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AGC 2025 Annual Conference

11/12/2025 - 11/15/2025

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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABILE BEGINNING AT 7:00 AM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT THE HOTEL CAPTAIN COOK.

2025 AGC Annual Conference - Alaska’s Premier Construction Industry Event

Join us for the 2025 AGC Annual Conference, taking place November 12-15 in Anchorage. This year’s event features:

  • Multiple days of professional development sessions
  • A vendor trade show
  • Evening networking receptions
  • AGC’s Excellence in Construction and Excellence in Safety Awards luncheons
  • Agency updates from DOT & DOD
  • And much more!

The conference concludes with AGC’s Dinner Dance (tickets sold separately).

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

Discovery Ballroom
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Paid Sick Leave Implementation

Panelists discuss the new paid sick leave requirements, potential impacts on employers, and available compliance resources.

Panelists: Jarrett Carson (Cornerstone Construction), Mike O’Brien (Davis Wright Tremaine), and Tiffany Wilson (AGC of Alaska)

Endeavor RoomAdventure Room
 8:15 - 9:15 AM
Contractor Confidential: Lessons Learned from Our Hardest Projects

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

An interactive look at good faith obligations and the Sovereign Acts Doctrine—two key principles shaping federal contract claims

Presented by: Jake Scott, Doug Oles, and Howard Roth – Smith, Currie, Oles
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

Explore how new PLA and BABA requirements affect bidding, costs, and performance on federal construction projects

Presented by Jake Scott, Doug Oles, and Howard Roth – Smith, Currie, Oles
10:45 - 11:45 AM
Construction Safety Management Best Practices: A Process Improvement Playbook

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.

Tony Militello, PE, CSP, ARM (WTW Construction Risk Control), Randee Johnson (SafeLogic), the AGC Safety Committee		Blueprints to Capital: Unlocking Funding for Construction Businesses - Panel with Evergreen Business Capital, SBA 7a and Business Impact Northwest Microloans.

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.

Presented by: Erica Rivera (SBA.Gov), Ryane Brougham (Evergreen), Theo (BINW)
Discovery Ballroom
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Excellence in Safety Awards Luncheon and an AGC Advocacy Update, sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska
Endeavor RoomAdventure Room
 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Rural Challenges Panel: Off the Grid, On the Job

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.

Presented by: Trent Burton (Brice, Inc.), Kim Drake (STG Inc.), Taylor Feece (F&W Construction), Brian Gastrock (Coffman Engineers)		From Hard Hats to Algorithms: AI’s Role in Modern Construction

Go beyond the buzz and see how artificial intelligence can transform everyday construction workflows.

Presented by: Carlos Machuca (Small Business Development Center)
 2:45 - 3:45 PM
Under Pressure: Keeping You (And Your Team) Cool When Things Get Hot

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.

Presented by: Woodrie Burich
Modifications to the Tax Code that Benefit Corporations (And Individuals)

Explore key updates to the corporate and individual tax code and discover how to leverage them for smarter planning and greater profitability.

Presented by: Chad Estes, BDO
 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Running the Most Effective Construction Internship Programs + Pink Hard Hat Meet & Greet

The Most Effective Construction Internship Program offers insight on how to successfully developing and managing internship and mentorship programs. Introductory remarks will be made by the AGC Workforce Development Committee followed by internship program highlights presented by Justin Shields from Mass Excavation.

Keynote speaker, Perlla Deluca, 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.

Presented by: Perlla Deluca (Pink Hardhat Foundation and 2025 AGC Keynote Speaker), Justin Shields (Mass Excavation), AGC Workforce Development Committee
Retirement is NOT the Finish Line

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.

Presenter: Chad Hufford

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Discovery Ballroom
Aft DeckForedeck
 8:00 - 9:30 AM9:30 - 9:45 AM

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.

Sponsored by First National Bank Alaska
Keynote Presentation

The Trajectory of Women in Construction: Legacy, and Mentoring for Women in the Industry

In this inspiring and energizing keynote, Perlla DeLuca explores the evolving role of women in construction, the power of mentorship, and how today’s leaders are shaping a lasting legacy for the next generation of builders.

Presented By: Perlla Deluca, The Pink Hardhat Foundation
 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Excellence in Construction Awards and AGC of America Update, Discovery Ballroom, Foredeck

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.

Sponsored by IMA

1:45 - 4:30 PM
AGC Board of Directors Meeting, Discovery Ballroom, Aft Deck

Join AGC leadership and members for important organizational updates, committee reports, and discussion on key industry priorities.

5:00 - 7:00 PM
AGC Alaska 49ers Reception Quarterdeck

(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)

TRAVEL DISCOUNT: We’re pleased to partner again with Alaska Airlines to offer a special discount for attendees traveling from outside Anchorage.
Use discount code: ECMO554 when booking your flight.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
AGC's Annual Conference gathers contractors, suppliers, and industry supporters from across Alaska, and offers sponsorship packages built to fit a variety of budgets and marketing goals. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

We look forward to seeing you at the AGC Annual Conference! For any questions or concerns, please email catherine@agcak.org.


Sponsors

Signature Sponsor: President's Welcome Reception
Signature Sponsor:Excellence in Construction Lunch
Signature Sponsor: Thursday Breakfast
Signature Sponsor: Friday Breakfast
Signature Sponsor: Saturday Breakfast
Wi-Fi Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor - Click sponsor type for details
Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Craig Taylor Equipment
Qayaq Construction LLC
Steel Sponsor
Loken Crane Rigging and Transport, LLC
Olson Creek, LLC
Co-Sponsor: Excellence in Safety Award Lunch
Co-Sponsor: Excellence in Construction Award Lunch
Name Badge Sponsor
Get Home Safe Uber Sponsor
Dinner Dance Wine Sponsor
Annual Conference Sponsorship
Signature Sponsor: CLC Reception
Signature Drink Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
The Hotel Captain Cook
939 W Fifth Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501-2032 United States
Event Contact
Catherine Sullivan
(907) 561-5354
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11/12/2025 - 11/15/2025
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