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2026 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS NOW OPEN!

The 2026Construction Super Conference will take place at The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach in Huntington Beach, CA from December 1 – 3, 2026. CSC plans its educational content to comply with the accreditation requirements accepted by most major credentialing organizations, which allow attendees to obtain MCLE credits.

This year’s Call for Presentations is now open! The deadline to submit is Friday, April 17, 2026. No late submissions will be accepted.

Conference Format

Each educational session is 75 minutes long, which allows for audience participation and interaction. Each session should be focused on providing high-level educational content befitting this premier conference. The target audience is construction attorneys, construction industry general counsel, construction industry executives representing developers, government, design professionals and contractors. Over 80% of attendees at the conference have worked in the industry for 11 years or more.

Evaluation of Session Proposals

Session Proposals are reviewed by the Conference Advisory Board. The review focuses on the relevance and importance of the proposed topic, the quality of each Proposal and its proposed Panel and the appropriateness of the proposed session in the context of the overall conference program. Proposed speaker panels should be balanced to include a strong presence of industry practitioners, such as general counsel and industry executives. Successful proposals typically propose 3 or 4 speakers, including the moderator. Panels are strictly limited to a maximum of (5) speakers, including a moderator.

Conference Presentation Topic Examples

• Arbitration
• BIM/Emerging Technology
• Contract Management
• Dispute Resolution
• Ethics, Compliance, Advocacy
• Infrastructure/Transportation/Energy
• Innovative Litigation Strategies
• Insurance and Surety
• P3 Trends
• Risk Management
• Workforce, Labor Issues

Considerations for acceptance include timely and substantive content, with a reference to a case study preferred. Suggested panelists should include senior attorney, general counsel, construction owner/operator and construction firm executive.

When are the Call for Presentations due and how do I submit?

The Call for Presentations for Construction Super Conference 2026 is now open. Submit your presentation by clicking here or  use the button at the top of this page.

MCLE Guidelines and FAQ

What are the MCLE guidelines for my printed materials?

Please click here to read the CSC MCLE Guidelines Information on Written Materials Guidelines.

An outline of your anticipated presentation is required for the conference to submit individual state applications for approval to offer MCLE credits. Even if you will not have a presentation to present onsite, you still need to submit an outline by Friday, August 21, 2026. Failure to meet this deadline jeopardizes CSC’s ability to offer MCLE credits.

* Please note: Virginia will not approve panel sessions without a PowerPoint. If a panel does not submit a PowerPoint outline, the session will not be eligible to provide CLE credits to attorneys attending from the state of Virginia.

This outline is due Friday, August 21, 2026 via the speaker portal. Additional instructions will be communicated to selected panels via email.

Why are there different MCLE credits awarded on the MCLE webpage?

Each state has different credentialing approval standards.

Who do I talk to regarding MCLEs?

If you have any questions, please email Maeghan Horvath. Please also visit the MCLE page for the most up to date information.

How do I receive my certificate of attendance?

After the conference, within approximately 6 weeks, all presenters who scanned into each attended session onsite AND submitted their state bar information at the time of registration will be emailed a certificate reflecting the sessions they have attended. Please remember that some states require you to self-report your MCLE status and credits. Visit the MCLE page for more information.

I have a question that is not listed here, who do I contact?

Please contact our Conference Manager, Maeghan Horvath

Registration

How do I register for Construction Super Conference?

ALL SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE. CSC will provide approved speakers with specific instructions on how to unlock their discounted rate.

Do I have to pay the full amount for my conference pass?

Speakers will receive a discounted registration rate. Speakers will receive a personalized discount code which will unlock their discount. CSC will provide approved speakers with specific instructions on how to unlock their discounted rate. Please refer to your speaker agreement for details on your registration rate. Please contact the Conference Manager, Maeghan Horvath, with further questions.

 When does registration open?

Registration for Construction Super Conference will open in summer of 2026.

When do I need to register by?

All speakers must complete their online registration and pay any balance due no later than Friday, November 13, 2026.

Session/Speaker Updates

All speaker changes must be approved by show management. Speaker changes will be accepted through Friday, November 6, 2026, however any changes after Friday, August 21, 2026 may not be made in print materials.

What are my responsibilities as a speaker?

*Proposal Submitter: You are the main point of contact between conference staff and your panel. You will be required to submit your session’s outline and final presentation on behalf of your entire panel. Please communicate with your session’s panelists frequently and in a timely manner any updates, changes, requests, deadlines, or other details provided to you by conference staff.

