Developing Integrated, Data-Driven Controls Programs to Future-Proof Your Function
Advancing Project Controls is the hub for project controls professionals committed to elevating their function to eliminate the negative impacts of cost, schedule and poor risk management across their most complex, resource-intensive programs. In 2026, as AI rapidly transforms what’s possible, it’s time to move beyond reactive reporting and establish integrated, predictive controls programs that deliver measurable value.
That’s why, in its 10th year, we return with a two-track agenda designed not only to enhance the execution of project controls, but also equip strategic leaders to strengthen organizational integration, redefine the role of the function and future-proof talent pipelines.
We’re excited to showcase 30+ speakers from leading owners, EPCs and contractors, including AECOM, Eversource Energy, Bechtel, Amtrak, Fluor and many more sharing practical lessons and proven strategies that are reshaping the project controls landscape.
What's New for 2026?
More Client Perspectives
Across 7 new sessions, hear clients share exactly what they value most from their partners and and what they expect from energy, infrastructure, and advanced technology programs going into 2026
Organizational Integration Redefined
Deeper focus on aligning with executives, positioning controls as a trusted partner
Hands On Pre-Conference Workshops
Tackling information gaps and governance at scale, giving you practical frameworks to accelerate decisions on large scale projects from day one
Market Specific Breakouts
Audience-led discussion groups where you will benchmark best practices across sectors and walk away with tailored industry specific takeaways
Shaping the Future of Project Controls
Discover how leaders are tackling modern workforce challenges, adapting incentives and benefits to retain top talent
Divide & Conquer
Track 1: Developing Your Project Controls Function
This track is perfect if you lead departmental strategy and want to strengthen organizational buy-in, build scalable teams and systems and position project controls as a trusted partner. Sessions will explore how to clarify the remit of the function, right-size controls for projects of every scale, and how best to integrate with executives, operations and clients to maximize ROI.
Speaking companies include:
Track 2: Data-Driven Project Controls
This track will equip your team to harness data, analytics and AI to deliver accurate, predictive insights, while also ensuring these outputs are seamlessly integrated into project workflows. Sessions will focus on building robust data governance frameworks, unifying fragmented datasets into a single source of truth, and embedding validated, trusted insights directly into cost, schedule and risk processes to accelerate decisions and strengthen cross functional integration.
Speaking companies include:
What Our Attendees Have to Say:
The size of the conference and number of attendees was perfect; and a well-structured agenda made for a very meaningful experience
Director of Project Controls, Solv Energy
The variety of speakers and the different views from the larger scale companies as to the application of project controls was incredibly informative
Director of Project Controls, Mycon General Contractors
It was great to be surrounded by my peers. I enjoyed seeing people that represented owners, owner reps and contractors, along with the various industries that were represented
Senior Engineer – Project Controls, Granite Construction
Explore the Full Event Guide
- 30+ expert speakers from leading Clients, EPCs and Contractors sharing practical case studies, proven frameworks and real-world lessons
- 2 focused tracks separating organizational strategy from data driven project delivery for tailored insights across your entire team
- 2 interactive Pre-Conference Workshops on scaling governance and closing information gaps on large-scale projects
- 12+ hours of networking to engage with senior leaders driving cost, schedule and risk strategy
- Exclusive owner insights to understand what they value most
Attending Companies Include
Explore the Agenda
Discover how leading clients, EPCs and contractors are embedding AI, strengthening governance and scaling project controls to deliver cost and schedule certainty
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Connect with 150+ project controls, management and digital leaders dedicated to advancing the function, sharing best practices and shaping the future of project delivery