Speaking Engagements & Events

Ken Semler: Recognized Voice in Modular Construction

If you or your organization are interested in having Ken present a seminar, workshop or coaching session, please get in touch!

Meet Ken at an upcoming event

Upcoming speaking engagements

Join Ken Semler for practical conversations about modular construction, housing delivery and the business of building better.

NOVEMBER 16–18, 2026

National Modular Housing Conference

Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
Chantilly, Virginia

IRR and Return on Capital: Why Speed Wins in Real Estate Development

Ken’s session: November 17 · 11 a.m.–noon ET

Explore how shorter construction schedules can reduce financing costs, improve returns and help developers put capital back to work sooner.

FEBRUARY 2–4, 2027

NAHB International Builders’ Show

Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada

Speed to Profit: How Faster Builds Increase IRR and Unlock More Deals

Discover how construction timelines influence profitability, capital efficiency and the capacity to pursue additional development opportunities.

See the official speaker listing for Ken’s session and the latest schedule.

Registration is handled by each event organizer. Event schedules are subject to change.

Conversations shaping the industry

Recent speaking engagements

Conference sessions, panels and workshops for builders, developers and housing leaders.

OCT 29, 2026Indianapolis, IN

Midwest Modular Multifamily Conference

Panel discussion on modular construction’s role in multifamily housing, bringing together developers, lenders and community leaders.

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SEP 8–10, 2026Dallas, TX

IMN Build-to-Rent Fall Conference

Workshop and conference sessions exploring industrialized construction, scalable BTR delivery and the connection between execution and project margins.

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JUL 23–24, 2026Austin, TX

Industrialized Housing Summit

“Does IC require full integration?” A panel exploring how design, manufacturing and site delivery can work together across different business models.

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FEB 17, 2026Orlando, FL

NAHB International Builders’ Show

Moderator for a session on combining offsite systems with onsite construction to improve speed, cost control and efficiency.

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FEB 25, 2025Las Vegas, NV

NAHB International Builders’ Show

Workforce housing panel, modular construction networking discussion and a roundtable on modular methods for custom homes.

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OCT 22, 2024Long Beach, CA

International Code Council Annual Conference

ICC Talks panel on the opportunities and challenges of offsite construction, with perspectives from building industry and government leaders.

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JUN 11, 2024Bipartisan Policy Center

Terwilliger Center Summit on Housing Supply Solutions

Panel discussion on expanding affordable housing through factory-built construction and reducing barriers to adoption.

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FEB 27 & 29, 2024Las Vegas, NV

NAHB International Builders’ Show

Education on onsite versus offsite building processes, modular custom homes and opportunities for remodelers.

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JUN 9, 2023Washington, DC

ICC Off-Site Construction Summit

Panel on offsite construction challenges and opportunities at the National Building Museum.

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A history of industry education

Earlier appearances

Explore selected appearances from 2016–2019

2019 · NAHB Building Systems Housing Summit, Pittsburgh
Panel discussion on perspectives for the offsite construction industry.

2018 · NAHB International Builders’ Show
General education and presentations for building systems, 55+ housing, custom home building and remodeling audiences.

2017 · NAHB International Builders’ Show
Presentations in the Building Systems Lounge, 55+ Central and Custom Home Builders Central.

2017 · Simplex Homes Sales Meeting
Modular construction from a builder’s perspective.

2016 · NAHB International Builders’ Show
Presentations for 55+ housing and remodeling audiences.

2016 · Modular Home Builders Association Annual Meeting
Industry presentation on the Consumer Awareness Program.

2016 · Mod Coach Modular Boot Camps
MHBA industry presentation in Milford, Massachusetts, and search analytics education for builders in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Suggested Topics

Modular construction topics for speaking & consulting

Modular Construction 101

General Education on Modular Principles

55+ Home Building Practices

Remodelers

Building Systems

Custom Home Building

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