2024 Construction Symposium

On the morning of October 30, in Philadelphia, Saul Ewing's Construction Group will be hosting a complimentary half-day symposium featuring conversations on key industry topics.

Kicking off the event, our keynote speaker, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board, will give a construction industry perspective on the current economy and forecast emerging trends.

Two panel discussions will follow:

  • Construction Leaders Roundtable
  • Innovation & Technology in the Construction Industry

The symposium will offer plenty of networking opportunities over breakfast and breaks.


Questions? Please contact Mary Brightman.


AGENDA

8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Registration & Continental Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Introductions
Michael Metz-Topodas, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | How Will the Construction Sector Drive the Economy? 
Dana Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Break

10:00 – 10:50 a.m. | A Discussion Among Construction Leaders
Moderator: Lisa Colon, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
Ann McNeill, President, MCO Construction 
Scott Walsh, Executive Vice President, Hotel AKA + AKA Hotel Residences
Mark Weisner, President, Bozzuto Construction Company 

10:50 – 11:10 a.m. | Break

11:10 – 12:00 p.m. | Innovation & Technology in the Construction Industry 
Moderator: Jim Goodrich, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
Patrick Hennessy, Director, Scheduling and Analytics, Harkin Builders, Inc. 
Hannu Lindberg, Construction Technology Services, DPR Construction 

12:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks / Program End


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