Innovation Village is R-CON 2026's launch platform for the startups, ventures, R&D teams, and innovation groups building what's next in the built environment. If that's you, review the details below and submit your application to claim a booth.

Why the village

Get in front of 1,000+ attendees and
70+ exhibitors from leading AEC,
technology, and geospatial firms.

Pitch on the Innovation Village stage —
filmed, photographed, and distributed
post-event, with media assets provided
to you.

Connect with the investors, partners,
and customers driving technology
adoption across the built world.

schedule

MOVE IN

Oct 12 | 2-6p

HALL OPEN

Oct 13-14 | 2-5p daily

MOVE OUT

Oct 15 | 8a-12p

Innovation village exhibitor - $695

Each exhibitor package comes with:

  • 8 × 10 booth with black pipe & drape
  • 6-foot table (black linen), chairs, electrical access, and WiFi
  • 1 standard attendee pass (additional passes available for purchase)
  • Featured in Innovation Village marketing (social, web, print)
  • Startup pitch opportunity on the Innovation Village stage - filmed, photographed, and distributed post-event

APPLY NOW

Eligible participants may include:

  • Startups developing new products, technologies, or services
  • Established companies launching innovative new divisions, R&D initiatives, or pilot programs
  • University teams and research groups advancing commercially relevant ideas
  • Corporate spinouts or new ventures exploring fresh market applications
  • Emerging brands or solution providers seeking strategic partnerships, investment, or acquisition opportunities
  • Organizations introducing novel approaches to construction, infrastructure, operations, sustainability, materials, workforce solutions, or other built-environment challenges

This space is intended to highlight true innovation at every stage, from emerging concepts to market-ready breakthroughs. To be considered for Innovation Village, applicants should demonstrate that they meet at least 3 of the following 5 criteria.