2024 Conference Schedule

*Subject to change.
Monday, February 26
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.	Meet & Greet Reception
Tuesday, February 27
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.	General Session Presidential Welcome to the Conference: Charting a Path to Success Carol Duncan, SMACNA President Michael Coleman, SMART General President Risk Forward® Victoria Labalme, Speaker, Bestselling Author and Performance Strategist
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Maximizing Work Opportunities in IAQ, TAB, and More with NEMI’s Help Lisa Davis, NEMI Values Alignment – The New Paradigm for Recruitment and Retention Clark Ellis, Continuum Advisory Group Leveraging Social Media to Boost Industry Awareness, Attract Talent, and Engage Your Membership Lauren Wattie, Vault Communications Building and Sustaining Organizational Culture: Shaping Industry Impact and Eliminating Counterproductive Actions Rubiena Duarte, Procore Carol Duncan, SMACNA President Michael Coleman, SMART General President
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Utilizing the Rapid Response Protocol Dan Kelly, Felhaber Larson *Luke Rebecchi*, SMART House Counsel Building a Local Mentoring Program: Nurturing Talent and Strengthening Our Industry Lisa Davis, NEMI *Tammy Meyen*, iTi Future Markets and Workforce Needs Clark Ellis, Continuum Advisory Group Learning to Walk the Talk: Aligning Actions with Policies for Authentic Leadership Steven English, Steven English Coaching and Training
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	General Session Partnering with Purpose Dushaw Hockett, SPACEs Navigating the Future of Industries: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities Clark Ellis, Continuum Advisory Group Fireside Chat with SMART/SMACNA Leadership: A Q&A Session Michael Coleman, SMART General President Carol Duncan, SMACNA President Joseph Powell, SMART General Secretary-Treasurer Aaron Hilger, SMACNA CEO
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.	Emerging Leaders Reception (invitation only)

Wednesday, February 28
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.	Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Fostering Open and Effective Communication Within Teams Rubiena Duarte, Procore Eric Meirhaeghe, SMART Local 91 Paul Elgatian, Illowa Sheet Metal Contractors Association Collaboration for Progress Dushaw Hockett, SPACEs *Cheryl Sprague, SMACNA – Sacramento Valley Chapter* *Will Scott, SMART International Organizer* Onboarding Success: Crafting the Ideal First Impression Tonia Morris, Simply HR Transforming the Construction Industry: Future Technology and Talent Attraction Strategies Andy Lambert, Milwaukee Tool
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.	Break
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Workforce Development – Successful and Innovative Recruitment Clark Ellis, Continuum Advisory Group Identifying Talent and Nurturing Career Growth: Strategies For Success Tara Amis, Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership Beyond the Basic: A Renewed Approach to Mental Health and Wellness Chris Carlough, SMART MAP/SMOHIT *Ben Cort*, Cort Consulting Bridging the Gap: Courageous Conversations Across Generations Tonia Morris, Simply HR
10:45 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.	General Session Building a Leadership Culture: Inspiring and Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Steven English, Steven English Coaching and Training Nurturing Well-being in the Workplace Dr. Michael F. Barnes, Barnes Education and Consulting, LLC
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Lunch
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.	General Session Presidential Closing Remarks: Reflecting on Success and Charting the Future Carol Duncan, SMACNA President *Michael Coleman*, SMART General President The Hero Effect: Transforming Ordinary People into Extraordinary Heroes Kevin Brown, Speaker and Bestselling Author

Thursday, February 29
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	JATC Conference

2024 Conference Schedule

Monday, February 26

Tuesday, February 27

Wednesday, February 28

Thursday, February 29