Student and Faculty Convention Experience

Students may send representatives to staff the exhibit at any time during the Conference; however, the following times are highly suggested:

Wednesday, March 20 – 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Thursday, March 21 – 7:30-8:30 AM; 9:30-10:00 AM; 11:00-11:30
AM; 12:30-1:30 PM; 3:00-3:30 PM; and 4:30-6:00 PM
Friday, March 22 – 7:30-8:30 AM; 9:30-10:00 AM; and 11:00–11:30
AM

The AGCA Student Chapter Showcase is a special exhibit designed to allow student chapters the opportunity to share chapter activities and information with other students, AGC members and local AGC staff. The Showcase is an event held throughout the AGCA Convention to spotlight the hard work and achievements of student chapters. Each student chapter who participates is given a table in a high-trafficked area to display successful community service projects, events with their local chapter as well as competitions. Students are encouraged to choose events and activities was planned and executed with excellence.

Tuesday, March 19 – Friday, March 22

Open to all student chapter members

All student chapter members are invited to participate in the 2024 Student Chapter Scavenger Hunt throughout the event. This is a great way to get to know other convention attendees and learn more about AGC! The winners of the scavenger hunt will receive fabulous prizes! Past prizes included Oculus game consoles, gift cards, toolboxes, and more.

Wednesday, March 20 – 2:30 PM-3:45 PM

To kick off the Convention for students and faculty, join us for a happy hour before the Opening Session (bring your ID) to network and play games like 12-player foosball, shuffleboard, and more. Meet your fellow students, faculty, and National Construction Leadership Council members.

Wednesday, March 21 – 2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Join us as we recognize the AGC Education and Research Foundation award winners and Outstanding Student Chapter Contest winners during the annual meeting. The National Construction Leadership Council will host student chapter best practices roundtable sessions where students and faculty will hear from other student chapters nationwide about ways to set up their programming, fundraising, community events, and more!

Friday, March 22 – 8:30AM-9:30 AM

Moderator:
Dr. Irish Horsey, Director of Industry Advancement, Procore Technologies

The labor shortage and slow adoption of technology are among the top challenges the construction industry is facing today. One way to attract new talent in this competitive hiring market is through construction technology. Procore is working to combat these challenges by partnering with universities to ensure students are ready to hit the ground running with the latest construction tech knowledge. Join our panel of industry professionals and students as they discuss how technological tools and skills are critical to the future construction workforce.