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Keynote Speakers

Experience. Expertise. Passion.

AGC of Kentucky is proud to feature a lineup of highly respected industry experts as our speakers. These individuals possess a wealth of knowledge and experience, and will provide invaluable insights into the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the construction industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from the best and engage in meaningful discussions with their peers.

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Zach Giglio

CEO, GCM

Zach Giglio is CEO of GCM, an award-winning agency that shows organizations how to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to become more efficient and profitable. He is certified by the Wharton School of Business in AI strategy for business and is a curriculum committee member on AI at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management.

Renowned for his insights into the fascinating convergence of AI and business, Zach is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences, a TEDx speaker and was recently honored as one of Charleston’s Forty under 40. Additionally, he conducts intensive AI trainings and implementations, tailored to equip organizations with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively harness AI, fueling their operations, sales, marketing and administration abilities and driving revenue growth.

Zach's consulting acumen spans a diverse array of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups. His professional journey has taken him from Washington D.C. to Johannesburg and back to the USA, where he co-founded GCM.


Beyond his professional commitments, Zach contributes actively to his local community, being a member of multiple nonprofit organizations. He indulges his personal passions in travel, wine, and conversation, underpinned by a lifelong love for storytelling, history, and culture. Zach resides in the Charleston, S.C. area with his wife and three children.

Keynote: AI in Construction: How to Start, Where to Focus, and What’s Working Now


This keynote will explore how construction leaders are actually using AI today project management, safety analysis, estimation, subcontractor/vendor management and proposal writing. We’ll share insights from GCM’s work with contractors across the country, including strategies that are gaining traction and practical tips for getting started without needing a technical background. We’ll also cover what to avoid and how to align your AI approach with your business goals.

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Breakout Session: Live AI Use Cases: Real Workflows You Can Apply Right Now


This breakout will take a deeper dive into specific AI workflows we’ve implemented with contractors, such as preconstruction planning, proposal support, and job cost analysis. We’ll walk through several use cases live and show how small changes to daily workflows can lead to big gains in productivity and accuracy. Attendees will leave with actionable prompts and workflows they can bring back to their teams immediately.

Brandon Schroeder’s journey as a safety speaker began in 2012, following a life-altering workplace accident in 2011 that nearly claimed his life. With a background as a journeyman electrician since 2002, Brandon had built a solid reputation in the trades—valued for his technical skills, work ethic, and reliability. However, one decision to take a shortcut on the job changed everything.

 

What started as a single speaking engagement to share the circumstances surrounding his accident quickly turned into a calling. Over the last decade, Brandon has presented his story to hundreds of organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to local municipalities—sparking conversations and driving meaningful change in safety culture.

 

Through his presentation Believe in Safety, Brandon combines vivid storytelling, emotional transparency, and hard-earned insight to connect with audiences on a personal level. His goal is not to lecture, but to influence mindsets—empowering individuals and organizations to prioritize safety not just as a policy, but as a shared value.

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Brandon Schroeder

Founder, Believe in Safety

AGC of Kentucky Annual Conference

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