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2026 Annual Research Conference

Jul 20 - 22, 2026
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

The 2026 CII Annual Research Conference will be held in Denver, CO at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel (1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202). More information to come!

Conference Agenda
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AGENDA – DAY 1

Tuesday, July 21
  7:00 AM Networking Breakfast                                                                                                                            
  7:00 AM Innovation Showcase
  8:00 AM Opening Remarks
  Keith Critzer, CII Executive Committee Chair
  Dr. Mike Pappas, CII Executive Director
  Keynote Speaker: (to be announced)
  Research Team Presentation*
  Innovation Showcase and Networking Break
  Research Team Presentation*
  Award Presentations
  Innovation Showcase and Networking Lunch
  Speaker #2 (to be announced)
  Research Team Presentation*
  CII Leadership Awards
  Innovation Showcase and Networking Break
  Research Team Presentation*
  Speaker #3 (to be announced)
  4:45 PM Closing Remarks: Day 1
  6:00 PM Tuesday Night Reception: Denver Art Museum Agenda
 

AGENDA – DAY 1

Wednesday, July 22
  7:00 AM Networking Breakfast                                                                                                                    
  7:00 AM Innovation Showcase
  8:00 AM Opening Remarks
  Dr. Mike Pappas, Construction Industry Institute
  Economic Update:
  Ken Simonson: Chief Economist at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
  Research Team Presentation*
  CII Individual Awards
  Innovation Showcase and Networking Break
  Research Team Presentation*
  Keynote Speaker (to be announced)
  Closing Remarks
  Networking Lunch

* The seven (7) presenting research teams:
  • RT-410 Value of Best Practices
  • RT-413 Guidelines for a Supplier Qualification Program
  • RT-420 Implementation of CII Best Practices for Small Projects
  • RT-421 Advanced Planning Guide for Modularization
  • RT-433 Advanced Project Controls for AWP
  • RT-434 Improving Safety in Crane Operations
  • RT-436 Pathways to Craft Workforce Success