AECtech+ Los Angeles | 2026

Thornton Tomasetti | CORE studio is excited to announce AECtech+ Los Angeles in partnership with and . Join us May 28 - May 31 for an Afternoon & ZAHNER Happy Hour on Thursday, a set of full-day on Friday, and a 26-hour on Saturday & Sunday!

May 28 | 12:30 pm - 7:00 pm (PST) | In-Person

Be inspired by leading voices in design, technology, and innovation across the AEC space. Join us for a series of presentations that explore the rapidly changing relationship between design and technology that bring fabrication and prototyping to the forefront.

May 29 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (PST) | In-Person

This year’s workshops combine hands-on training in HKS’ fabrication facilities and experiential spaces available to hackathon participants with in-depth explorations of innovative methodologies, including parametric design, AI-driven workflows, and related emerging approaches.

May 30-31 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST) | In-Person

Create something incredible with a team of your peers during the 26-hour hackathon. Starting on Saturday morning and ending on Sunday afternoon. AECtech Hackathons are events for programmers, developers, engineers, and others at all levels. Additionally, it is aimed at attendees to collaborate, network, build new relationships, and generate new ideas and processes for the AEC community.

In addition to virtual hackathon projects, this year’s LA Hackathon will feature a new opportunity with access to facilities at HKS, enabling physical fabrication, including:

• Laguna SmartShop M 3-axis CNC router with a 5' x 10' bed
• Standard Bots RO1 Core 6-axis cooperative robotic arm
• MODIX Big 120X 3D printer
• and more…

The Friday workshops co-hosted by HKS will include training on these facilities, with support during the hackathon. programmers, developers, engineers, and others at all levels

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

8665 Hayden Pl, 8665 Hayden Place, Culver City, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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