Women in Construction

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Meet the Voices of WIC 2026

Hear from nationally recognized leaders bringing powerful perspectives from sports, construction, safety, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

WIC 2026 Emcee

Cristina Mendonsa

Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and media strategist

Guiding the conversation and connecting the defining moments of the WIC Conference main stage.

Live on the WIC main stage

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This is where the future of the built environment comes alive.

Join 2,500+ changemakers and 100+ exhibiting companies for one of the world’s biggest gatherings focused on workforce development, belonging, and inclusion.

Expect bold ideas, powerful conversations, and game-changing connections. From high-impact keynotes to more than 20 fast-paced panels and hands-on workshops, every moment is designed to spark action and deliver real results.

In 2026, this is the conference everyone will be talking about — don’t just attend, be part of the movement.

Don’t just attend. Be part of the movement.

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Conference Countdown

The movement starts soon.

Don’t wait until the conversation has already started. Secure your spot for the 2026 Women in Construction Conference.

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Countdown ends the morning of September 9, 2026.

Registration Register for WIC 2026 → New 2026 Workshops → Look Back Review 2025 Sessions & Speakers → Info FAQs →

NEXT GENERATION BUILDERS SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY TURNER

LAST WEEK TO APPLY - DEADLINE AUGUST 17, 2026

We're excited to announce a brand-new scholarship opportunity presented by Turner Construction for California high school students interested in pursuing a career in the built environment!

As part of Turner Construction's commitment to supporting the next generation of builders and leaders, they have established two (2) $2,500 scholarships to students with an interest in construction, architecture, engineering, or other built environment careers.

This scholarship recognizes aspiring students who are passionate about shaping the communities of tomorrow while encouraging them to explore rewarding careers in the construction industry.

Scholarship Awards:

Two (2) scholarships available
$2,500 awarded to each recipient
Scholarship recipients will be recognized during the Women in Construction Conference

Help shape the future of the built environment by sharing this opportunity with your mentees! Deadline August 17, 2026

APPLY TODAY

Our hotel room block is almost full.
Reserve your stay today, rooms are available on a limited basis while inventory lasts.

Stay at the Sheraton Grand (1230 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814), located directly across the street from the entrance to the Convention Center, and near the Industry K St. Happy Hours.

Reserve your room by August 11, 2026. Lock in the room rate today for $259.00 USD per night.

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2026 Conference at a Glance

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @ Safe Credit Union Convention Center

8:00 a.m. - Registration Opens | Continental Breakfast | Exhibitor Space Opens

9:00 a.m. - Welcome remarks from Emcee Cristina Mendonsa, award-winning journalist, and filmmaker

9:15 a.m. - Keynote Speaker, Vicky Hoyt, Vice President of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) at Colas Inc USA

9:45 a.m. - Opening Keynote, Amy Trask, CBS Sports Analyst & Former CEO of the Oakland Raiders

10:30 a.m. - Morning Break

11:00 a.m. - NEXT Generation Scholarship Presented by TURNER

11:05 a.m. - Industry Keynote, Ann McNiell, Founder of the National Association of Black Women in Construction

12:00 p.m. - Lunch | Exhibitors. New activation stations: Custom WIC Hat Bar by Purpose-Built Trade Co., photo booths, and a live podcast hosted by The Build Line.

1:45 p.m. - Workshops

ownHERship: Leading with Influence. Building with Purpose
From Projects to Power: Defining Your Leadership Journey in Construction
The Million-Dollar Meeting: Why Early Collaboration with Trade Partners Can Make or Break a Project
From Research to Reality: Advancing Women in Construction & CRE Leveraging the CREW Network Benchmark Study and Industry Perspectives
Foundation First: Building Trust in Tough Negotiations

2:45 p.m. - Afternoon Break
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Industry K St. Happy Hour
*Times Subject to Change*

Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ Safe Credit Union Convention Center8
8:00 a.m. - Registration | Continental Breakfast

