2025 Conference agenda


Wednesday

3:00pm-6:00pm:
Registration & Packet Pick-up

3:00pm-5:00pm:
(Bus loads at 2:30)
Tour of The Glensheen Mansion

5:30pm-6:15pm:
First Timers Meeting

7:30pm-8:30pm:
Welcome Happy Hour
Duluth Tap Exchange

Thursday

7:30am:
Breakfast Buffet

8:00am-8:30am:
Morning Welcome 
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8:30am-9:30am: 
From Pit to Project: How Mining Powers Northern Minnesota's Construction Industry
Morgan Seopa
Ida Rukavina
Tawnya Gustafson

9:30am-10:15am:
Sponsor & Attendee Introductions
 
10:15am-11:00am: 
The Future of AI in Construction
Abbie Raudabaugh

11:00am-12:00pm:
Unlocking Project Potential: Breaking Barriers Between A&E, PMs & Field (Moderated Panel)
Wade Engbretson - Lead Superintendent-Field Coordinator at Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Paul Noll - Preconstruction Services Manager at  Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Melissa Lefebvre - Senior Architect, Associate at DSGW Architecture

12:00pm-1:00pm:
Lunch and Follow-Up Discussion

1:00pm-1:30pm
Break

1:30pm-2:30pm:
Keynote: Mining Inspiration From Within
Luke Soderling

2:45pm-3:45pm:
NAWIC Emerging Leaders
Melinda Packebush

3:45pm-4:00pm:
Day Wrap-Up

6:00pm-9:00pm:
Dinner & Awards
Mining Connections - A Night to Shine
Get ready to shine - literally. Slip into your best metallics (yes, silver, gold, and copper all count) and join us for a night of celebration, connection, and a little sparkle. We'll celebrate personal and chapter successes, enjoy a delicious dinner, and fire up some friendly competition during the jewelry auction. It’s the perfect mix of glam and grit. Don’t miss it.


​Friday

6:00am-7:00am:
Walk

7:30am:
Breakfast Buffet

8:00am-8:15am:
Morning Welcome

8:15am-10:15am:
NAWIC Business

10:30am-12:00pm:
The Art of Influence Workshop
Laura Seitz

12:00pm-1:oopm:
Closing Keynote - Construction of a R.E.B.E.L.
Ally Jencson

We have an amazing group activity planned for those who choose to stay Friday night!! 

Friday Evening Event (optional)

6:00pm-8:30pm:
North Shore Scenic Railroad Pizza Train (Not included in registration) 
​​Book your ticket below under the Booking Instructions below. 

Booking Information
This is an evening 2.5 hour ride running a 32 mile round trip up the North Shore and back. Each ticket includes pizza, soda, and dessert and then live music on the way back. This train departs at 6pm and returns around 8:30pm.

Booking Instructions
​To ensure you book the correct train...follow these steps:
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1.  Click: Book Tickets
2. Scroll down to The Pizza Party Express
3. Click Buy Tickets Now
4. Select First Class Dome Car
3.  Choose May 9 6PM
4.  Select your number of tickets
5.  Select your Seat(s)  
(We do not have the entire traincar to ourselves, so you may want to coordinate seating with a friend!)
6.  Select your Pizza 
7.  Complete your payment!

Explore Duluth between our closing keynote and the Scenic Train ride:
https://visitduluth.com/experience/

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