2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo

Join DBIA for the design-build event of the year!

This year, we’re headed to Cleveland, making the nation’s premier design-build event more accessible than ever. Affordable hotels, dining and travel help stretch professional development budgets for individuals, and even entire teams, to experience three exceptional days of learning, networking and collaboration.

Join 2,300+ Owners, practitioners, designers, engineers, contractors and industry leaders for an event dedicated to Design-Build Done Right® that you won’t find anywhere else, including:

• Opening Keynote with futurist Mike Walsh exploring how AI is reshaping leadership, decision-making and the future of work.
• Exclusive new Progressive Design-Build research from the ACEC Research Institute diving into this growing delivery method.
• Industry-leading Owners sharing what it takes to become an “Owner of Choice” and deliver outstanding project outcomes.
• Five education tracks covering AI, VDC, collaboration, leadership, workforce development and lessons learned.
• An iconic Opening Party at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame featuring networking, music and fun.
• Two optional preconference experiences: The returning Virtual Design & Construction Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx) or the Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Foundations Course.

View the Registration Brochure for more details and register today to take advantage of early-bird savings before Sept. 4.

Owner Scholarship Program (Limited)

DBIA is pleased to offer an enhanced Owner Scholarship Program designed to support public and private sector Owner participation and increase access to valuable industry education, networking and best practices. Approved scholarship recipients will receive a complimentary full conference registration, providing access to conference education sessions, keynote presentations, networking events and the Exhibit Hall.

A limited travel stipend of up to $500 per recipient may be available to help offset eligible travel expenses associated with attending the event. Travel stipends are limited, subject to availability and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Become an Exhibitor/Sponsor

The Design-Build Conference & Expo is the largest national gathering of the year for design-build. Learn more about the benefits of networking with thousands of design-build innovators and teams who will be leading the way to deliver the most cost and time-efficient infrastructure investment projects nationwide.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio? Known as “The Rock and Roll Capital of the World” and “The Forest City,” Cleveland is a city with soul, energy and plenty to explore. This is a city that surprises — and we can’t wait to experience it together in 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to get in front of the right decision-makers and industry movers.

Join Us in 2026 2026 Sponsor/Exhibitor Prospectus

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Recordings for DBIA’s 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo and VDCLEx

Weren’t able to attend the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo or Virtual Design & Construction Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx) in Las Vegas, or maybe you attended but couldn’t sit in on all the sessions you wanted? DBIA’s got you covered! You can still earn Continuing Education Hours by purchasing conference recording packages or individual sessions based on your interests.

2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo

Conference Recordings

	Individual Sessions	Package
Practitioner Member	$25	$675
Practitioner Non-Member	$30	$875
Owner Member	$15	$275
Owner Non-Member	$20	$375
Student	$10	$175
Academia	$15	$275

2025 VDC Leadership Exchange

VDCLEx Recordings

	Individual Sessions	Package
Practitioner Member	$25	$125
Practitioner Non-Member	$30	$175
Owner Member	$15	$75
Owner Non-Member	$20	$100
Student	$10	$50
Academia	$15	$75

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