March 9 - 10, 2027 Denver, CO Mortenson
“EUCI Leadership Conference of Women in Construction and Engineering is powerful, informative, and great for networking. Many presenters shared useful knowledge/opinions/stories that I can bring back to my organization and grow and advance in my career.”
Balancing Authority Dispatcher, Salt River Project“Every day I sit in rooms where I am the only woman in the room. Being able to fill a conference space with just women in engineering & construction is empowering. Covering difficult but necessary conversations as women in this industry enhances our ability to support and amplify other women.”
Assistant PM, Alberici Constructors“Leadership is difficult. Being a female in leadership is difficult. Being a leader in AEC is difficult. Being a female leader in AEC is a next level difficult and lonely and this conference with both the inspirational speakers and inspirational attendees, made it much less so. Thank you!”
Regional Site Investigation & Remediation Manager, Terracon“This conference was very motivational and informative. It is great to meet and hear from other women in the industry.”
CDG Engineers“I appreciated the relevancy of the content to industry professionals in operations and support roles. The content on leadership development, emotional intelligence and mentorship is vital to career growth and I am grateful for the intentionality.”
DEI Program Manager, Alberici Constructors“It is really rewarding to hear the stories of women who have broken barriers in the construction industry.”
Project Manager, Filanc Construction“Learning & hearing different perspectives from other women in engineering that deeply resonates with my experiences is so valuable in creating communities and support systems.”
Senior Civil Engineer, Riverside County Flood Control“There are many takeaways & actionable learnings from this conference. Highly recommend attending.”
Engineer III/Special Services Lead, ONEOK“This conference was an amazing opportunity to find other women supporting and encouraging other women. Networking alone made the conference worth it. Excellent speakers and location as well.”
Project Manager Structural Bridge, Horner & Shifrin“I enjoyed talking to the other attendees and speakers!”
Senior Civil Engineer, Riverside County Flood Control“What a great experience in relating many women in the industry together.”
Project Manager – Structural, Horner & Shifrin“The conference was a great chance to connect with like-minded women and share common experiences, growth opportunities, and goals for our careers. Especially working in such a male dominated field, collaborating with a group of strong, successful women in a rare and important opportunity.”
Asst. Project Manager, Alberici Constructors“I am just starting in my career and haven’t truly thought about a leadership position. For me, this has made me think that maybe leadership could be a role I want and has given me a new interest for my career. Regardless if that is my route, hearing the inspirational stories from these leaders and hearing their struggles reminds me we all have similar struggles and I can overcome my own.”
Senior Engineer, Salt River ProjectThe AEC industry is being asked to do more with less. Workforce shortages, increasingly complex projects, new technologies, changing client expectations and growing demands for sustainable infrastructure are reshaping how organizations work and compete. Meeting these challenges requires more than technical expertise. It takes leaders who can think strategically, build strong teams, influence decisions and prepare organizations for what comes next. Yet developing and retaining the next generation of industry leaders remains a challenge. Women across architecture, engineering and construction are taking on increasingly complex roles, but the transition from technical expert or project manager to senior decision-maker is not always straightforward. Access to influential assignments, professional networks, mentorship and opportunities to demonstrate strategic leadership can shape who advances and who gets left behind. When organizations fail to develop and retain experienced professionals, the entire industry loses valuable talent and expertise.
What does it take to move from delivering projects to shaping the direction of an organization? How do you build influence beyond technical expertise, navigate career turning points and develop the next generation of leaders?
Held during the week surrounding International Women's Day and Women in Construction Week, this two-day conference brings together women across architecture, engineering and construction for candid leadership conversations, practical strategies and firsthand industry insights. Topics include the transition to executive leadership, building influence, developing teams, navigating career decisions and leading through industry change. The experience extends beyond the conference room with a guided tour of Denver's Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center, built by Mortenson, offering a behind-the-scenes look at complex project delivery, collaboration and community engagement. Participants will also take part in an interactive experiential session combining mindfulness and martial arts, culminating in a board-breaking exercise that puts focus, confidence and mindset into action.
Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen their leadership, make intentional career decisions and create opportunities for others. For employers, investing in these leaders means building stronger talent pipelines and preparing their organizations for the future of the AEC industry.
Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800
| Individual attendee(s)$ 1495.00 each(early bird rate) (price after February 19, 2027 is $ 1,695.00) |
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Volume pricing also availableIndividual attendee tickets can be mixed with ticket packs for complete flexibility |
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| Pack of 5 attendees$ 6,350.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 19, 2027 is $ 7,200.00) |
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| Pack of 10 attendees$ 12,760.00 (15% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 19, 2027 is $ 13,560.00) |
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| Pack of 20 attendees$ 22,425.00 (25% discount)(early bird rate) (price after February 19, 2027 is $ 25,425.00) |
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Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before February 5, 2027 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $295.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800
EUCI retains the right to refuse registration by any individual or company.
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Denver, CO
Technology, workforce shifts, sustainability priorities and changing client expectations are reshaping how AEC work gets done. This keynote explores the trends driving that change and the leadership skills teams need to adapt, innovate and lead with confidence.
Ashley Clark Director of Business Development Mortenson
Elizabeth Erfling Project Executive Mortenson
Moving from technical and project leadership into broader organizational leadership changes how you create value. The focus moves from delivering the work yourself to setting direction, building relationships, developing people and influencing decisions. In this candid conversation, leaders share how their careers grew from technical roles into strategic, operational and business responsibilities, including the assignments and decisions that shaped them and the skills they had to build along the way. They also discuss building credibility beyond your area of expertise, gaining visibility with senior leaders, taking on unfamiliar challenges, and what they would tell the next generation preparing to make the same move.
Moderator: Teena Morath Bergstrand Vice President, Market Strategies Saunders Construction
Galina Leiphart Vice President Jacobs
Sara Gherman General Manager, Substation Operations Planning Con Edison
Advancing into leadership takes more than technical expertise. It takes intentional career planning, a willingness to take on new challenges and the ability to spot opportunities beyond your current role. This session shows how to identify the skills and experiences your next stage requires, make strategic moves that open new doors and build a reputation that extends beyond project delivery. You will leave with practical ideas for planning your next move and positioning yourself for greater responsibility.
Becky Stone Principal OZ Architecture
The strongest AEC leaders build teams that can make decisions, solve problems and take ownership. Drawing on examples from project leadership, team development and mentoring, this session offers practical ways to recognize individual strengths, delegate with purpose, create stretch opportunities and coach emerging leaders without taking the work back.
You will learn how to:
Kim Vongries Associate VP / Site Civil Section Manager HDR
Leadership is tested in moments of pressure, uncertainty and resistance, and how we respond depends on our ability to stay grounded and act with intention. This experiential closing session brings mindfulness and martial arts together to explore the connection between mental focus, physical awareness and personal power. Through guided practices and safe, instructor-led demonstrations, participants learn how breath, concentration and mindset shape the way they approach challenges. The session ends with the technique behind breaking a board, turning an idea about overcoming barriers into a tangible experience of focus, commitment and action.
You will leave with practical mindfulness techniques and a reminder that the breakthrough sometimes begins not with greater force, but with a different mindset.
Theresa Byrne CEO InPower
Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Denver, CO
An inside look at the path to executive leadership, exploring career-defining moments, lessons learned, and pivotal decisions. The discussion highlights navigating challenges, building influence, making strategic decisions, and leading through a changing AEC landscape.
Elizabeth Velez CEO Velez Organization
Burnout is often treated as an individual challenge to be solved with better boundaries or time management. But the spaces where we work also shape how we feel, focus, connect and recover. Drawing on biophilic, restorative and regenerative design, this session explores how workplaces can reduce stress, support restoration and foster connection, and how that mindset can change the way leaders approach teams, projects and the definition of success.
You will explore:
Sonja Bochart Associate Principal Shepley Bulfinch
Technical excellence opens doors, but influence shapes how far you go from there. This session shows how AEC professionals can communicate strategic value, build relationships and develop the leadership presence needed to succeed beyond the project level, with perspectives from association leadership and national business development.
