2025 EdTech Summit Schedule

Panelists:
Kate Badey, CEO, Safety Consultants USA
Terence Curran, COO, The Amphibious Group
Travis Chaput, Senior Safety Professional, Wharton-Smith

This panel focuses on identifying, managing, and mitigating risks that can impact construction projects — whether financial, safety-related, legal, or operational. The goal is to help attendees become “risk ready” by developing proactive strategies that protect timelines, budgets, and reputations.

Speaker:  Tim Bernardi, Safety Director, Mader Southeast

During project preparation in advance of production, subcontractor project and safety manager submit documentation associated with the typical risks related to the contracted scopes of work.  In this session you will learn the following: 

• Calculating project-wide housekeeping hours days to ensure a clean and efficient environment – supporting safety and productivity.
• Compilation of matrices regarding subcontractor history associated with worker injuries.
• Compilation of matrices regarding subcontractor history associated with worker safety policy violations.
• The importance of man-loading construction schedules to forecast labor levels and site population density to determine exposure and associated risks during construction.

Speaker:  Shannon Kelly & Roger B. Handberg, Shareholder, GrayRobinson, P.A.

“Navigating an ICE Raid” is a session designed to help employers, managers, and HR professionals understand how to properly respond if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducts a worksite raid or audit. It focuses on legal rights, responsibilities, and best practices to ensure compliance while protecting both the company and its employees.

Speaker:  Nathan Somerville, Founder & CEO, VectorNet

Stackable Technology as it relates to reality capture, laser scanning, site data capture, BIM models, and VDC coordination

Speaker: Mila Ernest, CEO, AmplifHER

This session goes beyond simply following regulations — it focuses on creating a workplace culture where doing the right thing is part of everyday behavior, not just a box to check. It explores how leaders can promote integrity, transparency, and accountability so that compliance becomes second nature across all levels of an organization.

Speaker: Yung Nguyen, Regional Treasury Management Officer, Ameris Bank

Defending yourself against the Fraud Epidemic

Speaker: Mark Kozloski, Co-Director of Safety & Training, Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.

This session focuses on the human side of construction — how trust, communication, and teamwork directly impact safety, productivity, and project success. “Forging Unbreakable Bonds” explores practical strategies to build stronger relationships among crews, supervisors, subcontractors, and clients, creating a more unified and efficient jobsite.

Speaker: Tina Craft, Employee Benefits Consultant, LRA Insurance

This session explores how human connection directly influences mental health, well-being, and workplace performance. It highlights the science behind social interaction — showing that strong relationships at work and in life can reduce stress, prevent burnout, and improve overall happiness and resilience.

Speaker: Andrew Wesley, Assistant Director of Onsite Operations, Amphibious Medics

Narcan training is a program that teaches people how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using Narcan (naloxone) — a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes.

Speaker: Dale Carnegie

The workplace has changed dramatically over the past few years. It’s not just remote and hybrid work. Employees’ expectations of their employers and managers have also shifted. Learn how to build a culture of employee engagement - one that retains top talent, and drives productivity.
Empowered employees don’t wait for things to get better – they find a place where they can make things better. Engaged employees are more willing to go the extra mile, better equipped to manage change with resilience, more excited to innovate, and are more likely to stay. Join us in discussing what the impact of empowered employees on a sustained culture of employee engagement.

Speaker: Maurice Clarke, Senior VDC Manager, Hensel Phelps

This session explores how drone technology is transforming every phase of a construction project — from planning and surveying to progress tracking and final inspections. Drones provide real-time data, aerial imagery, and advanced analytics that improve safety, accuracy, and efficiency across the entire construction lifecycle.

Speaker: Satyam Verma, AEC Practice Leader, Egnyte

This session focuses on how organizations can capture lessons, data, and best practices from every project — and use them to continuously improve future performance. Instead of letting valuable experience disappear when a project ends, companies can transform that information into a living knowledge base that drives smarter decisions, stronger teams, and more efficient project delivery.

Panelists: 
John Hockin, Kirwin Norris
Doug Gartenlaugh, Burr Forman
Jennifer Englert, The Orlando Law Group

This panel dives into the legal and contractual aspects of construction projects, helping professionals understand how to protect their companies, manage risk, and stay compliant throughout every phase of the build. It brings together legal experts and industry leaders to discuss common pitfalls, evolving regulations, and best practices for navigating today’s complex construction landscape.

Speaker: Nilda Blanco, Sr VP of Strategic Initiatives, CareerSource

This session explores the rapidly changing demographics of Central Florida and how these shifts are shaping communities, businesses, and industries. Attendees will gain insight into population growth, migration patterns, workforce trends, and cultural dynamics that influence economic development and planning decisions.

Speaker: Peter Hilera - Withum

This session focuses on strategically planning the transition of leadership or ownership in a business, ensuring continuity, stability, and long-term success. It emphasizes practical approaches for business owners to prepare for retirement, sale, or leadership changes while protecting the company’s value, employees, and legacy.

Speaker: Terry Curran, Field Training Officer

An Active Shooter Workshop is a training session designed to prepare individuals and organizations to respond effectively in the event of an active shooter situation. These workshops are typically focused on safety, awareness, and emergency response strategies to protect lives in high-risk scenarios.