CNFLUENCE

LEXINGTON

October 8-10, 2026
The Future-Ready AEC Firm
Hosted by AVAIL

Join AEC’s most influential technology leaders

Confluence Lexington is a three-day, invite only professional development event

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Confluence programming is designed to foster conversations between AEC firms and technology companies, so they can learn, share, and engage with each other to support industry innovation.

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3 Days
10 Sessions
70 AEC Leaders
CONFLUENCE LEXINGTON 2026 THEME

The Future-Ready AEC Firm

AEC firms are entering a period of rapid change. Confluence Lexington 2026 will explore how firms can adapt to evolving technology, workforce expectations, and business demands by building stronger foundations in people, process, data, and project knowledge.

Best of the Bluegrass

Choose your own Kentucky adventure

On Saturday, October 10, Confluence Lexington guests can choose to head out on the Bourbon Trail or explore the world-famous Red River Gorge. On the Bourbon Trail, we’ll learn more about the brands Knob Creek, Basil Haydon, and Booker’s, as well as visit Willett Distillery and Bespoken Spirits. Red River Gorge explorers will enjoy a series of small hikes for breathtaking views.

Keeneland Fall Meet

An afternoon at the races

A highlight of Confluence Lexington, our participants and their plus ones will head to the Fall Meet at world-renowned horse-racing facility Keeneland for a true Kentucky experience.

What to expect

When and Where

AVAIL’s signature Confluence Lexington event will be October 8, 9, and 10 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Theme

Confluence Lexington 2026’s programming will explore how AEC firms can build lasting advantage from the knowledge they already create every day.

Expert Sessions

Confluence Lexington is structured around 8-10 education sessions led by industry experts from both AEC firms and technology companies.

Exclusive Guests

Hand-selected by the Confluence team, our 70-person guest list includes the most creative, innovative technology leaders in AEC.

Networking

Our focused, three-day structure fosters community amongst attendees. We are careful to build opportunities for guests to discuss what they are learning in real time with the leaders next to them.

Robust Plus-One Itinerary

Plus ones are not only welcome at Confluence Lexington: they are encouraged! We are planning a robust itinerary for your plus-one to enjoy the beauty of Lexington, too!

We create low pressure, non-sales events where big ideas come to life.

"LOVED the event. It was a really different experience and well thought out. It was one of those rare conferences that prioritized participants' experience and share-out rather than just marketing."
Sam Zolfagharian
Sam Zolfagharian
President, YegaTech
"Truly unlike any AEC event I have ever attended."
Gabe Paez
Gabe Paez
Founder and CEO, The Wild
"I really enjoyed the event this year. I think the topic was a good choice and the presentations were very well done. It was a great balance of social and professional."
Adam Chernick
Adam Chernick
Spatial Computing, AWS
"Excellent conference. Glad we were invited and glad we could attend."
Nick Bower
Nick Bower
Associate Principal, Director of Design Technology, Moody Nolan
"An amazing event with thought provoking conversations and eye-opening presentations! "
Matthew Anderle
Matthew Anderle
Associate Vice President, Director of Digital Strategy, AECOM

Get to know your host

Randall Stevens, AVAIL

Randall Stevens, Founder and CEO

AVAIL CEO and Founder Randall Stevens is passionate about leveraging technology advancements to improve AVAIL’s content management platform. Randall started hosting Confluence events in 2019 as a way to explore what firms are needing, wanting, and thinking around technology.

Why Confluence Matters

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