12:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Your Fall Conference experience starts here. Pick up your badge, add ribbons that help tell your conference story, and make...

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Need a hand? We’re here to help. Stop by the Help Desk for assistance with registration issues, the Fall Conference...

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only. Pathways to Executive Leadership is a 5-session program designed for mid-career...

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of...

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM MST

Open to Planning Cabinet members only. The Planning Cabinet advises the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors on strategic...

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of...

8:00 AM - 6:15 PM MST

Your Fall Conference experience starts here. Pick up your badge, add ribbons that help tell your conference story, and make...

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only. Pathways to Executive Leadership is a 5-session program designed for mid-career...

8:00 AM - 6:15 PM MST

Put your best face forward with a fresh professional headshot, courtesy of the ACEC College of Fellows. This self-service experience...

8:00 AM - 6:15 PM MST

Need a hand? We’re here to help. Stop by the Help Desk for assistance with registration issues, the Fall Conference...

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

The Leadership Breakfast Northeast brings together ACEC Board of Directors members for a focused regional conversation on leadership, policy, and...

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

The Leadership Breakfast Central brings together ACEC Board of Directors members for discussion around shared challenges, opportunities, and regional priorities....

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

The Leadership Breakfast Mid-Atlantic brings together ACEC Board of Directors members from across the region for focused conversation and connection....

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

The Leadership Breakfast Mid-West convenes ACEC Board of Directors members for a working conversation on regional priorities and leadership across...

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

The Leadership Breakfast Southwest brings together ACEC Board of Directors members from across the region for focused conversation and connection....

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

The Leadership Breakfast Northwest gathers ACEC Board of Directors members from across the region for conversation and connection around key...

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM MST

The Leadership Breakfast Southeast convenes ACEC Board of Directors members for conversation around regional priorities, leadership challenges, and opportunities for...

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM MST

The Board of Directors Meeting brings together ACEC’s elected leadership to discuss priorities, initiatives, and the future direction of the...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of American Structural Engineers and invited guests only. If you...

12:15 PM - 2:15 PM MST

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of American Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and invited guests only....

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM MST

Open to members of the Board of Directors, Past Chairs, NAECE and all registered First Time Attendees. Navigate and maximize...

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of...

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Firms with 1-50 employees

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Firms with 51-200 employees

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Firms with 201-500 employees

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM MST

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of Professional Surveyors and invited guests only. If you are...

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM MST

Open to members of the Engineering Excellence Awards Committee only.

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM MST

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. Whether you are a new Fellow, a current member of the College,...

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM MST

This private event is only open to the individual DPC member, Alternate with their plus ones, and invited guests.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST

Open 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 MST

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST

The Welcome Reception kicks off the Conference with an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration. It is a chance to...

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM MST

The College of Fellows Charity Walk raises money for the ACEC Scholarship Fund and is open to all attendees and...

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Your Fall Conference experience starts here. Pick up your badge, add ribbons that help tell your conference story, and make...

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Need a hand? We’re here to help. Stop by the Help Desk for assistance with registration issues, the Fall Conference...

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM MST

Open to all Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees. The Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors is a high-energy way to kick...

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Put your best face forward with a fresh professional headshot, courtesy of the ACEC College of Fellows. This self-service experience...

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM MST

The Fall Conference opens with a timely look at the forces shaping the engineering industry and the leadership needed to...

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Open to registered In-house counsel members of the Legal Counsel Forum only. The Legal Counsel Forum brings together in-house and...

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM MST

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. The Networking Break with Exhibitors offers a lively pause in the day...

9:50 AM - 10:05 AM MST

The R&D tax environment is changing rapidly. This session will cover the impact of artificial intelligence on R&D tax credit...