8:45 a.m. - Workshops

BRGs – ERGs Done Right!
What Gen Z Wants: a look at the employment priorities of students entering the Californian construction industry
Future of Construction is Modular: Rethinking the Build: Is Modular the Greener, Smarter Future of Construction?
The Pitch on the Scaffold: Building an Authentic Elevator Speech for Construction Leaders

9:45 a.m. - Break

10:15 a.m. - Welcome to Day Two Emcee, Cristina Mendonsa

10:20 a.m. - Industry Speaker, Sheronda Carr, CEO The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

10:30 a.m. - Closing Keynote, Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate Broker and Featured on ABC's Shark Tank

11:20 a.m. - Closing remarks, Emcee, Cristina Mendonsa

*Times Subject to Change*

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FAQS

"Belonging is a necessary ingredient for our performance - individually, in teams and for our organizations - because we
can more effectively engage and bring our best selves to work."
- Tracy Brower, PhD, Master of Corporate Real Estate

The construction industry is one of the nation’s (and world’s) largest industries. In 2021, construction accounted for over 4.1 percent of the US gross domestic product*. That ranks ahead of agriculture, mining, transportation, arts and entertainment, and even national defense spending! Despite more than 90 percent of US general contractors listing labor shortages as a concern**, women make up only 10.3 percent*** of those working in the built environment – and that number shrinks to just 2-4 percent when looking at several of the skilled trades. With unprecedented labor shortages, the time is now for us to determine what changes we must make to ensure that we are an equitable and inclusive industry.
* US Bureau of Economic Analysis, ** US Chamber, *** US Bureau of Labor Statistics

YOUR PRESENCE
MATTERS

Come for a full day of panel discussions, breakouts, and best practices and walk away ready to recruit the current and next generations.

What Sponsors, Speakers, and Supporters Have to Say About the WIC Conference

DIVERSIFYING THE INDUSTRY

"Men showing up daily as allies to assist our women comrade in the development of their careers and supporting them into roles of leadership in key to diversifying the industry and tapping into new talent"

SPOTLIGHTING CHALLENGES

"The more people we have representing lived experiences from across all of our diverse backgrounds, will give us a stronger and more successful outcome."

FOR EVERYONE

"Everyone is welcome! You can come here and learn something, weather you're a man or woman or person of color you're gonna gain some insight!"

THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

LANYARD SPONSOR

PRINT MEDIA SPONSOR

KEYNOTE SPONSOR

STAGE SPONSOR

WORKFORCE TRACK SPONSOR

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR

INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS

TITANIUM SPONSORS

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPONSORS

NOTE PAD SPONSOR

PEN SPONSOR

WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR

WIFI SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSORS

BREAKOUT SPONSORS

LIVE PODCAST PARTNER
The Build Line

EXHIBITOR TABLE SPONSORS
Air Systems Service & Construction, Anderson's Plumbing, Apollo Drone Services, Atlas Disposal Industries, Inc., Bobo Construction, Inc., Buhler Commercial, Charge, CSHQA, Clear Graphics and Printing, Construction Management Online, Enterprise, ERTEC Environmental Systems, Frank M. Booth, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, McGrath - Mobile Modular/Mobile Modular Portable Storage/Kitchen To Go/Environplex/TRS Ren Telco, Ramos Oil Company, Sierra Pacific Windows, Structure Groups, Three29, Tricorp Group, Weintraub | Tobin, WY Construction; dba Pacific Construction

PREMIER SPONSORS
Ample Electric, Inc., Balfour Beatty Construction, BFBA, LLP, Buehler Engineering, Inc., Building Rx, Dewberry Engineers, Helix Electric Inc., LB Construction, Inc., Priority Architectural Graphics, Solace Enterprises, Inc., Thornton Tomasetti, United Mechanical, United Way Santa Cruz County, Urata & Sons Concrete, LLC, VPCS, WECA - Western Electrical Contractors Association, Western Engineering Contractors, Inc., Z Squared Construction

STUDENT SPONSOR
Gilbane Building Company

SMALL BUSINESS SPONSOR
BXSJ

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

QUESTIONS? Contact Jessica Miller at [email protected] or call 916.465.8357.

For women, men, and those ready to make change happen