GBA and CalGeo Invite Top Leaders to the CEO Summit 2026
GBA is partnering with the California Geotechnical Engineering Association (CalGeo) to host the CEO Summit 2026, taking place October 29-30 in San Francisco. Registration is now open for this leadership event designed to bring firm leaders together to gather, grow, and guide the geoprofessional industry.
Speakers and Topics
The CEO Summit 2026 agenda addresses both emerging challenges and practical leadership considerations. Speakers represent consulting leadership, technology, academia, workplace strategy, and performance optimization:
• Dr. Jason DeJong, UC Davis – Research-practice feedback loops and funding
• David A. Gagne, MetaField by Agile Frameworks – Integrating AI into existing software
• David D. Harwood, Terracon Consultants – Process- and data-first approaches to enterprise AI
• Wichert Kooloos, VIKTOR – AI in production and governance
• Jamie P. Barr, Langan – AI capabilities across deterministic, non-deterministic, and probabilistic cases
• Brian Stromquist, Gensler – Optimizing for the hybrid norm and future workforce
• Shawn Weedon, Geocon Incorporated – Avoiding wage and hour claims: a case study
• Ron Skaggs, Condor Earth – Managing C-suite stress and securing personal support
• Bryan Hixson, The Brain Performance Centers of Southern California – Brain performance and resilience
• Seana Fippin, Red Box Business Solutions – IT strategy in the AI age
Attendance Eligibility
Attendance is open to CEOs/Presidents from GBA or CalGeo member firms. Leaders of geoprofessional industry associations, along with members of the CalGeo and GBA Boards, are also eligible to attend.
Sponsorship
GBA and CalGeo extend special thanks to MetaField by Agile Frameworks (Platinum Sponsor) and Red Box Business Solutions (Gold Sponsor) for their support of this event. Sponsorships are still available and are open to all GBA or CalGeo member firms.
Registration
Full details—including registration rates, hotel information, and the complete schedule—are available HERE.
