Construction Owners Summit

SANTA CLARA ‘24
Nov 21, 2024
8:00AM - 12:00 PM PT
Santa Clara University, Locatelli Center
Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. Student Activities Center, Santa Clara, CA 95053
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Join us in the vibrant city of Santa Clara, where the future of construction comes to life!
Bringing together construction companies and the next generation of trades talent, this summit aims to bridge the gap between today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities.

Past Event Highlights

View highlights of our inaugural edition CO Summit held in Wisconsin on 9 May 2024.
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Why Attend?

For Construction Companies
The summit provides you with multiple avenues - engage with potential employees, forge connections with fellow industry professionals for future collaborations, showcase your projects, explore the latest software and AI tools to enhance your business operations.
For Students
This is a unique opportunity for you to network with prospective employers, paving the way to a successful career in the industry.

Agenda

Sneak peek of what you can look forward to!
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Networking/Expo/ Job Fair
Registration opens at 8:00AM
Light breakfast snacks provided
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Constructing Tomorrow: Career Paths, Innovations, and the Future of the Industry Panel
MODERATOR Manideep Tummalapudi, Associate Professor, Construction Management at Fresno State
GUESTS
Christi Pilutik, CEO, BuilderFax
Shel Waggener, President, American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Amar Amte, CEO, Pegbo
Megan Shapiro, Founder, Construction Contract Coach
10:55AM - 11:15AM
KEYNOTE SESSION #1
The Beginning: Juanita Douglas's Story
Juanita Douglas, Senior Manager Construction & Labor Relations, Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
11:15AM - 11:45AM
KEYNOTE SESSION #2
The Construction Evolution:
Building a Legacy with Community at the Core
Misha Homara (CEO of TriCore Panels)
11:45AM - 12:00PM
Final Remarks
Raffle Draw
Networking
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Speakers

Connect with industry leaders
Manideep Tummalapudi
Fresno State
Christi Pilutik
BuilderFax
Shel Waggener
American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing
Megan Shapiro
Construction Contract Coach
Amar Amte
Pegbo
Misha Homara
TriCore Panels
Juanita Douglas
Rising Sun Center for Opportunity

Vendors

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Event Highlights

Sneak peek of what you can look forward to!
Main Expo
Immerse yourself in the heart of the CO Summit at our Main Expo. Discover the latest advancements, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions that are reshaping the construction industry. Engage with leading exhibitors, witness live demonstrations, and gain firsthand insights into the tools that can revolutionize your projects.
Keynote Presentation
Renowned industry leaders and visionaries will take the stage to share their experiences, unveil strategic insights, and provide a roadmap for success. Be prepared to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the knowledge to drive transformative change in your business.
Breakout Sessions
These intimate and interactive sessions allow you to delve into specific topics, trends, and challenges relevant to your niche within the construction industry. Led by industry experts, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions with your peers.
Live Stream
Tune into the pulse of the industry with our live podcast streaming directly from the event. Our broadcast will be live throughout the day, offering real-time insights, engaging interviews, and expert analyses.
Networking
Networking is at the heart of the CO Summit. Whether it's during coffee breaks, dedicated networking hours, or social events, these sessions provide the ideal platform to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and foster relationships that can contribute to your professional growth and the success of your business.

Admission Tickets

Secure your access to the CO Summit ‘24 Santa Clara

Early Bird Special

Booth Rates

Showcase your products and services!

$500

per booth
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Includes x2 General Admission tickets

Join us at CO Summit ‘24 Santa Clara

We look forward to seeing you there!

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CO Summit 2024

The inaugural Construction Owners Summit successfully took place on May 9th, 2024 at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Experience the excitement and energy of the summit through our event highlights.

CO Summit 2024 Highlights

Here’s a recap of what unfolded during the big day!

Panel Discussion

Featuring Mark Kennedy (ShapeConnect), Cle Gray (Prodigal Building Systems), Aaron Mills (DAAXIT), Oleg Pravdin & Lou Perez (Lumber), Dr. Susan Schrank & Christian Thornton (Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce)

CO Pod

Live interviews with CO Summit 2024 attendees and vendors

Photo Gallery

Browse through the photo gallery to see candid moments, networking interactions, and snapshots of the vibrant atmosphere at the CO Summit

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Hear from CO Summit 2024 Attendees

Here’s what they have to say after attending the inaugural event
A lot of great networking with the exhibitors! We plan on attending again next year. This year's event was a big success. I'm sure it's going to get bigger!
Dan Doyle,
C.E. Doyle
This has been a phenomenal event to not only marry the construction world, but also the veterans in the world. It is great to be able to see the camaraderie that is happening here and the community that is being built up around.
Mark Kennedy,
ShapeConnect
The breakout sessions were more than I expected. Great questions from the gallery. The collaboration between the panel members was very professional. I enjoyed it.
William Wester,
Victory Title Co.

Thank you to the CO Summit 2024 partners, advertisers, vendors and speakers

Platinum Advertiser

Media Partners

Supporting Event Partners

Speakers

Aaron Mills
DAAXIT
Amanda Wade
Check in Wellness
Ashlie Tislow
Check in Wellness
Benjamin Blanc
Wisconsin Procurement Institute
Benjamin
Kurten
Reinhart Law
Chris Tatge
DC Materials
Christian Thornton
WVCC
Dr Rae Anne
Ho Fung
Rogers Behavioral Health
Eric Forrestal
Workforce Renegades
Kai O’day
CMHQ
Lou Perez
Lumber
Mark Kennedy
ShapeConnect
Michael Gentry
Reinhart Law
Michael Shiels
WCTC
Oleg Pravdin
Lumber
Shane Mahaffy
SBA
Tina Nazier
WIPFLI
Traci Tauferner
Advanced Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine
Zach Zabel
WVCC

Event Highlights

Sneak peek of what you can look forward to!
Main Expo
Immerse yourself in the heart of the CO Summit at our Main Expo. Discover the latest advancements, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions that are reshaping the construction industry. Engage with leading exhibitors, witness live demonstrations, and gain firsthand insights into the tools that can revolutionize your projects.
Keynote Presentation
Renowned industry leaders and visionaries will take the stage to share their experiences, unveil strategic insights, and provide a roadmap for success. Be prepared to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the knowledge to drive transformative change in your business.
Breakout Sessions
These intimate and interactive sessions allow you to delve into specific topics, trends, and challenges relevant to your niche within the construction industry. Led by industry experts, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions with your peers.
Live Stream
Tune into the pulse of the industry with our live podcast streaming directly from the event. Our broadcast will be live throughout the day, offering real-time insights, engaging interviews, and expert analyses.
Networking
Networking is at the heart of the CO Summit. Whether it's during coffee breaks, dedicated networking hours, or social events, these sessions provide the ideal platform to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and foster relationships that can contribute to your professional growth and the success of your business.