Speaking & Events

The conversation construction needs to have about succession.

Julia Belza is a featured speaker at North America's leading construction industry conferences. Her sessions consistently fill to capacity because she says things other speakers won't.

Julia Belza
Featured Speaker

Julia Belza

Partner, Strategy & Operations — Front Line Capital · MBA

Julia speaks on the intersection of private equity, operational transformation, and the construction succession crisis. Her sessions cut through the noise with real numbers, real case studies, and direct advice that construction business owners can actually use.

A former strategic advisor to mid-market businesses before joining Front Line Capital, Julia brings an unusual combination of financial rigor and operational credibility. She's worked inside construction businesses — not just analyzed them — which is why her talks resonate where others don't.

Succession Planning Valuation & M&A Operational Finance Private Equity 101 Pre-Sale Readiness
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2026 Speaking Schedule

10 Conferences. One Message.

Julia is a confirmed featured speaker at every event below. Attendance at a session is free with conference registration. To arrange a private meeting at any event, contact us in advance.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
01
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
📍 Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas NV
📅 March 3–7, 2026
"Succession Planning in Construction: What Sellers Need to Know Before They Talk to a Buyer"
⚡ Upcoming
AGC Annual Conference
02
AGC Annual Conference & Exhibition
📍 Washington, DC
📅 March 11–14, 2026
"The $500 Billion Handoff: Boomer Construction Owners and the Succession Crisis Reshaping the Industry"
⚡ Upcoming
NASCC Steel Conference
03
NASCC: The Steel Conference
📍 Louisville, KY
📅 April 1–4, 2026
"Maximizing Business Value Before You Sell: A Practitioner's Checklist"
⚡ Upcoming
CCA Annual Meeting
04
Canadian Construction Association Annual Meeting
📍 Vancouver, BC
📅 April 14–17, 2026
"Private Equity as a Succession Solution: What Canadian Contractors Need to Understand"
⚡ Upcoming
BuiltWorlds Summit
05
BuiltWorlds Summit
📍 Chicago, IL
📅 May 6–7, 2026
"How Tech-Forward PE Firms Are Transforming Construction Operations from the Inside Out"
⚡ Upcoming
ENR FutureTech
06
ENR FutureTech Summit
📍 San Francisco, CA
📅 June 3–4, 2026
"Operational Digitization: The Private Equity Playbook for Construction Companies That Want to Scale"
⚡ Upcoming
Construction SuperConference
07
Construction SuperConference
📍 Las Vegas, NV
📅 July 15–16, 2026
"Financial Housekeeping Before an Exit: The 18-Month Checklist Every Construction Owner Should Have"
⚡ Upcoming
NDA Annual Convention
08
National Demolition Association Annual Convention
📍 Nashville, TN
📅 September 22–24, 2026
"From Operator to Institution: Value Creation in Specialty Demolition and the M&A Opportunity It Presents"
⚡ Upcoming
BuildEx Canada
09
BuildEx Canada
📍 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto ON
📅 October 13–15, 2026
"Is Private Equity Right for Your Construction Business? Honest Answers to the Questions Owners Actually Ask"
⚡ Upcoming
Greenbuild 2026
10
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
📍 Denver, CO
📅 November 18–20, 2026
"Sustainable Construction M&A: How ESG Positioning Affects Valuation and Deal Structure"
⚡ Upcoming
Speaking Topics

What Julia talks about

Julia's sessions are built for business owners, not analysts. No jargon. No slides full of frameworks. Direct, practical content from someone who's been inside the deals.

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Succession Planning for Construction Owners
The hard facts about what happens to construction businesses without a plan — and the steps to take now, even if you're 10 years from retirement. Most business sales fail because planning started too late.
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What's Your Business Actually Worth?
A plain-language breakdown of how construction businesses are valued, what drives EBITDA multiples, and the 5 things most owners do that destroy value without realizing it.
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Financial Infrastructure for the Owner-Operator
What "getting your books in order" actually means in practice — and why your accountant's year-end financials won't convince a buyer. Practical steps to build reporting systems buyers trust.
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Choosing the Right Buyer
Strategic buyers, PE firms, individual acquirers — what each type wants, what they'll pay, and what selling to each looks like for your team, your clients, and your legacy.
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Operational Transformation in Construction
How Front Line Capital builds dashboards, systems, and management depth inside acquired construction companies — and what owner-operators can do themselves before they ever meet a buyer.
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Julia speaks at industry conferences, association events, and private workshops. Contact us to discuss availability, session format, and customization for your audience.