Design Boldly, London

DOMAS KUDAKAUSKAS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT LEAD, VECTORWORKS, INC.
ADAM ROBINSON, TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST, VECTORWORKS, INC.

The Design Day Tech Desk provides quick answers to Vectorworks questions and offers demos and training information from team experts during registration, meals, and breaks.

Learning Objectives:

• Get immediate support for Vectorworks features and workflows.
• Learn how to access training resources and support tailored to your needs.
• Engage directly with Vectorworks experts to deepen understanding and enhance productivity.

TAMSIN SLATTER, DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SUCCESS, VECTORWORKS, INC.
DARICK DEHART, CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, VECTORWORKS, INC.

Darick DeHart will be giving an overview of the past year and outlining plan for the future of Vectorworks.

CRISTINA REFOLO, FOUNDING DIRECTOR, REFOLO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

Join Cristina Refolo, Founding Director of Refolo Landscape Architects, for an inspiring presentation that showcases award-winning designs that unite people, wildlife, and water. 

 Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to design thriving, sustainable landscapes with Vectorworks. 
• Gain insights from award-winning case studies demonstrating layered, holistic approaches to design centered on biodiversity, sustainable drainage, and carbon sequestration. 
• Discover cutting-edge techniques for designing a greener, more connected future. 

MARC NEZET, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER & CHIEF DIVISION OFFICER (OPERATE AND MANAGE), NEMETSCHEK

Join Marc Nezet, Chief Strategy Officer at Nemetschek Group, as he explores the transformative potential of AI in the real estate and construction industries.   

Learning Objectives: 

• Explore how AI-driven digital workflows and powerful lifecycle analytics, are redefining the way buildings are designed, constructed, and operated for greater sustainability.  
• Discuss advanced technology, practical examples, and the real-world impact of AI on optimising building performance, resource efficiency, and climate change impact mitigation throughout the building lifecycle. 
• Discover how embracing AI-powered solutions can enable the AEC industry to achieve ambitious sustainability goals, from design to operations. 

KESOON CHANCE, SENIOR PRODUCT SPECIALIST - PRODUCT POSITIONING, VECTORWORKS, INC.
MARKETA HERMOVA, PRODUCT SPECIALIST - DEMAND GENERATION, VECTORWORKS, INC.

Learn more about the new features in Vectorworks 2026 from Kesoon Chance and Marketa Hermova.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how the 2026 new features help you to break free from routine and automate time consuming tasks.
• Discover strategies that help you drive your most creative work forward.
• Understand how to deliver environmentally aware projects that contribute to sustainability targets.

KATE COOPER, ARCHITECT AND FOUNDER, ABSOLUTE ARCHITECTURE

Join Kate Cooper, Architect and Founder of Absolute Architecture, as she shares practical insights and lessons learned from nearly two decades of designing homes. You’ll get an inside look at how she blends environmental sustainability, authentic style, and a deep understanding of client aspirations in her designs while using Vectorworks as a creative foundation.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn strategies for integrating eco-sustainable principles into home design and retrofit projects.
• Discover how a focus on sustainability helps differentiate an architectural practice and provides added value for clients.
• Learn tips for managing projects efficiently and overcoming planning and design challenges in complex or listed-house environments.
• Gain insights on scaling a practice, including the need for a continued focus on quality and innovation and the impact of internal champions, culture, and technology on business growth.

NIRVANA HASICIC, PRODUCT DESIGNER, MAXON
ANDREW KRAJEWSKI, SENIOR PRODUCT MANAGER, MAXON

Discover how Maxon's rendering plugin for Vectorworks delivers real-time visualisation tailored to the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.  

Learning Objectives:  

• Understand the specialised real-time rendering capabilities integrated into Vectorworks and how they enhance design presentation and review.  
• Explore the impact of Maxon’s legacy in film and design on the development of visualisation tools for the AEC sector.  
• Identify key differentiators of the Vectorworks-native plugin compared to other third-party visualisation solutions. 

TAMSIN SLATTER, DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SUCCESS, VECTORWORKS, INC.

With Vectorworks releasing more frequent updates, it’s easy to overlook powerful new features designed to increase efficiency and enhance client value. In this session, Tamsin Slatter will highlight key updates that can streamline your workflow and save valuable time.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify recent Vectorworks updates that significantly improve productivity.
• Understand how to apply these features to optimise workflows.
• Explore ways to leverage new capabilities to deliver enhanced value to clients.

Three student finalists from Planted’s Design for Regeneration competition will present their planet-positive visions on stage, and delegates will vote to help determine the winner. Delegates will then have the chance to cast their vote and help decide this year’s winner.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how the student finalists have applied regenerative design principles with the goal to restore, improve, and renew the health and well-being of the planet.
• Recognise the role of creativity, innovation, and site-specific thinking in crafting solutions that achieve net-positive impact.
• Explore the students projects and the methods used to communicate regenerative intent.