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Young Building Professionals Day

SEBC Young Building Professionals Day: Rock the Industry, Build the Future!

SEBC Young Building Professionals Day

Turn up the volume on your career at SEBC 2025’s Young Building Professionals (YP) Day! Join the next generation of industry leaders for a high-energy day of networking, education, and inspiration— all designed to help you amplify your impact in the homebuilding industry. 

As a member of the FHBA Young Building Professionals Council, you can score a complimentary Rockstar Pass (a $159 value!) to experience: 
🎸 Exclusive YP Sessions – Get insider knowledge from top industry pros who’ve paved the way. 
🤝 VIP Networking – Connect with fellow rising stars and industry icons. 
🔥 Access to the SEBC Expo & Education – Explore cutting-edge products, trends, and game-changing insights. 

Don’t miss your chance to plug into opportunity and power up your career at SEBC 2025! 

What is the Young Building Professionals Council?

In response to a workforce shortage in the construction industry, the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) established the Young Building Professionals Council (YBPC). Its purpose is to attract and retain young talent in the construction industry to get involved in every level of the association federation.

Why attend the Young Building Professionals Day at SEBC?

The Young Building Professionals Day at SEBC, hosted by the FHBA YBPC, will focus specifically on the needs of those who are up‐and‐coming in the industry.

What will be provided to young professionals during this day?

Hand‐selected education courses, including a panel discussion; a specifically designed networking opportunity with industry leaders and unlimited access to the Expo Hall to visit with 350+ exhibitors. Everything young professionals need to get ahead in the industry is available at SEBC.

When/Where is the Young Building Professionals Day at SEBC?

Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 8:00 am – 7:30 pm at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL.

Who can go to the Young Building Professionals Day at SEBC?

Any individual in the building industry who is a student (high school, trade, college, etc.), new to the profession, or under the age of 45.

Sustainable Connections: Building a
Better World Through Construction;
Panel Discussion for Young Building Professionals

Wednesday, July 24 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Blanca Vasquez

Moderator

VCC Contracting & Roofing

Daniel Kennerly

Panelist

Alair Homes

Lori Evans

Panelist

Evans Construction & Design

Anya Chrisanthon

Panelist

Anewgo

Mike Santiago

Panelist

UES Milestone Inspections

Christina Slate

Panelist

Peay’s Electric II, Inc

Event Schedule

DateTime CourseEvent Room
Wednesday, July 248:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Building the Future: Integrating AI into Your OperationsOCCC | 331 C - D
Wednesday, July 249.05 a.m. - 10:05 a.mMarketing Do’s and Dont’s for the Construction IndustryOCCC | 330 E
Wednesday, July 2410:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.Integrating Best Design Practices Inside and Out with a Focus on Southeast Regional Trends for 2024OCCC | 331 A - B
Wednesday, July 2411:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Economic and Housing Outlook with NAHB Chief Economist, Dr. Robert DietzOCCC | 331 C - D
Wednesday, July 241:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Sustainable Connections: Building a Better World Through Construction; Panel Discussion for Young Building ProfessionalsOCCC | 330 E
Wednesday, July 243:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Meet & Greet with FBA StudentsOCCC | S222
Wednesday, July 243:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.FCMB & YBPC Happy Hour OCCC | S222
Wednesday, July 245:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.SEBC BashOle Red at Icon Park

Other SEBC Events

July 24, 2025

SEBC Bash

July 25, 2025

FHBA Hall of Fame Ceremony

July 26, 2025

Aurora Awards Gala