October 24, 2026
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| 5:00 pm–6:00 pm | ACEC/NAECE Staff ReceptionOpen to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of the chief staff executives from each of the 51 Member Organizations across ACEC's federation. NAECE's goal is to provide opportunities to enhance their abilities to deliver high quality service to their respective member firms. |
October 25, 2026
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| 1:15 pm–2:15 pm | ACEC Board and New Attendee LunchOpen to members of the Board of Directors, Past Chairs, NAECE and all registered First Time Attendees. Navigate and maximize your ACEC Fall Conference experience and join us for some fun to kick start your week in Phoenix. |
| 4:45 pm–5:45 pm | DPC ReceptionThis private event is only open to the individual DPC member, Alternate with their plus ones, and invited guests. |
| 5:15 pm–6:15 pm | Women’s Leadership Forum ReceptionOpen to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. |
| 6:00 pm–7:00 pm | Welcome ReceptionThe Welcome Reception kicks off the Conference with an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration. It is a chance to reconnect with colleagues, meet new faces, and set the tone for the days ahead in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Open to all Full, Sunday Daily, and Guest attendees. |
October 26, 2026
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| 7:00 am–8:00 am | Networking Breakfast with ExhibitorsOpen to all Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees. The Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors is a high-energy way to kick off the day while connecting directly with the companies and partners supporting the engineering community. Enjoy breakfast as you meet exhibitors, explore new solutions, and spark conversations that can lead to valuable partnerships and fresh… |
| 9:45 am–10:30 am | Networking Break with ExhibitorsOpen to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. The Networking Break with Exhibitors offers a lively pause in the day to refuel, stretch your legs, and connect with the companies supporting the engineering community. Grab a refreshment, explore the exhibit floor, and spark new conversations with partners and peers while discovering new ideas and solutions. |
| 1:30 pm–2:15 pm | Networking Break with ExhibitorsThe Networking Break with Exhibitors gives attendees a chance to step onto the show floor, enjoy refreshments, and connect with the companies and partners shaping the engineering industry. It is a lively, social moment designed to spark conversations, highlight new solutions, and keep energy high between sessions. |
| 3:15 pm–4:00 pm | Networking Break with ExhibitorsThe Networking Break with Exhibitors gives attendees a chance to step onto the show floor, enjoy refreshments, and connect with the companies and partners shaping the engineering industry. It is a lively, social moment designed to spark conversations, highlight new solutions, and keep energy high between sessions. |
| 4:15 pm–5:15 pm | Fellows Honorees ReceptionJoin us for an evening of recognition, connection, and shared achievement. This celebratory reception welcomes all ACEC award honorees, scholarship recipients, new and current Fellows, and their invited guests to celebrate excellence in engineering and the accomplishments of leaders across the profession. Enjoy an evening of networking, camaraderie, and fellowship with colleagues from across the… |
| 5:00 pm–6:00 pm | Reception with ExhibitorsOpen to all registered Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees. The Reception with Exhibitors brings the exhibit hall to life with an evening of networking, conversation, and discovery. Mingle with industry partners, explore new products and services, and enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere as the Conference community comes together. It is the perfect blend of… |
| 5:15 pm–6:15 pm | Committee of Past Chairs ReceptionOpen to members of the Committee of Past Chairs and invited guests only. |
| 5:30 pm–6:30 pm | SEI/Pathways ReceptionOpen to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees and past Pathways and Senior Executive Institute (SEI) graduates only. |
October 27, 2026
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| 7:00 am–8:00 am | Networking Breakfast with ExhibitorsOpen to all Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees. The Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors is a high-energy way to kick off the day while connecting directly with the companies and partners supporting the engineering community. Enjoy breakfast as you meet exhibitors, explore new solutions, and spark conversations that can lead to valuable partnerships and fresh… |
| 9:30 am–10:15 am | Networking Break with ExhibitorsThe Networking Break with Exhibitors gives attendees a chance to step onto the show floor, enjoy refreshments, and connect with the companies and partners shaping the engineering industry. It is a lively, social moment designed to spark conversations, highlight new solutions, and keep energy high between sessions. |
| 1:45 pm–2:15 pm | Dessert in Exhibit HallOpen to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. |
| 3:15 pm–3:30 pm | |
| 5:00 pm–6:30 pm |
October 28, 2026
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| 7:30 am–8:30 am | Continental BreakfastOpen to all Full and Wednesday Daily attendees. |
| 9:30 am–9:45 am |