Summary: On May 28, 2026, California's contractors, public works agencies, and industry leaders converge at the Hilton Anaheim for UCON's 5th Annual Public Works Summit — the state's premier one-day event connecting the people who plan, fund, and build California's infrastructure. Attendees gain direct face-to-face access to Caltrans, LA Metro, LAWA, MWD, and more, plus an exclusive economic outlook from Dr. Mark Schniepp of the California Forecast on what's driving California's infrastructure economy and workforce in the AI era. If you work in public works, this is the room you need to be in — for the relationships, intel, and the opportunities that move your business forward.
United Contractors (UCON) is proud to announce the 2026 Public Works Summit, bringing together public works agencies, contractors, and industry leaders for a day of connection, insight, and opportunity focused on building California’s infrastructure future.
Taking place on May 28, at the Hilton, Anaheim, the Summit offers a unique opportunity to engage face-to-face with public works agencies, strengthen relationships across the contractor community, and gain valuable insight into upcoming industry opportunities.
The event will feature participation from leading agencies, including Caltrans, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), LA Metro, Metropolitan Water District (MWD), Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, and more, creating a direct line of connection between agencies and the contractors who help deliver critical infrastructure projects across the state.
A featured highlight of the Summit is a presentation from Mark Schniepp, Ph.D., of the California Forecast, who will share his expert outlook on The Future of California’s Economy: What is Driving California’s Economy Today. His session will provide attendees with timely economic insights, including how AI is shaping the labor workforce, to help navigate market conditions and plan for the road ahead.
"The Public Works Summit puts California's contractors face-to-face with the agencies shaping the state's infrastructure future. There is no faster path to the relationships, insights, and opportunities that grow your business." — Emily Cohen, CEO, United Contractors
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Engage with public works agencies face-to-face
- Connect with the contractor community
- Learn about upcoming industry opportunities
- Gain insight from California’s leading economic expert
The Public Works Summit has become a must-attend event for contractors working in the public sector, consistently delivering meaningful insights and valuable connections.
“I have attended the UCON Public Works Summit for the last four years, and I learn different things every time I go,” said Dave Sorem, Partner at Mike Bubalo Construction Company. “Public Works is an important part of the Southern California construction market, and all contractors can benefit from the information gained there. I would greatly recommend that all members plan to attend the 2026 Summit.”
The 2026 Summit continues UCON’s commitment to connecting the contractor community with the agencies they bid and perform work for, helping to drive collaboration and advance infrastructure development across California.
Learn more: www.uconsummit.org
United Contractors (UCON) founded in 1970, is one of the nation’s leading construction trade associations, representing 800+ union-signatory heavy civil contractors and affiliate members across California. Our members collectively employ more than 40,000 workers across the construction industry and proudly build the state’s most vital infrastructure, including roads, bridges, highways, water infrastructure, utilities, parks, hospitals, schools, and more. UCON empowers, advocates for, and supports its members through industry-leading labor relations, government advocacy, and premier leadership opportunities for industry development, relationship-building, and next-generation growth.