9:50 AM - 10:05 AM MST

Your technology should simplify how your firm operates – not add complexity. In this session, sa.global will share how one...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Open 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 MST

This session will examine how ordinary design and construction issues can become disproportionate business risks for engineering firms—and how a...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Get a data-driven read on where the industry is headed as the Institute unpacks the 2026 Economic Assessment and Forecast's...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Most engineering firm leaders know they need to do something with AI. Almost none of them know what that actually...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

What does the future hold for AEC M&A activity? PSMJ M&A Advisor Karl Wohler shares M&A deal structure, activity, valuation,...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Open to members of the Geoprofessional Executive Committee and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting,...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

M&A drives growth for AEC firms, but operational complexity can erode value. This interactive session explores how fragmented systems, data,...

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. All conference attendees are welcome to attend the International Committee.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM MST

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. All conference attendees are welcome to attend the Member Engagement and Belonging...

11:45 AM - 1:30 PM MST

Come together over lunch for new ideas, industry insights, and a shared look at how engineering firms can rethink the...

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM MST

The Networking Break with Exhibitors gives attendees a chance to step onto the show floor, enjoy refreshments, and connect with...

1:35 PM - 1:50 PM MST

Discover a practical decision framework for AEC firms navigating when to build custom AI tools versus buying enterprise platforms for...

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST

Open to registered members of the Legal Counsel Forum only. The Legal Counsel Forum brings together in-house and outside counsel...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. The purpose of this committee is to consolidate and organize all the...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Through real-world case studies, learn how graphics, animations, and demonstrative exhibits can transform complex engineering concepts into compelling stories that...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Learn how to comply with the executive order "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" and retain your firm's culture.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Fragmented data is costing the industry more than it realizes; Joe Bates unveils the Institute's groundbreaking research on the strategic...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

This session examines the evolving business model of civil engineering firms, offering strategies to counteract margin pressure and succession risk...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Open to members of the Committee of Past Chairs only.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Earns 1 PDH. Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Earns 1 PDH. Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Join ACEC’s Energy and Water & Environment Committees for a joint meeting...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

At CPL, an 800-person A/E firm with 25 offices, the monthly utilization read was assembled by hand and stale on...

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM MST

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only. Pathways to Executive Leadership is a 5-session program designed for mid-career...

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM MST

The Networking Break with Exhibitors gives attendees a chance to step onto the show floor, enjoy refreshments, and connect with...

3:20 PM - 3:35 PM MST

Chartwell’s first Employee-Owned AE Firm Ownership Survey benchmarks 95 firms, 110,000 employees, and 60 ENR Top 500 companies. We compare...

3:20 PM - 3:25 PM MST

Growth adds offices, services, people, data and complexity. But does it require a new accounting system? Learn five questions to...

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Open to members of the Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee only.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

The Technology Committee is committed to providing value to our members by engaging and influencing our membership, clients, and future...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

With Social Security facing long-term uncertainty, turning savings into reliable income is critical. Join the ACEC Retirement Trust to explore...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Learn how architecture and engineering firms can partner with public agencies to expand competition, strengthen small business capacity, and build...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Practical Lessons from Building an Award-Winning Workplace

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Earns 1 PDH. Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

A look at how GPD Group and Structured AI scaled QA/QC AI from a pilot to an enterprise-wide solution over...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of...

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM MST

Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and shared achievement. This celebratory reception welcomes all ACEC award honorees, scholarship...

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MST

Open to all registered Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees. The Reception with Exhibitors brings the exhibit hall to life...

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM MST

Open to members of the Committee of Past Chairs and invited guests only.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees and past Pathways and Senior Executive Institute (SEI) graduates only.

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM MST

Join us for a Wild West Casino Night celebrating ACEC/PAC Major Donors. Enjoy an evening of casino-style games, networking, and...

7:00 AM - 5:15 PM MST

Need a hand? We’re here to help. Stop by the Help Desk for assistance with registration issues, the Fall Conference...

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM MST

Open to all Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees. The Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors is a high-energy way to kick...

7:00 AM - 5:15 PM MST

Your Fall Conference experience starts here. Pick up your badge, add ribbons that help tell your conference story, and make...

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM MST

Start your day with fellow members of the College of Fellows for a morning of connection, conversation, and inspiration. This...

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM MST

Breakfast honoring NCEES Scholarship recipients with ACEC Research Institute and NCEES leadership. Invited guests only.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MST

With the midterm elections just days away, this General Session brings together national political perspective and engineering industry leadership for...

