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Schedule of Events

* Texas Association of Builders Meetings
TAB member only

$ Ticketed Event

Professional Development Center on Trade Show floor

Exhibitor Session and Conversation Starters in The Hub on Trade Show Floor

Monday, July 28th

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration Desk Open | Exhibitor Move-In

8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

TAB's 89th Legislative Session Briefing

11:15 - 12:30 p.m.

Government Relations Committee Meeting*

12:30 - 2:15 p.m.

HOMEPAC Committee Meeting

12:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Attorney Council and Legal Affairs Committee Meeting*

2:30 - 4 p.m.

Developers Council Meeting*

2:30 - 4 p.m.

4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Sunbelt Builders Show™ & Associates (combined) Committee Meeting*

Texas Executive Officers Council Meeting*

4:45 - 6 p.m.

Sunbelt First Timer Happy Hour hosted by YP Council (by invitation only)

6:15 p.m.

TBF Transportation for Top-Golf (included in ticket price) $

7 - 10 p.m.

Chip Dence PAR-TEE with a Purpose benefiting the Texas Builders Foundation $

Tuesday, July 29th

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Registration Desk Open

8 - 9 a.m.

Exhibitor Refresh - All Move-in must be complete by 9 a.m.

8:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Professional Women in Building Council*

8:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Housing Hall of Honor Board of Governors*

8:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Codes & Standards Committee Meeting*

10 - 11 a.m.

KEYNOTE
"Create Superfans: How to Turn Customers into Enthusiastic Advocates"
Speaker: Brittany Hodak
Sponsor: Great American Insurance Group

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN - Trade Show Floor
Presenting sponsor: StrucSure Home Warranty

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

Professional Development Session:
From Jobsite to Inbox: Using AI to Build Smarter Marketing in Construction
Speaker: Morgan Molitor, Co-Founder, construction2style

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

The HUB: Conversation Starters
Built to Last: How the Right Tech Future-Proofs Your Business
Speaker: Andrew Brinkman, Senior Director of Product, Buildertrend

2 - 2:45 p.m.

Professional Development Session:
Help Wanted! Solving the Labor Issue.
Speaker: Ron Rohrbacher, Chairman, TAB's Workforce Development Committee

2 - 2:45 p.m.

The HUB: Conversation Starters
Master Your Margins: The Power of Confident Construction Accounting
Speaker: Carla Merrill, Owner, Builder's GoTo

3 - 3:45 p.m.

Professional Development Session:
The Well Built Builder: Prioritizing Health in a Demanding Industry
Speaker: Mark D. Williams, Founder, The Curious Builder Podcast and Custom Home Builder

3 - 3:45 p.m.

The HUB: Conversation Starter TBD

4 - 4:45 p.m.

Professional Development Session:
Brand Power: Turning Your Team into Your Biggest Asset
Speaker: Brad Robinson, Owner / CEO, Bradford Custom Homes

4 - 4:45 p.m.

The HUB: Conversation Starters
Create Tomorrow's Homes That Stand Out with Smart Home Energy Technology
Speaker: Jaime Garcia, Home IQ Solutions

4:45 p.m.

Draw Winner of Attendee Traffic Promotion Game - Parade of Products
(must be present to win - join us in The HUB on Trade Show Floor)

7 p.m.

Start Trolley Bus to loop for Big Time Event at Glass Cactus

7:30 - 11 p.m.

Big Time Neon Night at Glass Cactus featuring The Spazmatics
HOMEPAC/TBF Fundraiser $

Wednesday, July 30th

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Registration Desk Opens

8 - 9:15 a.m.

Credentials, Nominations and Resolutions Committee Meeting*

8 - 9:15 a.m.

Contracts Committee Meeting*

8 - 10 a.m.

Exhibitor Refresh - All Move-in must be complete by 10 a.m.

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

KEYNOTE
The State of Housing and The Economy: National Trends and the Texas Market
Speakers: Tim Sullivan, Chief Advosry Officer & Bryan Glasshagel, Sr. VP - Texas, Zonda

10:30 a.m - 3:30 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN - Trade Show Floor
Presenting sponsor: StrucSure Home Warranty

10:30 a.m.

Builders Bites: Coffee & Convo Time

11:30 - 12:15 p.m.

Professional Development Session:
Builders Deserve Better: Why You Can't Build the Future with Yesterday's Tools
Speaker: Jon Walker, Chief Technology Officer, Buildertrend

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

Professional Development Session:
From Supplier to Strategic Partner: Turning Vendor Relationships into Competitive Advantages
Speakers: Mike Weaver, VP of Sales, Emser Tile and Pencsak Builders, San Antonio

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

The Hub: Conversation Starters
Don't Go with Your Gut - Let Your Data Drive the Decisions
Speaker: Brett Jones, Senior Manager of Strategic Execution, Buildertrend

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Professional Development Session:
TAB 2025 - 2027 Contracts Package Update
with Don Shelton, Bush/Rudnicki/Shelton

2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

The Hub: Conversation Starters
Reclaimed Karma, Control the Chaos, and Perfect Your Process
Speakers: Chris & Yvonne Johnsons, Owners, Reclaimed Karma

3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Move Out

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Star Awards Dinner and Awards Presentation $

Thursday, July 31st

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Executive Committee Meeting*

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Exhibitor Move Out

9:45 - 10 a.m.

Board Meeting sign in*

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting*