World of Modular Agenda
Four Days of Modular Industry Networking, Education & Exhibits
World of Modular provides a place for professionals from around the world who are involved in the modular and offsite construction industries a place to network, exchange ideas, learn from experts, discuss challenges, display new products, and receive well-deserved recognition.
Don't miss this once-a-year opportunity to meet, mingle, and learn from the modular construction industry's best and brightest. See the full agenda below for a complete overview of the event.
10:00 AM-8:00 PMÂ - Registration Desk Open
10:00 AM-5:00 PMÂ - Exhibit Hall Setup
11:30 AMÂ - Golf Tournament Check-In
12:30 PMÂ - Golf Tournament Shotgun Start
3:00-5:00 PMÂ - Maximizing Your WOM Experience
5:00-7:00 PMÂ - Opening Party
Breakout Session Descriptions
Accelerating Community Rebuilds: BIM & Modular Workflows for Post-Disaster Recovery
Amr Raafat, Chief Innovation Officer, Windover
Post-disaster rebuilding is often slowed by lengthy permitting, fragmented approvals, and inefficient processes—delaying families' return home for years. This session explores proven real-life case studies, including a collaborative model from California's wildfire recovery efforts, leveraging pre-approved modular housing designs, building information modeling (BIM)-enabled workflows, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data tools, and digital project tracking to dramatically speed up resilient community reconstruction.
Join this session to learn how comprehensive, BIM-coordinated models were developed in collaboration between Windover Construction and the Foothill Catalog Foundation. Attendees will discover practical insights, including:
Attendees will gain insight into:
- How pre-approved designs, BIM, and design for manufacture and assembly (DfMA) workflows streamline reviews and accelerate modular deployment.
- Why a digital roadmap in BIM simplifies homeowner decisions and enables AI-supported code review, including Windover-developed Automated Plan Review System (APRS).
- Key lessons from multi-stakeholder collaboration for repeatable, scalable, and sustainable post-disaster recovery.
Session track: Design, Build & Install
AI in Hybrid Modular Construction: Feasibility, Design, & Global Logistics for Mid- to High-Rise Buildings
Stuart Marshall, Director Global Sales, Stack Modular
Mid- to high-rise modular buildings are gaining traction for their efficiency, sustainability, and speed, particularly in hybrid systems combining steel frame modules with traditional elements for enhanced structural performance.
Join this session to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming these processes, enabling faster, more accurate feasibility, design, costing, and building of scalable modular projects. Attendees will discover practical insights into:
- Using AI as an early-stage tool for feasibility studies and generative design.
- Strategies for designing and building resilient mid- to high-rise hybrid modular buildings.
- AI applications in precise costing, risk mitigation, and navigating global supply chain complexities.
Session track: Design, Build & Install
Beyond Robots: How a Culture of Belonging & Dignity Powers Modular Innovation
Merrick Macomber, Founder, Modular Maven
In the race to solve the affordable housing crisis, we've pinned our hopes on robots, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation. But the true game-changer isn't technology alone—it's the people who wield it with purpose, dignity, and a profound sense of belonging.
Drawing from a decade of hands-on experience shaping culture at Prefab Logic and building Autovol—one of the United States’ most advanced robotic modular factories—this session reveals a surprising truth: when cutting-edge automation meets a workplace culture rooted in restoration and empowerment, workers aren't replaced—they thrive.
Hear the inspiring story of how Idaho's "Solutioneers" use robotics not to eliminate jobs, but to reclaim lives—reducing physical strain, unlocking creativity, and delivering high-quality housing faster. Attendees will discover how this same spirit of connection and value transcended borders, fostering thriving teams in the United States and India.
Ultimately, the future of modular construction—and affordable housing—depends not just on innovative machines, but on innovators who feel deeply valued and connected to a greater mission no matter where in the world they work.
This isn't just about building homes. It's about building belonging, restoring dignity in work, and igniting human potential in the unlikeliest places.
Session track: Managing Your Business
Building a Competitive Culture: Systems for Retention, Engagement, & Accountability in Modular Construction
HR Huntsman, President, Leader’s Edge
Amid persistent labor shortages in construction, employee retention isn't just Human Resources—it's a direct driver of revenue, productivity, and project success. Strong culture goes beyond buzzwords: it's built through deliberate systems of rhythms, clear expectations, and balanced accountability.
Join this practical session to learn how to implement a weekly leadership cadence—including 1:1s, team huddles, and after-action reviews (AARs/post-mortems)—to boost engagement, performance, and loyalty without adding bureaucracy.
