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Join the leading international ConTech event in Paris – designed for construction professionals.

Explore the innovations transforming your industry.

Meet startups shaping the future of construction, attend high-level conferences, and connect with peers and key decision-makers.

The 8 Key Challenges Shaping the Future of Construction

The construction and public works sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by key innovation themes and groundbreaking technologies. Here are the 8 innovation themes redefining the industry

ENERGY

Integrating renewable energy solutions, enhancing energy efficiency, and designing sustainable buildings to reduce environmental impact and operational costs

PRODUCTIVITY

Adopting innovative technologies, optimizing workflows, and automating processes to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and meet growing project demands

WASTE

Reducing, recycling, and reusing materials, promoting circular economy practices, and minimizing environmental impact through innovative waste treatment solutions.

PREFAB & OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION

Enabling faster, more efficient, and cost-effective construction through prefabrication, modular design, and streamlined production techniques.

SAFETY

Wearable exoskeletons, real-time monitoring systems, and AI-driven risk assessments, reducing accidents and improving worker well-being.

MATERIALS

Reshaping the industry by improving durability, reducing environmental impact, and enabling more efficient building designs.

BIM

Enabling collaborative project management, improving design accuracy, streamlining workflows, and enhancing decision-making through digital 3D models and real-time data sharing.

DECARBONIZATION

Adopting sustainable building practices, using low-carbon materials, optimizing energy efficiency, and incorporating renewable energy solutions to significantly reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

2025 speakers

Meet the thought leaders, innovators, and industry changemakers shaping the future of construction at Contech Connect.

Edward Woods

R&D and Innovation Director – Bouygues Construction

Rudy Ricciotti

Architecte

Celine Georges

Head of transformation & sustainable innovation – Eiffage Construction

Julien Villalongue

Managing Director – Leonard

Vladimir Vlahovic

Founder and managing director – Solventry

Viviane André

Women in ConTech

Victoire Saby

Project Director – SHoP Architects

Pascal Andries

CEO – Orisha Construction

Paco Gomez Escofet

Director – Barcelona Contech Hub

Nicolas Bellego

Director of Innovation – Icade

Loubna Bounoure

Artelia – Les SouterReines

Leonie Mathian

CEO – AmonAI

Stéphanie Bigeon Bienvenu

Managing Partner – Impulse Partners

Kevin Cardona

Director – Leonard

Marco Davalillo

Emea Sales Manager – Hewlett Packard

Julie Neuville

CEO – Matterup

Julien Fléchard

CO-Founder – BlocToBuild

Sophie Morris

Director of strategic accounts – Buildots

Juan Nieto Villamandos

Early Stage Construction Tech Invest – Zacua Ventures

Josselin Quignon

Innovation Director – NGE

Jonathan Williet

Startup investment & partnerships – Saint-Gobain EMEA

Jacques Ollivier

CEO – Orisha

Olivier Berthelot

DG – Maia Sonnier

Jerome Revy

CEO – Contech Connect

German Elera

Construction Technologist – Digital Bricks

François Pitti

CEO – Innovation Urbantech

Emmanuelle Carlier

CEO – Zen Modular

Christine Raynaud

Journalist – Cayola Medias

Guillaume Pradels

Sales Support Robotics – ABB

Nicolas Foucher

Leader Sales – One Point

Damien Bahon

Scale One – Bouygues Construction

Alban Peleszko

Founder – IOGA

The Contech Connect Challenges 2026

Each year, Contech Connect rewards the most innovative startups transforming the construction and real estate industries. From material innovation to digital transformation and sustainability, our three major challenges spotlight the solutions shaping tomorrow’s built environment.

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International ConTech Award 2026

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Recognizing the World’s Most Innovative Construction Startups. Building on the success of the 2025 edition organized with global industry leaders, the International Contech Award 2026 aims to highlight and reward startups driving the transformation of the construction and real estate industries worldwide.

