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CII Global AWP+ Conference: Advancing Project Delivery – Decision Making in Action

Nov 18 - 20, 2026
Houston, TX
CII
What to Expect

What to Expect

This year’s program is designed as a progressive journey toward collective action that advances project performance across the industry.  At its core, the conference brings to life an AWP+ approach; integrating AWP, Lean, PPM, construction best practices and digital enablers to improve how decisions are made across the full project lifecycle.

1. Foundations – Building a Common Language

Alignment around the core principles shaping modern project delivery through a series of interactive masterclasses:

  • The fundamentals of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) and structured execution
  • The role of digital project delivery, integrated data, and connected workflows
  • How AWP, Lean, and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and construction best practices come together as part of an Advanced Project Delivery approach
Inform, challenge assumptions, create alignment, and establish a shared language across all roles.

2. Understanding the Challenge – Setting the Direction

Industry context and strategic perspective; inspiring keynotes and leadership sessions:
  • Performance Advancement Targets (PATs) and what they mean in practice
  • Leadership behaviours and decision-making discipline for predictable outcomes
  • Cross-industry lessons demonstrating how high-performing sectors consistently deliver results
Challenge current ways of thinking, spark reflection, and create alignment around where the industry needs to go and why.

3. Decisions in Action – Learning Through Reality

Interactive panels, real-world mini case studies, and hands-on breakout sessions, real project scenarios, and critical decision points across the full lifecycle.

Structured sessions built around real decision moments and a simple question: “What would you do?” — an environment where decisions are explored, challenged, and unpacked collectively.

Practical, experience-based insight into how decisions shape outcomes—and how to apply AWP+ thinking

4. Advancing Performance – Leading What’s Next

Technology and AI shape decision-making in live projects:
  • AI transformation of tools and decision making
  • Real-world applications of digital innovation and smart tools
  • High-energy, interactive formats such as “Shark Tank”-style sessions
Forward-looking perspective on how technology and innovation are accelerating better, faster, and more aligned project decisions.

5. Call to Action – Turning Insight into Momentum

Launch point for continued progress – aligned, connected and ready to act.

 

  • Align on key decisions and priority actions
  • Identify opportunities for ongoing collaboration across organizations
  • Connect with communities, initiatives, and efforts that will sustain momentum beyond the event

Community & Connection Woven Throughout
Structured networking and connection moments engineered to create meaningful interaction, cross-pollination of ideas, and real industry connection.