night before night out

Kick off the conference with a clink! Join us the night before R-CON begins for a lively Networking Happy Hour—your first chance to mix, mingle, and make connections over drinks, good vibes, and even a few unexpected surprises.

check-in / networking

The day kicks off with breakfast, coffee + networking to fuel the day ahead.

welcome + opening remarks

RCN's Matthew Byrd officially starts R-CON 2025 with opening remarks + a welcome message.

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BEYOND THE SCAN: LESSONS FROM BUILDING A CREATIVE BUSINESS IN CHAOSIn an industry that often celebrates highlight reels, this session takes a different approach—offering an honest look at the unpredictable journey of building SCANable, one of the most trusted 3D and 4D capture companies in entertainment. From humble beginnings in traditional land surveying to pioneering laser scanning at its inception, Travis Reinke shares the realities of carving out a niche business—through failures, risks, and last-minute pivots—along with lessons learned from collaborations with major studios including Marvel, Disney, Netflix, Amazon, and others. This isn’t just a collection of project stories; it’s a candid exploration of what it truly takes to succeed—or more accurately, how to fail gracefully, learn from those failures, and, most importantly, keep moving forward.

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MAKING INNOVATION CONTAGIOUSNASA is now using Digital Engineering tools such as Digital Twins and animated models to help convey the new technologies they develop.  There is a significant new role for Digital Innovators in helping the government in Space and other fields.  Project Voice, an initiative of NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, is a prime example of this new movement.

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REALITY CAPTURE IN MOTION: THE ROLE OF LASER SCANNING IN
BUILDING TOMORROW'S DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTUREWe are at the dawn of a technological evolution where reality capture is no longer optional—it’s foundational. This session explores the transformative power of laser scanning, mobile LiDAR, and advanced geospatial sensors in redefining how we map, model, and manage our world. From roadway infrastructure to emergency response planning, these tools are delivering unprecedented accuracy, speed, and situational awareness.

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tech / solutions

Product Highlights from the top tech innovators.

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THE DATA WHISPERER: BREATHING LIFE INTO DIGITAL TWINSThe most exquisite and compelling data is worthless if we do not deliver in meaningful ways for our audience. This presentation will demonstrate practical techniques for transforming complex datasets into immersive, interactive experiences that resonate with audiences. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for bridging the gap between raw information and compelling visual narratives that drive understanding and engagement.

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ROBOTIC INNOVATIONS THAT IMPROVE DATA CAPTURE & INCREASE
FIELD SAFETYLeveraging robotics in both semi-autonomous and autonomous applications deployed into existing infrastructure, structures, and new construction, AECOM is enhancing our data collection methods, while simultaneously improving employee safety, made possible by rapid prototyping, custom programming, and the RTC360. Given a high-risk project, we designed and fabricated two robots that assisted in our field activities, both of which were conceived on the premise of versatility and personal safety. Employing robots to mitigate human risk and perform planned and exploratory tasks can expand the capabilities your team and become an integral part of your field equipment.

panel discussion

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Check-in / networking

The day kicks off with breakfast, coffee + networking to fuel the day ahead.

welcome + opening remarks

The day starts with a welcome message to kick of the program.

panel discussion

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presentation

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THE CRITICAL ROLE OF ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDS FOR
SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL TWIN IMPLEMENTATION / AIRPORT CASE STUDYOver the last few years, BIM has changed how we analyze, design, build, manage, operate, and maintain projects. Globally, the biggest design and construction companies have adopted BIM, which has been key in developing and executing their projects today. Airports utilize large amounts of space and support vast infrastructure and numerous buildings, much like a small city. However, the complex operational challenges combined with the size make an airport the perfect environment for using BIM.

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DRONES, DISASTERS & DATA: HOW AUTOMATION IS TRANSFORMING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE ON THE U.S. EAST COASTAs natural disasters become more frequent and environmental changes accelerate, the need for rapid, accurate, and cost-effective response tools has never been greater. In this session, Dylan Gorman, educator, drone technology expert, and founder of Pilotbyte, dives into how drone-based automation is revolutionizing disaster response and environmental monitoring across the East Coast of the United States.

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PIXEL TO PLACE"Pixel to Place" explores the transformative journey from 2D camera images to accurate 3D digital environments. I’ll be showing how the camera is central to the entire reality capture workflow, blending photographic technique with scientific precision in image processing, whether that is point cloud colourisation, drone or close-range photogrammetry or workflows.

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Product highlight. More information coming soon!

