Integrating AI on the Ground: VIA Technologies to Keynote at ENR FutureTech 2026
The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry is continuously evolving, and intelligent technology is playing a more critical role than ever in shaping how we build. To explore this dynamic shift, VIA is thrilled to announce our participation at ENR FutureTech 2026, taking place May 4-6 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
Join us for a featured keynote presentation on Wednesday, May 6th at 11:50 AM. Titled “AI, Safety and Risk”, we will dive deep into the practical application of artificial intelligence in some of the world’s most demanding work environments.
REAL CHALLENGES, REAL SOLUTIONS
Representing VIA Technologies will be Epan Wu, Corporate Vice President, speaking alongside Tim Osbourne, Senior Director Safety and Health – Corporate at CRH Americas Materials. Together, they will bridge the gap between frontline operational hurdles and cutting-edge technological solutions.
Tim will open by detailing the severe risks workers face in active zones, particularly back-over incidents, which are a leading cause of fatalities. By examining vulnerabilities like blind spots and site noise, along with stark data such as dump trucks causing over 50% of backing-related deaths, he will emphasize the urgent need for proactive safety technology. Grounded in this reality, Epan will then explore the AI solutions that currently exist to address these exact pain points, highlighting how we apply them to create a safer hardhat environment.
INTEGRATION, NOT DISRUPTION
A key theme of our keynote will center on VIA’s core philosophy for industrial technology. Too often, “innovation” is introduced as a “disruption”, forcing teams to abandon reliable methods and undergo steep learning curves in favor of entirely new systems.
The story Epan and the VIA team want to share is different. We believe that AI and advanced worksite technologies should be seamless enablers. Our keynote will demonstrate how properly deployed technology is designed to complement your existing structures, safety protocols, and daily workflows. It is about empowering your workforce and improving your current processes, rather than disrupting the way your site fundamentally operates.
PRACTICAL SAFETY FOR EVERY VEHICLE ON SITE
At the core of this approach is our proven, adaptable AI safety solution. Whether your fleet requires targeted rear detection to proactively prevent reversing incidents in active zones, or a full 360-degree surround vision system for complete situational awareness, our technology scales to meet your specific needs. Crucially, this unified system is engineered for universal deployment. From nimble forklifts and skid steers navigating tight spaces to the most massive haulers on your site, our advanced safety technology can be fitted to almost any construction vehicle, ensuring that every operator is protected and aware of their immediate environment.
Crucially, these solutions are engineered for universal deployment. From nimble forklifts and skid steers navigating tight spaces to the most massive haulers on your site, our AI safety systems can be fitted to almost any construction vehicle, ensuring that every operator is protected.
JOIN US IN SAN FRANCISCO
ENR FutureTech is construction’s leading technology forum, bringing together the business, safety, and IT leaders who are driving the AEC industry forward. We are excited to connect with industry peers, share our insights, and discuss how we can collectively increase construction productivity and worksite safety.
If you are attending the event in San Francisco, be sure to mark your calendar for May 6th at 11:50 AM to catch our session. We look forward to seeing you there!
To learn more about the event agenda or to register, visit the ENR FutureTech website.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The keynote is on Wednesday, May 6th at 11:50 AM at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.
Epan Wu, Corporate Vice President at VIA Technologies, will detail AI solutions that directly address common site pain points. Tim Osbourne, Senior Director Safety and Health – Corporate at CRH Americas Materials, will ground the discussion with real-world safety priorities and day-to-day challenges from the field.
VIA’s philosophy is to make AI a seamless enabler, not a forced overhaul. The technology is designed to complement existing structures, safety protocols, and daily workflows, empowering crews and enhancing current processes without requiring teams to abandon reliable methods or endure steep learning curves.