October 14, 2023
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| 12:00 pm–5:00 pm | |
| 1:00 pm–5:00 pm | Pathways to Executive LeadershipOpen to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.
Pathways to Executive Leadership is a 5-session program for mid-career professionals, focused on introducing personal mastery and leadership principles. Session One will meet Saturday-Monday. |
| 2:00 pm–4:30 pm | NAECE Meeting IOpen to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of… |
| 5:00 pm–6:00 pm | Planning Cabinet MeetingOpen to Planning Cabinet members and invited guests only. National officers, M.O. leaders, and at-large members meet to discuss ACEC… |
| 5:00 pm–6:30 pm | NAECE/ACEC Staff ReceptionOpen to members of NAECE, MO Staff, ACEC Staff and invited guests only. Sponsored By: |
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October 15, 2023
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| 7:00 am–6:15 pm | |
| 7:30 am–9:15 am | Leadership Breakfast CentralKS, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX |
| 7:30 am–9:15 am | Leadership Breakfast Mid-AtlanticDE, MD, MW, NC, PA, VA, WV |
| 7:30 am–9:15 am | Leadership Breakfast MidwestIL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI |
| 7:30 am–9:15 am | Leadership Breakfast NortheastCT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT |
| 7:30 am–9:15 am | Leadership Breakfast NorthwestAK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY |
| 7:30 am–9:15 am | Leadership Breakfast SoutheastAL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, SC, TN |
| 7:30 am–9:15 am | Leadership Breakfast SouthwestAZ, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT |
| 7:30 am–5:30 pm | Pathways to Executive LeadershipOpen to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only. Pathways to Executive Leadership is a 5-session program for mid-career professionals,… |
| 9:30 am–12:15 pm | |
| 12:15 pm–1:45 pm | CAMEE Executive CommitteeOpen to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of American Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and invited guests only.… |
| 12:15 pm–1:45 pm | CASE Executive CommitteeOpen to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of American Structural Engineers and invited guests only. If you… |
| 12:30 pm–1:30 pm | ACEC Board & New Attendee LuncheonOpen to members of the Board of Directors and all registered First Time Attendees. |
| 2:00 pm–4:00 pm | Large Firm CEO RoundtableOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees. Join large firm (201-500 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an… |
| 2:00 pm–4:00 pm | Medium Firm CEO RoundtableOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees. Join medium firm (51-200 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an… |
| 2:00 pm–4:00 pm | NAECE Meeting IIOpen to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of… |
| 2:00 pm–4:00 pm | Small Firm CEO RoundtableOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees. Join small firm (1-50 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an… |
| 2:00 pm–4:00 pm | Very Large Firm CEO RoundtableOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees. Join large firm (500 + employees) CEOs and other top executives for… |
| 4:15 pm–5:15 pm | Business Resources and Education CommitteeOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. The Committee's focus is to advance the Council's educational and business practice… |
| 4:15 pm–5:15 pm | COPS Executive CommitteeOpen to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of Professional Surveyors and invited guests only. If you are… |
| 4:15 pm–5:15 pm | Committee of Past Chairs ReceptionOpen to members of the Committee of Past Chairs and invited guests only. |
| 4:15 pm–5:15 pm | Engineering Excellence Awards CommitteeOpen to members of the Engineering Excellence Awards Committee only. |
| 4:15 pm–5:15 pm | New Fellows OrientationOpen to all New Fellows Inductees and members of the Fellows Committee only. This orientation will cover all information about… |
| 4:15 pm–5:45 pm | DPC ReceptionThis private event is only open to the individual DPC member, Alternate with their plus ones, and invited guests. |
| 4:15 pm–6:00 pm | Risk Management CommitteeOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. Engineers, attorneys, and Professional Liability Insurance specialists meet to discuss the pressing… |
| 5:15 pm–6:15 pm | Women in Leadership ReceptionOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. Sponsored by: |
| 6:00 pm–7:30 pm | Welcome ReceptionOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. Sponsored by: |
| 9:00 pm–11:00 pm | ACEC/PAC Major Donor ReceptionOpen to ACEC/PAC Major Donors only. |
October 16, 2023
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| 7:00 am–8:00 am | Fellows BreakfastOpen to members of the Fellows only. |
| 7:00 am–8:00 am | Networking Breakfast with ExhibitorsEnjoy breakfast in the exhibit hall! Sponsored by: |
| 7:00 am–4:45 pm | |
| 7:00 am–5:45 pm | |
| 8:00 am–9:30 am | Opening General Session Neil Bradley Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce As executive vice… |
