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When
1.14.2025
Where
,BuiltWorlds' First-Ever Financial Technologies Conference
Emerging technologies are rapidly and significantly changing the way architecture, engineering, construction and real estate firms manage finance, accounting, payments, purchasing, insurance and more. New and evolving ERPs, accounting systems, payment management systems, payroll and expense management, insurance tracking and management, and other systems are all enabling greater efficiency, tighter risk management and increased transparency.
CFOs, IT leaders, operations heads, general counsels, insurance managers and others leading financial professionals in the industry will find the BuiltWorlds FinTech Conference to be an invaluable opportunity to get a better understanding of the technologies and trends at the forefront of change in this sector of the industry.
Agenda
Day 1 Schedule
Welcome Breakfast & Registration
Introductory Remarks
ERP & PMIS Systems: Design & Implementation Lessons for Optimizing Key Accounting Workflows
Modern construction financial processes and workflows are continuing to grow, evolve, and demand more precision than ever before. As an industry, we must take a look at the full process design, understand the evolving capabilities and nuances of our software and technological tools, and design a modern workflow that reduces risk and manual touchpoints while providing clear accurate actionable insights. This panel will be discussing the advancements in financial software technology and how best to approach the integration and design of these tools into your technology ecosystem.
Speakers:
Eveart Foster - Integrations, Subject Matter Expert, Autodesk
John Patridge - President, Milestone Services Group, LLC
Dana Erdman - Vice President of Technology and Innovation, Bulley & Andrews
Christian Burger - Founder & President, Burger Consulting
Venture Forum (Closed to BuiltWorlds Venture Track Members)
TBD
Innovations in Technology, Software and Data: Impact on Construction Risk Management
Throughout the course of this year at BuiltWorlds, we have explored how innovations in technology and software, combined with big data and modern analytics, are transforming the industry today. Risk management has been heavily influenced by the growing maturity and capabilities of these solutions and has allowed the industry to overcome the innate variability of each project and the challenges that it causes in forecasting. This presentation will explore the application and possibilities of the modern risk projection capabilities of the industry leaders.
Speakers:
Tariq Taherbhai - CCO for Construction & Infrastructure, Aon
Bill Wood - VP & House Counsel/Risk Management, Graycor
Bret Bush - Co-Founder, Insight Risk
Brendan Sullivan - Senior Vice President, NFP
Break
Lightning Panel: Construction Lending & Innovation in 2025
As the construction industry continues to evolve in 2025, the lending landscape faces dynamic challenges and opportunities shaped by economic conditions, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. This panel will explore the latest technologies, trends, strategies, and tools driving success in construction financing, offering actionable insights for contractors, lenders, developers, and industry stakeholders.
Speakers:
Zaid Rahman - Founder & CEO, Flex
Bob Bridgman - Managing Director, Senior Business Development Manager, CIBC
Lightning Panel: Early Payment Innovations and Solutions
Cashflow and financing challenges remain some of the most pressing issues in construction, particularly for subcontractors who shoulder the upfront costs of materials and labor. Streamlining payment processes is critical to ensuring project success and the financial stability of all stakeholders. This panel will explore how innovations in early payment systems, lien waiver coordination, and integrated payment solutions are revolutionizing the industry's approach to these challenges. Join us as we discuss the latest technologies and strategies driving faster, more efficient payments and how they are paving the way for a more efficient financial construction payment process.
Speakers:
Isabel Rodriguez - Founder & CEO, BuildrFi
Jerry Horani - Chief Information Technology Officer, VCC
Gregg Lund - Founder & CEO, Struxtion
Lightning Panel: Investment Trends in FinTech
The intersection of Construction and FinTech is creating unique opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and scalable solutioning within a traditionally slow-to-evolve industry. This panel will explore the growing market trends and help attendees gain actionable knowledge about emerging technologies and investments in the current market as well as in the future.
Speakers:
Aaron Toppston - Managing Partner, GS Futures
Lucas Turner-Owens - Principal, Building Ventures
Najeeb Ahmed -Investment Banking Vice President, Raymond James
Lunch
Discussion Session: Supplier & Subcontractor Focus: Understanding Cash Flow
Increased project demands, long lead times, and extended payment lags as well as the burden of evolving requirements and expectations for waiver and lien management have changed the way that subcontractors and suppliers must operate. This discussion, led by Wyatt Friedman, will look at the intricacies of supplier-side financial liabilities and hurdles as well as how the industry is evolving to meet these challenges.
Speaker:
Wyatt Friedman - Director of Strategy & Finance, Handle.com
Discussion Session: Advancements in Digitization for Financial Documentation
Commercial construction is a fast-paced business with numerous, ever-changing partners on every single endeavor and project. Not every partner will have fully integrated modern software ecosystems, and both hard copies and simple PDFs can create time-intensive work for busy staff. This discussion, led by David Palmer, will explore the evolving precision, automation, and integration of digitization solutions as well as how it can help end the tedious manual processes and reduce the potential for human error.
Speaker:
David Palmer - Co-Founder & CEO, Siiv.io
Sunil Kashyap - CFO Advisor, Distilier.com + Siiv.io + Command HVAC
Case Study: Streamlining Payment Workflows and its Effect on Project Success
Efficient payment workflows are critical to the success of construction projects, impacting everything from cash flow and subcontractor performance to material logistics. Optimal execution of these workflows is vital to delivering on promised project timelines and ensuring overall profitability. This case study presentation will explore how a leading construction firm leveraged an emerging technology to transform its payment processes.
Speakers:
Anwar Ghauche - Founder, Constrafor
Emily Chen - Project Controls Director, Skanska USA Civil
Nick Bruck - Project Controls Manager, Skanska
BMO - Investment & Venture in the Construction Space
Andrew Harrison - Head - Emerging Partnerships and Innovation Fund, BMO
1871 - Introduction & Insights from FinTech Lab
Gabby Snedeker - Senior Director of Innovation Labs, 1871
Break
Demo Day - Showcase
Presenters:
Ryan Howsam - Bldx.io
Anna Berger - Trayd
Bryant Solomon - ControlQore
Noah Reneau- Steelbeam
Dan Shaw - Legman
Judges:
Victoria Leon - HPVP
Jessie Abrams - Permanent VC
Aki Manda - Kajima
Reception
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Closing Comments
Steve Anderson