Digital Construction North (DCN) returns to Manchester Central for its third year on Wednesday 18 November, bringing together more than 1,000 professionals shaping the future of architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO). Registration is now open, with free tickets available for industry professionals. 

Created by the team behind Digital Construction Week, DCN is where the people delivering projects, developing technology and tackling industry challenges come together to share what’s working, what’s changing and what they’re learning along the way.

Visitors can expect more than 75 expert speakers, 50 technology providers and four dedicated theatres, covering BIM, AI, digital twins, robotics, automation, sustainability and smarter project delivery.

Event Director, Karolina Orecchini, said: “We created Digital Construction North to be a day that’s genuinely worth stepping away from your desk for. You’ll hear from people delivering real projects, discover practical ideas and have conversations that help move your work forward.” 

Seminars worth your time

The CPD-accredited programme is built around real projects and the people delivering them. Whether you’re improving project delivery, adopting new technology or planning your next step in digital transformation, you’ll hear honest lessons, practical examples and the decisions behind them.

Reflecting on last year’s event, Nasrine Tomasi, Head of AI & Information Management at Mott MacDonald, said: “I think we’re at a turning point in the construction sector and I’m excited to see there’s so much knowledge being shared. It’s been a brilliant day – I’m learning lots, and it’s great to understand where people are on their journey and how far we can go.” 

Solutions worth exploring

Visitors can meet more than 50 companies helping the industry solve everyday challenges. Watch live demonstrations, compare software side by side and speak directly to the people building the technology. Exhibitors include 12d, 4PS, Bluebeam, BRE, Graphisoft, innDex, Newforma, Payapps, Procore and Workday.

Keep the conversation going

The best conversations don’t always happen on stage. Join exhibitors, speakers and fellow visitors for complimentary drinks after the event – a relaxed opportunity to continue discussions, make new connections and catch up with the people you’ve met throughout the day.

Satyam Verda, Egnyte, noted: “This is a very close-knit community and having areas where we can have discourse, discussion, challenge, ideas, it’s what’s going to help us move forward as an industry. It’s not only important but necessary that we continue to have events like this so that the conversation can continue to progress.” 

Don’t delay, register now

Digital Construction North takes place at Manchester Central on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Free tickets are now available – register for yours today.