| 8:00 am–11:00 am | Guest Hospitality LoungeOpen to all Guest attendees. |
| 8:00 am–11:45 am | Legal Counsel Forum In-House Counsel RoundtableOpen to registered in-house counsel members of the Legal Counsel Forum only. In-house counsel to ACEC Member Firms meet to… |
| 9:30 am–10:30 am | Networking Break with ExhibitorsSponsored by: |
| 9:30 am–10:30 am | Small Firm Council Executive CommitteeOpen to members of the Executive Committee for the Small Firms Coalition and invited guests only. If you are interested… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Join the DEI&B committee as we discuss the work of the committee… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Education Session – 15 Most Controversial Contract ProvisionsSpeaker: Gwen Weisberg, Donovan Hatem A well-written contract can determine the success and profitability of a project. This session will… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Education Session – A Modern Day AEC Professional’s Guide to Employee ExperienceSpeakers: Shirley Che & Kyle Aherr, Zweig Group As firms struggle to maintain a healthy and secure workforce, a strong,… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Fellows Business MeetingOpen to all ACEC Fellows and those interested in becoming a Fellow. Fellows Committee Leadership will highlight activities the committee… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Partner Presentation – AE and Environmental Industry M&A Trends and ValuationsMorrissey Goodale’s Jon Escobar will bring you the latest A/E Industry M&A trends and valuations. Speaker: Jon Escobar, Vice President… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Partner Presentation – How AI + Big Data Will Transform the AEC IndustryArtificial intelligence, machine learning and big data are changing the face of every industry. In this session, BST Global… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Water & Environment CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. The Water and Environment Committee is an open committee and manages member… |
| 11:45 am–1:15 pm | General Session Lunch Kal Penn Kal Penn, Actor, Harold & Kumar; Former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Kal Penn… |
| 1:15 pm–2:00 pm | Networking Break with ExhibitorsSponsored by: |
| 2:00 pm–2:30 pm | Partner Presentation – Mock Negotiation of Three of the Most Important Contract ProvisionsRoger and Ed, two seasoned attorneys with a combined 30-plus years of experience reviewing, crafting, and negotiating professional services agreements… |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Coalition RoundtablesOpen to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Committee of Past ChairsOpen to members of the Committee of Past Chairs only. |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Education Session – AI: Opportunities vs. RisksSpeaker: Christian Birch and Anand Stephen, Gannett Fleming Advanced digital technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) continue to revolutionize industries including… |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Education Session – ESG Disclosures: An Emerging Risk and Business ImperativeSpeaker: Yvonne Castillo, Victor Insurance Managers, LLC Major risk factors associated with ESG risk factors can provide a unique lens… |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Education Session – Winning the Talent War with a Strategic Recruitment StrategySpeaker: Jen Newman, Elevate Marketing Advisors Firm need a strategy for hiring and retaining strong talent in today’s tight labor… |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Energy CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. Inaugural meeting of the new Energy Committee. Please join to help drive… |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Federal Agencies and Procurement Advocacy CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. Join the Federal Agencies and Procurement Advocacy Committee as we discuss the… |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Management Practices CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. The Management Practices Committee is tasked with strengthening the business operations of… |
| 2:00 pm–3:00 pm | Partner Presentation – Tech-Forward Resource Management: A Handbook for High-Performing AEC FirmsThe AEC industry is encountering new challenges when it comes to optimizing bench strength and retaining top talent. However, the… |
| 2:00 pm–6:00 pm | Legal Counsel Forum IOpen to registered members of the Legal Counsel Forum only. In-house and outside counsel to ACEC Member Firms meet to… |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Partner Presentation – SECURE Act 2.0: What You Need to KnowOn December 29, 2022, a bipartisan bill went into effect resulting in many modifications to qualified retirement plans. To keep… |
| 2:30 pm–5:30 pm | Pathways to Executive LeadershipOpen to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only. Pathways to Executive Leadership is a 5-session program for mid-career professionals,… |
| 3:00 pm–3:45 pm | Networking Break with ExhibitorsSponsored by: |
