Something is happening at NHCA … and you can feel it.
As we get closer to NHCA @ AVANCE, September 14–16 at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the excitement among our members, expo participants, partners, and industry stakeholders continues to build. People are talking, connections are being made, and opportunities are beginning to take shape.
And that is exactly what we hoped would happen.
NHCA @ AVANCE is more than an event. It is an opportunity to invest in yourself, your business, and the future of our industry.
We know that attending a conference requires an investment of time and money. But we encourage our members and industry partners to look at AVANCE differently. This isn’t simply an expense on the calendar—it is an investment in knowledge, relationships, visibility, and business development.
The construction industry is changing rapidly. New technologies, financing opportunities, workforce challenges, policy changes, and evolving market conditions are creating both challenges and opportunities. Staying ahead requires more than doing business the way we’ve always done it. It requires learning from others, asking questions, sharing ideas, and building relationships with people who can help move your business forward.
That is what NHCA @ AVANCE is designed to do.
Our NHCA track will bring together leaders from across construction, development, real estate, finance, workforce development, and other sectors for conversations focused on the issues that matter to our industry.
From exploring how we create more Hispanic developers and builders, to understanding new opportunities for access to capital, workforce development, technology, and business growth, our sessions are designed to provide practical information you can take home and put to work.
But the sessions are only part of the opportunity.
The relationships may be even more valuable.
AVANCE brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, developers, builders, lenders, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the country. For NHCA members, it is an opportunity to meet people you may otherwise never have the chance to sit across the table from.
A conversation over coffee could become a partnership.
A session could lead to a new business strategy.
A new introduction could become your next client, investor, supplier, or opportunity.
That is the power of showing up.
And for those participating in the expo, NHCA @ AVANCE provides an opportunity to put your company, products, and services directly in front of a highly engaged audience. Come prepared to network, learn, and build relationships.
If you have been thinking about attending, now is the time to make the commitment. Standard registration is $699 through September 13, while onsite registration increases to $899. Register in advance and make the most of your investment.
The excitement is building. The people are coming together. The conversations are already beginning.
Don’t just hear about the opportunities at AVANCE. Be in the room when they happen.
We look forward to seeing you at NHCA @ AVANCE, September 14–16, 2026, at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
And before we get started, let’s kick things off together.
See you at the NHCA Welcome Reception on September 13!
Come learn. Come connect. Come build.
Sergio Barajas is the executive director of the National Hispanic Construction Alliance, where he leads the organization’s work to expand capacity building, access to capital, and business opportunities for Hispanic contractors and construction professionals. Over a 30-year career spanning housing development, construction, and financing, he has held roles with the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, Freddie Mac, the National Community Stabilization Trust, and the Los Angeles Housing Department. Based in San Diego, California, Sergio writes about workforce development, advocacy, and the role of the Hispanic construction workforce in building a stronger and more equitable industry.
Keep up with Sergio Barajas HERE!
AVANCE Global in Las Vegas this September 14-16. Register today to join the conversation.
