LUMBER UNBUILT
Deconstructing the Old Way of Building
August 10 - 11, 2026
Nasdaq HQ, Times Square
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What’s Happening
Agenda
Day 1 | Monday, August 10
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Cocktail Party with Lumber
An evening of conversation, connection, and a few good drinks — high above Times Square.
7:30PM+
Dinners & Afters
Continue the conversation. We'll help connect the right people over dinner.
Day 2 | Tuesday, August 11
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Nasdaq Tower Photo Opportunity
Step back and take in the skyline — a moment worth keeping.
11:05AM - 11:15AM
Welcome Remarks & Session Introduction
Step back and take in the skyline — a moment worth keeping.
11:15AM - 12:00PM
The "Digital Gold Rush" & Contractor Opportunities
Data center investment is peaking. Here's where the real opportunity is — beyond the hyperscalers.
Speaker: Kris Jensen (The State Group / Jensen Technologies)
12:00PM - 12:30PM
Lunch & Networking
Good food, better conversations.
12:30PM - 1:30PM
Skills Gap with Intelligent Workforce Management
2026's critical shortage of skilled trades — beyond the hyperscalers.
Speakers: Neil Shah (CFMA), Matt Abeles (ABC), John Somers (AEM) Moderator: Felice Farber (STA)
1:30PM - 1:40PM
Refreshment Break
Recharge and continue the conversation.
1:40PM - 2:10PM
AI Founder Spotlight
Hear firsthand from one of construction's leading AI visionaries.
Speaker: KP Reddy (Shadow Ventures)
2:15PM - 4:00PM
The AI-Native Contractor: A 5-Phase Roadmap to 2030
A hands-on workshop. You'll leave with a concrete 90-day action plan — not a slide deck to file away.
Speakers: Shel Waggener (Lumber)
4:00PM - 4:30PM
Compliance Q&A
Get expert answers to your toughest construction payroll and compliance questions.
Speaker: Jennifer Kirkman (Compliance Chaos Coordinators)
4:30PM - 4:45PM
Closing Remarks
Leave inspired, informed, and ready to build what's next.
Hear from Industry Experts
Speakers
Kris Jensen
THE STATE GROUP / JENSEN TECHNOLOGIES
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KP Reddy
SHADOW VENTURES
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Neil Shah
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
Matt Abeles
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS (ABC)
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John Somers
ASSOCIATION OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS (AEM)
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Felice Farber
Subcontractor trade association (STA)
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Shel Waggener
Lumber
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Jennifer Kirkman
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