RAIL SHOWCASE Learn how California’s passenger rail agencies are advancing major transportation investments designed to improve mobility, capacity, and sys- tem reliability. • Panel Session | Jobsite Security; Prevention, Detection, Response: A conversation on building a practical, layered defense against theft. Panelists share real-world case studies, emerging technologies, and the essential steps for reporting incidents effectively. 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM • Networking Lunch in Expo 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM • General Session sponsored by American Global
• Speaker: Macrina Wilkins, Director of Market Insights, Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM • Networking Break in Expo 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Panel Session | Collaborative Build 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MARITIME SHOWCASE Hear directly from California’s leading maritime agencies as they provide updates on major capital improvement programs, infrastructure priorities, and upcoming construction opportunities shaping the future of the state’s ports.
AIRPORT SHOWCASE Explore capital improvement programs and long- term infrastructure plans driving growth at airports across Southern California. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Owners Reception & Expo Booth Crawl 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Panel Session | Collaborative Build 8:30 PM • After Party at the NEST
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Networking Breakfast in Expo 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM • AGC Student Chapter Career Fair (STUDENTS ONLY) 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • Panel Session | Te Road to Revenue: Infrastructure Funding Strategies in California: Tis session will explore how construction industry coalitions have spearheaded efforts to advance funding measures, helping to build public support, and shaping policy to generate new revenue for critical transportation projects across the state.
RAIL SHOWCASE Tis session will provide valuable updates on capital programs, procurement opportunities, and future construction activity within the rail sector. • Panel Session | Build a Legacy, Not a Revolving Door: Te Retention Imperative: Te session explores the best practices of large general contractors who are pioneering
culture-based innovation, illustrating real changes that strengthened on-site belonging and retention, and why they worked. 10:15 AM - 5:15 PM • AGC Student Chapter Interviews (STUDENTS ONLY) 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Networking Break in Expo 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM • Construction Safety Excellence Awards Luncheon: Join us as we recognize the companies and individuals who are setting the standard for safety excellence across California’s construction industry. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM • Networking Break in Expo 1:30 PM -2:30 PM • Panel Session | Leading from the Middle: Tis session explores one of the most important—and often overlooked—realities in construction today: some of the industry’s greatest influence comes from those navigating between the jobsite, the office, executive leadership, and frontline teams.
EDUCATION SHOWCASE Join leaders from K–12 school districts, community colleges, and higher education institutions as they discuss upcoming capital improvement programs, procurement opportunities, and the priorities shaping educational construction across the state. • Panel Session | Addressing the Human Side of Construction Safety – PerformancePlus + Total Wellness System 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM • Networking Break in Expo 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Panel Session | Two Worlds, One Pipeline: When Educators and Industry Work Together: Tis panel discussion brings together educators from K-12 and alternative education settings to share how they are bridging their worlds with the construction industry and opening young people’s eyes to meaningful careers in construction.
• Panel Session | Utility: Join industry leaders and partners as they share programs, tools, and best practices designed to help small businesses access opportunities, build relationships, and succeed in the utility construction market.
EDUCATION SHOWCASE 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM • General Session | 2026 Industry Politics and Policy – What Happened and What is Next: Panelists will discuss the political and policy trends driving developments at all levels of government, as well as the industry’s ongoing advocacy efforts to influence outcomes.
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM • AGC-CA Tursday Night Bash
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 8:20 AM - 9:50 AM • Golf Tee Times at Indian Wells Golf Resort
Submit Your Nominations for AGC of California’s 2027 Constructor Awards!
AGC of California is accepting submissions for the 2027 Constructor Awards. The Constructor Awards program recogniz-
es the diversity and ingenuity of the construction industry by awarding the “best of the best” each year, highlighting both the challenges and suc- cesses of AGC of California member companies. Only one prestigious “Constructor” sculp-
ture is awarded in each category during AGC of California’s Installation & Awards Gala, slated for February 5, 2027 at the Fairmont San Fran- cisco. This prestigious black-tie event celebrates our industry’s achievements over the past year at an elegant awards ceremony and installation of AGC of California’s leadership. The deadline to submit for the 2027 Con-
structor Awards is September 18, 2026. Constructor Award categories this year
include:
HEAVY CIVIL Heavy civil projects are based on the total project amount at completion.
BUILDER Builder projects are based on the total project amount at completion.
SPECIALTY AWARDS To enter the Specialty categories, projects must have had a majority of the contract work completed by a Subcontractor or Contractor that holds a C License or where a C License category work is the prevalent scope of the contract. Specialty projects are based on the total project amount at completion.
AGC OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD The AGC of California Community Service Award honors AGC of California members or districts who have undertaken community service projects and builds for the betterment of the local community.
EXCELLENCE IN PARTNERING The Excellence in Partnering category honors AGC of California members who accomplished their project goal through exceptional partnering. In addition to the Constructor Awards, the
2027 Gala will include presentation of the AGC of California Achievement Awards, Construction Education Friend Award, Harry Eckstein 2026 Safety Professional of the Year Award and the Owner of the Year Award.
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