Safety Champions 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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Get ready to be part of an extraordinary experience at the 2026 Safety Champions Conference!

Building on the phenomenal success of 2025, this conference promises to be even more thrilling and transformative. Imagine a gathering where industry visionaries and trailblazers come together to unveil groundbreaking safety innovations that will shape the future. Feel the buzz of excitement as you engage in dynamic discussions, learn from the best, and forge invaluable connections. The positive momentum from last year's feedback has set the stage for an unparalleled event that you won't want to miss.

Circle the date on your calendar and prepare to embark on a journey to revolutionize workplace safety and efficiency!

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2026 Event Info & Registration
Hotel InformationMarriott Orlando Downtown - reserve by 4/28/23
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Event Details:

Date: May 28, 2026

Time: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location:
Marriott Orlando Downtown

400 W. Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801

 

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

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paul wolmarans CEO 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 NELSON REGIONAL 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 SNYDER PRESIDENT 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 Abeles VP 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.

2026 Conference Sponsors

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2026 Participating Companies

Adams & Reese

Boyer Building Corporation

Dewalt

Mader Southeast

 

Milwaukee Tool

The Amphibious Group

Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.

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2025 Program & Sessions

2025 Conference Sponsors

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2025 Participating Companies

Acousti Engineering Company of Florida
Aireko
Anderson Place Construction, LLC
Andrew General Contractors, Inc.
Annapurna Construction LLC
Balfour Beatty
Barton Malow
Boys Electrical Contractors, LLC
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC
Bright Future Electric, LLC
Central FL Tourism Oversight District
Clancy & Theys Construction Co.
Colony Hardware
Competitive Edge Partners & Consulting, LLC
Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.
Contractors Health Coalition
DEWALT
East Coast Metal Structures Corp.
East Coast Rigging & Scaffolding
G&GA Company
Gaylor Electric, Inc.
H. J. High Construction Company
Haskell Co.
Hensel Phelps

HITT Contracting Inc.
Hoar Construction, LLC
Holman, Inc.
iBuild
Insurance Office of America
J.A. Croson, LLC
J. COSTA Group, LLC
J. Raymond Construction Corp.
JCQ Services, Inc.
JK2 Scenic
Jollay Masonry, Inc.
KHS&S Contractors
L7 Construction, Inc.
Lithko Contractors
Mader Southeast
McCorvey Sheet Metal Works, LP
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc.
My Steady Mind
Nash Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC
NAWIC
Outsource LLC
PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Perfection Architectural Systems, LLC

Quality Labor Management, LLC
R. C. Stevens Construction Company
RUSH Construction Inc.
Safety Consultants USA
Safety Products Inc.
SALUS Safety
SAVI EHS
Service Complete Electric, Inc.
Sunshine 811
T&T Construction Management Group
Tailing International
The Amphibious Group
Towers Construction Company
Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Turner Construction Co.
USI Insurance Services
W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor of Orlando, Inc.
Wal-Mark Contracting Group, LLC
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
Wiginton Fire Systems

2025 Program & Sessions

President's Circle

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Elite Sponsors

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