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REWRITING THE FUTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURE - ONE DIGITAL TWIN AT A TIME

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LEVERAGING DIGITAL TWINS TO OPTIMIZE T&D ASSET MANAGEMENT DECISION-MAKINGThis session aims to highlight recent efforts to optimize AM-decision making through the use of a digital twin, which brings together both spatial asset data, as well as locations that are being impacted by external events (e.g. extreme weather regions, excessive capacity regions, etc.). A turn-key AM analytics framework was developed leveraging machine learning and AI technologies, whereby current-state design limitations from the digital twin are first identified in a turn-key manner.

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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS - AN RCN SUCCESS STORYThis presentation is an opportunity to share a success story of how valuable the community and networking environment established by the Reality Capture Network (RCN) organization has been. We will delve into HNTB's strategic approach to reality data integration, the benefits of a consultant-vendor partnership, and the future prospects how these innovations are shaping the future of our industry. As they say, “The proof is in the pudding”.

Check-in / networking

The day kicks off with breakfast, coffee + networking to fuel the day ahead.

welcome + opening remarks

The day starts with a welcome message to kick of the program.

panel discussion

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HIGH-ACCURACY MAPPING WITH CONSUMER HARDWAREThe most powerful mobile mapping systems of the next generation are hiding in plain sight. For years, we've overlooked the geospatial potential of the consumer-grade sensors that saturate our daily lives—from the GNSS, IMU, and LiDAR sensors in a smartphone to the integrated cameras of a modern vehicle. This presentation reveals how this ubiquitous hardware can be calibrated and transformed into professional-grade mobile mapping instruments capable of achieving survey-grade accuracy. We will challenge conventional thinking by demonstrating a clear, progressive path from rigorous accuracy assessments of handheld devices to advanced vehicle-based kinematic surveying, all using accessible, off-the-shelf technology. This is the story of how we stop waiting for new tools and start leveraging the geodetic potential of the ones we already have.

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THE MILLISECOND MACHINE: MOTORSPORT'S BLUEPRINT FOR NEXT-GEN DIGITAL TWINS AND ACCELERATING THE FUTURE OF INNOVATIONWhat if you could harness the fastest technology in the universe to build a time machine capable of accelerating the future of innovation itself? This isn't a theoretical question. It is the daily reality in the high-stakes world of professional motorsports—a living laboratory where the relentless pursuit of tiny, critical advantages forces the invention of tomorrow's technology. This presentation is not about making cars go faster. It is about decoding a universal blueprint for innovation under pressure, and how that blueprint will define the next decade of every industry. You will leave not just with a vision of the future, but with an actionable understanding of the steps required to build it. I invite the leaders, innovators, and pioneers at R-CON to join me in exploring this future, and to begin forging the tiny, critical advantages that will ensure you win your own race.

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BEYOND THE SCAN: CULTIVATING AUTHENTICITY, RELATIONSHIPS, & REPUTATION IN SCAN-TO-BIM PROJECTIn the evolving world of Scan-to-BIM, technical precision and advanced workflows often take center stage. But the true success of these projects hinges on much more than accurate point clouds and clean models. This presentation explores the critical human elements that elevate Scan-to-BIM from a transactional service to a trusted partnership.Through the lens of authenticity, relationships, and reputation, we’ll examine how professionals can build trust, align expectations, and deliver value that goes far beyond the final model. Real-world examples and practical strategies will demonstrate how transparency, empathy, and long-term thinking can drive better outcomes—for clients, teams, and businesses alike.Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Scan-to-BIM, this session will challenge you to think beyond the scan, and to lead your projects with clarity, connection, and credibility.

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APPLICATIONS OF 3D DIGITAL DOCUMENTAION FOR AT-RISK CULTURAL HERITAGEDescription of Presentation:The National Park Service’s National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) has been working on a series of projects to apply 3D digital recording technology and strategies to the preservation of at-risk cultural heritage. This presentation will cover what the current risks are to cultural heritage sites and how 3D digital technologies have been used for their preservation in a series of case studies.

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GEO AI, FROM DATA TO PRODUCT AUTONOMOUSLYThe application of AI in the Geodetic industry in Israel and practical use examples that made very long extraction processes autonomous, saving money and time in office hours.

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MAKING DIGITAL TWINS REALA continuation of a promise from presenting last year at R-CON 2024 to provide an update on Wade Trim's progress with  Digital Twin technology and how anyone can imagine themselves a catalyst to adoption.

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