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🏗️ AEC Innovation Sprint · Vancouver · June 6

You have a problem
that wastes hours.
Let's turn it into an app.

A hands-on sprint for architects, engineers & construction professionals.

📅June 6, 2026
📍SFU Vancouver
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Early bird from $49 · Secure checkout via Stripe
What is BuildDay?

Not a conference. Not a workshop.
You actually build.

A structured one-day sprint where real AEC professionals tackle real problems, and leave with a working app, not just notes.

🎯

Bring any problem

A workflow that eats hours. A gap in your team's process. An idea you've had for months. Just show up with the problem.

🤝

Build with a team

Arrive solo and form a team on the day, or bring your crew. Groups of 6–8 work together with mentor support throughout.

🚀

Leave with something real

Not a mockup. Not slides. A working application you can use on Monday, and keep developing beyond the event.

🎯 Bring any problem
🤝 Build with a team
🚀 Leave with something real
A collaboration between Archipelago × Simon Fraser University
The Day · June 6

A Full Day Sprint. From Problem to App.

8:00 – 9:45 AM

☕ Pitch & Team Up

Arrive, pitch your problem in 60 seconds, vote on the strongest ideas, and form your team.

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🛠️ Build Sprint

Heads down with mentor support. Define the workflow, pick the tools, and start building your app.

1:00 – 4:30 PM

⚡ Lunch + Final Push

Refuel, regroup with mentors, sharpen scope, and finish strong. Test your app before the final hour.

4:30 – 6:00 PM

🏆 Final Pitches

Selected teams present on stage. Show what you built, the problem it solves, and how far you got in one day.

6:00 – 8:00 PM

🎉 Celebration & Networking

Awards, drinks, and conversations. Many teams leave ready to keep building, and with new collaborators to do it with.

What You'll Build

Real AEC apps. Built in a day.

Tools AEC professionals have built in similar sprints, solving problems from their own practice.

Venue

A space built for big ideas.

Segal Building — SFU Vancouver

500 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6

Tickets · June 6, 2026

Get your spot.

All tickets include meals, mentorship, workspace, and the full day's program.

General Admission ⚡ EARLY BIRD
$49
Student ⚡ EARLY BIRD
$29
General Admission
$49 $79
Student
$29 $39
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BuildDay

Come with a problem.
Leave with an app.

FAQ

Quick answers.

Can I come alone? ▼
Absolutely. Most participants arrive solo. We create dedicated opportunities during the morning for you to meet other participants, join a team, and find a challenge that excites you. You won't be building alone.
Do I need to know how to code? ▼
No. The tools we use are designed for non-developers. Your AEC expertise, knowing the problem deeply, is worth more than coding skills. Technical participants are welcome too, but they're not required.
What if I don't have a team or idea? ▼
Most people arrive solo. Teams form in the morning based on which problems resonate. If you have an idea, people will rally around it. If you don't, you'll find a challenge that clicks.
Can I come with my own team? ▼
Absolutely. Arrive with a pre-formed group of up to 8 people and work on a shared challenge. Register individually and note your team at sign-up.
What is the refund policy? ▼
Full refunds are available up to 14 days before the event. After that, tickets are transferable but non-refundable. Contact us at communitymanager@archipelagoaec.com if you have any questions.