Who should apply:

Startups from around the world developing breakthrough solutions in:

AI, data analytics, and digital twins
Robotics and construction automation
Smart building technologies and IoT
Circular economy and low-carbon construction
Project collaboration and workflow management

Prize: A global spotlight during the Contech Connect Awards Ceremony, exposure to international investors and industry leaders, and access to exclusive networking opportunities with key innovation hubs worldwide.

French Mid Sized Builders Award

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The French Mid-Sized Builders Challenge is a national award recognizing startups developing innovative solutions that accelerate the transformation of the construction and real estate industries. This challenge is sponsored by France’s leading mid-sized construction and engineering companies, who play a decisive role in bridging tradition and innovation within the sector.

Who should apply:

Startups developing solutions that help construction companies and contractors:
Improve site productivity and resource efficiency
Optimize energy management, carbon reduction, or renewable integration
Enhance safety, traceability, and collaboration on projects
Accelerate the adoption of digital tools and automation

Prize: Recognition by industry leaders, visibility on stage, and introductions to key decision-makers across the French and European construction sector.

SOON OPEN

Building Materials Innovation Award

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A joint initiative by the world’s leading building materials manufacturers to recognize and promote innovation in next-generation construction materials. Sponsored by global materials manufacturers (cement, concrete, composites, bio-based, circular materials).

This challenge highlights startups rethinking how materials are produced, used, and recycled — from low-carbon cement to innovative composites and waste valorization technologies.

Who should apply: Startups developing new materials, industrial processes, or technologies that support decarbonization and resource efficiency in construction.

Prize: Visibility among major manufacturers, networking with R&D leaders, and a spotlight at the Contech Connect Awards Ceremony.

Why Apply

Pitch your solution in front of top-tier players in construction and tech
Gain recognition from industry leaders and decision-makers.
Meet investors, corporate partners, and clients all in one place.
Present at Contech Connect in Paris in front of 1000+ professionals.
Be part of a new movement accelerating innovation in the built world.

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Who can apply ?

Startups under 8 years old, from any country, no geographical restrictions, at any stage of development: from MVP to growth-stage. With a solution addressing construction or built environment challenges, Innovations in areas like: offsite construction, decarbonization, safety, productivity, BIM, robotics, materials, energy, site waste, and more.

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Timeline

March 1 – Contest opens
April 15 at midnight – Application deadline
April 30 – Finalists are invited to a 10-minute online pitch session, followed by jury deliberation

2025 Contech Connect Award edition

Birdsview and Albedya Wins Contech Connect 2025

BirdsView develops a non-invasive concrete condition assessment technology that combines geo radar, sensors, and machine learning to evaluate the state of structures quickly and accurately.

Its solution provides location-based insights that guide engineers and asset owners in maintenance and renovation decisions, integrating seamlessly with BIM models to enable efficient and sustainable infrastructure management.

Recognized by Contech Connect, BirdsView’s innovation highlights the growing importance of early-stage inspectionin extending asset lifespans and reducing carbon impact across the construction industry.

Albedya is a SaaS platform designed to support sustainable building design. It enables architects, engineering firms, developers and project advisors to streamline their environmental decision-making from early stages.

Juan Nieto

GP & Founding Partner – Zacua Ventures

Cliff Fetner

International Contech Network

Pascal Andries

CEO – Orisha Construction

Kevin Cardona

Director – Leonard

Maxime Hugonnet

Head of Partnering Hub – Bouygues Construction

Celine Georges

Head of transformation & sustainable innovation – Eiffage Construction

Luis Amorim

Global Head of Open Innovation – Ferrovial Construction

Maxime Chamillard

Director Construction – Impulse Parners

Our sponsors and partners

We are proud to collaborate with an incredible group of partners and sponsors who share our vision for the future of construction technology. Their support and expertise play a crucial role in making this event a success. Together, with the backing of these remarkable companies, we’re shaping the future of construction. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of them for their continued support!.

2025 sponsors and partners