Contracts, Insurance & AI: Strategies to Reduce Liability & Manage Risk in 2026
Thursday, February 19 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
OCCC - West 304H
What It's About
Your business is complex, and every part of it carries risk. From contracts to insurance to emerging technologies like AI, overlooking the details can expose you to costly liability. This session covers the essentials: the contract provisions that matter most (and when they actually work), the insurance protections too many builders overlook, and the regulatory and technology shifts to watch in 2026. Through real-world examples and recent court decisions, learn how to manage risk more effectively and leave with practical legal and business tools to safeguard your company.
What You’ll Learn
- Understand how to effectively use the four base contracts to help you minimize litigation risk and identify the importance of consistency across contract terms.
- Learn how to effectively use express and implied warranties, arbitration or mediation provisions and other contract clauses that can make or break your business.
- Identify the key insurance coverages builders often overlook and how to use them to reduce liability and protect your business.
- Explore ways to assess the benefits of new technologies while minimizing risks.
How to Attend
Participants must be registered for an Expo + Education pass. Seating for sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speakers
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish