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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

Neil Bradley

Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Diana Nyad

Diana Nyad

World Champion Athlete, World-Renowned Inspirational Speaker, And Author

Kal Penn

Kal Penn

Actor, Harold & Kumar; Former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

Bend Saunders

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!

Partner Session at 2022 Fall Conference

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.

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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!

JW Marriot Austin Hotel

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.

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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!

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Conference Highlights

Highlights from the 2022 ACEC Fall Conference

ACEC Fall Conference attendees networking in the exhibit hall

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

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

President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr addressing ACEC Board

2022 ACEC-PAC Pinewood Rally

2022 ACEC-PAC Pinewood Rally

General Session speaker Amy Webb participates in the Engineering Influence Podcast

General Session speaker Amy Webb participates in the Engineering Influence Podcast

2022 ACEC Young Professional of Year Award Winners

2022 ACEC Young Professional of the Year Award Winners

Panelists address attendees at the 2022 ACEC Fall Conference

Panelists address attendees at the 2022 ACEC Fall Conference

2022 ACEC-PAC Golf Tournament

2022 ACEC-PAC Golf Tournament