Artificial intelligence is moving beyond isolated tools and point solutions. The next phase will be defined by AI agents that are capable of reasoning across data to coordinate work, acting directly alongside human teams.

For architecture and engineering firms, this shift reshapes the entire project lifecycle, from planning and staffing to final delivery. But the future isn't fixed. This evolution could unfold through various paths, bringing both benefits and potential disruptions that most firms are just beginning to understand.

In this session, we will explore the vision of an agentic, AI-enabled A&E firm. We will discuss how different adoption strategies might play out and what steps leaders should take to prepare.

Rather than focusing on specific products, we will examine how AI agents act as the new connective tissue between design and engineering, fundamentally reshaping how both people and work are managed.

Who’s it for:

Principals, operations leaders, project executives, technologists, and resource managers who want a clear, realistic perspective on where AI is headed and how to prepare their firm for what comes next.

What you’ll learn:

1. Differentiate between current AI tools and autonomous AI agents.

2. Identify the potential impacts of agentic systems on firm organization and decision making.

3. Discuss how to manage change as traditional roles, from project management to technical design, evolve due to AI agents beginning to act as team members.

4. Recognize the steps required to prepare for an agentic future, focusing on experimentation and data readiness.