ABC Regional Construction Summit: Leadership & Technology for Better Business 2/12

ABC REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION SUMMIT: LEADERSHIP & TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Thursday, February 12, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:30PM  |  MD Live! Casino, Hanover, MD
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH ABC GREATER BALTIMORE (CLICK HERE)

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The 2026 ABC Regional Construction Summit, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC of Metro Washington, and ABC Virginia is the premier networking and educational conference of the year! We guarantee there is content for every type of member and employee.

At this day-long conference, we will bring in dynamic speakers featuring the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how we can expect this industry to be changing and how we can be on the forefront of leadership, technological advances, and safety preparedness. Don’t miss out on this one-day conference of educational sessions, exhibitors & networking!

AGENDA
8am – Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall (Click here to see full list of exhibitors) 
9:30am – Morning Keynote Speaker
10:45am – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 4 topics/speakers)
11:45am – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 4 topics/speakers)
12:30pm – Lunch & Lunch Keynote Speaker
1:45pm – Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Hall (click here to see full list of exhibitors)
2:15pm – Legacy of Leadership Fireside Chat (one general session)
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Happy Hour, Networking, Exhibitor Hall

Speakers & Topics – Click here for detailed descriptions

OPENING KEYNOTE
“Building Smarter: Leveraging AI for Construction Innovation”
Micah Rodman, CEO & Co-Founder of KOJO

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1 (choose one)

• “BIM in Practice: Misconceptions, Value, and Real-World Outcomes” – A Panel Discussion
• “Wage Misclassification and Labor Laws Update,” Marc Furman of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, P.C.
• “Aligning Operations for Growth: The CEO-COO Mindset,” Diane Mentzer of Diane Integrates, LLC
• “From Contacts to Clients: Networking Skills That Fuel Business Development,” Diane Darling

BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2 (choose one) 

• “Hierarchy of Controls/JHA Hazard Assessment” – A Safety Panel Discussion
• “Building Your Team: Strategies to Strengthen Tomorrow’s Workforce,” DeAnna Thomas, ABC National
• “Building Intelligence: AI’s Role, Risk and Future in the Built Environment,” Andrew Gregg, Bean, Kinney, and Korman
• “DC Insider: Federal Policy Outlook and What it Means for Your Business,” with Ben Brubeck, Principal & CEO, Government Affairs Solutions, LLC

LUNCH KEYNOTE
“The People Puzzle: Managing Difficult Personalities and Across Generations”
Diane Darling, Author, Keynote Speaker & Consultant

BREAKOUT SESSION #3 (All Attendees)
“Legacy of Leadership Fireside Chat” featuring
Lynn Stith Bennett CEO, Coakley & Williams Construction (CWC)
Dolores Navia VP, Real Estate Development, JBG Smith
Leigh Press President, PCC Construction Components, Inc.
Jerry Shapiro President, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.
Michael Bellaman CEO, ABC National

LOCATION
Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel
7002 Arundel Mills Cir Ste 7777, Hanover, MD 21076

COST
Early Bird (until 1/16/2026) – $199
Regular – $225
Non-Members – $375

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SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be submitted by 5PM on Friday, February 6, 2026, to receive a refund.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Jess Gillette, CPSM