GOVERNMENT HUB

Meet Government Agencies and Discover Upcoming Projects & Tender Opportunities

Chicago Build's Government Hub offers the chance to meet with government agencies from across the sector. Discover upcoming projects, learn about the latest regulatory frameworks and explore opportunities to get involved.

Connect directly with government representatives and find out what's coming next for construction and infrastructure across the region.

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10:00
  1. PANEL & NETWORKING: Construction Industry Welcome
    60 mins
    Connect with construction professionals including contractors, architects, developers and more, to share insights, and explore opportunities for growth and advancement in the construction industry.
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Tiffany Jordan, RWA
    Tiffany Jordan, RWA, Vice President - NABWIC Detroit Chapter
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Frank Grimaldi
    Frank Grimaldi, Deputy Commissioner - Design & Construction - City of Chicago
    Speaker image for Marlene Hopkins
    Marlene Hopkins, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Buildings - City of Chicago
    Speaker image for John Gallagher
    John Gallagher, Managing Deputy Commissioner - City of Chicago Department of Water Management
11:00
  1. WORKSHOP: The Future of Roofing Intelligence: How Aerial Thermography Is Transforming Building Asset Decision-Making
    50 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Henry Patricy
    Henry Patricy, Marketing Manager - RAM Companies
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Scott Sannes
    Scott Sannes, President - RAM Companies
    Speaker image for Joe Cobb
    Joe Cobb, Director of Operations - RAM Companies
11:15
  1. NETWORKING: Sustainable Futures: Where Sustainability Leaders Connect
    60 mins
    Expand on your connections with Chicago's leading companies paving the way for sustainability across the industry. Network with those committed to driving positive environmental change and creating a sustainable future.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alaina Harkness
    Alaina Harkness, Chief Executive Officer (also CEO and Principal Investigator, Great Lakes RENEW) - Current
12:30
  1. NETWORKING: AI & Digital Construction Industry Mixer
    60 mins
    Discuss, network and connect with AI, tech and digital construction experts from across the industry. The perfect spot to share ideas, and knowledge and create opportunities for all things digital.
13:00
  1. PANEL: Icons Under Construction: Chicago Fire Stadium
    50 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Ted Glick
    Ted Glick, Chief Ticketing Officer, SVP of Stadium Programming & Events - Chicago Fire Football Club
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Luis Puig Jr.
    Luis Puig Jr., President - ALL Construction Group/ALL Masonry
    Speaker image for Rob Martinelli
    Rob Martinelli, Executive Vice President, Illinois - Pepper Construction
    Speaker image for Cornelius Griggs
    Cornelius Griggs, President/CEO - GMA Construction
13:45
  1. NETWORKING: The HVACR Networking Exchange
    60 mins
    Discuss, network and connect with AI, tech and digital construction experts from across the industry. The perfect spot to share ideas, and knowledge and create opportunities for all things digital.
14:00
  1. PANEL: Meet the Government: Chicago & Illinois Construction Updates
    50 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Teena Lorie Harris
    Teena Lorie Harris, Member - National Forum for Black Public Administrators
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ted Gibbs
    Ted Gibbs, Director and Counsel for Administrative Hearings - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
    Speaker image for Nicole Mandeville
    Nicole Mandeville, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer - Cook County
    Speaker image for Anthony Falada
    Anthony Falada, Deputy Commissioner - Chicago Department of Water Management
    Speaker image for Mahesh Mohnalkar
    Mahesh Mohnalkar, Deputy Chief -Capital Construction and Building Operations - Chicago Housing Authority
    Speaker image for Sharla Roberts
    Sharla Roberts, Chief Procurement Officer - City of Chicago
15:00
  1. PANEL: Small Businesses, Big Impact: Certification and Opportunities as SBE, DBE, MWBE Firms
    50 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Curtis Thompson
    Curtis Thompson, President - National Association of Minority Contractors Chicago
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sergio Terreros
    Sergio Terreros, President and CEO - NAHICA
    Speaker image for Bruce Montgomery
    Bruce Montgomery, Commissioner - Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion
    Speaker image for Dѐsirѐe M. Otkins
    Dѐsirѐe M. Otkins, Deputy Director, Business Enterprise Development - Cook County Government
    Speaker image for Ann McNeill
    Ann McNeill, Founder - National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)
  2. NETWORKING: The Midwest's Largest Networking Event for Diversity in Construction
    75 mins
    The annual Diversity in Construction Networking Event is free-to-attend for all. Learn from an inspiring panel of industry leaders as they celebrate the successes and discuss the challenges facing BAM …
16:00
  1. PANEL: Rising Costs. Shifting Expectations. How Are You Adapting?
    50 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Tamara Larson
    Tamara Larson, Interior Project Manager - Workplace - Perkins&Wills
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Blake MacGregor
    Blake MacGregor, Vice President | Project Development & Preconstruction - Bulley & Andrews
    Speaker image for Thomas McClure
    Thomas McClure, Senior Director - Simon-Kucher & Partners
    Speaker image for Jennifer Hesser
    Jennifer Hesser, Operations Manager - Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
    Speaker image for Tim Jed
    Tim Jed, Supply Chain Leader - DPR Construction
    Speaker image for Jana Williams
    Jana Williams, Deputy Commissioner - City of Chicago
16:30
  1. NETWORKING: Speakers X Ambassadors: Connecting Champions of Change
    60 mins
    Connect with some of the industry’s leading speakers in a dedicated networking session focused on conversation and collaboration. Exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends, and strengthen your professio …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Jodi Wiemerslage
