Construction Technology & Innovation Conference ABC Central Florida
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Registration fee includes breakfast, lunch, cocktail hour, free parking at the Parramore Garage with parking code.

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This premier event will connect the region's most forward-thinking companies for an opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn how technology is revolutionizing the construction industry and how it can positively impact the way you do business.

Who from your company should attend?

  • Project Managers
  • Technology Decision makers/ IT
  • Company Leadership
  • Safety Leaders

Key takeaways we guarantee you will leave the Joint Tech Summit with: 

  • Improved methods on maximizing and choosing tech
  • A look at new emerging construction technologies
  • Key benefits of Prefab and modular construction
  • Understanding on how to be safer using tech

We are pulling out all the stops - We will be hosting the conference in Orlando’s Creative Village at the new UCF - Dr. Philips Academic Commons on May 9.

schedule

7:30 AM

Registration & Check-In at UCF Communications & Media Building (CMB)

8:00 AM

Welcome Breakfast, Keynote: TBD

9:45 AM

Session #1 - TBD

10:45 AM

Session #2 - TBD

11:30 AM

Lunch & Hot Topics - Led by TBD

12:15 PM

Session #3 - TBD

1:15 PM

Session #4 - Tech Demonstrations

2:45 PM

Session #5 - Panel - TBD

4:00 PM

Tech on Tap: TBD 

2023 Conference Wrap Up

Event Details:

Date:
May 7, 2024

Time:
TBD

Location:
Orlando’s Creative Village 
UCF - Dr. Philips Academic Commons
500 W. Livingston Street,
Orlando, FL 32801

Hotel InformationMarriott Orlando Downtown - reserve by 4/28/23

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Construction Culture      & Use of TechnologyBUILDING A CULTURE TO INNOVATE
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Tech Strategy & Adoption Panel

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paul wolmaransCEO AT KENPAT

Elle Hernandez is a user experience researcher, designer, and digital strategist with more than 10 years of experience across industries. She’s obsessed with creating satisfying user experiences. Elle is currently a User Experience Researcher working on digital customer experience at Milwaukee Tool

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MICHAEL NELSONREGIONAL SALES MANAGER AT ARCORO

Sam Burns has been promoted to Director of Technology for Balfour Beatty’s Southeast division. He joined Balfour Beatty in 2012 and has progressed his project management career in Central Florida on several large and complex hospitality and attractions projects. In his new role, Sam will continue to support multiple pillars of Balfour Beatty’s business through technology, innovation and process improvement across the Southeast region which includes operations in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

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JAY SNYDERPRESIDENT AT BIG BLUE INNOVATIONS
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SHAWN STRAIGHT

Director of Communications of H.J. High Construction Company

Shawn Straight started his career as a graphic designer in 1993 and, after a brief stint in Chicago, moved to Orlando. After gaining experience in different areas of marketing and design, he opened his company, StraightEdge Creative, in 2001 and pursued a successful career as a freelance designer/marketeer. Shawn has worked within the construction industry as a partner to the Central Florida Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors for over 18 years and produces the Excellence in Construction Awards program. He is the first FAA part 107 certified Drone Pilot in Central Florida. He took over as the Director of Communications for H. J. High Construction in 2018 and has actively integrated his drone expertise into the marketing and construction efforts for the company.

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Elle Hernandez

User Experience Researcher of Milwaukee Tool
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Matt AbelesVP Construction Tech and Innovation, ABC National

Matthew Abeles is the Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation for Associated Builders and Contractors. In this role, Abeles spearheads efforts to integrate construction technology and innovation into all aspects of ABC’s strategic initiatives, included but not limited to total human health, world-class safety and workforce development. Abeles, who has advised and raised capital for many construction technology companies, is a recognized leader in the field. In 2014, he co-founded BuiltWorlds, a media company and digital network for construction, real estate, finance and development leaders, which hosts global events and produces industry research. In this role, he was responsible for outreach to established and emerging players in the construction and real estate sectors developing next-generation technologies.

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