Building Leaders Summit

Description

Strengthen your leadership, build your network, and connect with NAHB and HBA leaders from across Area 14 at the Building Leaders Summit. This two-day conference brings together national experts, local industry professionals, and emerging leaders for practical training, high-value discussions, and peer-to-peer collaboration.

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What to Expect

• Keynotes and leadership development workshops led by NAHB
• Breakout sessions on meetings, communications, conflict management, and technology
• Advocacy and economic updates from NAHB leadership
• Personalities in the Boardroom: MBTI-based leadership training
• Networking with HBA leaders from Hawaii and the Pacific region

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Featured Session Topics

Leadership Lessons Inspired by Taylor Swift (Pre-Conference Session)
​Discover modern leadership insights on authenticity, adaptability, and audience connection through the lens of one of today’s most influential cultural leaders.

AI Technology
Explore how practical AI tools can help association leaders work smarter, communicate more effectively, and better serve their members.

Running Effective Meetings
Learn how to lead focused, productive meetings by setting clear expectations, building strong agendas, and managing challenging dynamics with confidence.

Build Tall. Think Smart. Win the Crown.
Put communication and teamwork to the test in a fast-paced challenge where teams race to build the tallest castle under strict rules and high stakes.

Regional Advocacy Panel
Join advocacy leaders from across Area 14 for a candid discussion on best practices, shared challenges, and strategies to strengthen your HBA’s advocacy impact.

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Keynote Speaker


Grace Keohouhou
CEO, Co-Founder
Direct Selling World Alliance

Grace Keohohou is a CEO, co-founder, and internationally recognized business coach who helps entrepreneurs and leaders build sustainable, purpose-driven organizations. She co-founded the Direct Selling World Alliance more than 12 years ago and has reached professionals in over 30 countries through her speaking, coaching, and educational programs. A Worldwide Association of Business Coaches Certified Business Coach™ and co-author of bestselling titles including Build It Big, Grace is known for her practical leadership insight, authentic approach, and national advocacy on behalf of working mothers.

Speakers


Cynthia Madden
Founder
Artemis Enterprise

Cynthia Madden is a cybersecurity and AI risk leader specializing in how artificial intelligence is deployed in real-world operational environments and where it creates financial, legal, and compliance risks that traditional frameworks often miss. She focuses on helping construction, development, and infrastructure organizations identify AI blind spots embedded in software platforms, analytics, scheduling tools, digital permitting systems, and automated decision-making.

With experience spanning defense, finance, and technology sectors, Cynthia designs practical AI and cyber risk frameworks that translate technical complexity into clear, actionable guidance for executives and operators. A sought-after speaker on responsible AI adoption, she is also an instructor with Girls in Cyber, an International AI Fellow focused on ethics and governance, and a nonprofit committee chair advancing digital safety and accountability.



Donna Franza
Senior Consultant
NAHB Advisory Services

Donna Franza is a Senior Consultant with NAHB Advisory Services and a trusted advisor to Home Builders Associations nationwide. She specializes in strategic planning, governance best practices, and leadership development, facilitating more than 20 strategic plans each year. A sought-after speaker, Donna has presented at the International Builders’ Show, BoardSource, and ASAE, and is widely recognized for helping associations build strong, collaborative, and effective leadership cultures.



Rachel Branson
Director, Leadership Training & Development
NAHB

Rachel Branson is Director of Leadership Training & Development at the National Association of Home Builders, where she leads professional development programs for association, academic, and corporate leaders nationwide. She has served on multiple industry and professional committees, including the North Carolina Secretary of State’s eClosing Advisory Committee, and is recognized for advancing leadership development, fair housing awareness, and workforce growth across the housing industry.

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Who Should Attend
Leaders, board members, committee chairs, emerging professionals, and anyone preparing for future leadership roles within their association or the building industry.

Why It Matters
This conference equips HBA leaders with proven tools to run stronger associations, support members more effectively, and navigate the evolving challenges facing the home building industry.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

All Sponsors Receive

• Recognition during the conference general session
• Logo placement on official conference materials, on-site signage, and the conference website
• Acknowledgment as a Building Leaders Summit sponsor

Premier Sponsorship Packages

Platinum Premier Sponsor | $5,000 | One (1) Available

• Six (6) complimentary conference registrations
• Speaking opportunity during a major conference session
• Premium exhibit table placement
• Inclusion in the conference press release
• Recognition on BIA Hawaii social media channels

Gold Premier Sponsor | $2,500 | Two (2) Available

• Four (4) complimentary conference registrations
• Exhibit table
• Recognition on BIA Hawaii social media channels

Silver Premier Sponsor | $1,000 | Three (3) Available

• Two (2) complimentary conference registrations
• Exhibit table

Bronze Premier Sponsor | $500

• One (1) complimentary conference registration

Spotlight Sponsorship Opportunities

Reception Sponsor | $4,000 | One (1) Available

• Six (6) complimentary conference registrations
• Speaking opportunity during the conference reception
• Exhibit table
• Recognition on BIA Hawaii social media channels

Lunch Sponsor | $2,000 | One (1) Available

• Two (2) complimentary conference registrations
• Speaking opportunity during the conference lunch program
• Exhibit table
• Recognition on BIA Hawaii social media channels

Lanyard Sponsor | $1,500 | One (1) Available

• One (1) complimentary conference registration
• Exclusive logo placement on conference lanyards