BuildX 2026 - Women in The Construction Industry Wisconsin Conference

BUILDX IS SOLD OUT! 

Thank you to everyone who registered! If you missed out on registering, please click on “Register” and add your name to the waiting list. We’ll reach out if we have any cancellations. 

Madison Area Builders Association (MABA), Metro Builders Association (MBA), and NARI of Madison (NARI) invite you to the 5th Annual BuildX Conference!

BuildX is dedicated to providing the best in professional and personal growth for women in the construction industry.  Come learn from industry leaders and network with colleagues from around Wisconsin!

Keynote Speaker is Ronda Conger -- Builder, Best Selling Author, and Keynote Speaker
Closing Speaker is Jackie Schneider -- Design Leader, and Sales & Marketing Executive at Kohler

Driving & Parking - The John Nolen Drive Reconstruction Project has begun and is expected to continue through 2026. This major infrastructure project may affect travel routes near Monona Terrace. There are several options for parking, in addition to the Monona Terrace parking garage. There is another group event at Monona Terrace on the same day, so there is the possibility that the ramp could fill. Below are some nearby options (VIEW MAP):

• Monona Terrace parking garage (One John Nolen Drive, Madison) - $3.00 per hour, $16.00 daily maximum
• Wilson Street garage (20 E. Wilson Street, Madison) - $1.80 per hour, $14.00 daily maximum
• Capital Square South (113 S. Henry Street, Madison)
• Capital Square North (218 E. Mifflin Street, Madison)

 
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 19!  A block of rooms are available at the Hilton Monona Terrace for $189/night. Here is the link: Booking Link Guests can also call Hilton reservations at 800-445-8667 or call the hotel directly at 608-255-5100 and reference the group code: 91Y.
 
Sorry, the Friday Wellness event is full! Reach out to Lisa (lkratz@maba.org, or 608-288-1134) to be put on a waiting list in case of cancellations. -- Start off Friday, March 6 (8:00am start time) at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace with a morning of wellness, sponsored by Drexel Building Supply! Join us for a grounding, educational session focused on understanding burnout, stress, and nervous system regulation -- followed by a restorative somatic breathwork and sound bath experience. A light breakfast will also be served. This event is free to attend, but space is limited! After you register for the BuildX Conference, scroll down to the Additional Items and click the +/- button to add on "March 6 Wellness Morning".

More information is available at www.BuildXWisconsin.com.