Discovery, Diversity, and Disruption: The Pathway to Your Leadership Growth
Today, more than ever, leaders are defined by their success in creating inclusive environments
and their ability to adapt to short-term and long-term disruptions. The Construction Institute’s 4th Annual AEC Leadership Conference will refresh your perspective on how to embrace DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and adapt to disruption. This virtual, two-morning conference includes 2 keynotes, 5 breakout sessions, an expert panel discussion, and 2 focused workshops, all designed to spark interactions between attendees. Each participant will receive a personalized CliftonStrengths analysis. The program featured keynotes by architect activist Pascale Sablan, and Ross Thornley, an internationally acclaimed author and trainer in adaptability. Our slate of speakers includes pioneers in DEI and the AEC industry - they will inspire you and equip you with the skills you need to create DEI programs that really work and to thrive in the face of change. |
Wednesday & Friday
November 10 & 12, 2021 A Virtual Conference! |
Discover your key strengths, reflect on pathways to leadership, and help develop future leaders who will continue to transform the AEC industry.
To maximize your experience, this year's virtual conference is scheduled over two mornings, giving you time to focus on your leadership without sacrificing the time you need to get your work done!
To maximize your experience, this year's virtual conference is scheduled over two mornings, giving you time to focus on your leadership without sacrificing the time you need to get your work done!
Key Speakers
Pascale Sablan
Founder & Executive Director, Beyond the Built Environment LLC Associate, Adjaye Associates |
Agenda
* All times listed are Eastern
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
On Day 1 of the Conference, nationally and locally-recognized leaders will speak to, and facilitate, discussion on how leaders – whether in senior roles or emerging into critical leadership positions – employ strategies to support DEI and eliminate perceived “blocks” to grow a successful, long-term culture. Experts from inside and outside the AEC industry will lead workshops and breakout sessions on DEI topics organized to spur real conversations, and action, during and after the conference.
7:30 - 8:15am
8:20 - 8:30am 8:30 - 9:15am 9:20 - 10:20am 10:20 - 10:30am 10:30am - 12:30pm |
Coffee Connection Networking Gathering
Welcome & Opening Remarks Keynote I Was Asked to Stand Pascale Sablan, Beyond the Built Environment LLC & Adjaye Associates Breakout Sessions Leading from the Middle Alondra De Leon, Consigli Construction Company Strategies for Promoting Diversity through Associations Paolo Campos, Patriquin Architects Aurora Perreault, University of Hartford Alicia Washington, HRP Associates, Inc. Making an Impact through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Max Hartman, Gilbane Building Company Joe Visgaitis, Gilbane Building Company Own Your Personal "Why": A Discovery Session for Senior Leaders & Owners Yvonne Alston, Indelible Impressions Consulting, LLC Ellen Feldman Ornato, The Bolder Company Community Engagement: Building the Foundation for Inclusion David Ferris, Antinozzi Associates Denise Goodman, Turner Construction Company Reggie Tolliver, Turner Construction Company Break Workshop The Journey to Building an Inclusive Organization Karen Hinds, Workplace Success Group Devon O’Nalty, AVANGRID |
Friday, November 12, 2021
On Day 2 of the Conference, an internationally-known author and speaker kicks off the day speaking on the adaptability skills you need to successfully navigate accelerating change. After the keynote, he will be joined by a panel of senior leaders who will bring personal experiences and case studies to the conversation. The conference culminates in an experiential workshop exploring how you can use your strengths as a leader to support an inclusive culture and adapt to change. Prior to the session, each participant will complete the science-backed CliftonStrengths assessment.
7:30 - 8:15am
8:20 - 8:30am 8:30 - 9:00am 9:10 - 10:00am 10:00 - 10:15am 10:15am - 12:30pm |
Coffee Connection Networking Gathering
Welcome & Remarks Keynote Adaptability: The Key to Abundance Ross Thornley, AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching Panel Discussion Adaptability in the Real World Ross Thornley, AQai - Adaptability Assessments & Coaching, Moderator Lisa Cini, Mosaic Design Studio Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Turner Construction Company Nancy Watt, Nancy Watt Communications Break Group Workshop Leveraging Our Strengths Raabia Shafi, Raabia Shafi Consulting |
Pricing
Member Individual
Nonmember Individual Mini-pod: Member Company with 5 attendees Mini-pod: Nonmember Company 5 attendees Pod: Member Company with 10 attendees Pod: Nonmember Company 10 attendees Member Municipality or Government Employee Nonmember Municipality or Government Employee Students or Companies with more than 10 attendees |
$175
$225 $875 $1,125 $1,750 $2,250 $75 $100 Contact CI for pricing |
Pods & Mini-pods
Be a part of the Pod Squad! Gather your company's employees, your vendors, your clients, your contractors, whomever will benefit from this program and expand your leadership skills together. You provide the location and we provide the virtual content. Companies who sponsor pods will receive recognition on the CI website and a standard exhibit booth in the virtual Exhibit Hall.
Sponsors |
Media Sponsors
Collaborating Sponsors
Founders' Circle
Annual Sponsors
Resources
The 2021 AEC Leadership Conference brochure is available! Everything you want to know about the conference, right at your fingertips!
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Check out the AEC Leadership Conference special events website, where you can visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall, learn about the speakers, read session descriptions, and more!
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Share Your Thoughts!
Help the Construction Institute plan future programs. Complete the post-conference survey! |
Share Your Thoughts!
Attended sessions throughout the conference? Complete the session surveys! |
Program Attendance Credit
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider, CCM Recertification Point Provider and NYS approved sponsor of CE - NYS sponsor # 9040. Program attendees wishing to receive AIA Continuing Education Learning Units and/or CCM Renewal Points should contact admin@construction.org.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to an event for a refund. If amount is outstanding, the entire amount will still be due the Construction Institute. Substitutions may be made before the start date of any event. Events may be rescheduled due to speaker conflict or severe weather. We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment, in which case event fees will be refunded in full. Thank you for your consideration.
Recording and Photographic Release
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, Construction Institute events and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, video recordings, electronic reproductions, and audio recordings of such events and activities by the Construction Institute. No other recording is allowed.
Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to an event for a refund. If amount is outstanding, the entire amount will still be due the Construction Institute. Substitutions may be made before the start date of any event. Events may be rescheduled due to speaker conflict or severe weather. We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment, in which case event fees will be refunded in full. Thank you for your consideration.
Recording and Photographic Release
Registration and attendance at, or participation in, Construction Institute events and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, video recordings, electronic reproductions, and audio recordings of such events and activities by the Construction Institute. No other recording is allowed.