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2025 CONFERENCE AGENDA

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10:00 AM
  1. PANEL: Next Up: Architecture Trends You Didn’t See Coming
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: Transformative Tech Shaping the Midwest
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Future-Proofing Chicago's Commercial Real Estate
    50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
    Ashley Rogow
    Ashley Rogow, Technical Designer and Building Transformation Leader - Gensler
  4. PANEL: Green-tinted Lens: Insights from the Key Sustainability Leaders
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Major Upcoming Construction Projects in the Midwest
    50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Fast-Track Success: Enhancing Project Delivery with Virtual Design + Construction
    60 mins
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Innovative Solutions Using Rengerative & Biomaterials
    60 mins
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Stand Out from the Crowd: Creating a Strategy for Business Growth
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
11:00 AM
  1. PANEL: Smartening Up: What Makes Buildings & Cities Smart?
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  2. PANEL: Building & Designing Resilient Cities: Mitigating Climate Risks
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  3. PANEL: Emerging Real Estate Trends to Watch in The Midwest
    50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: LEED v5 - What Have We Learnt?
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: From the Ground Up: Skyscrapers & the Future of Cities
    50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Efficiency Unleashed: Strategies for Successful Schedule, Cost & Quality Control
    60 mins
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Ethical Decarbonization & Building Materials
    60 mins
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Level up! Capturing Your Audience with Effective Storytelling
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
12:00 PM
  1. PANEL: Designing for Inclusivity & Equity
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: Tech Talk: Using BIM, VDC, AI, IoT
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Opportunities & Developments in the Housing Market
    50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: People, Planet, Places: Collaborative Approaches for Sustainability
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Building a Neighborhood: Urban Design, Zoning, & the 15 Minute City
    50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Unmanned Action - Watch Out For Drones & Automation!
    60 mins
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: From Waste to Wealth: Sustainable Building Materials Supporting The Circular Economy
    60 mins
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Building Brands: The Alchemy of Strategic Marketing in Construction
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
01:00 PM
  1. PANEL: Adapting Office Design for Future of the Workplace
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
    Jessica Gracey
    Jessica Gracey, Design Director - Gensler
  2. PANEL: Don't Risk It! Upgrade Your Safety Measures with Tech
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Unlocking the Potential of Proptech in Real Estate
    50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: The Latest Sustainable Construction Practices to Adopt in 2025
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Bridging the Gap: How Do We Attract More People to the AEC Industry?
    50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Enhancing Collaboration & Project Efficiency using Digital Tools
    60 mins
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Sustainable Fire Safety Methods & Materials
    60 mins
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Ride the Algorithm! Rethinking Cross-Channel Optimization
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
02:00 PM
  1. PANEL: The Role of Design in Empowering Communities
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: Entering the Digital Age in Construction: Are You Ready?
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Office 2.0: Where Are Workspaces Headed?
    50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  4. DEBATE: Making the Case for Mass Timber in Construction
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Reinventing Housing: Tackling The Chicagoland's Housing Crisis
    50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
    Wes LeBlanc
    Wes LeBlanc, Principal and Analytics Director - Gensler
  6. WORKSHOP: Uncertain AI Futures: What Could AI Mean for Our Industry, Our Places & My Role?
    60 mins
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Possibilities and Opportunities of 3D Printing in Construction
    60 mins
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. PANEL: More Than A Tickbox? Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
    60 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion
03:00 PM
  1. PANEL: 'Urbs in Horto': Greenifying Chicago with Biophilic Design
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: How Did They Make it? Roundtable with Women in AI & Digital Construction
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Electrify to Decarbonize: Maximizing Energy Efficiency
    50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: Crystalballing the Future of Renewable Energy
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: The "E" in MWBE: Placing Equality at the Forefront
    50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Digitize Your Workflow to Win More Work
    60 mins
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Existing & Future Applications of Innovative Building Materials
    60 mins
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. PANEL: It Starts With You! Why Mentorship is Essential
    60 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    Mary Person
    Mary Person, Senior Vice President - Clayco
    Meghan Webster
    Meghan Webster, Principal and Office Managing Director - Gensler
04:00 PM
  1. PANEL: Making Space Matter: The Art of Interior Design
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: Hear From the Tech Whizzes: Innovation & Management with Digital Tools
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Navigating Supply Chain Updates & Impact on Facilities
    50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: Go Green or Go Home: The Rise of Sustainable Construction Materials
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Fireproofed Futures: The Latest Fire Safety Regulations & Building Codes
    50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Optimizing Temporary Works Through BIM: Strategies for Success
    60 mins
    • Digital Construction (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Low-Carbon Concrete for a Sustainable & Resilient Future
    60 mins
    • Building Solutions & Materials (Workshop 2)
  8. MENTORING & NETWORKING: Ask Me Anything! AEC Industry Speed Mentoring
    75 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion
10:00 AM
  1. PANEL: The Only Way is Up! The Evolution of High-Rise Design
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: Emerging Technology Revolutionizing the AEC Industry
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: The Future of Facilities: Key Trends & Innovations
    50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: Sustainable Practices in Construction: From Vision to Reality
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Doing Business with the City of Chicago
    50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
  6. CASE STUDY: New EPA Region 5 Projects Paving Tomorrow
    60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Reducing our Carbon Footprint with Tile and Stone
    60 mins
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
    Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, ALA, LEED AP
    Scott Conwell, FAIA, FCSI, CDT, ALA, LEED AP, Director of Industry Development - International Masonry Institute
  8. WORKSHOP: Don't Be Fine, Be Fascininating! Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
11:00 AM
  1. PANEL: Reimagining The City: Spaces for Work, Live, & Play
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
    Benjy Ward
    Benjy Ward, Design Principal - Gensler
  2. PANEL: Beyond BIM: Digital Twins and the Future of Intelligent Design
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Energy Efficiency & Sustainability: Are We Doing Enough in FM?