    Jodi Wiemerslage, President - NAWIC
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alana Spencer
    Alana Spencer, Co-Executive Director - Midwest Sustainability Network
    Speaker image for Julide Bozoglu
    Julide Bozoglu, Director, Technology - Goettsch Partners
    Speaker image for Mike Emerson
    Mike Emerson, Principal - American Structurepoint
    Speaker image for Alicia Rucinski
    Alicia Rucinski, Vice President, Design & Strategy - Article Student Living
    Speaker image for Brandon Clokey
    Brandon Clokey, President - American Institute of Building Design
    Speaker image for Peggy Kenealy Newquist
    Peggy Kenealy Newquist, Director, VP Learning & Development - Clune Construction
    Speaker image for Mikel Mays
    Mikel Mays, Chair of the Future Leaders Committee - The Chicago Building Congress
    Speaker image for Basil Fitzsimons
    Basil Fitzsimons, VP Real Estate and Facilities - YMCA of Metro Chicago
    Speaker image for John Jurewicz
    John Jurewicz, Senior SME Data Centers and Power - Jacobs
    Speaker image for Mahesh Mohnalkar
    Mahesh Mohnalkar, Deputy Chief -Capital Construction and Building Operations - Chicago Housing Authority
    Speaker image for Dale Lewis
    Dale Lewis, Director of Development – Data Centers / Mission Critical - The Boldt Company
    Speaker image for David Meyers, AIA, PMP, CxA
    David Meyers, AIA, PMP, CxA, Director - Burns & McDonnell
    Speaker image for Shawn Mahoney, PE
    Shawn Mahoney, PE, Senior Technical Services Engineer - NFPA
    Speaker image for Leah Royalty
    Leah Royalty, Manager of Strategic Initiatives - The Haskell Company
    Speaker image for Blake Jackson
    Blake Jackson, Director, Sustainability - NORR
    Speaker image for Marieclaire Monasterio
    Marieclaire Monasterio, Sustainable Designer - Associate - HKS
    Speaker image for Teena Lorie Harris
    Teena Lorie Harris, Member - National Forum for Black Public Administrators
    Speaker image for Valerie Jardon
    Valerie Jardon, Managing Director | Principal - IA | Interior Architects
    Speaker image for George Phillips Sorich
    George Phillips Sorich, Vice President, Residential, North America - NORR
    Speaker image for Ebonie Davis
    Ebonie Davis, Public Contracts Unit Administrator - State of Illinois Department of Human Rights
    Speaker image for Ann McNeill
    Ann McNeill, Founder - National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)
    Speaker image for Clarence A. Carson
    Clarence A. Carson, Principal - CCRS Group
10:00
  1. NETWORKING: Connecting Real Estate & Facilities Leaders
    60 mins
    Whether you are a real estate agent, broker, investor, developer, or industry service provider, this event offers a valuable platform to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world …
11:00
  1. PANEL: Housing at Scale: Chicago and the Missing Middle
    50 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Alice Jordan
    Alice Jordan, Principal Agent - Compass
    Speakers
    Speaker image for George Phillips Sorich
    George Phillips Sorich, Vice President, Residential, North America - NORR
    Speaker image for Kemena Brooks
    Kemena Brooks, Chief of Staff - Chicago Housing Authority
    Speaker image for Brian Hacker, AICP
    Brian Hacker, AICP, Supervising Planner, West Region - City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
    Speaker image for Marlene Hopkins
    Marlene Hopkins, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Buildings - City of Chicago
11:15
  1. NETWORKING: Connecting The Architecture & Design Community
    60 mins
    Are you an architect in the Midwest? Looking for top class architect to design your project? Then the Chicago Build Architecture Networking Event has you covered. Meet fellow architects and make new c …
12:00
  1. PRESENTATION: In Transit: Everything You Need to Know About NITA
    50 mins
    The Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act went into effect on June 1, 2026, and the first NITA board of directors was seated in September 2026.  The overarching goal of the NITA Act is to mak …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Audrey Wennink
    Audrey Wennink, Senior Director - Metropolitan Planning Council
12:30
  1. NETWORKING: Midwest Builders & Contractors Connect
    60 mins
    Join us at Chicago Build for a networking session connecting builders, contractors, developers, and construction professionals. Meet industry peers, share ideas, and spark new opportunities in the hea …
13:45
  1. NETWORKING: Safe & Sound: Where Fire & Security Connect ​
    60 mins
    Connect with professionals working at the forefront of fire safety and security. This networking session offers an opportunity to engage with industry peers, discuss key issues, and explore collaborat …
14:00
  1. PANEL: Breaking the Concrete Ceiling: Women Leading the Industry
    50 mins
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Sara Urizar
    Sara Urizar, Chicago Board Member - Professional Women in Construction
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Lisa Laws
    Lisa Laws, VP, Chicago Operations and Market Growth - Transportation, Water, Buildings - Jacobs
    Speaker image for Valeria Wright
    Valeria Wright, Project Director, JA Watts - Immediate Past President, NAWIC
    Speaker image for Laura Rebbe
    Laura Rebbe, Vice President Director of Architecture and Interiors - Epstein
    Speaker image for Kelly Powers Baria
    Kelly Powers Baria, Executive Vice President - POWERS & SONS CONSTRUCTION
    Speaker image for Steph Smothers
    Steph Smothers, Head of Design - Sterling Bay
15:00
  1. NETWORKING: The Midwest's Largest Networking Event for Women in Construction
    75 mins
    The annual Women in Construction Networking Event, in collaboration with our key partners is free-to-attend for all. Learn from an inspiring panel of industry leaders as they celebrate the successes a …

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CONFERENCE AGENDA 2026

Chicago Build features 450+ high-profile industry speakers across 9 tracks & AIA CES-approved workshops. The agenda covers The Future of the Midwest; Government Policy, Women in Construction, Digital Construction, Real Estate, Building Materials, Architecture, Sustainability and more! 

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