*Main Speaker: You are leading the development of your panel’s session, whether it be by serving as moderator or simply guiding the session along in a timely, organized manner. You’ll be the main point of contact for your session onsite should conference staff need to reach your panel.

*Moderator: You are guiding the presentation onsite. You’re making sure the content is delivered as planned and that the session runs smoothly and on time.

*The role of Submitter, Main Speaker, and Moderator (or a combination of these) may be filled by the same person for some panels. How the speaking team is structured is up to each panel.

Panelist: Please work with your session’s main speaker to provide all necessary deliverables. You will receive your own speaker agreement and conference staff may reach out directly with requests from time to time.

All speakers: All speakers must register for the conference online. CSC will provide all speakers with specific instructions for how to unlock their discounted rate.

Presentations/Deadlines

Is there a standard PowerPoint template for presenters to use? Do I have to use the CSC PowerPoint template

Yes, there is a standard PowerPoint template that presenters are required to use. You may download the template from your speaker portal.

Will attendees have access to my presentation before the event?

Presentations are made available to attendees once onsite through the conference app, which launches a few weeks prior to the show.

Who do I send my presentation to?

Presentations must be submitted through the speaker portal by the session’s assigned main contact.

When is my final presentation due?

Friday, November 27, 2026 

Final presentations must be submitted by Friday, November 27, 2026 . Your presentation is mandatory for CLE credentialing purposes and will be distributed to all conference attendees. If you do not send your presentation by this date, it will affect the credentialing organizations approval for credits, jeopardizing the Construction Super Conference for attendees wishing to obtain continuing education credits.

Does submission of my final presentation mean you’ll have it ready for me to present onsite?

No. Submission of your final presentation is solely for the purposes of providing to attendees and for final MCLE submissions. Each panel is still required to bring their presentation on a USB drive from which to present onsite using a provided laptop.

What if my presentation is proprietary and I don’t want it distributed to attendees?

We understand that some presentations may be proprietary. Please share this information with the attendees prior to the start of your session so that they can take notes if they wish. At the minimum, please submit an outline and supplementary materials to fulfill the MCLE requirements. (Note: Virginia will not approve sessions for MCLE credit without a PowerPoint.)

Can I make changes to my presentation after I have submitted it for attendee distribution?

Yes, you can make changes to your presentation at any time. Please remember to upload a revised version to the speaker portal as you make changes.

Do you provide handouts of my presentation?

No. Hard copy handouts will not be provided. You are welcome to provide hard copies and bring with you to the session. The room monitor can assist with passing these out as attendees enter the room.

Can I also include supplementary materials for my presentation to attendees?

Yes. Supplementary materials may be submitted via the speaker portal along with the final presentation.

Session Rooms

What is included in my session room if I am a presenter?

Each seminar room will be equipped with a  podium, LCD projector, and laptop from which to connect your USB to run your presentation. There will be a head table with chairs and a table top microphones for panel presentationseach panelist.

Do I have to bring anything with me for my session as a presenter?

Yes, panels are responsible for providing their own USB flash drive with their presentation fully loaded on it.

Wi-Fi may or may not be available and/or sufficient for the purposes of presenting or downloading from the cloud.

Speakers will be responsible for cueing their slides from the provided laptop located at or near the podium. Presentation remotes will not be provided; however, you are welcome to bring your own.

Videos:

If you have any video files embedded in your presentation, we recommend downloading the video in full as internet connection will not be available while presenting.

Meeting rooms:

All meeting rooms are set in either classroom style, theater style, or a combination of the two.

Wi-Fi availability in session rooms: Construction Super Conference does not provide Wi-Fi for the conference and public/guest availability in common areas varies by venue. If your company is interested in sponsoring this for attendees, please contact Emily Clay.

Travel

Are there any special hotel discounts related to the conference?

Yes. Construction Super Conference has worked closely with our venue to secure the lowest hotel room rate possible. Please book your hotel room in our hotel block as soon as possible, as rooms tend to go fast. *Hotel block will open in the summer of 2026. The block will close upon sell out or through on November 16, 2026, whichever occurs first. 

On-Site Conference

When I arrive, where do I pick up my badge and/or register?

All badges may be picked up at the Registration Desk.

Badge Scanning

All attendees, including Speakers, MUST have their badge scanned by our conference staff at the doors upon entry into EACH session. Failure to do so will result in obtaining a late certificate.

Post-Conference

How do I provide feedback on the conference?

An online evaluation will be sent to all those who registered after the conference. We welcome any feedback or comments you may have.