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Learn from the Industry's Best at World of Modular, April 20-23, 2026

World of Modular’s top-notch keynote and educational breakout sessions will equip industry professionals with the latest knowledge in every facet of the commercial modular construction business. Attendees learn new skills and techniques, find ways to operate more efficiently, and make valuable contacts to improve their businesses.

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Keynote Speakers

Anirban Basu

CEO & Founder
Sage Policy Group, LLC

Economist Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group, in Baltimore, Maryland, returns to World of Modular to deliver an engaging economic forecast for the commercial modular construction industry. Since joining MBI as chief economist in 2022, Dr. Basu has provided consulting for various clients, including developers and law firms, and authored notable reports, such as MBI’s “Economic and Financial Performance of Relocatable Buildings in the US Modular Building Industry."

Jonathan Brill

AI Advisor and Inventor, best-selling author,
and renowned keynote speaker

#1 Ranked Futurist in the World by Forbes and “The world’s leading transformation architect,” according to Harvard Business Review, Jonathan Brill helps audiences and executives make sense of AI, turning ideas into action to shape their 5 Year Future. Jonathan not only details a provocative case for why the world is changing but also what you can do about it, and how to take meaningful action.

Breakout Session Tracks

Spanning all four days of the conference, attendees can choose from dozens of educational breakout sessions covering distinct aspects of the commercial modular construction industry.

Design, Build, Install

Sessions in this track will feature case studies of completed projects and innovative approaches and techniques across the design, build, and install phases of commercial modular construction.

Development Opportunities & Sustainable Practices

Sessions in this track will highlight practical approach stakeholders such as owners, developers, general contractors and others are using to spur development within a variety of commercial building markets as well as practices and techniques that can reduce the environmental impact of construction.

Government/ Regulatory Affairs

Sessions in this track are geared for government agencies, officials and other stakeholders interested in keeping pace with industry advocacy efforts, updates, regulatory challenges, and opportunities for modular construction.

Managing Your Business

Sessions in this track will feature proven techniques and innovative practices designed to improve the efficiency, longevity, profitability, and overall culture of your organization and its operations.

Research & Innovation

Sessions in this track will highlight recent research and emerging technologies that are underpinning and driving change in the commercial modular construction industry.

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Breakout Speakers

Stay tuned! Speakers updated regularly. See the Agenda page for complete session details.

Alon Lagstein
Attorney
Carlton Fields

Amr Raafat
Chief Innovation Officer
Windover Construction

Bill Gaxiola
CEO, Co-Founder
MODMAX

Erlend Spets, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company

Erlend Spets
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company

HR Huntsman, Leader’s Edge Speaker & Coach

HR Huntsman
President
Leader's Edge

Jill Homan
Deputy Director, Trade & Economy Policy and Campaign Director
AFPI

Jim House
Senior Consultant
FMI Consulting

Dr. Jin Choi
Associate Professor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Kiran Moktan
PhD Student
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Merrick Macomber
Founder
Modular Maven

Stuart Marshall
Director Global Sales
Stack Modular

Tom Hardiman, CAE
Executive Director
Modular Building Institute

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.