The 2025 ABC Regional Construction Summit, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC of Metro Washington, and ABC Virginia is going to be the premier networking and educational conference of the year!   We guarantee there is content for every type of member and employee.   We will be continuing to update this site with speakers and topics as they become available – so check back regularly.  VISIT OUR ABC Regional Construction Summit Website for speaker and topic details!

At this day-long conference we will bring in dynamic speakers featuring the region’s most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how we can expect this industry to be changing and how we can be on the forefront of leadership, technological advances, and even preparing for the unforeseen catastrophe.   Don’t miss out on this one-day conference of educational sessions, exhibitors & networking!

Tentative Agenda*
8 am – Registration, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall
9:30 am – Morning Keynote Speaker
10:45 am – Breakout Session #1 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)
11:45 am – Breakout Session #2 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)
12:45 pm – Lunch & Lunch Speaker
1:45 pm – Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Hall 
2:15 pm – Breakout Session #3 (choice of 3 topics/speakers)
3:15 pm – Closing Keynote Speaker
4:00 to 6:00 pm – Happy Hour, Networking, Exhibitor Hall
*Agenda is subject to change – continue to check the webpage for updates! 

Location:
Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel 
7002 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, MD 21076

To book overnight accommodations:
Click here for room block information and rates: https://book.passkey.com/e/50932507

SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS

Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be submitted by 5PM on Friday, March 7, 2025, to receive a refund.

Featured Content
(continue to check back for updates on content and speakers)

Morning Opener Keynote:

‘Rightsizing vs. Downsizing,’ presented by Chad Prinkey of Well Built Construction Consulting

Breakout Sessions #1 – (10:45 am to 11:30 am)

• ‘Wage Theft and Misclassification: Recent Developments and How to Avoid the Consequences,’ hosted by Jennifer Harris and Adam Handfinger of Peckar & Abramson
• ‘Magnetic Leadership,’ hosted by Michael Bellaman, President & CEO of ABC National
• ‘How Companies can use AI in Day-to-Day Operations,’ presented by Dustin Sitton of Incite Automation

Breakout Sessions #2 – (11:45 am to 12:30 pm)

• Safety Panel Discussion: ‘Establishing a Safety Management System & Supporting Culture,’ moderated by Frank Trujillo of Coakley & Williams Construction. Safety Panelists include, Jonathan Umanzor, Senior Safety Manager, Harvey Cleary, Alex Rodas, Safety Director, Miller & Long Co., Inc., and Jose Mayen, President, Mayen Safety Solutions, LLC
• ‘Hot Labor Issues of 2025’; Wage Misclassification, PLAs, Union Organizing, Family Medical Leave and More, presented by Maury Baskin, Shareholder, Littler
• ‘Fireside Chat: Trade Partner Relationships,’ a panel of general and subcontractors, moderated by Chad Prinkey of Well Built Construction Consulting.

Lunch Keynote:

‘High Times at Work: Navigating Cannabis Regulations in Construction,’ presented by Albert (Bert) Randall, Jr., Esq., Franklin & Prokopik

Breakout Sessions #3 – (2:15 pm to 3:00 pm)

• ‘PLAs & The New Administration,’ presented by Ben Brubeck, VP of Regulatory, Labor and State Affairs, ABC National
• ‘Dark Web Case Study & Cyber Security,’ hosted by Bryant Donnowitz of Engyte
• ‘How Small-to-Mid Size Companies Grow Through Tech,’ a panel discussion moderated by Jack Kwait-Blank of Coakley & Williams Construction.  Panelists include: Chris Barry of Southway Builders, Tom Pittman of Chaney Enterprises, Lowell Kramer of Worth & Company and more!

Closing Keynote: 

‘Today and Tomorrow: Solving the Skilled Labor Shortage with Technology & Culture’, presented by Kassy Slaughter, Head of Construction Education at Procore

Sponsorships Available! 

• Main Event Sponsor
• Keynote Sponsor
• Breakfast Sponsor
• Lunch Sponsor
• Happy Hour Sponsor
• Breakout Room Sponsor
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MAIN EVENT SPONSOR:

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

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LUNCH SPONSORS:
             

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SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS

Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written notice must be submitted by 5PM on Friday, March 7, 2025, to receive a refund.