    50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: The Age of Resilience: Climate Adaptation in the Windy City
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Built to Last: Preservation & Adaptive Reuse in the Chicagoland
    50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Designing Environments to Support Mental & Physical Health
    60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
  7. PANEL/CASE STUDY: Sustainability vs Affordability: Developing a Sustainable Neighborhood
    60 mins
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Hey ChatGPT, how can you help construction?
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
12:00 PM
  1. PANEL: Addressing Climate Change Through Sustainable Architecture
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: How AI Is Transforming Building & Energy Efficiency
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Integrating Technology for Workplace Optimization
    50 mins
    • Facilities Management (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: Healthy Homes for a Healthy Planet
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Making Illinois Affordable & Safe to Live
    50 mins
    • Government Policy (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Intelligent Interiors: Security & Aesthetics with Smart Design
    60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Green Lit: Navigating the LEED Certification Process
    60 mins
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Must-have Strategies: The Proven Way To Stand Out From Your Competitors
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
01:00 PM
  1. PANEL: The Critical Role of Architects in Fire Protection & Human Safety
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: Powered By Data: Why You Can’t Ignore Data Analytics
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Social Value's Impact on the Future of Real Estate
    50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
    Terry Hogan
    Terry Hogan, Market + Data Analyst - Gensler
  4. PANEL: More Than a Buzzword: Decarbonization in Green Building Strategies
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Rising Costs: Staying Efficient with Projects
    50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Building An Equitable Future: Community Centric Design
    60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: Stepping Up Your Construction Safety Measures
    60 mins
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Don't Take No for an Answer: Creative Content Marketing Strategies to Recapture Their Interest
    60 mins
    • Skills & Marketing Hub
02:00 PM
  1. PANEL: Home Sweet Home: Commercial to Residential Conversions
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. PANEL: Holding Machines Accountable: Risk Management in AI & Automated Processes
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Strategies for Success in the Multifamily Real Estate Sector
    50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: Integrating ESG into Design, Construction & Beyond
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Putting On Your Hard Hat: Enhancing Safety Culture in Construction
    50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
    Mike Themanson
    Mike Themanson, Vice President of Safety - Clune Construction
  6. WORKSHOP: GREEN, GREEN, GREEN: Nature-based Solutions for Healthy Spaces
    60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
  7. WORKSHOP: You're Not Alone: Supporting Anxiety & Depression in the Workplace
    60 mins
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
  8. PANEL: Breaking Barriers: Celebrating & Creating Women Leaders in Construction
    60 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion
03:00 PM
  1. PANEL: Elevating Inner Spaces with Interior Design
    50 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Stage 1)
  2. DEBATE: How Sustainable is AI?
    50 mins
    • AI & Digital Construction (Stage 2)
  3. PANEL: Raising Your Game: Navigating Commercial Real Estate Trends
    50 mins
    • Real Estate (Stage 3)
  4. PANEL: Transforming Tomorrow: Retrofitting for a Sustainable Future
    50 mins
    • Sustainability (Stage 4)
  5. PANEL: Navigating New Waters - Responding to Supply Chain & Procurement Challenges in AEC
    50 mins
    • Future of Construction (Stage 5)
  6. WORKSHOP: Retrofit Design to Mitigate Against Climate Change Risks
    60 mins
    • Architecture & Design (Workshop 1)
  7. FIRESIDE CHAT: Living Building Challenge: Case Studies & Success Stories
    60 mins
    • Sustainability & HSE (Workshop 2)
  8. WORKSHOP: Unlock a Talented Workforce: Supporting Professional Development in the Workplace
    60 mins
    • Diversity & Inclusion

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