Midwest Modular Multifamily
Thurs. October 29, 2026
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
EVENT
DETAILS
Join us on October 29 for an innovative gathering of developers, lenders, government and community leaders and partners. We'll converge to explore innovations in modular construction for multifamily housing. This event is your gateway to learning how modular approaches can expedite development and reduce costs.
Midwest Modular Multifamily 2026
MODULAR INSIGHTS
Innovative Solutions for Development
Explore the latest modular construction techniques and their applications in multifamily housing.
Networking
Opportunities
Engage with lending, insurance & design professionals in the modular construction field and discover collaborative opportunities.
Community
Engagement
Learn how modular construction can positively impact communities and foster sustainable development.
SPEAKER LINEUP
George Tikijian
Vice Chairman, Multifamily, CBRE
Ethan Fernhaber
CEO, Volumod
Alex Carmack
Director, Modular Building Institute
Billy Ponko
Modular Architect, R3B
Olivia West
Emcee, Voice of the Pacers
Midwest Modular Multifamily 2026
EVENT AGENDA
8:30 AM
NETWORKING
Continental Breakfast
Start the day with a cup of coffee and meet other business innovators, community and government leaders and modular service providers.
9:00 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Modular as Mission
Hear from Ethan Fernhaber, founder of Restore Hope Indiana companies about how he started a housing revolution in Indiana.
9:15 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION
Choosing Modular Construction: Design, Challenges & Replication
Think inside the box! Hear from a modular architect and two developers who chose modular. Learn from their sucesses & challenges.
9:45 AM
MODULAR IN INDIANA
Welcome from State & Local Officials
Indiana state and Indianapolis city leadership will offer brief remarks about the future of affordable housing.
10:00 AM
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Midwest Modular: Certainty over Volatility
Alex Carmack & Andrew Muchnick of Government Affairs (Modular Building Institute) will discuss trends and innovations here in the Midwest.
10:45 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION
Why Modular? Modular Factory Owners Unite
Three owners will discuss how and why they chose to start a modular manufacturing facility.
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11:15 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION
AI & Construction Innovation: It's a Brave New World
Learn about how technology is revolutionizing the industry and streamlining how we develop multifamily options.
12:00 PM
ASK THE EXPERTS
Optional: Question & Answer
The floor is yours to ask questions you're still considering. This sessioin is casual & optional; or head over to the factory for lunch.
12:00 PM
TOUR THE FACTORY
Lunch & Factory Tour at Volumod
Watch a multifamily unit roll down the factory line and see the speed of modular construction first-hand.
12:00-2:30 PM
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Optional: Tour Grace Lane Apartments
Head over to Grace Lane Aparments (just 10 minutes east) and see the finished product - modular apartments built at Volumod.
