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Future Workforce Meeting by BuiltWorlds at 1871

Collaborate and Innovate to Optimize Recruitment, Retention, Engagement, and Development of the Workforce

When

12.12.2024 8:00AM - 1:00PM

Where

1871 Innovation Hub at the Merchandise Mart 222 W Merchandise Plaza, #1212 Chicago, IL 60654
Attending this meeting will enable you to:
  • Analyze the benefits of novel collaborations with trade unions, academic institutions, and training and development partners
  • Identify and develop managers and leaders through case studies, scenario planning, and workshops
  • Develop the craft and field workforce of the future through automation, AI, technology and innovation
  • Unpack how technology is impacting the workforce with items such as cobots, wearables, etc
Who will attend:
BuiltWorlds invites C Level Executives, VPs, Directors, Leaders and Innovators that oversee and have responsibilities for
  • Workforce / Talent Management / Acquisition
  • Training / Leadership Development
  • Human Resources (HR) / Employee Engagement
  • HSE / HSSE / Safety

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Tim Swanson

Founder and CEO, Inherent L3C

Brian Piazza

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, ARCO/Murray

Jeff LaMorte

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Clune Construction

Rosanne Arnet

Manager, Learning & Development, VIATechnik

Susanna Craib-Cox

Americas Marketing Lead, Digital Services, Arup

Anthony Offak

Senior Technology Specialist, Walbridge Aldinger

Luther Lampkin

Technology & Innovation Director, RG Construction

Lauren Sugerman

Strategic Advisor, Chicago Women in Trades

Paul Cardis

Co-Founder and CEO, On3

Matt Strauss

President & Founder, RiseKit

Ivan Mutis

Associate Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology

Jack Stonebraker

Partnerships and Project Managemt, Lumity

Nick Comerford

Director of Infrastructure Research, BuiltWorlds

Tyler Sewall

Senior Director, BuiltWorlds

Steve Anderson

Director of Construction Technology, BuiltWorlds

Agenda

1871 Auditorium

Day 1 Schedule

8:00am – 9:00am

Registration, Light Breakfast, and Networking

9:00am-9:10am

Safety Address and Opening Remarks

9:10am-9:40am

KEYNOTE DISCUSSION

Workforce development, housing affordability, and the the modernization of the construction industry are inextricably linked. An architect, a builder, a developer, and a startup entrepreneur, Tim Swanson, President & CEO of Chicago-based modular startup, Inherent L3C, will share with us lessons from his more than six years of modular building in Chicago.

Keynote Presenter:
Tim Swanson, Founder and CEO, Inherent L3C

9:40am-10:20am

PANEL DISCUSSION

Assembling the Dream Team with Robust Recruitment, Retention, Engagement, and Learning Initiatives
- Maximizing recruitment, retention, and onboarding to identify training and development needs
- Developing leaders through workshops and scenario based training that permits self discovery, empowerment, and lessons learned
- Optimizing training and education through technology and mobility to expedite onboarding, sequencing, and workflows

Moderator:
Nick Comerford, Director of Research, BuiltWorlds

Speakers:
Jeff LaMorte, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Clune Construction
Rosanne Arnet, Manager, Learning & Development, VIATechnik
Paul Cardis, Co-Founder and CEO, On3

10:20am-10:50am

Networking Break

10:50am-11:30am

PANEL DISCUSSION

Dissecting how the industry is shaping the future workforce through technology, automation, AI, and partnerships with vocational programs, schools, unions, and under-resourced communities.
- Showcasing successful partnerships between the industry and vocational schools, unions, and community organizations
- Highlighting how AI and automation are reshaping job roles, creating new opportunities, and influencing skill demands.
- Exploring barriers to integrating technology and partnerships in workforce development and strategies to overcome them.

Moderator:
Matt Strauss, President & Founder, RiseKit

Speakers:
Brian Piazza, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, ARCO/Murray
Ivan Mutis, Associate Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology
Lauren Sugerman, Strategic Advisor, Chicago Women in Trades
Jack Stonebraker, Partnerships and Project Management, Lumity

11:30am-12:00pm

INNOVATION SPRINT

This engaging discussion will explore and address critical industry challenges and novel solutions. Industry executives will each share one major challenge to develop, design, build, and operate in the built environment. Attendees and solution providers will walk away with the opportunity to discuss and design solutions to the challenges presented.

Presenters:
Susanna Craib-Cox, Americas Marketing Lead, Digital Services, Arup
Luther Lampkin, Technology & Innovation Director, RG Construction
Anthony Offak, Senior Technology Specialist, Walbridge

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch & Networking

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