Conference Schedule

The full Annual Conference program from pre-conference training to closing
sessions. Browse by day and build an agenda that moves your career forward.
Schedule is subject to change.

Education Tracks

This year, NAWIC’s conference programming is organized into education tracks. Each track groups sessions around a shared theme, making it easier to build a schedule that aligns with your goals. Look for the track color on each session throughout the schedule below.

  • Business and Financial Acumen

  • Project Management and Execution

  • Women in Construction

  • Health, Safety, Wellness, and Compliance

  • Innovation, Technology, and Future Directions

  • Success, Diversity, and Inclusion in Practice

Tuesday

August 11, 2026

  • Internal meetings, invite-only events, and paid training. Not part of general conference programming.

Tuesday August 11
8:00 am - 5:00 pm NEF Construction Industry Technician (CIT) Course
8:30 am - 3:00 pm Construction Congress (Invite Only)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm NAWIC Registration Open
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm NEF Executive Committee Meeting
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm NEF Board of Trustees Meeting
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Wednesday

August 12, 2026

  • Internal meetings, invite-only events, and paid training with evening programming open to all attendees as indicated.

Wednesday August 12
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wellness Hub
7:00 am - 8:00 pm Mothers Room
8:00 am - 10:00 am NAWIC Finance Committee Meeting
8:00 am - 6:00 pm NAWIC Registration Open
8:00 am - 6:00 pm NAWIC Store Open
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-Con Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Construction Majority Industry Training (CMIT)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Pre-Con Board of Directors Lunch
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mentor Training Certificate Program
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm The R.E.D. Zone Open
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Leadership Academy Meetup
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm First Timers Orientation
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception in the R.E.D. Zone
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General programming begins

Thursday

August 13, 2026

Thursday August 13
6:00 am - 7:30 am Run/Walk
7:00 am - 5:00 pm The R.E.D. Zone Open
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wellness Hub
7:00 am - 8:00 pm Mothers Room
7:00 am - 5:00 pm NAWIC Registration Open
7:00 am - 7:45 am Breakfast in the R.E.D. Zone
7:00 am - 5:00 pm NAWIC Store Open
8:00 am - 10:00 am Annual Meeting & Opening Keynote: Build Strong: Cultivating Unstoppable Excellence
10:00 am - 11:00 am W Café — ALPHA INTUITION: Don’t Stop, Keep Climbing
10:30 am - 11:30 am PPE Advocacy: Elevate Your Leadership
10:30 am - 11:30 am Contractual Risk Transfer: Why Getting it Right Matters
10:30 am - 11:30 am Evaluating Safety’s Return on Investment
10:30 am - 11:30 am BOLD Leadership in Construction: Frameworks to Build Trust, Teams & Legacy
10:30 am - 11:00 am RED Talk — More Than a Boot: Redefining Protection for Women in Industry
10:30 am - 11:00 am RED Talk — Rapid Relief: The Role of Industry Partners in Post-Fatality Support
11:00 am - 11:30 am RED Talk — What Does NEF Actually Do?
11:00 am - 12:00 pm W Café — Take Credit Thursday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch & Live PPE Experience
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm W Café — Women Who Ignite
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Environmental Regulatory Compliance
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm What Does It Take to Consistently Deliver Successful Capital Projects?
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Beyond Code: Best Practices for Accessible Vertical Transportation
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: Practical Strategies for Work, Home, and Healthcare
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm RED Talk — Wired Differently: Why Neurodivergent Minds Are Construction’s Untapped Advantage
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm W Café — Breaking Ground, Breaking Glass Ceilings
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Friday

August 14, 2026

Friday August 14
6:00 am - 7:30 am Run/Walk
7:00 am - 6:00 pm Wellness Hub
7:00 am - 8:00 pm Mothers Room
7:00 am - 3:00 pm NAWIC Registration Open
7:00 am - 3:00 pm NAWIC Store Open
8:00 am - 10:00 am Awards Breakfast
10:00 am - 2:00 pm The R.E.D. Zone Open
10:00 am - 11:00 am W Café — AI in Residential Construction: A Blueprint to Lasting Impact and Success
10:30 am - 11:30 am Financial Fluency = Leadership Power
10:30 am - 11:30 am Digital Fluency: Leveling the Playing Field in Construction
10:30 am - 11:30 am Build Your Team: Actionable Hiring Strategies for Construction Firms
10:30 am - 11:30 am Building America’s Airports: Communication in Aviation Construction
10:30 am - 11:00 am RED Talk — Faster Builds: The Power of Activity Cycle Management
10:30 am - 11:00 am RED Talk — Against the Current: How Water, Purpose, and Persistence Changed Everything
10:30 am - 11:00 am RED Talk — Leadership Is Architecture: Build What Pressure Can’t Break
11:00 am - 11:30 am RED Talk — Designing Innovation for Everyone: How Inclusive Engineering Is Transforming Construction
11:00 am - 11:30 am RED Talk — The Workforce Shortage Is Sitting in the Trailer
11:00 am - 11:30 am RED Talk — Helping NAWIC Chapters Communicate Their Value
11:00 am - 12:00 pm W Café — Thick Skin: Field Notes From A Sister In The Brotherhood
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Installation Lunch & Keynote: Ignite Your Underdog Advantage
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Intro to Lean Construction: Reducing Waste, Respecting People
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm From Reactive to Resilient: AI Tools Every Construction Professional Can Use Today
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Bridging Tribal and Urban Jobsites: Indigenous-Led Strategies
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Awards Gala Cocktail Reception
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Awards Gala
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Saturday

August 15, 2026

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