About this Event
This is not your average conference.
The 2026 Construction Opportunities Conference is designed to be more than a room full of presentations—it’s an interactive experience built to create real connections and real opportunities for businesses in the construction industry.
During this conference, participants will have the chance to engage directly with buyers from large prime contractors and government agencies. These conversations provide valuable insight into upcoming projects, procurement processes, and how businesses can better position themselves for contracting opportunities.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to an attorney, gaining clarity on topics such as contracts, compliance requirements, and legal considerations that impact construction businesses.
Hear From Experts on the Financial Cost of Government Contracting
Government contracting can open the door to significant opportunities—but it also comes with financial considerations that every contractor should understand. During this conference, industry experts will discuss the true cost of compliance, covering topics such as Davis-Bacon wage requirements, cybersecurity standards like CMMC, insurance considerations, and other regulatory costs that can impact your bottom line.
These discussions are designed to help businesses make informed decisions, prepare financially, and better understand what it takes to compete successfully in the government marketplace.
Whether you are looking to expand your network, learn how to compete for larger projects, or better understand the legal and financial landscape of government contracting, this conference will provide practical information and meaningful connections to help move your business forward.
Join us for a dynamic event where learning meets opportunity—and where your next business connection could begin.
Registration deadlines
July 31st- Early Bird Registration- price increases to $75
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration/Networking
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
General Session: AI & Construction – Gaining a Competitive Advantage
Info: Speaker: Jennifer Renshaw
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Networking Break & Exhibit Hall Opening
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Breakout Session: Understanding the Cost of Government Contracting
Info: Moderator: Anna Vija McClain
Panelists: Ellen Shannon, Karen Barbour
🕑: 10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Strategic Networking Break
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Legal Lessons from the Field: Construction Contracting Case Studies
Info: Speaker: Todd Overman
Moderator: Tintin Czach
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Guided Lunch with Buyers & Resource Partners
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Exhibit Hall & Resource Marketplace
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, United States
USD 81.88
