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"We're Building the Future"
13th Annual Conference Details
Friday, October 19, 2018
7:30am - 4:00pm
Cocktail Reception Immediately Following
Willard InterContinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004
What to Expect at the 2018 WIC Conference
In addition to the panel sessions and keynote presentations, this year's event includes several smaller breakouts focused on key topics.
The Booth for Business will be onsite taking professional headshots (free for all attendees).
Programming will end promptly at 4pm with a 2-hour cocktail reception immediately following.
Don't forget your business cards.
*Please note, agenda topics and times are subject to change
2018 Agenda
Registration & Breakfast
7:30-8:15AM
Welcome & Featured Speaker
8:15-9:15AM
Going the Extra Mile
8:45AM
Jennifer Bognet, Bognet Construction
Morning Panel Sessions
9:15-11:15AM
Expansion of Women In Construction ‐ A Man's View
9:15AM
Moderator: Lisa Mingoia, Skanska
Panelists:
Avi Schwartz, Deloitte
Paul Nassetta, PN Hoffman
Mark Degenaars, The Vertex Companies
Vincent Evola, Skanska USA Civil
Public Private Partnerships
10:30AM
Moderator: Jane Mahaffie, StonebridgeCarras
Panelists:
Cassia Sookhoo, Brailsford & Dunlavey
Shelah Lynn, Ballard Spahr
Martha Gaines, Aon
Mary-Claire Burick, Rosslyn BID
Breakouts - First Session
11:30AM-12:00PM
*Topics Presented & Room Locations TBD*
Below is a list of all breakout sessions. Only four will be presented during this time block.
- Examine Risks Associated with Construction Project Performance
- Identifying & Avoiding Construction Contracting Pit Falls
- Workforce of the Future
- Let Them Hear You Roar
- How are Innovations in Workplace Health and Wellness Driving Better Personal and Professional Decisions?
- How to Avoid Major Issues on a Construction Project
- Aging Infrastructure & What to do About it
- Is It Too Late To Make a Career Change?
Lunch
12:00-1:00PM
Breakouts - Second Session
1:10-1:40PM
*Topics Presented & Room Locations TBD*
Below is a list of all breakout sessions. Only four will be presented during this time block.
- Examine Risks Associated with Construction Project Performance
- Identifying & Avoiding Construction Contracting Pit Falls
- Workforce of the Future
- Let Them Hear You Roar
- How are Innovations in Workplace Health and Wellness Driving Better Personal and Professional Decisions?
- How to Avoid Major Issues on a Construction Project
- Aging Infrastructure & What to do About it
- Is It Too Late To Make a Career Change?
Breakout Session Wrap-Up
2:15PM
Judi Hill, DC Courts
Vanassa Simmons, Department of General Services
Afternoon Keynote & Panel Session
2:40-3:55PM
Keynote
2:40PM
Laura Fredricks, The Ask
Put Your Best Foot Forward-How to Negotiate to Win
3:10PM
Moderator: Jill Sorenson, Capitol Select Companies
Panelists:
Laura Fredricks, The ASK
Kathy Durdin, KDurdin Consulting
Olympia Scott, GPAC
Closing Remarks
3:55-4:00PM
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