Panel Discussion: Implementing Cross-Cultural Collaboration Practices to Build Trust & Improve Team Alignment With Global Teams

9:20 am - Wednesday 10th June 2026

  • Establishing standardized communication protocols to bridge language and cultural differences, improving alignment and reducing costly on-site corrections
  • Integrating international design and construction practices to harmonize workflows, enabling smoother coordination across global teams
  • Training teams on cross-cultural norms and decision-making styles to foster collaboration and increase efficiency

Speakers:

Senior Manager - Project
Gresham Smith
Executive Director
JE Dunn Construction
Vice President - Architecture
Gray AES
Design Manager
Gensler
Director of Architecture - Food & Beverage
Ryan Companies