Cost
RCA Member Companies: Unlimited, no-charge registration. Includes networking reception, conference, Bobby McKey's event & Top Golf event.
Non-Member General Contractors: $500/attendee; conference fees can be applied to membership dues if the GC applies and is accepted for membership within one year after the conference.
Retailers: No charge.
Architects & Engineers: First registration from each organization, no charge; additional registrants $200.
The RCA Annual Conference is open to member GCs, prospective members, retailers, architects & engineers, and developers. Our only vendor attendees are our sponsors. If you are interested in sponsor opportunities, you can view them here or contact [email protected].
Lodging
Reserve through the SPECS room block. Venue information will be posted when it becomes available.
You must be registered for the conference to get the group rate. Access code for the room block rate will be provided in your event confirmation email.
Underwriters
Underwriter opportunities are available to RCA members to help support this program and bring added visibility to member companies. Click here to sign up as an underwriter.
Schedule of Events
Agenda subject to change
Friday, March 6, 2026
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Lower Atrium
Saturday, March 7, 2026
National Harbor 2-3
7:45 - 8:00 am
Hot Breakfast Buffet & Roundtable Moderators Meeting
8:00 - 8:45 am
Hot Breakfast Buffet
8:15 - 9:15 am
Roundtables (Topics to be announced before conference)
9:15 - 9:30 am
Welcome Remarks & Sponsor/Underwriter Recognition
Justin Elder, RCA President
9:30 - 10:30 am
Pushing Limits, Igniting Excellence: Unlocking the New Mindset of Success
Henna Pryor, PCC, Workplace Performance Expert, CEO, Pryority Group
With changing landscapes, tough competition, and information overload, winning market share is harder than ever. We may have high levels of excellence, but that excellence comes at a surprising cost – it keeps us stagnant and quietly discourages taking the risks we need to grow today. Why?
The dark side of success is we often focus on what we already excel at instead of leaning into the discomfort of what excelling today requires: more innovation, creative collaboration, and thinking outside of the box. But fear not – we already know the fastest path to major improvement comes from strengthening what’s weak, rather than what’s strong. Today, that means we need to become excellent at being uncomfortable.
In this keynote, author and 2x TEDx and Keynote Speaker, Henna Pryor will share the modern mental skills for skyrocketing your team’s performance, frontloading discomfort, and unlocking the innovation needed to tap into new sources of success. You will feel more empowered to stretch into new spaces, and walk away with specific mindset tactics and strategies to be more resilient, less stressed, and more inspired by change in your own life.
10:30 - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 - 11:45 am
Economic Update
Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc.
This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of major factors shaping economic outcomes, including interest rates, global conflict, wage dynamics, business confidence, and demographics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the coming year, highlighting the major risks that economic stakeholders will likely encounter.
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Lunch
Business Meeting
- Introduction of New Board Members
- State of the Association
- Recognition of New Members
Board Transition
- Recognition of Outgoing Board & Advisory Board Members
- Installation of 2025-2026 Officers
Greetings from SPECS
Roundtables (Topics to be announced before conference)
1:15 - 2:15 pm
The Great Boss Factor: How to Activate People And Cultivate Commitment
Joe Mull, Workforce Retention and Commitment Expert
Are you engaging in the interactions that lead people at work to join, stay, care, and try? While there are dozens of things leaders have to get right to lead effectively, there are 3 specific habits that play an outsized role in triggering emotional and psychological commitment on the job. In this engaging primer on leading teams in a new age of work, Joe Mull mixes real-world stories with the latest social science research to give leaders at all levels clarity on what they must say and do to #bossbetter.
2:15 - 2:30 pm
Break & Beverages
2:30 - 3:00 pm
From Blueprints to Bureaucracy: Taxes, Tariffs & Legislation Shaping Construction Today
Alex Etchen, Vice President of Government Relations, Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America
The construction industry is at a crossroads where economic policy meets the job site. This session will explore the web of tax laws, trade tariffs, and evolving legislation that directly affect material costs, labor markets, compliance obligations, and overall project profitability. Alex will break down recent developments and offer actionable strategies for navigating the ever-changing regulatory terrain, to help you anticipate challenges, mitigate risk, and make smarter decisions.
3:00 pm
Sponsor Door Prize Drawings
Closing Remarks
Justin Elder, RCA President
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Evening Offsite Outing at Bobby McKeys
172 Fleet Street, National Harbor, MD 20745
This night out at a dueling piano bar will be high-octane entertainment wrapped in music, comedy, and crowd energy. Picture two grand pianos facing each other, with talented performers trading songs, jokes, and battling it out in musical showdowns. Singing along is optional but encouraged! Includes dinner buffet and open bar.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Top Golf Outing
6400 Clipper Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Sponsored by Home Depot.
A twist on our traditional golf tournament—perfect for players of all skill levels, including complete beginners! Includes prizes, fun networking, continental breakfast and lunch buffets. No fee to attend, but registration is required.
