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Build what's next at BuildOps Forge 2026
Three days of hands-on learning, real insights from the field, and connections that go beyond the conference.
November 4–6 · InterContinental San Diego · San Diego, CA
BuildOps Forge 2026
The event for commercial contractors
Forge '26 is where the sharpest commercial contractors come to network, learn, and level up. Walk in with open questions. Walk out with new connections, straight answers, and a sharper way to run your business.
It sold out last year. It'll sell out again.
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See you in San Diego
Ticket overview
Schedule at a glance
At Forge, you’ll get big‑stage speakers, hands‑on sessions, Power Stations, and lots of structured networking time. Guaranteed to culminate in the highest impact days out of the office this year.
Wednesday, November 4th
- Morning: Registration & Swag Store, Power Stations
- Afternoon: Lunch, Opening keynote, Educational Sessions, Structured Networking, Power Station & Partner Lounge
- Evening: Welcome Reception & Sponsor Happy Hour
Thursday, November 5th
- Morning: Registration & Swag Store, Breakfast & Exhibitor Hall, Keynotes, Educational Sessions, Power station & Partner Lounge
- Afternoon: Lunch & Exhibitor Hall, Educational Sessions, Power Station & Partner Lounge, Structured Networking
- Evening: Client Appreciation Party & Awards
Friday, November 6th
- Morning: Breakfast, Educational Sessions, Closing Keynote
- Afternoon: Departures
For ample time, plan to depart the InterContinental by 1pm local time.
Event Site & Accommodations
InterContinental San Diego
Elevate your Forge 2026 experience by staying at our stunning host hotel, the InterContinental San Diego.
Right on the water. Steps from every session, every conversation, and every after-hours connection, the InterContinental places you steps away from all the action, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of networking and inspiration.
Speakers
Forge has featured incredible speakers
This year’s lineup is bigger than ever — be in the room when they take the stage.
Mike Rowe
Television Host & Author (Forge 2025)
Mike Tyson
Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion & Motivational Speaker (Forge 2023)
Jocko Willink
Retired US Navy SEAL & Leadership Instructor (Forge 2024)
Forge 2026
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are Power Stations?
Power Stations are 1:1 expert sessions with BuildOps Customer Success managers where you can get tailored answers specific for your account.
When should I plan to arrive for Forge?
We recommend that attendees traveling to Forge plan to arrive by Tuesday night to ensure you are settled and ready for the start of the main event programming on Wednesday morning.
Are the Welcome Reception and Customer Appreciation Party included with my registration?
Yes! Both the Welcome Reception and the Customer Appreciation Party are included with your event registration.
What is the recommended dress code?
Our team will be in business casual attire throughout the weekend. We encourage you to dress according to your comfort level, keeping in mind the weather and setting of each event.
- Dress Code Tip: San Diego’s days are typically mild, but evenings on the water can feel noticeably cooler. We recommend bringing layers as the open-air spaces can get windy once the sun goes down.
How do I create my session schedule?
When the app is launched later this year, you will be able to create a custom schedule.
When and where are meals served?
Please refer to the in-app schedule for all specific details regarding meal times and locations throughout the event.
Who should attend Forge?
Forge is designed for the people responsible for where the business is going next and how the work actually gets done. The attendees who get the most out of Forge are:
- Owners / C-suite (CEO, President, Partner) – Use Forge to pressure-test your growth strategy, see where BuildOps and OpsAI are headed, and compare notes with peers running similar commercial businesses.
- Operations Leaders / GMs / COO-type roles – If you’re trying to standardize service and/or project operations, tighten KPIs, and fix weekly bottlenecks, Forge gives you practical playbooks and examples that are already working for other contractors.
- Service & Project Leaders (Service Managers, Project Managers, Construction Ops) – This is where you’ll get hands-on BuildOps training and real-world workflows you can plug into dispatch, agreements, and project execution as soon as you’re back.
- Finance & Systems Leaders (CFO, Controller, ERP/IT & Systems Admins) – Attend if you want cleaner data, tighter ERP and reporting integrations, and concrete examples of how similar contractors structure their numbers for visibility and control.
If your role touches strategy, operations, finance, or systems, you’ll find sessions, labs, and peer groups built specifically for you at Forge 26.