| 3:00 pm–4:00 pm | Geoprofessional Executive CommitteeOpen to members of the Geoprofessional Executive Committee and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting,… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Education Session – Creating an Engaging Work Environment for Retaining and Attracting TalentSpeakers: Kate Allen & Kristi Weierbach, Stambaugh Ness Firms have become more focused on building a strong culture as they… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Education Session – Risky Business: Making the Go/No-Go Decision on Design-Build ProjectsSpeaker: Andrew D. Mendelson, Berkley Design Professional In order to manage the enhanced risk of Design-Build project delivery and make… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Government Advocacy Coordinating CommitteeOpen to members of the Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee Only. |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | NAECE Meeting IIIOpen to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Partner Presentation – Delivering with Digital TransformationRecent years have brought profound change to the AEC industry, demanding innovative approaches to design, collaboration, and project delivery in… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Partner Presentation – Making AI a Reality for Your Firm: Where to Start, How to Use It, and What Comes NextAn insightful session that delves into the transformative power of AI and low/no code development and their real-life applications for… |
| 4:15 pm–5:15 pm | Fellows Honorees ReceptionOpen to ACEC Award Honorees, new and current Fellows, and invited guests only. |
| 4:45 pm–5:45 pm | Reception with ExhibitorsOpen to all registered attendees. Sponsored by: |
| 5:30 pm–6:30 pm | SEI/Pathways ReceptionOpen to former and current participants of Pathways to Executive Leadership and Senior Executives Institute. |
| 5:30 pm–6:45 pm | ACEC/PAC Pinewoood RallyOpen to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. Don't miss the 4th Annual ACEC/PAC Pinewood Rally in Austin! See champions… |
October 17, 2023
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| 6:15 am–7:30 am | Fellows Charity WalkThe College of Fellows Charity Walk raises money for the ACEC Scholarship Fund and is open to all attendees and… |
| 7:00 am–7:45 am | Networking Breakfast with ExhibitorsEnjoy breakfast in the exhibit hall! Sponsored by: |
| 7:00 am–8:00 am | Technology CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday daily attendees. |
| 7:00 am–2:30 pm | |
| 7:00 am–5:15 pm | |
| 8:00 am–9:30 am | General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing Ben Saunders Thriving in the Toughest Conditions Ben Saunders, Record-Breaking Polar Explorer, TED 'Master Storyteller,' and Climate Tech Investor Record-breaking polar explorer… |
| 8:00 am–11:00 am | Guest Hospitality LoungeOpen to all Guest attendees. |
| 8:00 am–3:00 pm | Legal Counsel Forum IIOpen to registered members of the Legal Counsel Forum and invited Professional Liability Insurance specialists. In-house and outside counsel to… |
| 9:30 am–10:30 am | Land Development Executive CommitteeOpen to members of the Land Development Coalition Executive Committee and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining… |
| 9:30 am–10:30 am | Networking Break with ExhibitorsSponsored by: |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | ACEC/PAC Champions CommitteeOpen to ACEC/PAC Champions, their alternates, and MO Executive Directors Only. ACEC/PAC Champions, their alternates, and MO Executive Directors meet… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Coalition Leaders Steering CommitteeOpen to members of the Coalition Leaders Executive Committee only. |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Education Session – Leveraging Real Time 3D for Multi-User CollaborationSpeakers: Robert Lutz & Lane Fox, Walter P Moore Technology Real-time 3D technology has emerged as a powerful visualization and… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Education Session – Marketing Campaigns that Differentiate and Create ResultsSpeakers: Elizabeth Stolfus, Stolfus & Associates, Inc.; Jeff Gilliland, J2; Emily Smith, Fisher Associates Whether you want to feature company… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Education Session – What Does Success Look Like for Inclusion and Equity at Your Engineering FirmSpeaker: Mindy Gulati, Fundamental Advisory Building a strong Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging program has become a priority for A/E… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | International CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. Join the International Committee to learn about opportunities with development agencies such… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Partner Presentation – How to Use Artificial Intelligence Today to Plan for a Better TomorrowPlanifi is a software that uses Artificial Intelligence to help design professionals plan their projects. In this presentation, we will… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Partner Presentation – Optimizing File Collaboration Infrastructure for Distributed TeamsIn the post-pandemic era, supporting distributed teams of employees, project partners and customers is still a challenge – especially when… |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Three ACEC Trusts MeetingOpen to representatives and trustees for the ACEC Business Insurance Trust, ACEC Life/Health Trust and ACEC Retirement Trust. |
