archi+tech Social Night

​About Event

​archi+tech Social Night is back for AIA San Diego 2026.

​This invite-only evening brings together a curated group of leaders across architecture, design technology, and innovation—creating space for meaningful conversations, new connections, and real exchange of ideas around how technology is shaping AEC practice.

​Hosted by aec+tech × CBT Architects, this is not a typical networking event, but a relaxed and high-quality gathering designed for people actively building, implementing, and investing in the future of the built environment.

​Who We’re Bringing Together

​A highly curated group of 100–120 attendees, including:

​• Architects and firm leaders
• CIOs, CTOs, and innovation directors
• BIM and design technology leaders
• AEC technology founders
• Investors, venture capital groups, and accelerator programs

​This is a room of decision-makers, forward-thinkers, and builders—creating a unique environment for meaningful conversations, strategic partnerships, and real opportunities.

​Hosts

​Nirva Fereshetian
CIO, CBT Architects

​aec+tech
A platform connecting AEC professionals with the tools and technologies shaping the built environment, bringing together curated solutions, real world use cases, and ongoing conversations focused on how innovation is actually applied in practice.

​Graitec
A global leader in BIM and design-to-fabrication solutions, Graitec develops and supports software that helps AEC professionals streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and deliver projects more efficiently across the building lifecycle.

​D5 Render
D5 is a real-time rendering platform empowering architects and designers to create high-quality visualizations quickly and intuitively. With a focus on speed, realism, and ease of use, D5 helps teams bring ideas to life and communicate design intent more effectively.

​Sponsors

​Slantis
Slantis is an AI-powered structural engineering platform that automates early-stage structural design, enabling teams to generate optimized solutions quickly and make more informed decisions during conceptual design.

​AVAIL
AVAIL is a content management platform for AEC firms, helping teams organize, access, and reuse BIM and design data across projects, improving efficiency and consistency in documentation workflows.

​Acelab
Acelab is a platform for discovering and specifying building products, helping architects and designers find, compare, and select materials more efficiently while connecting with manufacturers.

​Chaos
Chaos develops advanced visualization and rendering technologies, including V-Ray and Enscape, enabling architects and designers to create high-quality, photorealistic imagery and immersive experiences.

​Why Join

​This is not a typical networking event.

​• Engage directly with AEC decision-makers and innovation leaders
• Build meaningful, in-person relationships during AIA Conference
• Connect with a highly curated, invite-only audience
• Be part of conversations shaping the future of AEC