List of Sessions

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This session is for contractors and suppliers. From the jobsite to the boardroom, SEAA is here to equip crews, managers, and owners connect with vendors, find training and business resources, and build relationships to create lasting impact on the steel industry. If you’re wondering how to ...

Date & Time
05/06/2026 10:00am CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 10:45am CDT

Forward-thinking companies are leveraging AI to transform workflows, increasing capacity and productivity. This panel discussion led by Chris Legnon, Cooper Steel’s VP of Technology, will touch on strategies for adoption and managing risk during implementation.

Date & Time
05/06/2026 10:45am CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 11:45am CDT

Mass timber is a rapidly emerging segment of the construction market, creating opportunities for contractors and erectors nationwide. This panel, moderated by Jason Reynolds, WoodWorks Products and Council’s Senior Director Construction Resource Services, will feature SEAA members ...

Date & Time
05/06/2026 11:55am CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 12:30pm CDT

Inspired by the “Price is Right,” this lively session makes understanding the latest trends in employee benefits fun. Learn about healthcare costs, price transparency, benchmarking employee benefits, and how to leverage data to make decisions.

Date & Time
05/06/2026 11:55am CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 12:30pm CDT

The investment in structured, skills-based training directly correlates with retention, jobsite safety, and workforce quality. This panel explores how training linked with career advancement attracts and retains underrepresented groups, including women. Panelists, led by Kate ...

Date & Time
05/06/2026 1:15pm CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 2:15pm CDT

We often hear the mantra: “Results drive business.” But as business managers, how do we drive results? Intentional methodology is key. How can managers make sure those methods are sustainable. This session will push attendees to adopt strong leadership principles into their day-today ...

Date & Time
05/06/2026 2:25pm CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 3:20pm CDT

Today, the jobsite and the balance sheet need to be more connected than ever. Yet, many subcontractors are missing a key link: project managers (PMs) who are empowered to influence cash flow. PMs sit at the intersection of job progress, customer relationships, and billing, giving them unique ...

Date & Time
05/06/2026 2:25pm CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 3:20pm CDT

At the age of 35, Jim “The Rookie” Morris defied the odds and made it to the big leagues. His inspiring journey from high school science teacher to MLB was immortalized in the Disney movie The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid. Jim spent two seasons with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, reaching pitching ...

Date & Time
05/06/2026 3:30pm CDT
End Date & Time
05/06/2026 4:30pm CDT

Prepare to be amazed! With new categories for rebar projects plus structural steel and miscellaneous metals, there will be much to learn from your colleagues who overcame common jobsite planning and execution challenges.

Date & Time
05/07/2026 1:00pm CDT
End Date & Time
05/07/2026 2:00pm CDT