CEO/Presidents Roundtable
This breakfast roundtable will be an opportunity for industry CEOs and presidents to discuss the key issues facing the industry and the strategic direction of WDMA.  It will also provide a forum for review and input into the strategies to enhance the effectiveness of WDMA.

Opening Keynote Session

Speaker: Megan Greene, Global Economist, Financial Times columnist, and Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School 

Much has been discussed about the Biden Administration's "whole of government" approach to climate change.  But what can the industry expect to see in the coming months and years?  What needs to happen to actually meet the CO2 emissions goals to which the Administration committed?  This session will include a discussion of what the implications are for the US labor force, economic growth, and possible regulatory changes.  In addition, the session will cover the growth of “green” housing finance and its implications for energy-efficient residential and commercial buildings and renovation.  

2022 Residential, Remodeling and Commercial Market Outlook

Speaker: Kermit Baker, Chief Economist, American Institute of Architects (AIA)

This session will review the building and construction market landscape as we enter the final quarter of 2021 and will provide a forecast for 2022 and beyond for new residential, remodeling, multifamily and commercial building. The session will also look at economic fundamentals, housing market strengths and weaknesses, and insights into consumer demand.

Think Like a Hacker: Secure Your Brand

Speaker: Ted Harrington, Executive Partner, Independent Security Evaluators (ISE)

This session will address the seemingly overwhelming collection of security concerns with which today’s business leaders contend. Ted Harrington is one of the leading experts in cybersecurity and hacking. His firm was the first to exploit the iPhone and Android operating systems, pioneered car and medical device hacking, and runs hacking event Internet of Things (IoT) Village. In this session, he’ll combine an engaging blend of research-based issue analysis combined with storytelling to show you how to implement a proven security method, based on years of practical experience in security research and security consulting, designed to help equip senior executives to deal with modern attackers.

Psyched Up: How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed

Speaker: Daniel McGinn, Executive Editor, Harvard Business Review

In this session, Daniel McGinn examines how executives can manage their emotions and mindset to help boost their performance. Among the topics he will cover:

• Research on the best ways to boost confidence before high-stakes events
• Techniques for managing the anxiety that’s a natural response to stressful moments
• How ritual, routine, and superstition can increase performance
• What science says about finding the right pep talk to motivate a team
• Why rivalry and competition can help spur higher achievement

The goal of this session is for attendees to think critically about how they can best utilize the moments before a high-stakes professional event—and find the right set of techniques to increase the odds they’ll crush it.