R-CON 2026 Is Leveling Up — Bigger Venue, Bigger Vision, Bigger Opportunities

RCN 2026 is leveling up in a massive way. In this episode, Matthew Byrd and Phillip Ellering break down the biggest changes coming to this year’s conference, including the move to the Boise Centre, a 70-booth expo hall, hands-on technical workshops, the new Innovation Village & Hackathon, upgraded VIP experiences, and the community-focused networking that has made RCN one of the most unique events in the reality capture industry. From LiDAR, drones, surveying, BIM, digital twins, robotics, and AI to startups, enterprise companies, and career opportunities, this conversation dives into why RCN is more than a conference — it’s a growing ecosystem built to connect people, spark innovation, and create real opportunities across the industry. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & why this year feels different 01:00 – From small venues to the Boise Centre 03:30 – Building the conference & improving every year 04:45 – The new expo hall experience 05:45 – Hands-on workshops & technical training 07:00 – Gamifying growth & solving challenges 09:15 – Lessons from the first conference 11:15 – Why RCN feels different from other events 12:00 – Innovation Village & Hackathon announcement 14:15 – Solving industry problems through collaboration 15:00 – Venue accessibility & attendee experience 16:30 – VIP lounge & networking upgrades 18:00 – Growth in exhibitors & attendance 19:00 – Why RCN happy hours are legendary 21:00 – The power of networking outside the conference room 23:00 – Real career & business opportunities created through RCN 24:00 – Who attends RCN? 26:00 – The mission behind the conference 28:00 – Matthew’s personal approach to building community 30:00 – Why the team goes all-in on marketing 31:00 – Ticket options & conference flexibility 34:00 – Final thoughts & what to expect this year 🎟️ RCN 2026 📍 Boise Centre — Boise, Idaho 📅 October 12–15