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The Advancing AEC Knowledge Management conference, organized by Advancing Construction, a Hanson Wade Group company, will gather Knowledge and Information Management leaders from North America’s Architecture, Engineering and Contracting firms to benchmark best practices and lessons learned for uncovering, sharing, organizing, and managing knowledge in their firms. Understand how industry experts are adapting knowledge management theory from other industries and learn how to enhance the effectiveness of information sharing systems to transform lessons learned into systematic business improvements.
Conference History:
3rd Advancing AEC Knowledge Management 2025, November 3-5, 2025, Dallas, TX, USA
Conference Theme: Embed Knowledge Into The Heart of Business Operations to Accelerate Organizational Improvement & Unlock Lasting Competitive Advantage
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Conference program TBD
Pre-Conference Workshop Day: (Nov 3)
Structuring Your Knowledge Management Function Within Your Organization to Provide Maximum Impact in Every Business Unit
Gaining Leadership Buy-In to Scale Your Knowledge Management Group
Educating Stakeholders on Knowledge Management Roles & Responsibilities to Transform the Function Into a Strategic Enabler of Operational Excellence
Conference Sessions:
SESSION: Extracting Tacit Knowledge
Fostering a Culture of Knowledge Sharing Between Teams & Departments to Enable Cross-Functional Learnings
Improving the Effectiveness of Capturing Knowledge from SMEs & Experienced Staff to Ensure Long-Term Firm Prosperity
SESSION: Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Knowledge Management Efforts
Panel: Determining the Best Uses-Cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Improve Program Efficiency
Structuring Old & New Data to be AI-Ready to Maximize the ROI on Your Tools
SESSION: Structuring Content Effectively
Improving the Structure of Knowledge Content Libraries for Seamless Knowledge Access in Centralized & De-Centralized Models
Improving Search Functionality on Intranets Through AI & Advanced Methods to Enable Faster, Intuitive Data Retrieval
SESSION: Disseminating Knowledge Through Dispersed Organizations
From Silos to Synergy: Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Flow in Construction
Panel: Exploring Innovative Formats for Disseminating Information Throughout the Organization to Increase User Engagement
SESSION: Ensuring Data Reliability & Consistency
Increasing User-Engagement by Inputting Data to Improve Consistency & Reliability of Data Collected
Implementing Learning Pathways Informed by Knowledge Management Insights to Drive Strategic Talent Development Across Departments
Ensuring Clear Data Governance to Ensure Knowledge Repositories Are Kept Up-to-Date
SESSION: Scaling Knowledge Management Efforts
Growing Your Knowledge Management Team & Function with Limited Resources
Reviewing the Effectiveness of Information Repositories Through Defined KPIs to Ensure Continuous Improvement with Knowledge Services Offered
SESSION: Exploring the Future of Knowledge Management
Audience Discussion: Tailoring Knowledge Management to Firm Type, Scale & Business Goals
Panel: Exploring Innovative Formats for Disseminating Information Throughout the Organization to Increase User Engagement
2nd Advancing AEC Knowledge Management 2024, September 16-18, 2024, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Conference Theme: Revolutionize How You Create, Manage & Share Knowledge to Upskill Employees, Increase Productivity, & Boost Your Bottom Line
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Pre-Conference Workshop Day: Advance Your Knowledge Management Strategy & Ecosystem (Sep 16)
Building Your Knowledge Management Framework to Prioritize Knowledge Retention & Employee Development
Maintaining a Sustainable Knowledge Management Program to Ensure Consistent Adoption
Creating & Sharing Engaging & User-Friendly Knowledge Resources to Increase Employee Engagement
Conference Sessions:
SESSION: Nurturing a Knowledge Exchange Forum With Subject Matter Experts
Panel: Developing a Culture of Continuous Learning Where Knowledge Sharing & Retention Is Prioritized to Increase Adoption
Identifying Your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Who Can Facilitate Knowledge Transfer
