Facilities Matter. And Mizzou proves it.

In an era defined by NIL, revenue sharing, and the transfer portal, stadiums aren’t just venues, they’re recruiting tools, revenue drivers, and institutional statements.

Thursday at #CSEF2026, join the owner, architect, and contractor behind the University of Missouri’s Memorial Stadium Centennial Project: 191,000 sq ft of new space, field-level suites, premium clubs, and a reimagined fan experience, all delivered across live football seasons.

🗓 Thursday, September 10 | 10:15–11:15 AM | Ballroom 2505 A

Featuring University of Missouri-Columbia, DLR Group, and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. 

What better way to open #CSEF2026 than at the brand-new Populous headquarters in Kansas City? Join us September 8, 5–7 PM as Populous welcomes us into their 100,000+ sq ft space, built for collaboration, creativity, and now, the start of an exceptional conference. See you there. 🥂 

Calling all public sector professionals!🚨

At the 2026 CSEF Conference, we’re dedicating a full breakfast session to the procurement challenges that keep public agency owners and project stakeholders up at night.

Public Sector Breakfast Workshop: Top Ten Things to Consider When Procuring Professional or Vendor Services 

Experts from Conventional Wisdom Corp., Rider Levett Bucknall, Best Best & Krieger LLP, and the City of Palm Springs will cover everything from structuring an effective RFP to shortlisting, scoring, and final selection, plus the common pitfalls you’ll want to avoid on your next major venue project.

You’ll walk away with practical lessons and better questions to ask when selecting advisers and consultants.

⚠️ Advanced registration required. Open to public sector attendees only.

Youth sports aren’t just about the game, they’re economic engines, community anchors, and tourism drivers.

At the 2026 CSEF Conference in Kansas City this September, our session “Creating & Growing Youth Sports Destinations for Today and Tomorrow” will dig into exactly what it takes to build and sustain facilities that work for athletes, families, organizers, and the communities around them.

Guided by experienced leadership from Ice Miller LLP, the discussion brings together public and private sector voices to explore the partnerships, funding models, and planning strategies shaping the next generation of youth sports destinations.

Hosting the FIFA World Cup isn’t just a sporting achievement, it’s a once-in-a-generation masterclass in large-scale infrastructure delivery. Host cities across North America have spent years navigating capital investment, stakeholder alignment, and cross-sector complexity.

At #CSEF2026 this September in Kansas City, senior leadership from the NY/NJ, Philadelphia, and Dallas host committees will share what it actually took, and what lessons carry forward long after the final whistle.

🏆 Introducing the P3 Higher Education Awards.

We’re recognizing the projects, partnerships, and people driving innovation in campus infrastructure and public-private partnerships.

Know a team that delivered a groundbreaking student housing project? A deal that changed the way your institution thinks about P3? A leader who’s reshaping higher education’s future?

Nominations are now open. Don’t miss your chance to put their work in the spotlight.