Your Fall Conference Home Base
Fall Conference is four days to think bigger, gain new perspectives, strengthen relationships, and connect with leaders moving engineering firms forward.
At the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, those connections continue beyond the sessions. Keep the conversation going over a meal, a desert walk, and make the most of the time between sessions and receptions.
Stay where Fall Conference happens—and make the most of every day in Phoenix.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Fall Conference happens at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge— General Sessions, CEO Roundtables, education, receptions, and the conversations in between. Stay on property and spend less time in transit and more time with the people you came to see.
To ensure all attendees have access to ACEC’s exclusive room block, the hotel booking link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
ACEC Room Rate
The exclusive ACEC room rate for a standard guest room is $359 per night, plus applicable taxes and fees.
- Reservations must be made by September 24, 2026, or until the room block sells out
- After this date, rooms will be available based on hotel availability and prevailing rates
The hotel is expected to sell out during conference dates—early booking is strongly recommended. Hotel booking link will be included in your registration confirmation email.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Why Stay at the Conference Hotel?
Some of the most valuable moments at Fall Conference aren't on the agenda.
Staying at the JW Marriott keeps you close to the people and conversations that make Fall Conference valuable—with the full conference experience just steps from your room.
Everything You Need, Right Here
With expansive outdoor spaces, resort amenities, dining, and plenty of places to gather with colleagues, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge makes it easy to move from conference mode to downtime.
Resort highlights include:
- Multiple resort pools and outdoor gathering spaces
- Revive Spa & Salon
- Seven restaurants, lounges, and cafés
- 20 pickleball courts and three tennis courts
- Walking and jogging trails
- Golf courses
Hotel Location
The JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa puts you close to everything Fall Conference has to offer, with conference sessions, networking, dining, and resort amenities all in one place. Located in North Phoenix, the resort is also within easy reach of Scottsdale, local dining, shopping, and the Sonoran Desert.
Explore the area below and start planning your stay.
Resort Highlights
Make the Most of Your Time in Phoenix
Fall Conference is designed to inspire your professional growth—but it's also an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy one of the Southwest's premier resort destinations.
Whether you're sharing ideas over dinner, starting your morning with a walk through the desert landscape, or unwinding at the spa after a full day of learning, we hope you'll take time to experience everything the JW Marriott Desert Ridge and the Phoenix area have to offer.
Dining at Desert Ridge
From coffee before General Session to dinner with clients and cocktails with colleagues, there are plenty of options without leaving the resort.
Dinner reservations are recommended, particularly for larger groups.
Kembara
Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, shareable plates, and handcrafted cocktails.
Tía Carmen
Southwestern cuisine inspired by the flavors and ingredients of the region.
Meritage
An elevated steakhouse ideal for client dinners and special occasions.
Twenty6
A relaxed gathering spot for cocktails, conversation, and light bites.
For breakfast, lunch, or a quick pick-me-up, Desert Ridge has plenty of options onsite. Stonegrill serves casual favorites throughout the day, while Revive Spa Bistro offers Mediterranean-inspired fare overlooking the sanctuary pool. And for coffee, breakfast, or that essential pre-General Session caffeine stop, Starbucks has you covered.
Make Time to Recharge
Conference days are full. The resort makes it easy to build in a little downtime before the day begins or after the last session ends.
Revive Spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, salon services, and dedicated relaxation spaces, including a sanctuary pool, whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas, and lounges.
Spa appointments can fill quickly, so advance reservations are recommended.
Get Outside
Late October is an ideal time to enjoy Phoenix outdoors, whether that means an early-morning walk, an afternoon by the pool, or a little friendly competition on the pickleball court.
Walking routes begin directly from the resort, including a short route to Desert Ridge Marketplace and the approximately 2.1-mile Desert Ridge Trail.
You'll also find pickleball, tennis, golf, resort pools, and fitness facilities on property.