2026 Women Who Build Summit
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Lincoln Campus Center Auditorium (1st Floor) 91 Campus Center Way Amherst, MA 01003
The Women Who Build Summit celebrates an inspiring two days of educational presentations, motivational stories, confidence-boosting interactions, and networking opportunities. The event brings together women and men to celebrate, to explore, to connect, to share, and to inspire the innovators and glass-ceiling breakers of tomorrow.
Registration and sponsorship opens Fall 2025... stay tuned!
Submit a proposal to speak at the 2026 Women Who Build Summit! Please review the following timeline and guidelines before submitting your proposal. If you have additional questions, contact admin@construction.org.
Timeline:
- The deadline to submit a proposal is August 31, 2025.
- All speakers will be notified by October 15, 2025.
Guidelines:
- Registration: All speakers must register for the conference. A discounted speaker rate will be available and announced in Fall 2025.
- Honoraria: CI typically does not offer honoraria for speakers, except in rare cases.
- Presentation Style: We ask that all presentations reflect CI’s mission to foster cross-industry collaboration and respect for diverse viewpoints. Please avoid any marketing, sales pitches, or self-promotion.
- Breakout Sessions: Limited to 2 speakers. These sessions are designed for smaller groups (up to 100 attendees) and should be interactive and engaging.
- Panel Discussions: May include up to 4 speakers, including the moderator. We welcome panels that represent a range of professions, backgrounds, and perspectives.
- Large Group Workshops: Designed for 250–300 participants seated in collaborative groups at round tables. These sessions should encourage broad engagement and active participation.
Cancellation Policy
Please note our updated cancellation policy, reflective of venue and vendor deadlines. Cancellations must be made 10 business days prior to the start of the series in order to be eligible for a refund. If amount is outstanding, the entire amount will still be due to The Construction Institute. Substitutions may be made before the start date of any event. Events may be rescheduled due to severe weather. We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment, in which case event fees will be refunded in full.
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, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by the Construction Institute. No other recording is allowed.