Description

Join AGC MA for an innovative, forward-looking summit focused on one of the most critical challenges facing the construction industry: managing and reducing risk before construction begins.

The AGC MA Innovation Summit | Building Certainty: Innovation, Intelligence & Integration in Preconstruction will bring together construction leaders, owners, designers, technology experts, attorneys, and industry innovators to explore how AI, data, digital tools, integrated planning, and smarter collaboration can transform the preconstruction process.






Through expert presentations, candid panel discussions, real-world case studies, hands-on breakout sessions, and innovation demonstrations, attendees will explore:

• Emerging trends shaping preconstruction risk
• AI and predictive risk modeling
• Design quality and early issue identification
• Cost and schedule risk management
• Subcontractor prequalification and risk intelligence
• Owner–GC–designer alignment
• Contracting strategies that reduce risk
• Technology integration and digital tools
• Lessons learned from real-world projects
• The future of AI, data, and digital twins in construction

Register today and join the conversation on how our industry can move from reacting to risk to predicting, preventing, and managing it earlier.

AGENDA

7:30-8:00 Registration & Light Breakfast

8:00-8:45 a.m. Opening Keynote: “The Hidden Crisis in Preconstruction: Why Our Industry Needs a Hard Reset”

9:00-10:00 a.m. “State of Preconstruction Risk in New England – 2025 Findings”
Presented by Ryan Kennedy, Director of Preconstruction, Lee Kennedy Company

10:15-11:15 a.m. "Contracting Strategies that Actually Reduce Risk"
Moderated by Nicholas Dube, Preti Flaherty, Panel Members TBA

11:30-12:30 p.m. "The Impact of AI on Preconstruction"
Moderated by Danielle O'Connell, V.P. Digital Portfolio & Enablement, Skanska USA
Panelists: Matt Impastato, V.P. of Preconstruction, Skanska USA

12:30-1:30 Lunch & Innovation Demos

1:30-2:30 p.m. "Where Preconstruction Breaks Down: The Owner-GC-Designer Truth Session"
Moderated by: Tom Dunn, Pierce Atwood
Panelists: David Doane, Deputy Director, Massport, Jared Krieger, Managing Director, Gensler, Shaun Carvalho, Chief Safety Officer, Shawmut Design & Construction

2:45-3:45 p.m. "Subcontractor Pre-qualification Risk Intelligence"
Moderated by: Greg Steele, Partner, Construction Practice, The Baldwin Group
Panelists: Will Hudson, Senior V.P. Business Development, Bespoke Metrics; Kevin Barry, Director, The Baldwin Group, Construction Risk & SDI Expert

4:00-4:45 p.m. Closing Keynote

5:00-6:30 Networking & Cocktail Hour


Thank you to our Premier Sponsor



SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (Click on the Registration Link to Purchase)

Coffee Bar Sponsor $500
Fuel this conference! Sponsorship includes signage at the coffee bar area, recognition on all event promotions (social media, eblasts), and your sponsorship and company logo will be featured on the event webpage. Includes 1 registration
 
Lunch Sponsor $750 (2 available)
Have your company featured during the conference lunch as attendees recharge and connect.
Sponsorship includes signage during lunch service, recognition across all event promotions (social media, eblasts), and your sponsorship and company logo will be featured on the event webpage. Includes 1 registration
 
Networking Event Sponsor $1,000 (3 available)
Be the name behind the most anticipated part of the conference! Sponsorship includes signage at the networking event, acknowledgment in all promotional materials (social media, eblasts), and your sponsorship and company logo will be featured on the event webpage. Includes 2 registrations

Table Sponsor (Service & Product Providers) $500
Includes 1 registration