2025 CEBA Conference & Expo

Session Formats

All sessions are 45 minutes in length and may include time for audience Q&A (optional).

You may submit proposals in one of the following formats:

• Case Study – Showcase a real-world success story with clear results
• Panel Discussion – Participate in a dynamic conversation with multiple experts
• Presentation – Deliver a focused talk on a specific topic or trend

Sessions will be held on November 4^th and 5^th. You can find the full conference schedule here: https://www.gcca.org/events/ceba-conference-expo/schedule/

Suggested Areas of Focus

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Automation/Materials Handling
• Controlled environments building control systems and their interdependence
• Cybersecurity
• Economic Trends & Real Estate Development
• Innovations and/or other Cutting Edge Technology
• Labor
• Principles of product safety regulation and risk mitigation
• Strategies/practices to meet evolving consumer demands
• Sustainability, energy efficiency, energy environmental impacts and energy conservation strategies that can be implemented in the construction process
• Other topics will be considered that are executive level focused that help save time, capitol or resources

Important Notes

• Proposals must be free of commercial content or product promotion.
• CEBA welcomes proposals from the service and solutions provider community, but priority will be given to sessions that include a balanced speaker mix: contractors, suppliers, thermal contractors, and end users.
• Submit suggested panelists (limit: one panelist per company). CEBA reserves the right to change or substitute panelists. Proposals must include a moderator, relevant topic, and brief bios (name, title, company) for each panelist. Panels typically have 3–4 speakers.
• CEBA reserves the right to combine similar proposals or pair speakers from different organizations to build the most engaging and comprehensive sessions.

Requirements to apply:

• Registered to attend the event (note, if you are selected, you must be registered within two weeks of accepting the speaking slot)

Submissions must be completed by August 1, 2025. Participants will be notified no later than September 1, 2025, and must confirm participation within two weeks of notification.