Thursday, April 30, 2026

*subject to change

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Registration & Breakfast, Sponsored by 
Grand Ballroom Foyer

Stop by registration to pick up your name badge and conference materials. Indulge in a breakfast buffet and freshly brewed coffee to kickstart your day! 

8:45 am - 10:00 am

Conference Welcome & Session #1: Built Together: Partnering Through the Unexpected

Grand Ballroom

This panel explores how intentional partnering helps teams overcome unforeseen constraints, align around shared goals, and respond collaboratively—transforming challenges into resilience and successful outcomes through trust, transparency, and teamwork.

Speakers:

Paul Davison, Associate Principal w/ Mark Cavagnero Associates

Noah Levy, Project Manager, Capital & Planning Division of San Francisco Recreation & Parks
Jeff Stephenson, Project Manager, Swinerton Builders

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Session #2: 

Grand Ballroom

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Coffee Break, Mugs Sponsored by OrgMetrics LLC

Grand Ballroom Foyer

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Session #3: From Projects to Policy: Designing Collaboration at Scale in California Infrastructure Delivery

Grand Ballroom

Collaboration succeeds or fails before projects begin. This session explores how policy, procurement, and delivery authority shape partnering outcomes—and how California is designing collaboration into the infrastructure delivery system.

Speakers:

George Delano, Project Executive, Granite Construction

Mark Kempton, Executive Director,  California Infrastructure Delivery Coalition (CALINFRA)

Michelle Quinn, Executive Officer - Program Management, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Networking Lunch, Sponsored by 

Clipper A-B

Join us for a networking lunch event where you can connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. 

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Owners' Roundtable Forum - for Owners, by Owners - by invitation only

Flyer A-B

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Keynote Presentation with Kia Afcari, Greater Good Science Center

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In high-stakes construction projects, trust and collaboration can make the difference between costly conflict and extraordinary outcomes. In this interactive keynote, Kia Afcari, Director of Greater Good Workplaces at the Greater Good Science Center, shares compelling research on why kind leadership is not “soft,” but a powerful driver of performance. Drawing from a meta-analysis of trust research and insights from a study of kind CEOs and relative profitability, participants will explore the three core elements that build trust in teams and partnerships—and why they matter, especially in complex construction environments. Through engaging reflection and practical exercises, attendees will gain actionable tools for strengthening relationships, increasing organizational energy, and fostering the kind of collaborative culture that leads to more successful construction projects.

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Awards Ceremony with, Sponsored by  ASLPM & Webcor

Grand Ballroom

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cocktail Reception, Sponsored by FlatironDragados & Hensel Phelps

Grand Ballroom Foyer

Cheers to celebrating our IPI Annual Award Winners and conference attendees! Come celebrate with us and stand a chance to win exciting prizes.