CO Summit Atlanta set for a full-day construction industry summit at KSU

Kennesaw State University (KSU Center), Kennesaw, GA, September 22, 2025

News Summary

LumberFi Inc., in partnership with the Construction Owner Club, will host a day-long CO Summit in Atlanta at Kennesaw State University’s KSU Center. The event combines educational sessions, a technology expo and a job fair to connect contractors, students, workforce leaders and technology providers. Programming centers on careers in construction, mental health in the trades and the role of AI in workforce practices. Featured sessions include panels on making construction technology deliver ROI and AI-enabled workforce solutions. Sponsors and industry partners will support awards, student recruitment and demonstrations of next-generation construction tools and credential platforms.

Construction Owners Summit Atlanta ’25 set for September 22, 2025 at Kennesaw State University

CO Summit Atlanta ’25 will take place on September 22, 2025, running from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Kennesaw State University (KSU Center), 1000 Chastain Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The event is organized by LumberFi Inc. (Lumber) in partnership with the Construction Owner Club and is one of four major events in the U.S. in 2025, with companion stops planned in Santa Clara, Phoenix and Chicago.

What attendees can expect

The day‑long summit combines educational programming with an industry expo that includes a job fair, networking opportunities, industry speakers and technology demonstrations. The Atlanta summit’s three primary themes are Careers in Construction, Mental Health in Construction, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sessions are described as expert‑led and aimed at contractors, technology leaders, students and workforce professionals.

Featured sessions and speakers

Featured sessions include AI and Digital Solutions for Next‑Gen Talent in Construction presented by Lou Perez, co‑founder of Lumber; a panel titled From Frustration to ROI: Making Construction Technology Actually Work moderated by Theo Halstead, CEO of The Rollout Crew, with participation from Joel Hoffman, Director of Product Management (Construction Edition) at Acumatica; and From Burden to Breakthrough: Agentic AI’s Impact on Prevailing Wage led by Girish Ramachandra, Head of LumberCare. Lou Perez is listed as a featured speaker and will discuss mental health focus and the role of AI in construction workforce practices.

Sponsors, partners and media

The Title Sponsor for CO Summit Atlanta ’25 is Acumatica, with The Rollout Crew listed as a Gold Sponsor. Media partnerships and strategic coverage are noted with names tied to industry media and online platforms. The summit will present five Construction Industry Awards recognizing excellence; nominations are currently being accepted for all award categories.

Student and recruiting opportunities

The summit is promoted as a dual‑purpose platform for construction companies and students. For companies it offers talent recruitment, professional networking, project showcasing, and a chance to explore software and AI tools. For students it provides access to prospective employers, industry professionals, and pathways to careers. The event is free for students, and breakfast and lunch will be available for student attendees.

Registration and contact

Registration and event information are posted at https://www.co-summit.com/atlanta-25#Admission-Tickets. For questions or more information, contact [email protected]. The summit page carries admission ticket details, speaker information and event updates.

Industry context

The summit comes as construction labor, training and technology intersect with shifting workforce trends. A report from Validated Insights projects trade school enrollments driven by Gen Z to grow at a rate of 6.6 percent increase each year over the next five years. A separate report from Consumer Affairs lists Atlanta among regional leaders for permit activity and new home sales, ranking fifth for new building permits in January and February and third for new homes sold for the described period.

Corporate and platform context

The event announcement notes Lumber as an AI-powered construction workforce management platform. Additional corporate developments mentioned in event materials include Lumber’s acquisition of BuilderFax, a digital credential management platform, and a recent $15.5 million Series A funding round led by Foundation Capital. The CO Summit series is described as a signature event series running across four major U.S. cities in 2025 to showcase workforce development and technology adoption across the industry.

Timing and logistics reminder

CO Summit Atlanta ’25 will take place on September 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Kennesaw State University (KSU Center), 1000 Chastain Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at the event page to view the full agenda and confirm session times.

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