ACCA software at BSI Summit Porto 2026
At the buildingSMART International Summit in Porto, ACCA Software reaffirmed its leading role in advancing IFC-certified BIM and championing the global adoption of openBIM®
The buildingSMART International Summit, held this year in Porto (Portugal), represents one of the key events for the world of BIM, openBIM®, and open standards, bringing together the main players in the AEC sector to discuss the challenges and opportunities of digitalization. In this international context, ACCA software participated as a sponsor and active protagonist, confirming its role as a reference point in the diffusion of openBIM®.
bSI Summit Porto 2026 | ACCA software
bSI Summit Porto 2026
Promoted by buildingSMART International, the buildingSMART International Summit is a benchmark for the dissemination of interoperability and the development of shared standards such as IFC, BCF, and bSDD, which are essential for ensuring continuity and information quality throughout the entire lifecycle of the project.
Through keynotes, round tables, workshops, and thematic sessions, the Summit addresses the main themes of the digital transformation of the sector, including technological innovation, sustainability, advanced data management, and the practical implementation of openBIM®, offering an important networking and collaboration platform among the key players in the supply chain.
In 2026, the buildingSMART International Summit took place in Porto (Portugal) from March 24 to March 26, 2026, confirming itself as one of the key moments for international dialogue. The program also includes the openBIM® Hackathon, a collaborative competition lasting 48 hours that brings together international teams composed of developers, engineers, and BIM specialists.
This initiative, which was held this year from March 22 to March 24, 2026, at the Alfândega Congress Centre, precedes the Summit and involves the development of innovative solutions based on open standards. Projects are developed quickly, tested, and presented through final pitches, and are evaluated according to criteria such as innovation, impact, quality, and adherence to openBIM® standards. The most innovative projects are ultimately rewarded and presented in a plenary session in front of an international audience of experts and industry leaders, actively contributing to the growth and evolution of the openBIM® ecosystem.
ACCA software at the bSI Summit Porto 2026
As the official sponsor of the event, ACCA software played a prominent role at the buildingSMART International Summit Porto 2026, with high-profile presentations and significant technical contributions.
Within the framework of the openBIM® Hackathon, ACCA delved into the theme of openBIM® Data Quality, presenting concrete approaches to ensure the quality, validation, and consistency of information throughout the entire project lifecycle. Advanced solutions such as usBIM.dataquality and usBIM.IDSagent were illustrated, which are essential tools for automating checks, verifying compliance with information requirements, and improving the reliability of BIM models through the use of open standards and shared rules.
At the same time, ACCA participated in high-level international discussions, contributing to the debate on the evolution of openBIM® and interoperability among software and stakeholders. In particular, the topic of the concrete adoption of openBIM® in real projects was addressed, highlighting use cases, measurable benefits, and operational strategies to accelerate its dissemination in the daily workflows of the AEC sector.
An additional contribution concerned the technical discussion on the implementation priorities of the IFC 4.3 standard in the infrastructure sector, focusing on the needs of operators and the actions necessary to promote an effective transition to increasingly advanced standards. The discussion highlighted the key role of technology providers in supporting interoperability and ensuring the full integration of data throughout the entire design supply chain.
Participation in the buildingSMART International Summit Porto 2026 represents another piece in the international growth journey of ACCA software and the dissemination of open and interoperable BIM.
bSI Summit Porto | Panel ACCA software
