The 2026 ABC Regional Construction Summit, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC of Metro Washington, and ABC Virginia is the premier networking and educational conference of the year!   We guarantee there is timely 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.  Click here to visit ABC’s Regional Construction Summit website with additional details on speakers, topics and exhibitors.  

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 (Click here to see full list of exhibitors) 
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)
12:30 pm – Lunch & Lunch Keynote Speaker
1:30 pm – Afternoon Break/Exhibitor Hall (click here to see full list of exhibitors)
2:00 pm – Breakout Session #3 (one general session)
2:45 pm to 4:30 pm – Happy Hour, Networking, Exhibitor Hall
*Agenda is subject to change – continue to check the webpage for updates! 

Confirmed Speakers & Topics – Click here for official Regional Summit webpage.

Opening Keynote Speaker

“Leadership & Technology for Better Business,” Maria Davidson of KOJO

Breakout Session 1 (choose one)

• “BIM in Practice: Misconceptions, Value, and Real-World Outcomes” – A Panel Discussion
• “Wage Misclassification and Labor Laws Update,” Marc Furman of Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, P.C.
• “Aligning Operations for Growth: The CEO-COO Mindset,” Diane Mentzer of Diane Integrates, LLC
• “From Contacts to Clients: Networking Skills That Fuel Business Development,” Diane Darling

Breakout Session 2 (choose one) 

• “Hierarchy of Controls/JHA Hazard Assessment” – A Safety Panel Discussion
• “Building Your Team: Strategies to Strengthen Tomorrow’s Workforce,” DeAnna Thomas, ABC National
• “Building Intelligence: AI’s Role, Risk and Future in the Built Environment,” Andrew Gregg, Bean, Kinney, and Korman
• “DC Insider: Federal Policy Outlook and What it Means for Your Business,” with Ben Brubeck, Principal & CEO, Government Affairs Solutions, LLC

Lunch Keynote Speaker
“The People Puzzle: Managing Difficult Personalities and Across Generations,” with Diane Darling

Breakout Session 3 (general session)

“Legacy of Leadership Fireside Chat” A panel discussion moderated by Mike Bellaman of ABC National
Panelists include: Lynn Stith Bennett of Coakley & Williams Construction, Jerry Shapiro of Shapiro & Duncan, Dolores Navia of JBG Smith, and more to be announced.

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

To book overnight accommodations:
Click here for room block information and rates 

Early Bird ticket rates expire COB Friday, January 16th – Regular member rates will be $225 per ticket. 

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, February 6th, 2026, to receive a refund.

Sponsorships Available! 

• Main Event Sponsor- SOLD OUT
• Keynote Sponsor
• Lanyard Sponsor – SOLD OUT
• Breakfast Sponsor
• Lunch Sponsor
• Happy Hour Sponsor
• Breakout Room Sponsor – SOLD OUT
• Program Sponsor
  Click here to visit the sponsorship information page.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

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LANYARD SPONSOR:

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BREAKOUT ROOM SPONSORS:

Breakfast Sponsor: 

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