Society of Digital Engineering Digital Awards 2026

We're excited to welcome you to the SDE Digital Awards 2026. Now in our eighth year, we're making this year's celebration bigger, bolder and more fun than ever before.

Hosted on the stunning Introba Terrace and generously sponsored by Endra, Schneider Electric, Speckle and Autodesk, this year's event embraces a Retro Gaming theme. Yes, we know the irony of celebrating cutting-edge digital innovation with old-school arcade nostalgia, and that's exactly why we're doing it.

Expect classic arcade games, retro-inspired cocktails, substantial canapés, fantastic networking opportunities, and an evening dedicated to recognising the people, projects and organisations driving digital transformation across the built environment.

Event Schedule

5:30pm - Doors Open

• Grab a drink, enjoy some food and challenge your peers on our retro games.
• Arrive early to claim your place on the leaderboard. There may even be a prize for the highest scorer of the night...

6:20pm - Dimitrie Stefanescu, Co-founder and CEO of Speckle

Recognised as one of the leading voices in digital engineering, Dimitrie is a pioneer of open-source technology in the industry and is helping shape the conversation around data, interoperability and AI across the built environment. In a short keynote address, he will share his perspective on the current state of data and AI adoption in AEC and what it means for the future of the industry.

A sought-after speaker at events including NXT BLD, Trimble Dimensions and AEC Tech Week, Dimitrie is known for his insightful and forward-thinking views on the opportunities and challenges facing the built environment sector. He created Speckle in 2015 as part of his PhD research at UCL and today it is used by leading engineering firms worldwide.

7:00pm - Awards Ceremony Begins

• Celebrating the very best in digital engineering and innovation.

8:00pm - Interval

• Refreshments, networking and a special announcement of the CIBSE Building Performance Awards (BPA) shortlist.

8:15pm - Awards Ceremony Continues

• The second half of the awards programme.

9:30pm - Official Event Close

• The celebrations don't stop there. Join us afterwards at a nearby pub for the unofficial after-party (venue to be announced).

Important Information

• Tickets are free, but capacity is limited.
• Registration is required for all attendees.
• Smart casual attire.

We look forward to welcoming you to the biggest SDE Digital Awards yet. Game on. 🎮✨

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