| 10:30 am–11:30 am | Women in Leadership Steering CommitteeOpen to members of the Women in Leadership Steering Committee only. |
| 11:45 am–1:45 pm | Awards Luncheon Diana Nyad Awards Program & Speaker, Diana Nyad, World Champion Athlete Awards Program includes New College of Fellows Inductees, 2023 Scholarship Winners,… |
| 1:45 pm–2:30 pm | |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Affiliate Advisory CommitteeOpen to members of the Affiliate Advisory Committee only. |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Education Session – Construction Vibration Allegations from the Champlain Towers Collapse: Perception vs. RealitySpeaker: Seth Schimmel, Phelps Dunbar In June 2021, the collapse of the Champlain Towers South and its associated damage severely… |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Education Session – Moody Center: Public-Private Partnership Funds World-Class ArenaModerator: Diana Alexander, ACEC Moody Center was constructed on land owned by The University of Texas. The $375 million venue… |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Education Session – Ownership Transition and Leadership Succession: Turning Over The ReinsSpeakers: Lauren Evans & Scott Epstein, Pinyon Environmental; David Cohen, Matheson Financial Advisor Behavioral, career, and investment goal differences among… |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Education Session – The Data Future: Leverage Non-traditional Data to Build a Digital CultureSpeaker: Brock M. Storrusten, WithersRavenel Data can be a company’s strongest asset when used in the right way. In this… |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Fellows CommitteeOpen to members of the Fellows only. The Fellows Committee will be discussing goals, activities for the 2023-2024 committee year. |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Tax & Regulatory Affairs CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Join the Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee as we discuss R&D amortization… |
| 2:30 pm–3:30 pm | Transportation CommitteeOpen to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. The Transportation Committee develops and promotes industry priorities before Congress, Federal and… |
| 3:30 pm–3:45 pm | Networking BreakSponsored by: |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Education Session – Making Succession Planning Work: Literally, Figuratively, and FinanciallySpeaker: Alexander Tepper, Morrissey Goodale Succession planning is a perennial challenge for engineering firms of all sizes and scales. This… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Education Session – Non-Traditional Recruiting and Retention TechniquesSpeaker: Nathan Beil, KCI Technologies, Inc In the current workforce climate, firms are resorting to innovative techniques for recruitment. This… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Education Session – The Rise of the Climate Economy and How the Energy Incentive Program Can Benefit the Engineering Industry in 2023 and BeyondSpeaker: Mark Rogers, Eide Bailly LLP The government has passed unprecedented energy legislation these past two years ushering in the… |
| 3:45 pm–4:45 pm | Education Session – Thriving as a Small Business in an Era of Great Change!Speakers: Kevin McMahon & William Siegel, McMahon Siegel Group Learn how to develop a strategy to attack gaps in the… |
| 5:15 pm–6:30 pm | Celebrate Austin ReceptionOpen to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. Sponsored by: |
October 18, 2023
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| 7:30 am–8:30 am | Continental BreakfastOpen to all Full and Wednesday Daily attendees. |
| 7:30 am–10:00 am | |
| 8:00 am–3:00 pm | ACEC/PAC Golf TournamentJoin your fellow linksters this year at the 2023 Annual ACEC/PAC Golf Tournament, held on Wednesday, October 18th at Morris… |
| 8:30 am–9:30 am | Education Session – Leadership Apocalypse: What’s Your Plan?Speaker: Chandra Storrusten, Visible Value As the next generation prepares to retire, a strong succession plan will become a firm’s… |
| 8:30 am–9:30 am | Education Session – The Art of FeedbackSpeaker: James Parsons, Schoel Engineering Everything that gets done with excellence involves frequent, specific communication about performance. Attendees will learn… |
| 9:30 am–9:45 am | |
| 9:45 am–10:45 am | Education Session – Environmental Innovation in Austin, TexasSpeaker: Kevin Ramberg, ACI Consulting This session takes a tour of Austin’s environmentally sensitive areas (Barton springs, caves, water quality,… |
| 9:45 am–10:45 am | Education Session – How Olsson Evolves Flexibility for Our PeopleSpeakers: Trisha Berry and Nick Weander, Olsson In a post-pandemic work environment, every firm has adapted and changed their employee… |
