ACE-WORKSHOP 2017 is a unique workshop, created in 2016 by the Ecole Centrale de Lille*, to disseminate knowledge and conduct scientific reflections on the technologies of the future. It brings together eminent international scientists who present the cutting edge of the technologies and lead debates with the heads of large companies, researchers, doctoral candidates, young entrepreneurs and start-ups. The objective of this workshop is to establish new opportunities for collaborative and sustainable work in a high-level scientific community.
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The workshops are organized in plenary sessions, round tables and poster sessions. The international experts will present their scientific work and provide advice to establish a vision of the future. Participants will be able to present their work, exchange, debate and find out business opportunities.
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The ACE-WORKSHOP will bring together large and small companies, Startups and entrepreneurs, architects, civil engineers, researchers, students and decision makers. The event is open for all.
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Based on the successful 2016 experience with a theme for « 3D Printing », the theme 2017 « Beyond Construction », focuses on answering the following question: What organization / Structure would be the most appropriate for the introduction of robotics in construction?

An international scientific committee has been set up to define the scientific approach of the work.
Keywords : Digital, 3D printing, Construction 4.0, Robotics, Innovation, Buildings, Business-models, BIM, Design