The construction industry is at a historic crossroads, experiencing rapid technology evolution, leadership succession gaps, and a vital need for sustainable workforce strategies.

Building the future requires forward-thinking professionals and leaders who are ready to drive meaningful change. Join us for an inspiring virtual chat with Dr. Irish L. Horsey, a trailblazing leader, educator, the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Building Construction from Georgia Tech, and Procore’s Director of Industry Advancement.

In this session, we will connect individual career empowerment with enterprise-level industry evolution. We will dive deep into insights from Dr. Horsey’s #1 bestselling book, You Can Be Here: A Woman’s Guide to Construction Careers, exploring how professionals across all roles can successfully navigate and advance within the AEC landscape. Simultaneously, we will discuss the broader, global strategies needed to transform workforce sustainability, modern leadership pipelines, and cross-sector collaboration across the entire construction ecosystem.

What we’ll discuss:

• The Blueprint for Success: Practical strategies for navigating complex AEC career pathways, overcoming industry hurdles, and successfully rising into leadership positions.

• Breaking the Concrete Ceiling: Real-world insights and stories from Dr. Horsey’s 20-year journey in academia and the field.

• From Book to Movement:  How You Can Be Here serves as a national call to action for cross-sector collaboration empowering the next generation of builders while establishing high-level workforce sustainability strategies.

• Leading Construction  Industry Transformation & Readiness: A forward-looking discussion on how modern construction organizations can align talent development with AI and technology innovation. We will explore how Procore is uniquely leading the global conversation on ecosystem partnerships and creating the scalable, future-ready leadership pipelines needed to sustain our industry partnerships. 

This event is open to everyone whether you are looking to advance your own career path, mentor others, or champion workforce transformation within your organization. 

About our guest:

Dr. Irish L. Horsey is an award-winning construction professional, senior administrator, author, and Procore’s Director of Industry Advancement, who has spent over two decades bridging the gap between industry, technology, and academia. As a recognized executive thought leader and construction workforce transformation strategist, she is dedicated to empowering the next generation of builders and guiding enterprise organizations through modern workforce evolution. Her new book, You Can Be Here, is a #1 Best Seller.

Secure your spot today and prepare to be inspired by a conversation that moves from personal career excellence to the future of global construction leadership. To learn more about the book visit www.irishhorsey.com/book