Austin, TX / October 15 - 18 / JW Marriott Austin
2023 Fall Conference
The Fall Conference is ACEC’s signature business-focused event designed to give engineering industry executives the unique opportunity to network with their peers, gain insights from tailored education sessions, and hear from inspirational keynote speakers.
General Session Speakers
New Speakers Announced for the Fall Conference:
Neil Bradley
Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Diana Nyad
World Champion Athlete, World-Renowned Inspirational Speaker, And Author
Kal Penn
Actor, Harold & Kumar; Former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement
Ben Saunders
Record-Breaking Polar Explorer, TED 'Master Storyteller,' and Climate Tech Investor
Schedule at a Glance
Program subject to change.
Saturday, 10/14/23
- Registration
- NAECE Meeting
- ACEC/NAECE Staff Reception
Sunday, 10/15/23
- Registration
- Leadership Breakfasts
- Board of Directors Meeting
- ACEC Board & New Attendee Lunch
- NAECE Meeting
- CEO Roundtables
- Committee and Coalition Meetings
- Welcome Reception in the
Exhibit Hall
Monday, 10/16/23
- Registration
- Breakfast with Exhibitors
- Opening General Session
- Exhibit Hall Open
- Legal Counsel Forum
- Education and Partner Sessions
- Committee and Coalition Meetings
- General Session Lunch
- NAECE Meeting
- Reception with Exhibitors
- ACEC/PAC Pinewood Rally
Tuesday, 10/17/23
- Registration
- Fellows Charity Walk
- Breakfast with Exhibitors
- General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing
- Exhibit Hall Open
- Legal Counsel Forum
- Education and Partner Sessions
- Committee and Coalition Meetings
- Awards Lunch
- Reception
Wednesday, 10/18/23
- Registration
- Conference Breakfast
- ACEC/PAC Golf Tournament
- Education Sessions
Fall Conference Features
The 2023 ACEC Fall Conference features Education Sessions, Partner Sessions, a robust Exhibit Hall and more!
Education & Partner Sessions
Gain insights and practical strategies on issues facing today’s A/E firms including education and partner sessions on workforce and talent pipeline solutions, cybersecurity, DEI&B and trends driving the next wave of transformation in AEC.
Exhibit Hall
Meet with vendor partners in the exhibit hall, where you can chat with vendors, view product demos and network. Don’t miss the ACEC/PAC Pinewood Rally in the hall as well!
Hotel & Travel Information
This year’s events and housing block are at the JW Marriott Austin, located at 110 East 2nd Street, Austin, TX, 178701.
Special Events & Tours
ACEC offers several special activities during the Fall Conference. Join the Fellows for their annual Charity Walk, get to know Austin with ACEC tours or participate in the ACEC/PAC Pinewood Rally!
Conference Highlights
Highlights from the 2022 ACEC Fall Conference
ACEC Fall Conference attendees networking in the exhibit hall
Former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Sue Desmond-Hellman addresses the 2022 Fall Conference
President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr addressing ACEC Board
2022 ACEC-PAC Pinewood Rally
General Session speaker Amy Webb participates in the Engineering Influence Podcast
2022 ACEC Young Professional of the Year Award Winners
Panelists address attendees at the 2022 ACEC Fall Conference
2022 ACEC-PAC Golf Tournament
