2026
From our 2025 Event:
As the demands on our infrastructure intensify, our Building NC conference is designed to provide invaluable insights into building the bedrock for a thriving, adaptable, and interconnected North Carolina.
Venture into the dynamic terrain of our state’s infrastructure and chart the path forward as we steer our networks through the challenges posed by our surging population and unparalleled growth. We will discuss the advances that are reshaping the energy and water, sewer, and solid waste landscapes, explore the critical need for statewide broadband and workforce housing access, and dive into the strategies, innovations, and policies required to ensure that our state remains competitive on the national and global stage.
Join us and network with industry trailblazers, policy makers, and visionaries driving innovation who are forging the infrastructure future of North Carolina!
Agenda
Thursday, April 17
8:30 am | Registration Open, Networking, and Pop-Up Session |
9:00 am | Welcome Remarks Meredith Archie, SVP of External Affairs, NC Chamber; and President, NC Chamber Foundation |
9:15 am | Rebuilding Western NC: Helene Recovery
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10:00 am | Networking Break and Pop-Up Session Water Supply – Dana Magliola, Senior Director of Infrastructure Competitiveness, NC Chamber Foundation |
10:30 am | The Nuclear Roadmap: Unlocking Economic Opportunity
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11:15 am | Lunch and Networking |
12:00 pm | Quick Hit: North Carolina Transportation Funding Public Perception Study Dr. Daniel Findley, Associate Director, Institute for Transportation Research and Education, NC State University |
12:15 pm | Shaping the Future: Strategies for Transportation and Infrastructure Development
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1:15 pm | Networking Break and Pop-Up Session Addressing North Carolina’s Housing Needs – Patrick Bowen, President and Owner, Bowen National Research |
1:45 pm | Building Strong Foundations: The Role of Infrastructure in Economic Growth
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2:30 pm | Closing Remarks |