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ATN Summit Talk
ATN Summit Introduction
A Talk By:
Oliver Thomas
CEO & Founder
18.03.2026
9:30 am
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9:55 am

Oliver Thomas is the CEO and Founder of Archi-Tech Network (ATN), a leading platform at the intersection of architecture and technology. A qualified British architect, Oliver’s career has spanned design, technology, and fabrication — from working as a designer at Aedas, to fabricating complex façades at Front Inc., to specialising in design technology at BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), before moving into the world of startups.

He went on to become Director at Facit Homes and Co-founder of Facit Technologies, pioneering sustainable, digitally manufactured housing. He also founded Pixel Architects, an experimental practice exploring architecture through technology and sustainability.

Now a full-time entrepreneur, creator, and educator, Oliver leads Archi-Tech Network to empower architects and designers to embrace the future of design, technology, and practice in a rapidly changing industry.

About the Talk
ATN Summit Introduction

This opening talk sets the tone for the ATN Summit by reflecting on the journey behind Archi-Tech Network, from its beginnings as informal conversations on Clubhouse during COVID to a global platform spanning content, education, and now a full-scale conference. Ollie shares the risks, experimentation, and persistence required to build something from scratch, framing ATN as a community-led movement at the intersection of architecture and technology. Central to the talk is the idea of “Architect 3.0”, a new kind of practitioner emerging in response to rapid shifts in AI, BIM, and digital workflows, who is not only a designer, but also a technologist, entrepreneur, and content creator. The talk positions this moment as a critical inflection point for the industry, encouraging attendees to embrace change, challenge traditional roles, and actively shape the future of architectural practice. It ultimately invites the audience to connect, collaborate, and contribute to what comes next.

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