundtables;

panel discussions and debates;

introductions to new technologies and ideas; and

best practice.

Event director Karolina Orecchini explained: “Whether your focus is on digital twins, AI, robotics, modular construction, DfMA, smart cities, IoT, cloud platforms, AR/VR, or anything else at the cutting edge, we want to hear from you. There’s no limit on the number of entries, so don’t hold back. Submit multiple ideas if you have them.”

First-time speakers and under-represented voices are strongly encouraged to apply. Orecchini continued: “DCN is committed to creating a more inclusive and representative industry. If you’re new to public speaking, don’t worry, we’re here to support you. DCN is a space for everyone in the built environment community. We want fresh ideas, new faces, and unique perspectives. If you’ve got something to say, this is your stage.”

Submissions must be made through the application form. You can learn more about the event, what you need to know before applying, the topics discussed, and an overview of the theatres here.

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