Thursday Nov 5, 2026
7:30 AM - 6:30 PM EST
Bentley University
175 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
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:
Register today and join the conversation on how our industry can move from reacting to risk to predicting, preventing, and managing it earlier. MCAP Discount will be applied at registration
AGENDA
7:30-8:00 Registration & Light Breakfast
8:00-8:45 a.m. Opening Session: TBA
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
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10:15-11:15 a.m. "Contracting Strategies that Actually Reduce Risk"
Moderated by Nicholas Dube, Preti Flaherty
Panelists:
Ken Rubenstein, Chair, Construction Law Practice Group, Preti Flaherty
Emily Hasset, Corporate Counsel, BOND Brothers, Inc.
Christy Murphy, Managing Director, Project Advisory, Vertex
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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
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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
Nicole Blais, Senior Precon Manager, DOC
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2:45-3:45 p.m. "Subcontractor Pre-qualification Risk Intelligence"
Moderated by: Andy O'Brien, 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
Chris Robinson, Vice President of Risk Management, Coastal Construction
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4:00-4:45 p.m. “Building Certainty, Building Sustainably: The Decisions That Matter Before We Build.”
Presented by:
Alex Carr, Senior PM, Consigli
Jacob Savona, Sustainability Manager, Consigli
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-15 available) $500
Includes 1 registration
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888 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 02482-3708 – 781.235.2680 – cady@agcmass.org