Connection Conferences
Whether you’re a young professional or a seasoned owner/manager, these conferences offer the opportunity to connect with others from the industry to network and learn from each other along with professional instructors who delve into the “must haves” for our evolving industry and workplaces.
Enjoy a day of education and networking and an evening of fun with new friends and valued colleagues!
2026 Wisconsin
Connection Conference
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- WI Board meeting and Next Gen Roundtable on Monday, February 23rd
- Education and Networking opportunities on Tuesday, February 24th*
- Hotel block available Monday and/or Tuesday nights
Glacier Canyon Conference Center
45 Hillman Road
Wisconsin Dells WI 53965
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2026 Mid-America Connection Conference
2026 Dates TBD
- Board meeting/dinner on Monday
- Seminars/roundtables, luncheon, vendor tabletops, and evening reception on Tuesday
- Hotel block available Monday and/or Tuesday nights
2026 Nebraska
Connection Conference
2026 Dates TBD
- Board meeting/dinner on Wednesday
- Seminars/roundtables, luncheon, vendor tabletops, and evening reception on Thursday
- Hotel block available Wednesday and/or Thursday nights
Past Conference Recaps
Meaningful Connections and Momentum from the 2025 Mid-America and Nebraska Connection Conferences
The 2025 Mid-America Connection Conference, held Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Olathe, Kansas, and the 2025 Nebraska Connection Conference, held Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in La Vista, Nebraska, were both great successes. The conferences created an environment where vendors had very direct conversations that are not typically…
2025 Conference – A Day of Learning and Networking in Wisconsin
A Day of Learning and Networking in Wisconsin The 2025 Wisconsin Connection Conference brought together building materials professionals for a day of learning, networking and industry insights at the Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells on January 14, 2025. Learning and Connection Attendees enjoyed a warm welcome and a series of sessions tailored to…
2024 Nebraska Connection Conference & Smash Park Event Recap
Embassy Suites & Smash Park | La Vista, Nebraska Wednesday, December 11, 2024 BLD Connection’s Nebraska Connection Conference and Smash Park event delivered an unforgettable day of learning, connection, and fun in early December in La Vista, Nebraska. Industry professionals gathered for an inspiring combination of leadership and sales seminars, contractor workshops, and engaging networking…