ENR FutureTech x Downtime

Whiskey & workflows: How AI is rewriting contractor operations

ENR FutureTech | May 5, 2026 | 6:30 pm

Private Executive Session

Reduce Cost, Maintain Schedule, Enhance Safety. Strengthen Uptime

Artificial intelligence is accelerating construction operations by enabling contractors to make predictive and data-optimized decisions across complex fleets and projects.

Join Trackunit at an invitation-only session alongside industry leaders for a private executive forum and whiskey tasting to explore how contractors are leveraging AI to streamline execution and protect profit margins across their projects, while navigating issues such as rising equipment costs and labor shortages.

Using dynamic real-world use cases, interactive group discussions, and dedicated networking time, you’ll gain practical insights into how AI is reshaping operations to reduce cost, maintain schedules, and enhance safety on jobsites across the country.

Afterwards, round out the evening with a curated whiskey tasting experience, led by local whiskey expert Blake “Doctor Inkwell” Tucker.

Date & Time

May 5, 2026

6:30 - 9:00 pm

Location

Nob Hill Meeting Room - Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Lightning Talks

Executive Perspectives

Short, high-impact viewpoints from SBK Technologies and Trackunit to frame the event.

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Industry Insider

Burcin Kaplanoglu

Found & CTO, SBK Technologies

A young man in a black Trackunit IrisX sweater smiles slightly in front of a plain gray background, suggesting construction IoT.

Host

Leo Fricke

VP Field Engineering, Trackunit

Agenda

6:30 – 6:45 pm | Welcome & Networking

Welcome from Trackunit and networking, serviced with food station catering.

6:45 – 7:15 pm | Executive Insights

Operational insights from industry leaders on applying AI to improve fleet performance, service coordination, and operational efficiency.

7:15 – 7:45 pm | Industry Use Case Working Session

Interactive session exploring AI use cases across unified fleet management, predictive maintenance, and asset protection.

 7:45 – 9:00 pm | Curated Whiskey Tasting

Continue the conversation over a guided whiskey tasting led by local expert Blake “Doctor Inkwell” Tucker.

Men in business attire discuss around a table at the Downtime Summit, with coffee, sticky notes, and a presentation screen; connected jobsite.

Request your seat

Attendance is limited to ensure meaningful interaction.

If you are attending ENR FutureTech and are interested in joining this private Whiskey & workflows event, submit your request below.