2024 Public Works Summit

United Contractors Public Works Summit is an incredible event for public works contractors across the state to learn about the region's market share opportunities and engage with top agency and industry leaders. This year, we will focus on Next Generation Workforce Challenges and Opportunities. Adapting to the future is essential as the industry navigates a rapidly evolving job market.

Our discussions will encompass succession planning, recruitment strategies, community outreach, and the vital aspect of connecting with emerging talent. Attendees will gain valuable insights into workforce development, ensuring they're equipped to tackle
the challenges of tomorrow.

Registration and Sponsorships Are Closed. Tickets may be purchased onsite for $190 (member) | $290 (non-member).

Tickets:

Early Bird Rate: $125 (member) | $225 (non-member)
*Available until 5 pm Fri, March 8

Standard Rate: $140 (member) | $240 (non-member)
*Available until 5 pm Fri, April 5

Agenda:

7:00 AM - 7:55 AM: Registration & Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM: Welcome and Opening Session

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Sea to Shining Sea Charles Adams (POLA) Darrin Lambrigger (POLB)	9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Every Drop Counts! Francisco Becerra (MWD Metropolitan Water District) Mehul Patel (Orange County Water District)
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM California Pathways Son Nguyen (CT12) Christy Connors (CT8) John Yang (CT7)	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Connecting the World through LA Emery Molnar (LAWA) Veronica Soto (LAWA)
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Connecting the San Diego Region Elaine Richardson (SANDAG) Lea Fields-Bernard (City of San Diego) Tiffany Pellin (Arrive Team - Turner Flatiron Joint Venture)	11:00 AM- 11:45 AM Future Construction Leaders of California Bonny Nyaga (CT4)

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch

12:45 PM - 1:30 PM World-Class Transportation for All Jay Yoon (LA Metro) Rose Casey (OCTA)	12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Tomorrow’s Fearless Field Leaders Adriana Ramirez (POLB) Daniel Escareno (Southwest Mountain States Carpenters) David Espinoza (Laborers Training School) Shaun Shahrestani (POLA) Larry Hopkins (Operating Engineers Training Trust)
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM A Bridge to the Future Tom Hicks (Caltrans) Shaun Shahrestani (POLA)	1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Connecting the City with Transportation Solutions Aaron Azevedo (Metrolink) Brian Boudreau (Inglewood Transit Connector)

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Networking Reception

Vendor Tables:

Stop by and speak directly to these exhibiting agencies and companies in the summit hall!

Room Block has closed.

Hilton Anaheim
777 W. Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

Refund Policy: For a full refund of your event ticket, please submit a written cancellation request to roraa@unitedcontractors.org one week before the event (by April 3). After April 3, name changes can be made to tickets and cancellations can occur, but refunds are no longer eligible.