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Leadership Conference for Women in Architecture, Engineering & Construction

March 10 - 11, 2026 Denver, CO EUCI Conference Center

“It was wonderful to hear from other women who have had similar experiences but are further along in their careers and are offering wisdom for my journey.”

Design Engineer II, JVA, Incorporated

“I am very excited to go back and talk to my company about introducing a STEM program focused on girls in the local schools.”

Utility Engineer, Westfield Gas & Electric

“Fantastic Conference! It was very Insightful, Empowering, and Educational!”

Project Engineer, Wight & Company
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“Amazing conference, a must for women at ALL levels in their career path.”

Engineering Support Manager, Salt River Project

"This event creates a critical space for sharing experiences and learning from dynamic women in our industry - truly impactful."

West Region Business Development, Forgen

“The Women in Engineering & Construction Conference is more than a gathering of women talking about the industry. It is an opportunity for women to recalibrate, network and discuss solutions that can help the entire industry and make it better for everyone.”

Chief Rail Transit Safety Oversight Manager, Illinois Department of Transportation

“I enjoyed listening to other women share stories that I could relate to. It is comforting to know I am not alone. Inspirational to know we can all work together toward a better future.”

Forensic Specialist, SBSA

“The conference was empowering. This industry leads us to isolation, but this conference showed that women belong and encouraged us to be leaders of diversity and inclusion.”

Forensic Specialist, SBSA

The Leadership Conference for Women in Architecture, Engineering & Construction brings together dynamic women leaders for insight, inspiration, and actionable development. Designed for professionals ready to accelerate their careers, this event blends strategic industry outlooks, candid leadership stories, skill-building workshops, and powerful networking.

Attendees explore the forces reshaping the AEC sector, from digital delivery and AI adoption to workforce pressures, sustainability goals, and shifting client expectations. Through panels, mentorship matchmaking, and interactive labs, participants gain practical strategies to advance into leadership roles, navigate demanding project cycles, strengthen team culture, and build visibility within their organizations.

You will walk away ready to:

  • Apply strategies for career advancement, influence building, and sponsorship
  • Strengthen your network through structured mentorship and peer connections
  • Design a personalized path toward your next leadership milestone

This conference equips women across architecture, engineering, and construction with the clarity, confidence, and community needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.

Register today and take the next bold step in your leadership journey.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify the major forces currently shaping the AEC landscape and how they influence leadership priorities
  • Identify the leadership behaviors and strategies that enable women to drive transformation across architecture, engineering, and construction
  • Construct professional connections and exchange targeted career guidance through structured mentorship conversations
  • Examine key leadership lessons from real-world career journeys in both field and studio environments
  • Assess effective methods to attract, develop, and advance women across the AEC talent pipeline
  • Apply approaches for expressing authenticity while building influence in technical, male-dominated environments
  • Recognize the emerging trends redefining AEC practice and the leadership capabilities required to respond
  • Employ practical approaches to balancing demanding project cycles with sustainable career progression
  • Describe communication tactics that address bias, workload imbalance, resource needs, and visibility gaps
  • Formulate a personalized career advancement strategy using tools for sponsorship, role shaping, visibility, and stretch-opportunity positioning

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This event has passed and cannot be registered for. If you would like to see if this event will be offered again please reach out to [email protected]

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 06, 2026 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 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

Day one

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Day two

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Agenda

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Denver, CO

Registration

12:30

Adjourn for the day

5:00 PM

12:30 - 1:00 PM

Registration

1:00 - 1:10 PM

Opening Remarks

1:10 - 2:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Women Leading Transformation in the AEC Industry

Hear from trailblazing leaders who are redefining leadership in architecture, engineering, and construction. Explore strategies for ascending to executive roles, championing innovation, and navigating complex stakeholder environments while strengthening diverse leadership pipelines.

Elizabeth Erfling Project Executive Mortenson

Emily Hyland Vice President HDR

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Networking Break

3:00 - 4:15 PM

Micro-Mentorship Matchmaking (Structured Networking)

Participants rotate through timed conversations with mentors based on interests like:

  • Transitioning from technical to managerial roles
  • Project PM → Program Director pathway
  • Business development skills
  • Leading field teams
  • Portfolio diversification
4:15 - 5:00 PM

Women at the Helm: Leadership Journeys from the Field & Studio

Seasoned executives and project leaders share candid stories about risk-taking, navigating bias, and stepping into leadership roles on complex projects and large-scale initiatives.

