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WIC Keynote Speakers
Meet the featured keynote speakers bringing powerful perspectives to the 2026 Women in Construction Conference.
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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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NEXT GENERATION BUILDERS SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY TURNER
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:
Help shape the future of the built environment by sharing this opportunity with your mentees! Applications are now open! Deadline August 7, 2026
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! Applications are now open! Deadline August 7, 2026
EVENT PARTNERS
2026 Conference at a Glance
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026 @ Safe Credit Union Convention Center
Registration Opens | Continental Breakfast | Exhibitor Space Opens - 8:00 a.m. Welcome - 9:00 a.m. General Session - 9:30 a.m. Morning Break - 10:15 a.m. General Session - 10:45 a.m. Lunch | Exhibitors - 12:00 p.m. Workshops - 1:45 p.m. Afternoon Break - 2:45 p.m. Industry K St. Happy Hour - 3:15 p.m. *Times Subject to Change* |
Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ Safe Credit Union Convention Center
Registration Opens | Continental Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. Workshops - 8:45 a.m. Break - 9:45 a.m. Keynote Session - 10:15 a.m. *Times Subject to Change* |
"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
* US Bureau of Economic Analysis, ** US Chamber, *** US Bureau of Labor Statistics
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YOUR PRESENCE
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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"
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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."
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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!"
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
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LANYARD SPONSOR
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PRINT MEDIA SPONSOR
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KEYNOTE SPONSOR
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STAGE SPONSOR
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WORKFORCE TRACK SPONSOR
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SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR
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INDUSTRY HAPPY HOUR SPONSORS
TITANIUM SPONSORS
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPONSORS
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NOTE PAD SPONSOR
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PEN SPONSOR
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WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR
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WIFI SPONSOR
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PLATINUM SPONSORS
BREAKOUT SPONSORS
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., 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
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., 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.