Beyond the Build brings leaders together to explore how technology, innovation, capital, and community are shaping construction’s future.
About This Event
Construction is changing—but the bigger question is whether the way we lead, operate, invest, and collaborate is changing with it.
Beyond the Build: Leadership, Technology, and Innovation Driving the Next Generation of Construction brings together leaders from construction, technology, economic development, finance, business, and community leadership for a conversation that goes beyond the typical industry panel.
Hosted by ForgeOps at the Workscapes Showroom in Tampa, this event is designed to challenge assumptions about where the industry is headed—and what it will take to build stronger companies, stronger communities, and a stronger next generation of leaders.
The Conversation
Rather than another discussion about the latest software or industry buzzwords, we'll dig into the questions that have a much bigger impact on the future of construction:
- What problems has the industry accepted as "just part of construction" that shouldn't be?
- Are we building better companies—or simply bigger, more complicated ones?
- Technology has never been more accessible, so why do businesses often feel more overwhelmed?
- When organizations struggle, is it really a technology problem—or a leadership problem?
- How will AI and emerging technology change the skills we value in the next generation?
- What does trust look like between businesses, financial institutions, technology providers, communities, and public leaders?
- Have we been optimizing for the wrong things?
- If we could rethink the construction industry from the ground up, what would we do differently?
Meet the Panel
Talisha Faber
Economic Development Officer | Suncoast Credit Union
A purpose-driven economic development leader with 17 years of experience spanning financial services, executive talent acquisition, commercial real estate, small business growth, and community development.
Gary T. Hartfield
Business Leader, Entrepreneur & Community Advocate
An award-winning entrepreneur and civic leader whose work spans business, healthcare, workforce development, economic growth, and community impact.
Miles Maltbie
CTO & Co-Founder | ForgeOps
An accomplished full-stack software engineer and technology leader with deep experience in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, security, APIs, and building technology that solves complex operational problems.
Esther Lully
Executive Director | Lee County Senior Friendship Centers
A nonprofit and community leader bringing a perspective centered on people, service, organizational leadership, and building stronger communities.
Moderated by Michael Hall
More Than a Panel
Beyond the Build is also an opportunity to connect with construction executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, technology leaders, financial professionals, economic development leaders, and community partners from across the region.
Come ready to meet people outside of your usual circle, challenge a few assumptions, and be part of a conversation about what we're building beyond the project itself.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Workscapes Showroom | Tampa, Florida
Workscapes is the official Venue + Food & Beverage Sponsor.
Bigger ideas. Stronger communities. Building what matters.
Lineup
Talisha Faber
Esther Lully
Miles Maltbie
Gary Hartfield
Michael Hall
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Workscapes Tampa
3225 East Clark Street
Tampa, FL 33605
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Beyond the Build — Agenda
5:30–6:00 PM | Check-In + Networking Arrive, check in, grab refreshments, and connect with construction, technology, business, finance, and community leaders. 6:00–6:10 PM | Welcome Opening remarks from Jacquelyn Mosier, Co-Founder & CRO of ForgeOps, including a thank you to Workscapes, sponsors, panelists, and attendees. 6:10–6:15 PM | Panel Introduction Moderator Michael C. Hall introduces the panelists and sets the stage for the evening. 6:15–6:55 PM | Panel Discussion: Part I A candid conversation on leadership, technology, innovation, growth, workforce, and the future of construction. 6:55–7:10 PM | Intermission + Audience Questions Refresh your drink, network, and submit questions for the panel. 7:10–7:55 PM | Panel Discussion: Part II + Q&A The conversation continues with audience questions and deeper discussion. 7:55–8:00 PM | Closing Thoughts 8:00–8:30 PM | Networking Connect with panelists and attendees before the evening concludes.