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Pathways to Executive Leadership

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.

The only leadership program for mid-career design professionals. Pathways to Executive Leadership prepares participants to take on new management roles within their firm while equipping them with a close national network of peers in the A/E/C industry.

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NAECE Meeting I

Open 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.

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Planning Cabinet Meeting

Open to Planning Cabinet members only.

The Planning Cabinet advises the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors on strategies and implementation steps to strengthen ACEC’s governance and programs.

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ACEC/NAECE Staff Reception

Open 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.

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Pathways to Executive Leadership

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.

The only leadership program for mid-career design professionals. Pathways to Executive Leadership prepares participants to take on new management roles within their firm while equipping them with a close national network of peers in the A/E/C industry.

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Leadership Breakfast Southwest: AZ, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AZ, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT

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Leadership Breakfast Northwest: AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

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Leadership Breakfast Southeast: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, SC, TN

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, SC, TN

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Leadership Breakfast Northeast: CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT

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Leadership Breakfast Central: KS, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: KS, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX

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Leadership Breakfast Mid-Atlantic: DE, MD, MW, NC, PA, VA, WV

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: DE, MD, MW, NC, PA, VA, WV

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Leadership Breakfast Mid-West: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI

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Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Coalition Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of American Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting, contact Michelle Kroeger at mkroeger@acec.org

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Board of Directors Meeting

Open to all Conference attendees.

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Coalition of American Structural Engineers (CASE) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of American Structural Engineers and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting, contact Michelle Kroeger at mkroeger@acec.org

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ACEC Board and New Attendee Lunch

Open 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 San Diego, CA.

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Small Firm CEO Roundtable (1-50 employees) Moderated by SFC

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees.

Join small firm (1-50 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns and other industry issues. Open to all registered attendees. Hosted by the Small Firm Coalition.

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Medium Firm CEO Roundtable(51-200 employees)

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees.

Join medium firm (51-200 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns and other industry issues. Open to all registered attendees.

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Large Firm CEO Roundtable(201-500 employees)

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees.

Join large firm (201-500 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns and other industry issues. Open to all registered attendees.

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Very Large Firm CEO Roundtable(501+ employees) Moderated by DPC

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees.

Join large firm (500 + employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns and other industry issues. Open to all registered attendees. Hosted by the Design Professionals Coalition.

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NAECE Meeting II

Open 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.

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Engineering Excellence Awards Committee

Open to members of the Engineering Excellence Awards Committee only.

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Coalition of Professional Surveyors (COPS) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of Professional Surveyors and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting, contact Michelle Kroeger at mkroeger@acec.org

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Fellows Connect: New Fellows Orientation & Business Meeting

Open to all New Fellows Inductees and members of the Fellows Committee only.

This combined session—bringing together two previously separate meetings—welcomes new Fellows to the College, provides guidance for those interested in becoming Fellows, and offers updates from Committee leadership on current initiatives. It’s an opportunity to connect, contribute, and stay engaged in the evolving work of the College of Fellows.

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DPC Reception

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

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Women’s Leadership Forum Reception

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees.

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Welcome Reception

Kick off Fall Conference with us at the Welcome Reception – a great opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and make new friends!

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Fellows Charity Walk

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

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Registration

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Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

Open to all Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees.

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Opening General Session

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

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Legal Counsel Forum In-House Counsel Roundtable

Open to registered In-house counsel members of the Legal Counsel Forum only.

The Legal Counsel Forum brings together in-house and outside counsel of Member Firms to share information about legal issues in the engineering industry. The Roundtable is a meeting for in-housel counsel to Member Firms.

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Networking Break with Exhibitors

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

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Geoprofessional Coalition Executive Committee

Open to members of the Geoprofessional Executive Committee and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting, contact Michelle Kroeger at mkroeger@acec.org.

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International Committee

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily Attendees.

The purpose of this Open Committee is to assist member companies and others in developing and carrying out ACEC’s advocacy agenda in international markets.

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Member Engagement and Belonging Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

All conference attendees are invited to join the Member Engagement and Belonging Committee as it discusses ways to increase engagement of all ACEC members in the Council and in leadership roles.

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Small Firm Coalition (SFC) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Small Firms Coalition and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting, contact Michelle Kroeger at mkroeger@acec.org

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Water & Environment Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

Meeting of the Water & Environment Committee to discuss the committee’s advocacy priorities.

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Data-Driven Power Plays: How AEC Leaders Are Building AI-Ready Firms

AI is only as powerful as the data behind it. Hear trailblazing AEC leaders share…

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Bridging Generations: Leadership Best Practices for Multigenerational Teams

This session explores best practices for fostering collaboration, leveraging generational strengths, and…

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Engineering Economic Outlook: 2025 Engineering Industry Forecast and Q3 Engineering Business Sentiment Update

What lies ahead for the engineering industry—and how are firm leaders feeling about today’s business climate?

