​Public Lecture & Technical Session
Boston, MA

​This public lecture and technical session offers a grounded, real-world view of construction 3D printing and robotics, bridging academic theory with on-site execution, materials, and field realities.

​The discussion is informed by real projects delivered by Apis Cor, including the Guinness World Record for the largest 3D-printed building, construction work for SpaceX, participation in the NASA Centennial Challenge, and active collaboration with America’s largest homebuilder.

​Designed for students, researchers, architects, engineers, and construction professionals, the session focuses on what is actually working today, what challenges remain, and how construction robotics is being deployed in real projects across the United States.

​This is an educational, non-promotional event. No commercial offerings will be presented.

​Anna Cheniuntai

​CEO & Founder, Apis Cor

​Anna will share a founder’s and operator’s perspective on how construction 3D printing is being deployed today—what problems it actually solves, where it falls short, and how the technology is evolving.

​Her talk draws on direct experience leading landmark projects, including:

• ​The Guinness World Record for the largest 3D-printed building in the world

• ​Participation in the NASA Centennial Challenge, advancing autonomous construction technologies

​Anna holds a Master’s degree in Space Physics, is a TEDx speaker and has been an invited guest lecturer at leading universities, including Harvard University and Stanford University, where she speaks on construction automation, robotics, entrepreneurship, and the future of the built environment.

​Trevor Ragno

​Director of Construction & Field Operations, Apis Cor

​Trevor will join remotely for a technical presentation and Q&A, focused on the realities of on-site construction 3D printing, including:

• ​How robotic concrete wall printing works in practice

• ​Materials, wall systems, and print sequencing

• ​Field execution, tolerances, and constraints

• ​Lessons learned from active construction sites

​This technical segment is included specifically to provide practical value for students, researchers, and academia.

​What You’ll Learn

​The session combines strategic context and technical grounding, covering:

• ​Why construction is under pressure from labor, cost, and climate realities

• ​What construction 3D printing can—and cannot—do today

• ​How robotic wall construction integrates with traditional building workflows

• ​Technical fundamentals of printed concrete wall systems

• ​Common misconceptions vs. field realities

• ​Where future engineers, architects, and researchers can meaningfully contribute

​The goal is clarity and realism, not hype.

​Format

• ​Founder lecture and industry context (in-person)

• ​Technical presentation and Q&A (remote)

• ​Open discussion with attendees

​No prior experience with 3D printing is required.

​Who Should Attend

• ​University students (engineering, architecture, construction, robotics, design)

• ​Researchers and faculty

• ​Architects and designers

• ​Construction professionals

• ​Technologists interested in the built environment

​Important Notes

• ​This is an educational, non-promotional session

• ​Commercial offerings will not be discussed

• ​Seating is limited

• ​The session may include recorded or live remote participation