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, heavy hors d'oeuvres, good vibes, and even a few unexpected surprises.

check-in / networking

The day kicks off with continental 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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PANEL - INSPIRING INNOVATION | EMBRACING THE FUTUREThis panel challenges the status quo by encouraging leaders and professionals to step outside the box, think bigger, and embrace bold ideas that drive transformation. Panelists will explore how taking risks, learning from failure, and welcoming change are essential to unlocking innovation in the built environment, and to making a lasting impact on the future of our industries.

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THE STATE OF XR IN 2025XR hardware is finally good enough. The tools have matured and generative AI has removed much of the hard work. XR is going mainstream and in order to truly conquer the mainstream, XR Master Builders are creating diverse, compelling content that users everywhere can’t resist. At the same time, AI needs XR to keep getting smarter—XR gives AI the senses to perceive and interact with the real world. Together, this power couple is accelerating XR’s advancement and adoption across every sector, every niche.And leading the charge? The Built Environment—where XR isn’t just a tool, it’s becoming the new foundation for how we design, build, manage, and live.

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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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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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CAPTURING, DELIVERING, AND MAINTAINING - THE ASSET OWNER'S PERSPECTIVEMore information coming soon

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SCAN-TO-BIM AT SCALE: PRIORITISING METADATA OVER GEOMETRY FOR FM & THERMAL ANALYSISWhile most BIM workflows have historically focused on geometry and visualisation, managing large educational estates demands a different approach—one that prioritises metadata as the core asset. At Building Spatial Intelligence, we’ve developed a scalable Scan-to-BIM pipeline that emphasises information-rich models for facilities management, thermal analysis, and long-term estate optimisation. In this session, we’ll share lessons from scanning and modelling hundreds of UK school buildings, explaining why traditional LOD-centric approaches often fail to meet the real-world needs of FM teams. This session will cover why metadata—not geometry—is the key to actionable BIM for FM, and attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how to build lean, information-first BIM models that support real-world decision-making—and how to scale these processes across large, diverse estates.

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Check out our Product Highlights and discover new innovations from the top tech innovators.

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REWRITING THE FUTURE OF INFRASTRUCTURE - ONE DIGITAL TWIN AT A TIMEDigital twins are transforming the way we design, build, and maintain infrastructure by creating static and dynamic, data-rich models that integrate drones, LiDAR, IoT, and AI. This session will showcase real-world case studies where digital twins accelerated project delivery, reduced costs, improved safety, and enhanced resilience for critical assets such as transportation corridors, water systems, and energy facilities. Attendees will learn how this technology is rewriting the future of infrastructure—one digital twin at a time—while gaining insights into best practices and strategies for successfully adopting and scaling digital twin solutions across the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects.

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AI INNOVATIONS AT THE EDGEExplore how Dell and NVIDIA are bringing AI to the edge by empowering local devices with powerful AI capabilities. Discover efficient handling and processing of large datasets as well as innovative distributed compute use cases. Gain valuable insights into integrating AI with digital twins, enhancing your ability to capture, analyze, and visualize reality.

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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.

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PANEL - THE FUTURE OF XR FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTFrom design to operations, extended reality (XR) is changing how we experience and interact with the built world. This session explores the current state of XR technologies, real-world applications, and what lies ahead as these tools become more immersive, scalable, and integrated into industry workflows.

Check-in / networking

The day kicks off with continental 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

PANEL - DIGITAL TWINS | HYPE VS. TRUE VALUEDigital Twins, one of the most talked-about technologies in the industry, but where does the true value lie? This discussion will cut through the hype to examine practical use cases, the measurable ROI, and how organizations can successfully implement and scale digital twin strategies across projects.

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SCALING A DIGITAL REALITY ECOSYSTEM: THE SHIFT FROM INNOVATION TO STANDARDS & SCALEMore information coming soon.

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WORKFLOW ACCELERATES TECHNOLOGY VALUE: WHY PROCESS DEFINES DIGITAL TWIN SUCCESSDigital twins don’t succeed because of technology alone—they succeed when workflows are clearly defined and embedded into daily operations. This session highlights lessons from DFW Airport, where mapping resources, capabilities, and change management around digital twin workflows transformed work management efficiency, accountability, and adoption. Attendees will grasp the central role of workflow in digital twin deployments, learn how to map resources, roles, and capabilities into a repeatable framework, recognize and address common work management challenges, apply practical lessons from DFW Airport to their own projects leave with a clear action plan to align people, process, and technology.

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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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PANEL - THE CURRENT & FUTURE OF REALITY CAPTUREReality capture is evolving rapidly, with advances in LiDAR, photogrammetry, UAVs, and more pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. This conversation will look at the state of the technology today, the challenges of adoption, and how the future of capture will redefine accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across industries.

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SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION DIGITAL TWIN BACKBONE DEVELOPMENT & FEDERATED LEARNINGDigital twins must contain at a minimum a physical and virtual asset that describes a given process. Within the semiconductor industry, these digital twins are typically constructed in-house and not shared within the larger community due to privacy concerns. This could create stagnation as techniques are not shared within the broader industry. To enable the ability to share information, rather than proprietary data, well established Federated Learning techniques could be used within the semiconductor industry to create a shared virtual asset. More specifically, this involves creating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model where the training is conducted locally within an organization rather than a central repository where proprietary data could be at risk. As a result, Federated Learning has the potential to provide unrealized insights into processes within the semiconductor industry as AI model can ingest much more data than a single organization can provide. This talk will focus on the application of Federated Data, Learning, and Analytics to semiconductor assets through the SMART USA Initiative.

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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 continental 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

PANEL - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | NOW VS. THE FUTUREAI is already impacting design, construction, and asset management, but its potential reaches far beyond today’s workflows. This panel will explore what’s possible now, what challenges remain, and how AI is set to revolutionize the built environment in the years to come.

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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 PERFORMANCE ACCELERATOR: A MOTORSPORT MODEL FOR HIGH-TEMPO INNOVATIONThis presentation explores how the hyper-optimized methodologies and relentless tempo forged in elite motorsport can be directly applied to accelerate innovation, enhance predictive capabilities, and optimize human and system performance in complex, data-intensive industries such as Defense, Healthcare, Autonomous Systems, and Energy. It demonstrates how a "High-Tempo Operating Model"—focused on digitizing reality, predicting outcomes, and perfecting performance—provides a critical competitive edge in solving today's most challenging engineering problems.

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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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FROM POINTS TO PROGRESS: REALITY CAPTURE IN ACTION ON THE JOBSITEReality capture adoption in the construction industry has skyrocketed in recent years—but how do we ensure this technology is delivering actionable insights instead of just generating terabytes of unused data? In this session, Logan McGuinness, VDC Manager at The Weitz Company, highlights real-world applications of laser scanning on active job sites and the measurable value it brings. Attendees will explore diverse use cases—from documenting historic renovations, to scanning structures for prefabrication accuracy, to progress tracking for as-built model handover—and share lessons learned from Weitz projects across multiple sectors. This session will highlight practical strategies for implementing reality capture in ways that turn raw data into smarter decisions, stronger collaboration, and successful outcomes across the project lifecycle

tech / solutions

Check out our Product Highlights and discover new innovations from the top tech innovators.

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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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PANEL - DIGITAL TWINS AT BOISE STATEA campus wide panel of Boise State faculty will introduce their use of Digital Twins in their teaching and research.  From uses in Construction Management to Biomedical Engineering, building digital twins for molecular and rock simulations, and using AR/VR to solve real-world problems.  Boise State is developing students to solve problems via modeling, simulation, and visualization, preparing them to extend Digital Twins into next generation’s workforce.