Contributed by Ellis Malmgren, RCN Editorial Director
Most sequels are abysmal; watered-down retreads that feel like tax write-offs, wasting the precious time with which you could have just watched the original. Joke(r)’s on you!
But occasionally, a sequel graces us that actually rivals, if not transcends, its predecessor. The Empire Strikes Back. Terminator 2. The Godfather Part II. And most timeless of all, Ernest Saves Christmas.
And this year, we can add another. RCN is returning to its partnership with Geo Week, February 16-18 in Denver, Colorado.
And a blockbuster it will be! Because, an unfortunate truth about the built environment is that nobody optimizes it alone.
You could be the most gifted engineer, the most visionary architect, or wield drone-piloting skills so supernatural they border on witchcraft. But without some form of partnership, you're essentially trying to construct a skyscraper with a hand trowel and sheer grit.
This is why RCN exists, and partners with missions like Geo Week, who partners with organizations like ASPRS. Community, the gift that keeps on giving.
And this is why, for the second consecutive year, RCN is bringing our signature offerings to Denver, for you and your operations: profound knowledge, lasting connections, and infinite inspiration. Here’s how.
The RCN Track: Future-Building, One Speaker at a Time
We’ll be honest. Last year's dedicated RCN track was even better than we’d expected - and our Geo Week friends confirmed it for us. Attendees enjoyed industry luminaries’ incisive presentations; the kind of sessions where you actually want to pay attention instead of scrolling through emails disguised as "note-taking."
This year? You guessed it, sequel! And while we did grow into an even larger room, we’re not fixing what ain’t broken. Same exclusive track. Same caliber of speakers. Same expanse of information.
Expect profound exploration into technology that's reshaping how we design, construct, and interact with the spaces we inhabit. Perspectives may challenge conventional wisdom, but certainly will spark conversations that continue long after the speaker says “Thank you.”
Bottom line, if we're being trusted with your time and attention, we're going to earn it. Here’s the rundown:
Note that RCN and Geo Week Conference Programming will be accessible to everyone with a Full Conference pass, though attendees can purchase an RCN Track pass a la carte. Have at it, by clicking below!
RCN Interviews, Right From the Floor
Probably as you read this, RCN is packing the recording studio - ground zero for live interviews throughout the conference. It will be a trove of candid, astute conversations with juggernauts of geospatial & AEC tech. Think less polished promotional speak, more real talk about what's actually working (and definitely what isn't) in our industry, and what the future may hold.
The hosts of RCN’s two podcasts - Founder/CEO Matthew Byrd of the eponymous pod, and Ellis Malmgren of The Re/Cap Podcast - will be alternating interview duties. The guys are ecstatic to hear about you, your company, your mission, and your vision.
Swing by to catch these sessions live, mingle with the ingenious interviewees, or contribute your own perspectives! All content will be able to be enjoyed after the fact, on social platforms and the exclusive RCN Collective platform.
RCN Happy Hour at F1® Arcade: Pole Position for Connection
RCN is known for providing the ultimate networking experience. Formula One, the ultimate racing experience.
Combine the two, and voila, the ultimate Happy Hour experience. That’s what awaits you, on Tuesday, February 17th, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM at the dazzling F1® Arcade less than two miles from the Colorado Convention Center.
Along with superb food and drink, F1® Arcade Denver is an exhilarating full-motion racing simulator experience in the Mile High City’s River North Art District. The sprawling space features an island bar, an outdoor patio, and adrenaline rushes galore as you immerse yourself on some of the world’s most iconic tracks.
It’s a match made in heaven, ‘cause in standard RCN fashion, this won't be your routine networking snoozefest, rife with sad cheese cubes and sadder ambience. We take our happy hours uber-seriously. That means if hairpin turns aren’t your thing, but focused conversation in a quiet space is…there’s ample room for that too. In essence, every way you look, will be networking your way.
Click below for the full Happy Hour FAQ, and to join hundreds of industry titans for a memorable evening of connection, collaboration, community…and RPMs. Interest is already sky-high, so yes, we do need RSVPs - but this spectacle is free, and we’d love for you to bring guests!
The Denver Duo 2.0
February 16-18, 2026 | Colorado Convention Center | Denver, CO, USA **Early Bird Pricing Ends 1/16**Join Us at Geo Week 2026!
February 16-18th is that catalyst, placing you at the intersection of emerging tech and real-world application. It's about connecting with the people solving problems you may not have even known you had. It’s about having a lot of fun. And finally, it's about returning home with wisdom that informs your next project, your next partnership, your next decade.
