Conferences & Events

DBIA Conferences are the “go-to” events for design-builders.

As the only association representing the entire spectrum of design and construction professionals, we foster the kind of collaboration that powers industry transformation. DBIA conferences convene multiple disciplines and stakeholders to bring together disparate perspectives for real-world application. Our events power thousands of success stories—including yours.

2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo

November 6-8, 2024
Hilton Anatole, Dallas, Texas

The Design-Build Conference & Expo is the largest design-build event in the nation. In addition to the largest number of education tracks, we also honor the nation’s best design-build projects, teams and individuals at our annual awards night celebration. It’s a jam-packed three-day session that leaves everyone energized and equipped to deliver the best design-build projects possible.

2025 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation

March 17-19, 2025
National Harbor, MD

The Call for Presentations is open for the 2025 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference in National Harbor, MD, March 17-19, 2025. DBIA is calling on subject matter experts to share lessons learned, tools, resources and more. Submit a presentation proposal before the Oct. 10, 2024, deadline.

2025 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference

March 19-21, 2025
National Harbor, MD

The Call for Presentations is open for the 2025 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference in National Harbor, MD, March 19-21, 2025. DBIA is calling on subject matter experts to share lessons learned, tools, resources and more. Submit a presentation proposal before the Oct. 10, 2024, deadline.

2025 Federal Design-Build Symposium

August 20-21, 2025
Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston, VA
Washington, DC Metro Area

DBIA gathers the nation’s leading federal sector design-builders each year for a one-of-a-kind conference for industry and Owners. The Federal Design-Build Symposium brings together key players from federal agencies and the design and construction industry for sessions focused on the challenges and opportunities we face on a national level.