Attendees will discover two straightforward frameworks for effective coaching and actionable tools to transform culture into a true competitive advantage:
- MAP (Mastery, Autonomy, Purpose): Align roles with intrinsic motivators to foster fulfillment.
- 3Ds (Demand, Deliverables, Development): Set high standards, define clear outcomes, and invest in growth—enabling accountability without micromanagement.
Session track: Managing Your Business
Economic Decision Tool for Automation Investments in Modular Factories: Breakeven & Sensitivity Analysis
Dr. Jin Ouk Choi, Associate Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Kiran Moktan, PhD Student, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Modular construction factories face significant hurdles when considering automation investments, often due to inadequate financial tools for evaluating returns amid fluctuating costs like labor, tariffs, robotics, and logistics. This session presents a proof-of-concept economic decision-making model designed to bridge this gap, enabling informed investment choices through scenario simulation and sensitivity analysis.
Discover how the model predicts breakeven years and optimal production rates by varying key factors—such as robot costs, labor rates, taxes, tariffs, and supply chain expenses. Real-world applications demonstrate how different automation levels impact return on investment (ROI), helping justify investments with data-driven insights.
Attendees will learn to:
- Identify critical financial barriers and drivers for automation in modular construction.
- Apply the tool for comparative economic analysis across diverse automation scenarios.
- Leverage sensitivity analysis to evaluate impacts and build robust justifications for automation decisions.
Session track: Research & Innovation
From Foundation to Roof in a Week: Mastering Multistory Modular Installation
Scott Bridger, Co-Founder, Principal, ProSet, LLC
The multifamily construction industry in the United States is embracing offsite modular methods to combat persistent labor shortages, rising costs, and project delays. Leading manufacturers are leveraging automation, technology, and innovative design to deliver high-quality commercial modular buildings faster than ever.
But successful multistory modular projects hinge on flawless onsite installation. What key factors ensure everything goes right—and how do you avoid costly pitfalls?
Join this session for an insider's guide to the complete installation process. From initial site assessments before construction begins to precisely setting the final module with cranes, attendees will learn strategies that make installation—though a small portion of the overall timeline—the critical cornerstone of project success.
Session track: Design, Build & Install
Making Modular Work: Navigating Capital, Contracts, UCC, Insurance & Collaboration
Alon Lagstein, Attorney, Carlton Fields
Offsite and modular construction methods promise faster delivery, cost savings, and higher quality—but they can also introduce unique financing challenges that often deter traditional lenders. Join this session for an overview of the legal, financial, and practical hurdles in funding projects involving volumetric modular or other prefabricated components, along with strategies to help mitigate risks and enable successful deals.
Attendees will gain actionable insights to help bridge the financing gap, reduce lender hesitation, and unlock the full potential of modular construction across key topics including:
- How lenders can meaningfully mitigate risk by structuring loan advances, using collateral assignments of construction and manufacturing contracts, and establishing appropriate controls for staging areas and laydown yards.
- The critical interplay between the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and common law in governing contracts and collateral—particularly as modules transition from personal property (goods) in the factory to fixtures in the real property upon installation.
- Documentation options available for various deal sizes and team structure, including where the borrower, general contractor, and manufacturer may be vertically integrated.
- Insurance strategies to create comprehensive "wrap" coverage spanning manufacturing, transportation, delivery, and on-site assembly, while avoiding gaps or overlaps.
- Practical, non-legal strategies—such as preapproving design and construction teams—that can help align all stakeholders and improve project outcomes.
Session track: Managing Your Business
MBI's Canadian PMC Industry Reporting
Tom Hardiman, CAE, Executive Director, Modular Building Institute
MBI gathers and distributes statistical information about the size and growth of the commercial modular building industry on an annual basis. This analysis has become the leading source of information on the industry and is used worldwide by investment firms, banks, academia, and the media.
MBI partnered with FMI Consulting to provide the best possible industry data and analysis in our annual reporting. Join this session to hear findings for the Canadian permanent modular construction (PMC) industry.
Session track: Research & Innovation
MBI Government Affairs Update: A Comprehensive View of The U.S. Policy Landscape for the Modular Industry
Alex Carmack, Government Affairs Director, Modular Building Institute
Andrew Muchnick, Government Affairs Manager, Modular Building Institute
The United States modular industry's policy landscape remains highly active. Join this session for an in-depth overview of the legislative and regulatory issues facing the modular industry, including:
- A review of major developments in 2025
- Opportunities and threats in 2026 across all levels of government
- Policy issues (e.g., prevailing wage for offsite fabrication, state adoption of modular for affordable housing, code and standards adoption, federal action on manufactured housing and the implications for our industry, and more)
Attendees will have ample opportunities for Q&A and discussion and discover how to get involved in MBI’s policy and advocacy efforts to protect and grow the industry.
Session track:Â Government & Regulatory Affairs
MBI's Relocatable Building Industry Reporting
Tom Hardiman, CAE, Executive Director, Modular Building Institute
MBI gathers and distributes statistical information about the size and growth of the commercial modular building industry on an annual basis. This analysis has become the leading source of information on the industry and is used worldwide by investment firms, banks, academia, and the media.
Join this session to hear findings for the North American relocatable building (RB) industry.
Session track: Research & Innovation
MBI's United States PMC Industry Reporting
Tom Hardiman, CAE, Executive Director, Modular Building Institute
MBI gathers and distributes statistical information about the size and growth of the commercial modular building industry on an annual basis. This analysis has become the leading source of information on the industry and is used worldwide by investment firms, banks, academia, and the media.
MBI partnered with FMI Consulting to provide the best possible industry data and analysis in our annual reporting. Join this session to hear findings for the United States permanent modular construction (PMC) industry, which includes more specific regional data based on the four geographic U.S. regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, and West) identified by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Session track: Research & Innovation
Modular Momentum in Canada: Navigating & Unlocking Opportunities
Megan Stanley, Senior Director, Proof Strategies
McCartney Lee, Associate Account Director, Proof Strategies
Canada's modular construction sector is experiencing unprecedented momentum, fueled by strong federal commitments—including Build Canada Homes' focus on factory-built and modular methods to rapidly deliver thousands of affordable units—and growing recognition as a key solution to the national housing shortage.
At the same time, urgent infrastructure needs in healthcare, education, and climate-resilient building present major opportunities for modular innovation.
Join this session, led by MBI’s in-country team, Proof Strategies to learn about opportunities and challenges for the industry across Canada, gain insights into MBI in-country activities, and discover how to get involved in MBI’s Canadian efforts.
Session track: Research & Innovation
Putting the Pieces Together for Success in Modular Construction
Erlend Spets, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company
Modular construction is booming — driven by labor shortages, sustainability goals, and advances in data, tech, and manufacturing — yet many companies struggle to scale, and high-profile bankruptcies have made headlines. Drawing on McKinsey’s latest research across 700+ companies operating in the modular construction industry across the globe, this session reveals what it takes to succeed in the industry.
Join this session to learn about the latest industry developments, the value at stake for successful players, and what it takes to win at scale.
Session track: Research & Innovation
Streamlining Modular Housing: Developer View
Jan Lindenthal, Chief Investment Officer, San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund
Ryan Cassidy, Vice President of Real Estate, Mutual Housing California
Christopher Herr, Design Director, Adam Berger Development, LLC
Tyler Pullen, Assistant Director of Building Innovation, Terner Labs; Researcher, Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley
RJ Mahadev, CEO, RaaP Builders, Inc.
Multifamily developers often hesitate to embrace modular construction due to higher upfront costs, perceived risks, and contingencies that can erode Return on Investment (ROI). But with the right strategies, modular delivers faster timelines, lower overall costs, and minimized risks through precision factory processes and digital integration.
Join this interactive, case-based discussion—geared for developers, architects, and general contractors—to learn about successes and lessons learned from an effective modular delivery approach. Attendees will gain actionable insights into:
- Picking the right project: site and development requirements that are a good fit for modular.
- Entitlement and financing: code, policy and financing issues that can make or break the project before it starts.
- Optimizing designs for DfMA: designs that optimize fabrication throughput in the design for manufacture and assembly process.
- Architect-Fabricator-GC co-ordination: managing distributed scopes, negotiating budgets and contingencies, and aligning factory with on-site activities.
Session track: Development Opportunities & Sustainable Practices
Look Back at the 2025 World of Modular
Browse our gallery below to see photos from the 2025 World of Modular in Las Vegas. Featuring over 1700 global attendees, nearly 200 exhibitors, dozens of breakout sessions, trade school and university students from across the US, this event was our biggest yet!
Meet the Industry's Best in Las Vegas
The 2026 World of Modular will be hosted by the Modular Building Institute from April 20-23 at the luxurious Bellagio Hotel & Casino, a world-renowned property at the heart of the electric Las Vegas Strip.
Use group code SMBI0426BE for MBI's discounted room rate.
Bellagio Hotel & Casino
3600 S Las Vegas Blvd,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
888-987-6667
