An event at the heart of the industry’s key challenges
Each year, Contech Connect brings in one place the startups, investors, and major corporations that are transforming the construction industry. The 2026 edition will highlight eight key themes shaping the industry: new energy sources, innovative materials, productivity, off-site construction, BIM, safety, waste reduction, and decarbonization.
The event has established itself as a global benchmark, with participants from more than 27 countries, over 250 pre-scheduled business meetings at the previous edition, and direct access to more than 80 international investors including corporate ventures and venture capital funds.
Why Leonard is involved
For Leonard, the VINCI Group’s innovation and foresight platform, partnering with Contech Connect aligns with its mission: to identify emerging trends in the sector, accelerate the maturity of high-impact solutions, and connect innovation ecosystems. It is also an opportunity to fully engage with an international dynamic by meeting the innovators, investors, and decision-makers who are shaping the construction industry far beyond our borders.
The event offers a concrete opportunity for startups supported by Leonard: to compete on a global stage, meet decision-makers and investors in a setting designed to generate real business opportunities not just visibility.
Contech Connect also embodies a forward-looking approach that Leonard shares: understanding where the construction industry is headed to better anticipate upcoming transitions, whether in robotics, industrialization, or decarbonization.
The May 28 Program
The 2026 edition will feature strategic conferences, hands-on workshops, a demo zone bringing together over a hundred startups, investor matchmaking sessions, and competitive pitch sessions. Tickets and exhibitor spaces are now available for booking.
All information and ticketing details are available on their website.