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CSI National Conference 2026

Construction specifiers and documentation professionals convene for three days of industry insights, product discovery, and peer networking.

Dates
October 7-9, 2026
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Keynote Speakers
3 speakers

TL;DR

  • CSI National Conference runs October 7-9, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The event brings together specifiers and construction documentation professionals for keynote presentations, product exhibitions, and structured networking.
  • New for 2026: a full day Wednesday with 90-minute workshops, an expanded Product Showcase with 40+ exhibiting companies, and a CDT Fundamentals Course.

About

CSI, the Construction Specifications Institute, convenes professionals dedicated to advancing construction documentation and specification practices. The National Conference is the primary industry gathering for specifiers seeking exposure to product innovations, updated building practices, and peer knowledge exchange.

Who you'll find in the room

Specifiers

Construction documentation professionals responsible for building specifications and standards.

Featured speakers

3 listed

Mark Begich

Former U.S. Senator and Anchorage Mayor

Nora Burns

Chief Curiosity Officer · The Leadership Experts

Trent Gillespie

CEO · Stellis AI

Questions people ask

8 answered

October 7-9, 2026.

Phoenix, Arizona.

Specifiers and construction documentation professionals who develop building specifications and standards.

Mark Begich, former U.S. Senator and Anchorage Mayor, keynotes on workforce development and the built environment. Nora Burns, Chief Curiosity Officer at The Leadership Experts, addresses the cost of culture. Trent Gillespie, CEO of Stellis AI, keynotes on AI as a leadership imperative.

A full day Wednesday with 90-minute workshops is included, alongside an expanded CSI Product Showcase with 40+ exhibiting companies and a CDT Fundamentals Course.

Speed Networking with product manufacturers provides prearranged 15-minute one-on-one meetings based on mutual interest.

For construction professionals focused on building specifications and product discovery, industry conferences like this provide direct access to manufacturer innovations and peer perspectives. Attendance value depends on your role, the relevance of product innovations to your work, and your networking priorities.

Construction and architecture industry events typically follow business casual to business dress codes. Smart casual to business attire is standard; the organizer does not publish a specific dress code.

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