Developing a Framework to Improve the Quality and Relevance of Knowledge Capture and Training (was: Improving the Efficiency of Knowledge Capture From Busy SMEs)
Building & Sustaining Communities of Practice to Promote a Diversity of Knowledge That Will Drive Organizational Success
SESSION: Optimizing Knowledge Access With Artificial Intelligence
Audience Discussion: Implementing AI for Content Search to Efficiently Deliver Relevant Results
Case Study: Setting Up AI-Assisted Learning Chatbots for Simplified Information Retrieval
SESSION: Improving Knowledge Capture Techniques
Case Study: Gaining Field Team Buy-in for Knowledge Capture Initiatives to Achieve Consistent Project Success
Case Study: Implementing Project Retrospectives to Capture Lessons Learned & Drive Future Project Improvements
SESSION: Managing & Organizing Knowledge Content
Developing a Content Management Strategy to Maintain an Organized & Accessible Inventory of Resources
SESSION: Bridging Generational Divides Through Strategic Learning & Development
Creating an Organizational L&D Plan for Onboarding New Employees to Bridge the Generational Knowledge Gap
Leveraging AI to Streamline Educational Content Creation & Deliver Valuable Training Materials
SESSION: Driving Knowledge Performance Through Evaluation & Sharing Techniques
Case study: Leveraging Experiential Learning as an Active Knowledge Sharing Technique to Target Various Employee Learning Styles
Audience Discussion: Evaluating the Impact of Your Knowledge Program to Drive Continuous Improvement
SESSION: Navigating the Technological Landscape
Implementing an Efficient Knowledge Management Technology System to Host & Share Knowledge Activities
Panel: Addressing How Best to Prepare for Future AI Regulations to Confidently Integrate It Into Organizational Processes
1st Advancing AEC Knowledge Management 2023, July 31 – August 2, 2023, Denver, CO, USA
Conference Theme: Transforming How Knowledge is Uncovered, Shared & Managed Across Your Organization
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Pre-Conference Workshops Day: (Jul 31)
Getting Your Knowledge Management Program Off the Ground
Increasing Efficiency of Knowledge Collection Across the Organization
Benchmarking Creative Formats for Knowledge Sharing to Increase Adoption
Conference Sessions:
SESSION: Increasing Organizational Buy-In
Securing Support From Senior Leadership to Increase Investment in Knowledge Management Efforts
Instilling the Importance of Knowledge Management Amongst Employees to Drive Engagement & Ensure Valuable Knowledge Is Not Lost
Audience Discussion: Discovering the Best Ways to Promote Knowledge Sharing Across Your Organization & Maintain Employee Engagement
SESSION: Strategies for Knowledge Management
Panel: Discussing Different Organizational Structures for Knowledge Management to Decide What’s Best for Your Firm
Insights into Action – AEC Knowledge Management In the Digital Age
Defining the Roles & Responsibilities of Knowledge Management to Better Integrate With Cross-Functional Teams
(CANCELLED) Audience Discussion: Assessing the Qualities & Skillsets Required for a Knowledge Manager & Where to Find the Best Talent
SESSION: Effectively Capturing Internal Knowledge
Integrating Knowledge Capture Into the Day-to-Day Workflow to Increase Engagement With Initiatives
Identifying & Targeting Knowledge Gaps to Ensure All of the Best Learnings Are Being Shared
Case Study: Understanding How Best to Manage Communities of Practice as a Method to Capture & Bring Together More Diverse, Specialized Tacit Knowledge
Putting Measures into Place to Ensure the Cross Pollination of Knowledge Throughout the AEC Ecosystem
SESSION: Storing, Managing & Maintaining Knowledge
Optimizing the Structure of Information in Your Content Management System (CMS) to Avoid a Digital Junkyard
Improving the Management of Your CMS to Help Users Find the Right Information More Quickly
Creating a System for Quality Control to Ensure the Information in Your Library Remains Relevant & Up to Date
Selecting the Right Technology to Manage Vast Amounts of Information
SESSION: Improving Knowledge Sharing
Integrating Knowledge Sharing into Existing Learning Structures to Better Upskill Staff
Panel: Identifying How to Improve Knowledge Transfer in a Hybrid Environment
Audience Discussion: Exploring the Evolution of Knowledge Management in the AEC Industry in the Coming Years