Networking Reception
Building for Tomorrow 2026Enjoy bites and beverages while connecting with peers, speakers, and partners.
Enjoy bites and beverages while connecting with peers, speakers, and partners.
Recap of highlights, reflections, and a preview of what’s next.
Executives from the building, water & wastewater, energy, transportation, and telecommunications sectors will present real-world business cases, exploring successes, persistent challenges (siloed planning, cultural/organizational barriers, data-sharing gaps), and emerging tools and frameworks for coordinated planning, faster recovery, and long-term reliability.
Join us for a hosted lunch and informal networking.
State leaders will discuss experiences from disaster response and recovery, highlighting both successes and ongoing challenges. The session will examine state-level policies, standards, and resilience planning innovations, as well as lessons from wildfire, seismic, and flood events that underscore the urgent need for coordinated long-term adaptation. Takeaways: Insights into state strategies that have proven effective. […]
Join the Federal leaders and policymakers to explore the policy environment that shapes resilience and lifeline infrastructure. The panel will discuss where the current administration stands on resilience priorities, infrastructure investment, and interagency coordination. They will address how fragmented programs for response, recovery, and mitigation create challenges, while highlighting opportunities to harmonize funding streams and […]
Start your experience by checking in at the registration desk. Pick up your badge, event materials, and get assistance with any questions. Our team is ready to welcome you and help you get oriented for a successful event.
Start your experience by checking in at the registration desk. Pick up your badge, event materials, and get assistance with any questions. Our team is ready to welcome you and help you get oriented for a successful event.
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has emerged as a critical public health and building performance issue, especially in the wake of rising temperatures, pandemics, and increasing urban density. This virtual session, hosted by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), brings together a panel of leading subject matter experts to explore the evolving landscape of IAQ […]
Sponsored By: Construction sites present a unique set of fire safety challenges due to their dynamic nature, temporary infrastructure, and evolving occupancy. The session will delve into real-world case studies, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies that influence fire prevention efforts. This panel discussion convenes leading experts from the construction industry, fire service, code enforcement, […]
Every region in the U.S. is experiencing record-breaking heat. More households now require home cooling solutions to maintain safe and liveable indoor temperatures. While air conditioning (AC) can offer immediate relief, the rapid scaling of AC has created new vulnerabilities: rising energy bills are straining people’s wallets, while surging electricity demand mounts pressure on an […]
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Small Business Conference (SBC) for the Federal Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facility Management and Maintenance Industry brings together federal agencies and businesses operating in the federal marketplace to: Deliver the most comprehensive and useful market research experience possible for all attendees Learn of and/or share upcoming contracting opportunities […]