RTC Spotlight Events: Where Real-Time Strategy Meets Industry Impact
After a year of high-level conversations and meaningful connections, RTC Spotlight Events have established themselves as a trusted platform for professionals navigating rapid change. These intimate, in-person gatherings empower top decision-makers across industries—from AECO to Automotive, VFX, Education, and beyond—to explore the strategic adoption of Real-Time 3D and AI-powered technologies.
Welcome to the AECO Spotlight Page!
Going to Nashville for Autodesk University? Don’t Miss the RTC AECO Spotlight – September 15, 2025
Where? Lipscomb’s Idea Center, 400 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37219
When: Monday, September 15, from 10:45 AM to 6:30 PM – right before AU!
Kick off your week with a powerful, high-impact gathering of AECO leaders, right before AU begins. Join top minds in architecture, engineering, and construction for a full day of strategic insights, real-world case studies, and candid conversations on how real-time and AI-powered technologies are transforming the industry.
Curated by the AECO Special Interest Group (SIG) Leaders of the RealTime Society:
- Mateusz Gawad – Senior Associate, Visualization Regional Director, HOK
- Reeti Gupta – Director of Practice Technology, HKS
- Kerenza Harris – Associate Principal, Morphosis | Faculty, SCI-Arc
- Austin Reed – Associate Vice President, Director of Creative Media Studio, HNTB
With support from RTS Fellows and leading architects, the AECO Spotlight delivers business intelligence that informs decisions—and inspires action.
Want to take part?
Join the AECO SIG, contribute to its ongoing work, and enjoy free access to Spotlight Events by registering with the RealTime Society (RTS).
Organizing the Chaos: AI, Open Source & Real-Time Tools in AECO
Join top minds in architecture, engineering, and construction for a high-impact day of real-world use cases, strategic conversations, and hands-on insight into how real-time, AI, and open-source technologies are reshaping AECO workflows.
Co-located with AU, this exclusive RTC Spotlight Event is designed to help leaders and innovators make the most of their time in Nashville—equipping them with practical strategies and business intelligence that translate into action.
What to Expect: A Full Day of Strategy, Insight, and Exchange
- The current state of AI in AECO and how creative workflows are transforming
- The urgent need to upskill and adapt our future workforce
- How software leaders like Autodesk are enabling interoperability and open standards
- Real-world applications of immersive technologies for empathy, innovation, and health
- The use of digital twins and real-time data to streamline operations
- Smart AI-driven tools to reduce administrative overhead in construction
The day concludes with a dynamic fireside chat and open dialogue with all speakers and attendees—followed by a casual dinner to continue the conversation.
Why You Should Attend
✔️ Practical AI & Real-Time Applications – Learn how AI is being deployed today—from storytelling and design to on-site workflows and app development
✔️ Cross-Industry Insight – Discover how gaming, VR, and media skills are helping reshape AECO talent pipelines
✔️ Open Standards & Interoperability – Get clarity on OpenUSD, MaterialX, OpenPBR, and how to bridge tools like Unreal, Unity, Omniverse, and more
✔️ Actionable Case Studies – Hear from industry pros at Jacobs, HKS, HNTB, Autodesk, and beyond
✔️ Strategic Networking – Meet peers, educators, and innovators leading the transformation of AECO
Why You Should Attend
✔️ Practical AI & Real-Time Applications – Learn how AI is being deployed today—from storytelling and design to on-site workflows and app development
✔️ Cross-Industry Insight – Discover how gaming, VR, and media skills are helping reshape AECO talent pipelines
✔️ Open Standards & Interoperability – Get clarity on OpenUSD, MaterialX, OpenPBR, and how to bridge tools like Unreal, Unity, Omniverse, and more
✔️ Actionable Case Studies – Hear from industry pros at Jacobs, HKS, HNTB, Autodesk, and beyond
✔️ Strategic Networking – Meet peers, educators, and innovators leading the transformation of AECO
This is not another vendor roadshow. It’s a candid, community-driven conversation curated by the AECO SIG of the RealTime Society—and supported by top practitioners and RTS Fellows.
Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve—right before AU kicks off.