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About the event
A Summit for Construction Leadership
A summit for senior leaders across construction and government. Exploring how leadership decisions influence growth, resilience, and long-term impact
Event Location
Rotunda city center, San Jose, California
Event Date
February 24, 2026
Timing: 9AM to 4PM
Afterparty: 4PM Onwards
Schedule
Event Agenda
Regional Economic Growth Through Construction
Construction investment drives opportunity, workforce growth, and regional competitiveness.
Sergio Lopez
VTA Chair & Council Member
Inside Caltrans Capital Program
Learn about CalTrans multibillion-dollar statewide capital program and key transformative projects across California.
Andrew Baskerville
Deputy District Director Construction
Capital Projects: Inside the Public Works Pipeline
Hear directly from decision-makers about high-priority projects in the pipeline. Discover where the biggest opportunities are emerging – from transportation and utilities to sustainability and community infrastructure.
Manuel Pineda
San Jose Public Works
Deputy City Manager
Matt Loesch
San Jose Public Works
Director
Alaric Degrafinried
Director of Compliance
SFMTA
Inside the Mega-Build
How major owners streamline capital projects through efficient systems, coordination, and partnerships that drive reliable delivery.
Dr. Rita Ohaya
Director of Social Impact
Peter Sorrentino
Vice President of MCC
Baris Lostuvali
Project Executive
Beyond Hard Hats
This session explores why developing the next generation of builders matters now more than ever.
Shaik Sihabuddin
Operations Manager
Hani Alawneh
Senior Vice President and REO
Craig Jory
Director of Training and Development
Progressive Design Build & Alternative Project Delivery
Progressive Design-Build accelerates alignment, execution, cost control, and inclusion.
Bianca Johnson
Community & Citizenship Senior Director
Sharla Sullivan
Relationship Builder
Lisa Tight
Program Manager
The Construction Tech Investment Landscape: What Comes Next
This session explores Future trends shaping construction technology innovation.
Mike Heller
Principal
Thai Nguyen
Director of Innovation
Will Chung
Investor at GS Futures
Gregg Wallace
General Partner
Building the Framework - Strategic Partners in Construction’s Next Chapter
Industry institutions propel construction forward through leadership, inclusion, and modernization.
Len Turner
Co-Founder of CRC
Paul Pendergast
Founder at BuildIT
Miguel Galarza
Builder, Mentor, Educator
A Journey From Bidder to Trade Partner
Subcontractors shape California’s construction future through innovation, workforce, and modernization.
Sandra Escalante
President at Laner Electric Supply
Misha Homara
CEO, TriCore Panels
Nick Colina
Operations lead,
Anco Iron
Bruce Giron
President and General Manager
Restoring Trust in Invitation to Bid
Restoring trust in bid invitations through clarity, intent, and accountability.
Amar Amte
Founder
Why Join PBS 26
Why Pegbo Builders Summit
The construction industry is changing fast — from infrastructure expansion and smart building to workforce challenges and regulatory shifts.
Pegbo Builders Summit is designed for leaders who don’t just adapt, they shape outcomes.
Building at Scale
Managing complexity, risk, and delivery across large and distributed construction programs.
Public–Private Collaboration
Aligning government priorities and industry execution for long-term infrastructure and development outcomes.
Workforce, Skills & Capability
Preparing the construction sector for future demands through skilling, safety, and productivity.
Sustainable Growth & Impact
Balancing growth with resilience, responsibility, and long-term value creation.
Our Partners
Agency Partners
The Venue
Rotunda | City of San José
The Rotunda is one of the most recognizable and modern pieces of architecture at San José City Hall. Its glass walls and glass dome are designed to maximizes natural lighting, which serves to enhance the airy architecture.
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Highlights: Famous Art Deco hotel with a great jazz lounge.