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All events take place at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio (2nd Floor) unless otherwise noted.
 
Friday, March 11 | 11 a.m.  - 12 p.m. | Texas Ballroom (4th Floor)
Join us for the conclusion of the AGC Annual Convention, featuring remarks from incoming AGC President Mark Knight and our closing keynote Vivek Wadhwa. Called "Silicon Valley’s most provocative voice" for his ideas on technology trends, globalization, U.S. competitiveness, and the future, Wadhwa’s work puts him at the heart of innovation. From tech entrepreneur and business owner to accomplished academic and widely published author, he leads research at Singularity University, an institution that educates a select group of leaders about the exponentially growing technologies that are soon going to change our world. He also teaches on the impact of these technologies at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering and Stanford Law School.

 
Friday, March 11 | 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Marriott Riverwalk, Alamo Ballroom
Featuring Speaker Dakota Meyer, sponsored by Enterprise Fleet Management
 
Join Sergeant Dakota L. Meyer, United States Marine Corps veteran, the recipient of the Medal of Honor – the military’s highest honor, and the New York Times best-selling author of Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War. He is also an entrepreneur, having founded a successful construction company in Kentucky. Ticket Required

 
Friday, March 11 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Texas Ballroom (4th Floor) – Invitation Only
Sponsored by GM
 
Egnyte Inc.
eMars, Inc.
MOCA Systems
Computer Guidance Corp
What You Need to Know

Everything you need to know for the 97th AGC Annual Convention can be found on the mobile app, including Schedule of Events, Education Session Descriptions and Handouts, Speaker Bios, Exhibitor and Sponsor Information, Hotel Map, and Attendee Directory. Be sure to download it today! Sponsored by HCSS.


 
Friday, March 11: 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

Only registered Convention attendees with name badges that have selected tickets will be allowed into these events. We recommend attendees show up at least 15 minutes prior to the event to secure seating. All events take place at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio unless otherwise noted.

AGC Board of Governors Luncheon | Friday, March 11 | Marriott Riverwalk | Alamo Ballroom | 12 - 2 p.m. | Sponsored by Enterprise Fleet Management

 
 
   
Keep the Convention conversation going. Be sure to tweet comments and photos using the hashtag #AGC2016.
 
AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo
Join more than 90 exhibitors at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio to explore the latest products, services and solutions to support your operations. Plus don’t miss all the great networking events taking place in the Expo located on level two of the hotel: 
 
Take the Bull by the Horns - Sponsored by HCSS
Time is running out to try your luck on the HCSS Mechanical Bull. Rides available Friday, March 11 from 8 to 10 a.m.
 
Daily Recap

Everyone goes home a winner from an AGC convention, but only a few get special recognition.

At the Willis Towers Watson Safety Awards breakfast, David Walls, president and CEO, Austin Industries, Inc., delivered a passionate presentation on the importance of a zero-accident mentality in construction and how commitment, vision and leadership play a key role in that.

Following Walls' insightful speech, AGC and Willis Towers Watson honored those construction companies that have demonstrated excellence in safety and health performance. From the 52 finalists, Sundt was named the Grand Award winner, or "best of the best" of the 2016 Construction Safety Excellence Awards.

The Alliant Build America Awards took place at lunch and bestowed awards to projects that have excelled in state-of-the-art achievement, excellence in project management, innovation, superior client service, and more. Sitka’s Blue Lake Expansion Project was the most impressive construction project of 2015. As a result, the project’s contractor, Barnard Construction Company was the Alliant Build America Grand Award winner and best Federal and Heavy Renovation project. This project was one of 23 winners to receive an award and one of nine to receive a Merit Award.

Winners were honored again in the evening at the Celebrate Construction gala, sponsored by Willis Towers Watson and Alliant, where there was live music, lots of dancing, and plenty of Tex-Mex. With a send-off like this, everyone goes home a winner from the 97th Annual AGC Convention.

 
We hope you've enjoyed AGC's 97th Annual Convention here in San Antonio, Texas and are armed with the tools to tackle your challenges back home. Thank you to all of our sponsors, exhibitors and attendees. Enjoy the rest of your stay and safe travels when you head back to the place you call home. See you next year at the 98th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada!
 
 

 

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