Last week, I finally attended my first #AECTechCon on May 7 and 8 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO, just outside St. Louis. This event had been on my radar for a while, and it did not disappoint. It offered a solid mix of learning and knowledge sharing around AEC tech, plus a strong expo hall. The usual suspects were there, along with some standout locals and a few new-to-me gems (you really need to check out iPlanTables).
The keynotes were strong, the cornhole tournament was chaotic in the best way, and the schedule left room to network or catch your breath after a long day of sessions, booth duty, or both.
Keep reading for a look at my session from the conference and why I think this one belongs on your 2026 must-attend list.
AECTechCon started as the AGCMO event, the regional yearly gathering hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Missouri. What began just over ten years ago with 75 attendees…