2026 Minnesota Construction Summit

The 2026 Minnesota Construction Summit takes place
February 18-19, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre!

Join us at the industry event of the year, bringing together construction industry professionals
for two days of inspiration, education, and networking!

2026 Minnesota Construction Summit Agenda:
COMING SOON

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6:30-7:30 am	Registration Opens/Breakfast with Exhibitors
7:30-9:00 am Aaron Witt	KEYNOTE Why Construction's Best are the Best Two unique factors shape Aaron's message: a global perspective gained from visiting sites across America and five continents, and an online following of millions. He won't tell you how to build better... Rather, he's reporting on the change in the industry driven by the workforce, what the top companies are doing to take advantage of it, and how you can do the same.
Time / Speaker(s)	Breakout Session Description
9:15-10:15 am Speaker	*Title* Description
9:15-10:15 am Speaker	*Title* Description
9:15-10:15 am Speaker	*Title* Description
9:15-10:15 am Speaker	*Title* Description
10:15-11:00 am	Break with Exhibitors
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11:00-12:00 noon Speaker	*Title* Description
11:00-12:00 noon Speaker	*Title* Description
11:00-12:00 noon Speaker	*Title* Description
11:00-12:00 noon Speaker	*Title* Description
12:00-1:30 pm	Lunch with Exhibitors
Time / Speaker(s)	Breakout Session Description
1:30-2:30 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
1:30-2:30 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
1:30-2:30 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
1:30-2:30 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
2:30-2:45 pm	Break with Exhibitors
2:45-3:45 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
2:45-3:45 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
2:45-3:45 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
2:45-3:45 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
3:45-6:00 pm	Platinum Sponsor Networking Reception

Thursday, February 19, 2026

7:30-8:00 am	Registration / Breakfast
8:00-9:30 am Zach Giglio	KEYNOTE How Construction Companies are Using AI Right Now: A Report from the Field This keynote will explore how construction leaders are actually using AI today project management, safety analysis, estimation, subcontractor/vendor management and proposal writing. We’ll share insights from GCM’s work with contractors across the country, including strategies that are gaining traction and practical tips for getting started without needing a technical background. We’ll also cover what to avoid and how to align your AI approach with your business goals.
Time / Speaker(s)	Breakout Session Description
9:45-10:45 am Speaker	*Title* Description
9:45-10:45 am Speaker	*Title* Description
9:45-10:45 am Speaker	*Title* Description
9:45-10:45 am Speaker	*Title* Description
10:45-11:00 am	Break
Time / Speaker(s)	Breakout Session Description
11:00-12:00 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
11:00-12:00 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
11:00-12:00 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
11:00-12:00 pm Speaker	*Title* Description
12:00 pm	Brown Bag Lunch

	KEYNOTE: Aaron Witt Founder, BuildWitt Aaron Witt grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, without a thought of who builds our world. That was until a construction project appeared in his neighborhood... Following high school, he started working on the same project as a laborer, and he was hooked. After earning an engineering degree and a short career in construction, Aaron started telling Dirt World stories on social media for fun under the "BuildWitt" name. One follower became one hundred, and one hundred became millions... Today, BuildWitt is a leading construction software company helping hundreds of Dirt World businesses train their workforce. Aaron's job is simple—grow their brand, which is now one of the most influential in the construction industry, as big as possible. To do so, he travels to construction and mining operations worldwide to tell the stories of those who keep our world moving, generating nearly one billion views annually online!
	KEYNOTE: Zach Giglio CEO, GCM Zach Giglio is CEO of GCM, an award-winning agency that helps organizations use AI to become more efficient and profitable. He is Wharton-certified in AI strategy, a TEDx speaker, and serves on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s AI curriculum committee. As a frequent keynote speaker, Zach leads AI trainings and implementation programs for companies and associations nationwide. He lives in Charleston, S.C., where he balances his work with a love for travel, storytelling, and family life.
	Stacy Arnold Director of Safety & CHASE, AGC of Minnesota Advocator and mentor for contractors trying to raise the bar for Safety. As a diligent, insightful, collaborative leader she provides guidance and innovative solutions to practical challenges that can become barriers to safe work practices. With her perceptive knowledge combined with her keen attention to detail and communication skills, she upholds safety to the highest standard.
	Tim Worke CEO, AGC of Minnesota Tim Worke is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, the state’s oldest and largest commercial contracting trade association with over 400 members statewide representing both building and transportation infrastructure market sectors. Prior to being named CEO, Tim served as AGC’s Director of Highways & Transportation from 2003-2017. The first half of Tim’s career was spent with the Minnesota Department of Transportation working in the areas of legislative relations and policy development. Tim served as the DOT’s Director of Federal Government Relations throughout most of the 1990s and managed the DOT’s Office of Government Relations from 1999-2003 overseeing both state and federal legislative matters for the agency. Tim is a 1985 graduate of the University of Minnesota with B.A Degrees in Political Science and Criminal Justice. Tim and his wife Karen live in Eagan, MN. They have 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
	Laura Ziegler Director of Highway/Heavy & Government Affairs, AGC of Minnesota Laura Ziegler joined AGC of MN in 2018 and serves as the Director of Highway/Heavy & Government Affairs. Laura's role includes being the principal staff resource for managing and directing AGC's legislative policy and regulatory agenda. She represents the construction industry at the Minnesota Legislature and with state agencies, as well as the federal government and Congress. She has a passion for the three P’s: policy, puns, and not the Packers.