The National Building Museum’s annual Gala returns Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with Autodesk as the Honor Award recipient.

Throughout the past three decades, the Gala has become one of the most anticipated events in the nation’s capital. Its enduring appeal is the meaningful connections attendees make with each other—from nationally recognized leaders in the building industries to power players in greater Washington’s business community.

About Autodesk

As Autodesk approaches more than four decades of groundbreaking innovation, the National Building Museum is proud to honor them with the 2026 Honor Award, celebrating their transformative impact on the way the world is designed and made. Since its founding, Autodesk has empowered architects, engineers, designers, builders, manufacturers, and artists with digital tools that bring bold ideas to life—advancing work that has shaped cities, strengthened communities, and elevated our shared aspirations for the future.

Through its Design & Make Platform, Autodesk has enabled some of the most technically ambitious projects of our time; projects that prioritize sustainability, cultural impact, and iconic design. By connecting data, design, and delivery across the project lifecycle, Autodesk has become an essential catalyst for innovation across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment.

Within the built environment, Autodesk uniquely bridges design and construction to transform how buildings and infrastructure are planned, designed, and delivered, helping the industry overcome long-standing fragmentation between disciplines and make more sustainable decisions at every stage.

At the heart of Autodesk’s influence is a clear mission: to design and make a better world. Through its leadership in cloud-based, AI-enabled technology, Autodesk enables end-to-end workflows that help industry teams assess performance, manager risk, and deliver more sustainable, efficient, and resilient outcomes.

Trusted by millions of professionals worldwide, Autodesk is a global technology leader enabling the delivery of buildings, infrastructure, and systems that shape everyday life and support more resilient, sustainable communities.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the National Building Museum is honored to recognize Autodesk as the 2026 Gala honoree, celebrating the company’s lasting impact on the built environment and its leadership in advancing a more sustainable and inclusive future.

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