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AI strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author who helps executives lead with clarity and confidence in the age of intelligent disruption.
 

She is the Co-Founder and President of YegaTech, a tech advisory firm that partners with CEOs, boards, and senior leadership teams to build AI

strategies, governance systems, and innovation cultures that are designed for business transformation, not technical complexity.

 

With over 20 years of experience in tech, design, and construction, including seven years leading manufacturing and construction product

platforms at Autodesk in Silicon Valley, Sam blends deep domain expertise with executive-level insight. She holds a Ph.D. in Design

Computing and Construction Management from Georgia Tech and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed research papers cited globally.

 

Her latest book, “Disrupt It: How Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Executives Can Transform Their Organizations in the

Age of AI Disruption”, is a clear, actionable guide written specifically for non-technical CEOs and board members. It outlines how leaders can

prepare their culture, business model, and operating model for a future shaped by AI, without needing to become technologists themselves.

 

 

Disruption isn’t coming; it’s already here. This keynote challenges leaders to let go of outdated playbooks and embrace the

mindset, systems, and structures that thrive in uncertainty.

 

Key takeaways:

  • Learn the strategic patterns behind successful disruptors

  • Shift from risk-avoidance to opportunity-sensing leadership

  • Learn how to build future-ready organizations

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Gabe Guetta – SALUS,

CEO & Founder

 

Gabe had been working as a principal operator in high-rise window installation for nearly nine years when a harrowing near-miss incident sent him searching for better ways to manage safety. In 2018, he ended up building a software company from the ground up, with the vision of answering that need. SALUS now powers safety for over 5,000 companies and over 100,000 field workers and counting across North America.

 

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Rob McKinney – SALUS,

Construction Safety Advocate

 

Rob has worked as a safety professional in the construction industry since 2001. He worked his way up from a site Safety coordinator to Safety Director. He has participated in safety-focused groups such as the ASSE, AGC, and other Construction Trade Associations. He is focused on educational efforts for the construction industry about the benefits of using technology to improve safety workflows and mental health efforts. Rob is currently focused on coaching construction professionals about the benefits of mental fitness training.

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Mashall Pancoast – Walker Construction, Inc.,

Safety Director

 

Marshall has been their Safety Director for 9 years with a decade of experience prior. Within his position he has chaired the ABC Inland Pacific Chapter's Safety Committee for 5 years and is currently on the ABC National Safety Committee. Marshall believes in a holistic approach to health and safety and that we need to be our best on and off the field to put forth our best efforts. He also Believes that construction is a team sport, and we must all come together to build and protect our future.

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Patrick Scarpati – ABC National,

Director of Construction Technology & Innovation

 

Patrick is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in construction tech. He previous role was Virtual Design and Construction Manager and Engineer at Harkins Builders, Inc. Patrick's career is characterized by a relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in construction technology.

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Kevin Soohoo – Egnyte,

Head of Global AEC Practice

 

Since 2006, Kevin has been shaping technology and innovation strategies within the AEC sector. With a background as an IT leader, Kevin has earned recognition from The Economist, CNBC, SearchCIO, and the Silicon Valley Business Journal for introducing innovative and practical approaches that drive new business capabilities. With said experience, Kevin transitioned to the software side, where he worked and advised on several construction tech startups, championing transformative methods that enhance communication and streamline workflows.

 

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James Norris – SmartApp,

Vice President of Strategy

 

James Norris serves as Vice President of Strategy at Smartapp.com and holds the position of Vice President of Industry Strategy at ClearEdge3D. With a strong focus on strategic development, James Norris brings substantial experience in guiding industry initiatives and enhancing organizational capabilities.

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This event will be held at the Mirabeau Convention Center:
1100 North Sullivan, Spokane Valley, WA 99037

 

If you have questions or would like to register contact ABC staff:
(509) 534-0826 | admin@abcipc.org