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST

Open to registered members of the Legal Counsel Forum. The Legal Counsel Forum brings together in-house and outside counsel of...

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM MST

The Networking Break with Exhibitors gives attendees a chance to step onto the show floor, enjoy refreshments, and connect with...

9:35 AM - 9:50 AM MST

AEC firms archived years of completed projects to cut storage costs, but that data holds institutional knowledge AI cannot reach....

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MST

AEC boards protect the firm by making critical risks visible, key decisions owned, and the governing process clear. This rapid-fire...

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM MST

Your ERP should support your firm’s growth, not become a roadblock. See how Acumatica brings AI-enabled capabilities, financials, project management,...

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

As AI drives efficiency gains, the real question isn't productivity, but whether firms can capture the value they create; join...

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

Why this must be your Year of Agents...and how to make it happen.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily Attendees. The purpose of this Open Committee is to undertake advocacy efforts with...

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

Market Intelligence Committee’s Housing Market Outlook: Trends, Risks, and Opportunities The housing market continues to be one of the most...

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

Engineering firm leaders: most AI investments over the next 18 months will disappoint. Not because AI is bad. Because features...

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

Get an inside look at Microsoft’s evolving roadmap for AEC, including platform and AI capabilities and the opportunities they create....

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

This session, with panelists representing TSMC and their design and construction team, provides an overview of the historically and globally...

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM MST

Join your colleagues for a fast-paced Family Feud-style competition focused on EJCDC Contract Documents.

11:30 AM - 1:45 PM MST

Join the ACEC community over lunch as we recognize the people whose leadership, service, and achievements are making an impact...

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM MST

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

See how agentic AI can move beyond prompting to improve real engineering-firm workflows. Explore five practical use cases across BD,...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

All Full and Tuesday Daily attendees are welcome to join the Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee as we discuss key...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. The Transportation Committee promotes responsible legislation and regulations on transportation infrastructure issues...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

A meeting of representatives of the three ACEC Trusts: ACEC Business Insurance Trust, ACEC Life/Health Trust, and ACEC Retirement Trust....

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

See how agentic AI can move beyond prompting to improve real engineering-firm workflows. Explore five practical use cases across BD,...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Most firms try to strengthen leadership one program at a time; the firms that gain traction treat it as a...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Learn how three of your peer firms established a Project Delivery Office/Project Management Office to strengthen project delivery, reduce risk,...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

This presentation explores the evolving complexities of enterprise AI risk management and governance, emphasizing that rather than displacing labor, AI...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Join members of the College of Fellows Committee for updates on current initiatives, committee acitivities, and upcoming programs. This meeting...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

AI is reshaping AEC, but what really matters for your firm’s strategic growth plans? Cut through the hype and explore...

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM MST

Open to members of the Land Development Coalition Executive Committee and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining...

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MST

Open to members of the Nominating Committee Only.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM MST
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Open to members of the Coalition Leaders Executive Committee only.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Learn how engineering firms can successfully transition top technical talent into effective leaders, reducing turnover, strengthening succession planning, and improving...

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

A practical, engineering-native framework for A/E firms to identify and defensibly claim the R&D tax credit (§41) and the §179D...

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

This seminar will equip engineers with the considerations for leveraging AI tools in the practice of engineering while also maintaining...

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MST

Open to ACEC/PAC Champions, their alternates, and MO Executive Directors Only. The biannual meeting of the PAC Champions Committee will...

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM MST
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM MST

Your Fall Conference experience starts here. Pick up your badge, add ribbons that help tell your conference story, and make...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM MST

Open to all Full and Wednesday Daily attendees.

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST

Spend Wednesday on the Talon Course at Grayhawk Golf Club for a day of friendly competition and networking with colleagues,...

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM MST

Understand different work styles, stop mislabeling them, and start working better with others.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM MST
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM MST

A discussion on AI fatigue, how it is affecting engineering practices, and how to strike a balance.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM MST

A new generation of engineers requires a new approach to ownership transition.