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ABOUT

The Madison Area Builders Association, Milwaukee Metro Builders Association, and NARI of Madison have come together to host BuildX, a conference focusing on empowering women in the construction industry.  

About
Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ronda Conger 
Builder and Best Selling Author 

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CLOSING SPEAKER
Jackie Schneider
Senior Director with Kohler Co.

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REGISTRATION FEES

Fees

$150/person -- Registration Fee

$110/person -- Registration for 5+ people

$25/person -- Student Registration

NEW in 2026

Enjoy a wellness morning on Friday March 6th 8am at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. Enjoy a mindset and breathwork session with Kenzie Groh Coaching and a light breakfast.

Free to attend with limited space—add “March 6 Wellness Morning” under Additional Items when registering for BuildX.

Schedule

LOCATION

Monona Terrace
1 John Nolen Dr Madison, WI 

SCHEDULE-as of February 2026

REGISTRATION and VENDOR BOOTH VISITS
WELCOME 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

LUNCH 

NETWORKING & VENDOR BOOTH VISITS
BREAKOUT SESSION #1

  • OPTION A: Unlocking Growth with AI:Tools, Trends & Tactics for the Modern Business with Lori Highby of Keystone Click

  • OPTION B: Design Trends/Cabinetry: Challenges Beyond the Blueprint with Linda Nitkowski and Ryan Fillinger of Bliffert Lumber & Hardware

  • OPTION C: "Superwoman Syndrome" in a leadership frame with Krista Morrissey of CHOICES Coaching & Consulting

  • OPTION D: Power Networking Session

NETWORKING & VENDOR BOOTH VISITS
BREAKOUT SESSION #2

  • OPTION AUnlocking Growth with AI:Tools, Trends & Tactics for the Modern Business with Lori Highby of Keystone Click

  • OPTION BBuilding Beyond the Blueprint: Embracing the Mess to LEVEL UP with Meghann Dawson & Megan Paul

  • OPTION C: Find Your Tribe & Build Your Own Table – Standing out in a Pre-Dominantly Male Industry with Elise Radawitz of Velocity Leader

  • OPTION D: Power Networking Session

NETWORKING & VENDOR BOOTH VISITS
CLOSING SPEAKER 

CLOSING REMARKS
HAPPY HOUR

1:15pm

1:30pm

2:15pm

2:30pm

3:30pm

3:15pm

11:30am

12:30pm

10:30am

10:00am

9:30am

SPONSORS for 2026

PREMIER SPONSOR

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HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR
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WELCOME NIGHT SPONSOR

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CLOSING SPEAKER SPONSOR

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KEYNOTE SPONSOR

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EVENT SPONSORS

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PROGRAM SPONSOR

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WELLNESS DAY SPA SPONSOR

LUNCH SPONSOR

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EVENT BAG SPONSOR

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SESSION SPONSORS

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REFRESHMENT SPONSORS

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VENDOR BOOTHS

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Sponsors
Location
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