Wichita’s Annual Construction Industry Forum

December 7th, 2023

Don’t miss BEYOND23, the Adams Brown annual construction forum, designed to help you prepare for future events in the industry. When you look beyond today, planning for tomorrow becomes easier.

The region’s leading construction CPA firm, Adams Brown, is bringing together a group of specialists to offer their informed insights about the economy, the future of construction business and growth of your personal wealth. If you want to maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving industry, plan to attend our annual event!

This year’s forum will be crafted to cover the most up-to-date hot topics. Expect highlights on cybersecurity, construction technology, legal, tax accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

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Construction Forum Agenda

December 7th, 2023

  • 12:30-1:00 p.m. Registration & Welcome
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m. Special Guest Speakers (details coming soon)
  • 2:00-3:00 p.m. Special Guest Speakers (details coming soon)
  • 3:00-4:00 p.m. Expert Panelists Discussion/Q&A (details coming soon)
  • 4:00-5:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker Anirban Basu
  • 5:00-6:00 p.m. Networking Cocktails & Raffle Winner Drawing

Speakers & Panelists

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D.
Mark specializes in helping construction and real estate companies navigate the industry’s complexities by focusing on proactive tax planning, including bonding capacity, and cash flows, planning for retirement, business valuations and transfer plans, wealth management strategies, provides expert witness testimony, and everything in-between.
Mark P. Barnett, Jr., CPA, CVA, CGMA, CCIFP, MBA

-Associated Builders and Contractors of Arkansas – Treasurer and Member of Board of Directors from 2019 to Present
-Firm representative for the Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC)
Chad Somers' focus at Adams Brown is growing the firm by creating a culture of opportunity and a team-centric approach to serving clients.
Chad Somers, Principal & Chief Operations Officer of Adams Brown
Chris Schneider's career has been focused on problem solving and creating solid growth plans for his clients. He supports his clients by building technology plans, managing implementation strategies and gaining trust and buy-in from across the organization with communication and follow through.
Chris Schneider, CEO of Adams Brown Cybersecurity

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  • Introduction of keynote speaker
  • Receipt of attendee contact information post-conference
  • Company logo displayed on all event materials and advertising
  • Three invitations to networking hour
  • Exhibit table
  • PRICE: $8,000
Networking Sponsor
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  • Branded premium gift for all attendees
  • Branded signage at cocktail & food stations
  • Three invitations to networking hour
  • Exhibit table
  • PRICE: $6,000
Raffle Sponsor
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  • Branded signage at raffle signup table
  • Three invitations to networking hour
  • Company logo displayed on all event materials
  • PRICE: $5,000
Table Sponsor
  • Co-branded notebooks on all tables (included)
  • Branded pens on all tables (sponsor supplies)
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  • One invitation to networking hour
  • PRICE: $4,000
Venue Sponsor
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  • One invitation to networking hour
  • PRICE: $2,500
Lanyard Sponsor
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Podium Sponsor
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Tote Bag Sponsor
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BEYOND22 was innovative, newsworthy and packed with insight for construction company leaders to put into action. Check out this article from last year, and make sure to save your seat for BEYOND23.

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