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World of Modular Call for Speakers/Session Proposals


MBI is now accepting breakout session proposals for the 2027 World of Modular. This event is scheduled for April 5-8, 2027 (breakout sessions will occur April 6, 7, 8) in Orlando, FL. This is an in-person event.

Sessions must be educational in nature (i.e., not a pitch for a product or company), provide practical takeaways for the intended audience, should be 45-50 minutes in total length to enable 10-15 minutes of attendee Q&A and may be about any topic of interest to the commercial modular community, including but not limited to:

  • best practices and project case studies (innovative design, construction, shipping, and/or installation methods, integrating modular and traditional construction, industrialized construction, navigating challenges and risks, lessons learned, factors for success, project scoping and management, safety, etc.)
  • design & engineering (for those new to modular and technical/advanced topics)
  • research & innovation (academic research, innovative products and services, innovative methods, innovative business models, etc.)
  • regulatory trends & compliance
  • managing the business (business models, operational efficiency, growth planning, leadership, marketing best practices, workforce development, safety, etc.)
  • sustainability, net zero, green building, and circular economy
  • automation and smart technology (AI, robotics, digital tools, smart building technologies, supply chain, implementing technology, etc.)
  • getting started in modular (topics with those new to/transitioning to modular in mind)
  • investment strategies (public-private partnerships, venture capital, finance models, etc.)

Before your submit, please note:

  • By submitting a session proposal you agree to the event code of conduct, MBI's Code of Conduct, the MBI Speaker Policy, and that your session may be recorded. 
  • No compensation is provided for speaking. Speakers are responsible for their own event registration and travel expenses. 
  • Presentations selected by MBI do not constitute an endorsement of any company, individual, product, service, or business model.

Lastly, please review the Speaker Proposal Guide for full details on eligibility, expectations, review criteria, and helpful tips. 


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Session Details

Please provide a description of your proposed session.

Please list the learning objectives/key attendee takeaways for your proposed session. 

Please select the format for your proposed session. 

Presentation
Panel session
Workshop
Other

If you selected "other" for format above, please describe your proposed session format. 

Please select the most applicable level for your proposed session. 

Please select the attendee type(s) that will have most interest in your proposed session. 

Manufacturers
Contractors
Owners/developers
Dealers/lease fleet owners
Design professionals
Banks/financial institutions
Academics/researchers
Government officials/agencies
Technology companies
End users/facility managers
Suppliers
Other

If you selected "other" for target audience above, please describe the target audience for your proposed session. 

Continuing Education

Has your presentation been approved for continuing education credits by a national entity (e.g, AIA, NCEES, NASBA) or state board (e.g., engineering, accounting, legal)? If yes, please list the entity or entities who have approved your presentation for continuing education credit or your organization as an approved provided of continuing education. 

Proposed presenter's contact details
If selected, only the presenter's name, title, and company name will be used for marketing materials.

If selected, it will be included in marketing materials. Files should be 500x500 pxls (high resolution images) in JPG or PNG format. The file size limit is 20MB.

20MB max
Co-presenter Details
If applicable, please answer the below questions. If selected, only the co-presenter's name, title, and company name will be used for marketing materials.

If selected, it will be included in marketing materials. Files should be 500x500 pxls (high resolution images) in JPG or PNG format. The file size limit is 20MB.

20MB max

If your proposed session includes additional presenters or panelists, please provide details (name, title, organization, email, and phone). If selected, headshots will be requested.

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