FAQs
Below are answers to frequently asked questions to assist with your conference planning.
Registration
A full list of registration options are fees can be found here.
Refunds will be issued for cancellations received on or before September 4, 2025 minus a processing fee.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to meetings@acec.org. For more information, please review our Event Policies.
Yes, substitutions are welcome if transferring to another employee of the same firm. Written notification must be submitted by October 1, 2025 to meetings@acec.org
How to Add a Session or Guest in Your ACEC Account
Follow the steps below to add a new session to your event schedule:
- Log In to Your ACEC Account and select "My Account"
- Navigate to the Event
- In the top right corner, click My Events
- Select the event you want to update from your list, in this case 2025 Fall Conference
- Locate the Sessions Section
- Scroll down past the Badge Information section.
- On the left-hand side, you’ll see the Sessions area.
- Click the Add Session button.
- Locate the Guests section
- Scroll past the Session section, you’ll see the Guest area.
- Click the Add Guest button.
Hotel
The 2025 Fall Conference will be held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, located at 333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101.
Yes, the ACEC discounted rate at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina is $339.00 per night plus tax. This rate will be available until September 4, 2025 or whenever the block sells out. For more information on reserving a room, click here.
No. Should you be contacted by another company stating that they are a housing company for ACEC or asking to make your reservation, be aware that these have not been authorized to contact ACEC attendees and are not affiliated or endorsed by ACEC. If contacted by an unauthorized broker, please notify the ACEC Meetings & Events department at meetings@acec.org. Booking through an unauthorized service provider could result in unconfirmed bookings. If this occurs, the hotel may have no obligation to provide you with the accommodations you were expecting. Do not fall victim to this practice — book your hotel room directly through ACEC's reservation link.
General
Business attire is requested for the Board of Directors meeting on Sunday, October 5.
All other Fall Conference events will be business casual.
October in San Diego typically brings warm, sunny days with average highs in the mid-70s °F and cool, comfortable evenings in the low 60s °F.
Rain is rare, and the weather is ideal for outdoor activities.
Meeting rooms in the hotel can be cool so jackets are recommended.
Registration will open on Saturday, October 4 at 12:00 pm, and remain open daily throughout the conference.