On September 17, 2026, industry leaders and technical experts will gather at CAPE10 in Vienna for the sixth Innovationskongress, hosted by Digital Findet Stadt. Under the guiding theme “Ohne Fortschritt keine Zukunft – ohne Innovation kein Erfolg” (Without progress, no future – without innovation, no success), the event addresses how digital technologies can drive economic value across the entire building lifecycle.
Integration Friction and the Limits of the Modern Software Stack
Deploying digital tools doesn’t automatically guarantee efficiency. The core challenge facing the construction and real estate sector isn’t a lack of software options. It is the integration friction.
According to the event organizers, digital technologies alone fail to create inherent value. The differentiator is how these systems integrate into existing processes, how the people involved adopt them, and how they measurably improve productivity, quality, and sustainability.
Plain Text and the Mandate for Execution Speed
High-tech entrepreneur, speaker and moderator Katharina Aguilar sets the tone for the Vienna congress with her address, titled “Innovation. Jetzt. Klartext, Strahlkraft und der Mut, dort zu handeln, wo andere noch analysieren” (Innovation. Now. Plain text, charisma, and the courage to act where others are still analyzing). Aguilar bridges technological developments with an entrepreneurial perspective, drawing on her background as a founder and former member of the management of an architectural firm.
Companies must identify technological developments, new ways of working, and social changes early and actively shape them. The congress focuses heavily on moving past endless analysis paralysis into concrete deployment across three core pillars: planning, construction, and operations.
Functional Domains at the CAPE10 Summit
The single-day event breaks down complex digital transformation into functional domains. Experts and executives from the construction sector will unpack real-world data pipelines and deployment blockers.
- CEO Panel Discussion: A high-level debate featuring influential industry leaders dissecting “Ohne Fortschritt keine Zukunft – ohne Innovation kein Erfolg”.
- Practical Case Studies: Reports detailing successful digitalization in planning, construction, and operation.
- Science Corner: Direct insights into current research projects.
- Start-up Pitches: Emerging tech firms demonstrating innovative solutions for the industry.
- Networking and Bau-House-Party: Structured peer-to-peer engagement designed to foster cross-company technical collaboration.
