HOLLYWOOD, FL – Keynote sessions at CSC are a great way to hear about challenging issues and new insights into the legal, business, and economic challenges in today’s construction industry. 

Welcome and Opening Keynote: Geopolitics: Trends and Hotspots with Willis Sparks
Thursday, November 30 | 8:15 am to 9:30 am
Willis Sparks will share the market-moving impact of politics in the world’s most dynamic developed and developing states, long-term geopolitical trends, including the rise of emerging market volatility and an analysis of current internal political dynamics.
Presented by: Cozen O’Connor

Luncheon Panel Keynote: Beyond College Admissions:  The SCOTUS Decision’s Impact  on Construction, Law Firms and DE&I
Thursday, November 30 | 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm
Recent Supreme Court decisions annulling race as a consideration in college admissions may have implications beyond universities, touching an array of employment practices, DE&I initiatives, and M/W/DBE programs. U.S. Senators are threatening legal action citing the decisions, and lawsuits have been filed against law firms challenging DE&I related programs.
Presented by: Peckar & Abramson and Sponsored by: KLDiscovery

Luncheon Panel Keynote: The Implications of AI on the AEC Industry: Risks, Opportunities, and Challenges
Friday, December 1 | 11:45 am to 1:30 pm
In this session, a panel of experts will discuss the imminent role of AI and ChatGPT in the AEC industry, and how it will shape the future of architecture and engineering. The presentation will explore both the deflationary and exciting aspects of AI’s impact on the AEC industry, as well as the potential risks and implications of AI misuse or malfunction. Sponsored by: Ankura and Vertex