The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is inviting program and construction management professionals, faculty, students, and all those involved in the design, construction, and management of the built environment to submit proposals to present at its flagship fall conference, CMAA2026 – Experience Shared. Construction Delivered.
Scheduled for October 4 – 6, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, CMAA2026 will bring together industry leaders and practitioners for an in-person, interactive conference designed to advance the construction and program management profession. The event will feature a comprehensive expo hall, plenary and breakout sessions, and the CMAA Industry Recognition Awards, where the 2026 CMAA Project Achievement Awards and other individual honors will be presented.
CMAA2026 will equip professionals at all career stages with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to strengthen project and program outcomes. Education sessions will highlight practical insights, emerging innovations, and collaborative strategies that help improve performance across the construction industry.
CMAA is seeking proposals for education sessions that:
- Deliver practical, how-to applications with clear takeaways
- Challenge conventional thinking and spark new ideas
- Strengthen innovation, resiliency, and leadership performance
- Provide content immediately applicable to real projects
- Share perspectives across the entire project team
- Engage participants through interactive discussion and problem-solving
- Address learning needs for professionals at all career stages
The conference program is designed to showcase proven techniques, lessons learned, and forward-thinking strategies that can be applied directly to today’s complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Completed presentation proposals must be submitted by March 15, 2026.
Additional details, submission guidelines, and the proposal template are available through (RFP) materials.