GDI 2026
Driving innovation through digital twin.
GDI 2026 builds on the inaugural edition and continues the international exchange it began on design, construction and sustainable development. It is organised in conjunction with DigiBUILT 2026, its sister conference on the digital frontier of the built environment.
Given the uncertainty of the current geopolitical landscape, and to keep participation equitable and certain for a global community, the organisers decided to hold the main conference entirely online on 7 and 8 December 2026, with substantially reduced registration fees.
An in-person Industry Chapter preceded the online conference. Held on 11 September 2026 at the Sir Paul Reeves Building, AUT, in collaboration with the Aga Khan Award for Architecture exhibition and public conversation, it attracted more than 300 delegates.
11 September 2026: Two Events, One Day
GDI 2026 Industry Chapter Day
More than 300 delegates filled the WG Wave Room at AUT for plenaries, panels and workshops on digital innovation in the built environment.
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Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition and Public Conversation
Hosted by the AUT School of Future Environments for the first time, with Farrokh Derakhshani, Director of the Award.
Read the RecordKey Dates
- 31 May 2026Industry Showcase expressions of interest close
- 10 June 2026Industry contributions deadline
- 15 July 2026Full paper submission deadline
- 11 September 2026Industry Chapter Day, AUT, Auckland
- 7 to 8 December 2026Main conference, online
Submitting any contribution to GDI or DigiBUILT, including GDI 2025, or registering for, attending, presenting at or otherwise taking part in any GDI-related event, means you have read and accepted the Terms and Conditions of Participation and the policies they incorporate. See clause 2.