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. Select your preferred sessions when registering online. The first 50 people to register will receive an autographed copy of The Ask by conference keynote speaker, Laura Fredricks, J.D.


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.


We look forward to seeing you in October!


*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

Featured Speaker

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 eight breakout sessions. Only four will be presented during this time block. 

  1. Insurance Risks Associated with Construction Projects
  2. Avoid The Top 10 Construction Contract Pit Falls 
  3. The Workforce of the Future 
  4. Let Them Hear You Roar
  5. How are Innovations in Health and Wellness for the Workplace Driving Better Personal and Professional Decisions?
  6. How to Avoid Major Issues on a Construction Project 
  7. Aging Infrastructure and What to do About it 
  8. 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 eight breakout sessions. Only four will be presented during this time block. 

  1. Insurance Risks Associated with Construction Projects
  2. Avoid The Top 10 Construction Contract Pit Falls 
  3. The Workforce of the Future 
  4. Let Them Hear You Roar
  5. How are Innovations in Health and Wellness for the Workplace Driving Better Personal and Professional Decisions?
  6. How to Avoid Major Issues on a Construction Project 
  7. Aging Infrastructure and What to do About it 
  8. Is It Too Late To Make a Career Change?

Breakout Summaries & Audience Q&A

2:05PM

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 & Networking Awards

3:55-4:00PM

Cocktail Reception Immediately Following

Long-Sleeve Tech Tee - $35

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