Andrea Stadig Project Executive Mortenson

Agenda

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Denver, CO

Continental Breakfast

8:30

Networking Luncheon

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Adjourn for the day

5:00 PM

8:30 - 9:00 AM

Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 9:15 AM

Morning Welcome

9:15 - 10:00 AM

Recruiting and Retaining Women Across the AEC Talent Pipeline

As firms navigate labor shortages and industry transformation, this session explores how to attract, engage, and grow top female talent. Gain actionable insights into early-career outreach, internship conversion, mentoring culture, and advancement pathways

Elaine Kanelos Vice President, National Business Development Catamount Constructors

Marcy Moneypenny Former SVP/Director Avision Young

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Authenticity in Technical Professions: Building Influence Without Losing Yourself

Explore how to bring authenticity, individuality, and personal values to highly technical, traditionally male-dominated work environments, while building credibility, trust, and influence.

Whitney Walter Vice President Layton Construction

Cassie Polman Director, Corporate Development Ulteig

May Pang Vice President, Project Delivery & Controls AECOM

10:45 - 11:15 AM

Networking Break

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Emerging Trends Impacting Architecture, Engineering & Construction

This session explores key drivers reshaping the industry, including:

  • Digital project delivery & AI integration
  • Carbon reduction and embodied carbon metrics
  • Modular and off-site construction
  • Resilience and infrastructure funding
  • Shifting client expectations
  • Identify where new skills and leadership are most needed.

Mary Sheeter Senior PM Clark Construction Group

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Work/Life Integration: Strategies for Demanding Project Cycles

AEC project cycles can be intense and unpredictable. Learn realistic strategies for managing workload peaks, leading global/remote teams, and creating boundaries that support well-being without stalling career momentum.

Maddy Heikkila People Services Director – Americas Arcadis

2:00 - 3:00 PM

Hard Conversations Lab

A facilitated skills lab where attendees practice:

  • Pushing back on workloads
  • Getting credit for invisible labor
  • Intervening on bias
  • Negotiating resources
  • High energy, real skills.

Theresa Byrne CEO, InPower Systems Certified Positive Intelligence Coach

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Networking Break

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Intentional Career Design: Tools, Tactics, and Bold Moves

This closing workshop offers a tactical look at:

  • Strategic role-shaping
  • Building sponsor support
  • Making visible contributions
  • Positioning for stretch assignments
  • Communicating ambition

Walk away with a personal action plan and the confidence to pursue it.

Teena Bergstrand Vice President Market Strategy & Communications Saunders

Galina Leiphart Vice President Jacobs

Speakers

Teena Bergstrand

Vice President Market Strategy & Communications
Saunders

Elizabeth Erfling

Project Executive
Mortenson

Maddy Heikkila

People Services Director – Americas
Arcadis

Emily Hyland

Vice President
HDR

Elaine Kanelos

Vice President, National Business Development
Catamount Constructors

Galina Leiphart

Vice President
Jacobs

Marcy Moneypenny

Former SVP/Director
Avision Young

May Pang

Vice President, Project Delivery & Controls
AECOM

Cassie Polman

Director, Corporate Development
Ulteig

Mary Sheeter

Senior PM
Clark Construction Group

Andrea Stadig

Project Executive
Mortenson

Whitney Walter

Vice President
Layton Construction

Location

EUCI Conference Center
6400 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111

Nearby Hotels/Airports

Continuing Education Credits

IACET

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EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this event

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Who recognizes IACET Credits?

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Conference CPE Credits: 10.5
There is no prerequisite for this conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CpeEUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

CLE

Only registered attendees can request CLE credits for an EUCI course/event.  Please email [email protected] prior to the course start date and list the state where you are licensed and your bar# as well as the name and date of your course/event in your request, and someone will be in contact.

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case studies, PowerPoint presentations, panel sessions and group discussion will be used in this event.

Who Should Attend

Female professionals within engineering and construction looking to develop the necessary skills for success in a male-dominated field.   

Women and men within engineering and construction firms in search of a solution-oriented discussion on how to implement change in the industry, including: 

  • Construction executives
  • MEP engineers
  • Project managers
  • Civil engineers
  • Structural engineers
  • Building consultants
  • Architects 
  • Government representatives

Workshop - Continuing Education Credits

IACET

AP_Logo

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.3 CEUs for this workshop

Verify our IACET accreditation

Who recognizes IACET Credits?

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out and be in attendance for the entirety of the workshop to be eligible for continuing education credit. 

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint, group discussion, and interactive Q&A will be used in this workshop. 

CPE

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Workshop CPE Credits: 3.5
There is no prerequisite for this workshop.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CpeEUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org