Tia Perry VP Strategic Partnerships & Membership AMAC
Elaine Kanelos VP National Business Development Catamount
Career advancement in AEC rarely follows a straight line. Professionals reach plateaus, find that technical excellence alone no longer moves them forward, or face a choice between management, a new discipline, business development or a new organization. This session helps you recognize when it’s time for a new challenge, make strategic moves, build the relationships and visibility that support advancement, and navigate a path that may move sideways before it moves up.
Denise Berger SVP AECOM
Workforce shortages and evolving skill demands are changing how firms attract, develop and retain talent. This session explores strategies for building strong teams, creating clear pathways for advancement and developing the next generation of industry leaders, with perspectives from a construction people leader and an industry association CEO.
Lynn Shaw VP People Brinkmann Constructors
Alejandra “Ale” Spray President & CEO Hispanic Contractors of Colorado
Step inside one of Denver’s newest cultural landmarks, built by Mortenson. The 25,000-square-foot Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center rises beside the historic Shorter AME Church in Five Points and joins old and new through a glass atrium that leaves the landmark untouched.
On the tour, hear from the project team how they built a three-level addition on a tight urban site next to a city landmark while the company kept operating, and how community voices shaped the design from the first conversations to opening day. It is a close look at what it takes to lead a complex project through collaboration, and at how a building can reflect the people it serves.
Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Denver, CO
This workshop gives you new ideas, perspectives and tools for becoming a more effective leader.It is an opportunity to turn those insights inward and address one of the biggest barriers to leadership growth: self-doubt. The leadership expert Theresa Byrne, CEO of InPower, will facilitate a practical leadership workshop focused on recognizing and overcoming the patterns that cause capable professionals to question their judgment, hold back their ideas, overthink decisions or seek approval before taking action.
Participants will explore how imposter thinking, perfectionism, fear of criticism and the pressure to get everything right influence their leadership behavior. Through guided exercises, real-world scenarios and peer discussions, they will examine where self-doubt shows up in their professional lives and practice replacing hesitation with confidence, clarity and decisive action.
You will have the opportunity to:
The goal is to leave with more than a renewed sense of confidence. It is to recognize when self-doubt is getting in the way, trust your own judgment and know how to move forward—even when you don't have all the answers.
Theresa Byrne is an award-winning mindset and boundary coach, martial arts master instructor, author, TED.com keynote speaker and founder of the InPower® personal empowerment framework. She is the first woman to earn the rank of Master Instructor in her martial arts system. Through her work, she helps people quiet their inner critic, break old patterns and tap into their bold, confident and empowered selves. Her approach emphasizes that true power comes from knowing who you are, recognizing your worth and standing in your truth not simply pushing harder.
CEO
InPower (TM)
SVP
AECOM
CEO
InPower
Associate Principal
Shepley Bulfinch
Director of Business Development
Mortenson
Project Executive
Mortenson
General Manager, Substation Operations Planning
Con Edison
VP National Business Development
Catamount
Vice President
Jacobs
Vice President, Market Strategies
Saunders Construction
VP Strategic Partnerships & Membership
AMAC
VP People
Brinkmann Constructors
President & CEO
Hispanic Contractors of Colorado
Principal
OZ Architecture
CEO
Velez Organization
Associate VP / Site Civil Section Manager
HDR
Catbird Hotel
3770 Walnut St.
Denver, CO 80205
Phone: 720-990-5555
0.6 miles to host location
Kasa RiNo Denver
3375 Denargo St.
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 720-734-5080
1.2 miles to host location
The Source Hotel
3330 Brighton Blvd.
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 720-409-1200
1.3 miles to host location
Cambria Hotel
3601 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 720-806-7251
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EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs conference (does not include tour), 0.3 CEUs workshop
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Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.
Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.
Conference CPE Credits: 10.5 conference, 3.5 workshop
There is no prerequisite for this conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None
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Women in architecture, engineering, and construction who are already leading projects, teams, clients, or technical work and are ready to take on greater responsibility.
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