Autodesk DevCon continues to bring together a global community of developers, builders, and technologists—and in 2026, the energy around what’s possible felt stronger than ever. Live from Amsterdam, Eric Thomas sits down with Ben Cochran, Vice President of Engineering at Autodesk, to break down the biggest themes and announcements from this year’s event—and what they signal for the future of design and construction workflows. They explore how DevCon has grown into a thriving ecosystem, why the developer community plays such a critical role, and how emerging technologies like agentic AI are opening up new ways for teams to connect data, streamline workflows, and make faster, more informed decisions. On this episode, we cover: The evolution of DevCon and the role of the developer community Key announcements from DevCon 2026, including news about Autodesk Marketplace, Autodesk Assistant, and MCPs How agentic AI is reshaping workflows and accelerating experimentation Why the industry is moving from hesitation to active adoption of AI What it takes to navigate rapid change—and in Ben’s eyes, why curiosity and grit really matter Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas of Autodesk.