Annual Conference
Join Us for AGC's Annual Conference — November 12–15 at the Hotel Captain Cook Hotel
AGC's Annual Conference is Alaska's premier networking event for the construction industry, featuring multiple days of professional development sessions, a vendor trade show, evening networking receptions, AGC's Excellence in Construction & Excellence in Safety awards, agency updates from DOT & USACE, and so much more! Our conference is capped off by AGC's Dinner Dance (tickets sold separately from conference registration).
Access the full 2025 Conference agenda and speaker information here.
AGENDA AT A GLANCE:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Alaska Department of Transportation Update
- 1:30 - 4:00 PM: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Presentation
- 4:00 - 5:00 PM: CMMC is Here: What Federal Contractors & Subs Need to Know
- 5:30 - 7:30 PM: President's Welcome Reception, Sponsored by MarshMcLennan Agency
- Join AGC leadership for a warm welcome reception to kick off the 2025 Annual Conference!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
| TIME | LOCATION | |
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Discovery Ballroom Breakfast, Sponsored by STG, Pacific Panel: Paid Sick Leave Implementation Panelists: Jarrett Carson (Cornerstone Construction), Mike O’Brien (Davis Wright Tremaine), and Tiffany Wilson (AGC of Alaska) Panelists discuss the new paid sick leave requirements, potential impacts on employers, and available compliance resources. | |
| 8:00 – 8:15 | Networking Break: Visit Our Vendor Room! | |
| Endeavor Room | Adventure Room | |
| 8:15 - 9:15 AM | General Contracting Panel: Business Challenges & Management Risk Top general contractors share how they’re navigating today’s toughest business and risk management challenges. Expect candid insights, real-world lessons, and practical strategies for building resilient, successful teams and projects. Moderated by Jenith Ziegler | Perennial Concerns in Government Contracting: The Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and the Sovereign Acts Doctrine Presented by: Jake Scott, Doug Oles, and Howard Roth – Smith, Currie, Oles An interactive look at good faith obligations and the Sovereign Acts Doctrine—two key principles shaping federal contract claims. |
| 9:15 – 9:30 AM | BREAK | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Generations at Work: Turning Tensions into Strengths in Construction Leadership Presented by Christian Muntean Generational conflict on the jobsite isn’t really about “kids these days” or “OK Boomer.” This session cuts through stereotypes and equips leaders to turn cross-generational friction into stronger teams, better communication, and smarter succession. | The Ongoing Impact of Project Labor Agreements and the Build American Buy America Act Presented by Jake Scott, Doug Oles, and Howard Roth – Smith, Currie, Oles |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM | BREAK | |
| 10:45 – 11:45 AM | Construction Safety Management Best Practices: A Process Improvement Playbook Tony Militello, PE, CSP, ARM (WTW Construction Risk Control), Randee Johnson (SafeLogic), the AGC Safety Committee Discover how the AGC of America Construction Safety Excellence Award program helps companies elevate their safety culture through self-assessment and continuous improvement. Industry experts will share proven methods for risk reduction, offer insights on award preparation, and provide free consultative guidance for members preparing for the 2026 CSEA Awards. | Blueprints to Capital: Unlocking Funding for Construction Businesses - Panel with Evergreen Business Capital, SBA 7a and Business Impact Northwest Microloans. Presented by: Erica Rivera (SBA.Gov), Ryane Brougham (Evergreen), Theo Ransum (BINW) Learn how to access and leverage funding through the SBA and other small-business programs in this interactive panel discussion. These experts will highlight available capital options, what they can be used for, and answer your questions about how to put these resources to work for your company. |
| Noon – 1:15 PM | Discovery Ballroom Excellence in Safety Awards Luncheon, sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska, and an AGC Advocacy Update | |
| Time | Endeavor Room | Adventure Room |
| 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Rural Challenges Panel: Off the Grid, On the Job Presented by: Trent Burton (Brice, Inc.), Kim Drake (STG Inc.), Taylor Feece (F&W Construction), Brian Gastrock (Coffman Engineers) Alaska’s construction leaders share firsthand lessons from the field: how they adapt, innovate, and deliver results in some of the most remote places on earth. | From Hard Hats to Algorithms: AI’s Role in Modern Construction Presented by: Carlos Machuca, Alaska SBDC |
| 2:30 – 2:45 PM | BREAK | |
| 2:45 – 3:45 PM | Under Pressure: Keeping You (And Your Team) Cool When Things Get Hot Presented by: Woodrie Burich This interactive session explores how stress impacts team performance and offers practical, research-based tools to improve balance, accountability, and communication. Through guided discussion and small group exercises, participants will identify pressure points in their teams and apply a three-tiered strategy for stronger, more resilient collaboration. | Turning Tax Changes into Strategic Advantage Presented by: Chad Estes, BDO Explore key updates to the corporate and individual tax code, and discover how to leverage them for smarter planning and greater profitability.
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| 3:45 – 4:00 PM | ||
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | CLC Meet and Greet with Perlla Deluca, and Workforce Development Presentation Featuring: Perlla Deluca (Pink Hardhat Foundation and 2025 AGC Keynote Speaker), Justin Shields (Mass Excavation), AGC Workforce Development Committee Join keynote speaker Perlla DeLuca for an informal meet and greet ahead of Thursday’s CLC Reception. Perlla will share a preview of her Friday keynote and lead a candid conversation with Alaska’s emerging construction leaders about growth, leadership, and building a lasting impact in the industry. | Retirement is NOT the Finish Line Presented by: Chad Hufford Challenge the traditional ideas of retirement and rethink what fulfillment looks like after work. Rather than chasing an endpoint, this session explores how purpose, contribution, and meaningful engagement can create a more rewarding vision for the next chapter of life. |
| 5:00 – 7:00 | Quarter Deck CLC Reception, Sponsored by Northrim Bank | |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
TIME | LOCATION |
| 8:00 – 9:30 AM | Discovery Ballroom, Fore Deck Breakfast, Sponsored by First National Bank Alaska Breakfast & Big Projects: Alaska’s Next Developments Start your morning with breakfast and a 90-minute program featuring updates on key Alaska development projects. Hear from AIDEA on the Ambler Road initiative and from Graphite One on opportunities to do business with their team, each presentation followed by an interactive Q&A. |
| 9:30 – 9:45 AM | Discovery Ballroom, Aft Deck Keynote Presentation: The Trajectory of Women in Construction: Legacy, and Mentoring for Women in the Industry Presented By: Perlla Deluca, The Pink Hardhat Foundation |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Discovery Ballroom, Fore Deck Excellence in Construction Awards, Sponsored by IMA, and AGC of America Update Celebrate standout projects and the teams that built them at AGC Alaska’s signature awards luncheon, featuring a brief presentation from AGC of America President Todd Roberts. |
| 1:45 – 4:30 PM | Discovery Ballroom, Aft Deck AGC Board of Directors Meeting Join AGC leadership and members for important organizational updates, committee reports, and discussion on key industry priorities. |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Quarterdeck AGC Alaska 49ers Reception (Invitation Only) |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM: Legacy of Leadership Breakfast. Sponsored by ChemTrack Alaska, Inc. (Quarter Deck)
- 10:10 - 11:45 AM: AGC Board of Directors Election (Endeavor)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join Alaska’s construction leaders, suppliers, and industry supporters as a conference sponsor.
We offer packages to fit a range of budgets and marketing goals.
TRANSPORTATION
We are thrilled to once again partner with Alaska Airlines to provide a discount to our attendees visiting from outside Anchorage. Please use discount code ECMO554 when booking your reservation.
Questions? Contact catherine@agcak.org