Design Boldly, London

14 Oct 2025 | RCP London (Royal College of Physicians)

Join fellow creatives for a day packed with Vectorworks product insights, inspiring customer stories, and ideas that help you push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Design Day Speakers

  • Darick DeHart headshot

    Darick DeHart

    Chief Product Officer
    Vectorworks, Inc.

  • Fran Jones

    Head of Interior Design
    The Westcountry Group

  • Kesoon Chance headshot

    Kesoon Chance

    Senior Product Specialist - Product Positioning
    Vectorworks, Inc.

  • Marc Nezet

    Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Division Officer (Operate and Manage)
    Nemetschek

  • Marketa Hermova headshot

    Marketa Hermova

    Product Specialist - Demand Generation
    Vectorworks, Inc.

  • Nirvana Hasicic

    Product Designer
    Maxon

  • Petar Matanov

    Product Manager
    Maxon

  • Tamsin Slatter headshot

    Tamsin Slatter

    Director of Customer Experience
    Vectorworks, Inc.

Schedule

  • 9:30 – 10:00 | Registration Open

  • 9:30 – 10:00 | Tech Desk Open

    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.

  • 10:00 – 10:30 | Introduction and Roadmap

    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.

  • 10:30 - 11:00 | Designing a Culture - Education

    Join Fran Jones, Head of Interior Design, as she discusses how her team used Vectorworks to support design development for The Westcountry Group’s recent projects.  

    Learning Objectives:  

    • Learn how to create an environment that empowers individuals to thrive and contribute their best work.  
    • Discover how Vectorworks played a crucial role in realising The Westcountry Group’s vision. 

  • 11:00 – 11:25 | Mid-Morning Break and Tech Desk Open

  • 11:25 - 11:55 | Beyond Bricks: How AI is Reimagining Sustainable Design and Operations

    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. 

  • 11:55 – 12:40 | Key Software Features in Vectorworks 2026

    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

  • 12:40 – 13:40 | Networking Lunch and Tech Desk Open

  • 13:40 - 14:10 | Session 3: Coming Soon

  • 14:10 – 14:40 | Session 4: Coming Soon

  • 14:40 – 15:05 | Afternoon Break and Tech Desk Open

  • 15:05 - 15:20 | A New Rendering Plugin for Vectorworks

    NIRVANA HASICIC, PRODUCT DESIGNER, MAXON
    PETAR MATANOV, 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. 

  • 15:45 – 16:15 | In Case You Missed It in Vectorworks 2025

    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.

  • 16:15 - 16:30 | Q&A and Closing Remarks

  • 15:50 - 16:20 | Planted’s Design for Regeneration Competition

    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.