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Engineering the Future: Real-World Technology Solutions for AEC Firms

Discover real-world, field tested solutions transforming AEC firms today…

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Strategic Integration: Mastering M&A in the Engineering Industry

Discover how M&A, including partnership with private equity, can fuel growth and drive efficiency

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General Session Lunch

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

More information coming soon!

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Networking Break with Exhibitors

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees

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Pathways to Executive Leadership

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.

The only leadership program for mid-career design professionals. Pathways to Executive Leadership prepares participants to take on new management roles within their firm while equipping them with a close national network of peers in the A/E/C industry.

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Legal Counsel Forum I

Open to registered members of the Legal Counsel Forum only.

The Legal Counsel Forum brings together in-house and outside counsel to Member Firms to share information about legal issues in the engineering industry.

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Committee of Past Chairs

Open to members of the Committee of Past Chairs only.

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Energy Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

This open committee meeting will discuss the latest policy objectives including engagement strategies of key agencies like FERC, EPA, and DOE. Also, discussion of the energy outlook for the next Congress and White House.

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Geoprofessional Roundtable

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

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Risk Management Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

Engineers, Attorneys, and Professional Liability Insurance specialists meet to discuss the pressing risk management issues of the day.

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Surveyors Roundtable

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

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Workforce Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

The purpose of this committee is to consolidate and organize all the various elements of ACEC’s workforce program from early education through workforce development, advocacy initiatives, and communications. The Committee will help drive the engineering industry’s workforce agenda through identification, development, and execution of workforce related priorities, programs, and legislative advocacy efforts.

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Making Data Great…with a Little Help from AI

This eye-opening session breaks down how large language models (LLMs) process data—and how that can go wrong.

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Designing Your Firm for the Modern Workforce: Moving Beyond the Era of “More for Less”

Building an agile and adaptive workforce has never been more important. This session will offer actionable suggestions on…

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Contracting in the Age of Trump: How Will Federal Government Contracting Be Impacted by the Change In Administration?

Since January 20, 2025, changes in the federal acquisition process—both implemented and planned— have been seismic….

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AE & Environmental Industry M&A Trends

An in-depth look at the latest M&A trends and deal pricing shaping AE and Environmental industry.

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Aligning Tech and Business Strategy to Maximize Impact and Growth

Explore strategies for bridging the gap, choosing technologies that create real value

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Networking Break with Exhibitors

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

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Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee

Open to members of the Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee only.

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Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) and Structural Roundtable

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.

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NAECE Meeting III

Open 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.

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Future-Ready Teams: Successful AI Implementation Through Holistic Strategy, Culture, and Change Management

This session reveals how one firm launched a full-scale digital transformation and upskilling initiative…

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Alternative Ownership Transition Strategies: Finding the Right Fit at the Right Time

Join this practical presentation on how to assess the needs of your company, potential ownership structures, and…

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What Young Engineering Professionals Want!

A Spotlight on the Firm of the Future Study on Workforce

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What’s Next for AEC: Microsoft, AI, and the Frontier Firm Advantage

An update on Microsoft capabilities and roadmap, highlights the evolution of AI copilots and Fabric-driven data

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Mind the Gap: How to Turn Your Firm’s Data into a Living Knowledge Base

Learn how to transform dumb documents into dynamic, digital assets

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Fellows Honorees Reception

This celebratory reception welcomes all ACEC Award Honorees, Scholarship Recipients, new and current Fellows, and their invited guests.

Join us for an evening of recognition, connection, and shared achievement.

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Reception with Exhibitors

Start your Monday evening off with some networking and exploration of the Exhibit Hall before the kickoff of the ever-popular Pinewood Rally!

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Committee of Past Chairs Reception

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

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SEI/Pathways Reception

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

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ACEC/PAC Pinewood Rally

Open to all Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees.

Don’t miss the Annual ACEC/PAC Pinewood Rally in San Diego! See champions face off against tough new competition and vote for your favorite cars at this popular event!

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Member Organization State Dinners

Reach out to your state Member Organization for more information.

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Registration

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Fellows Breakfast

Open to the College of Fellows and Invited Guests. RSVP required.

Join us for a special Fellows Breakfast featuring a spotlight on an innovative engineering project at the San Diego Zoo.

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NCEES Scholarship Breakfast

Breakfast for NCEES Scholarship Recipients with ACEC Research Institute and NCEES Leadership. Invited guest only.

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Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

Open to all Full, Tuesday Daily, and Guest attendees.

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Technology Committee

Open to all Full and Tuesday daily attendees.

The Technology Committee is committed to providing value to our members by engaging and influencing our membership, clients, and future talent on the value of adopting digital technology by listening & engagement, education, and advocacy. We will discuss these efforts and any new issues brought up by attendees.

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General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing

Open to all Full and Tuesday daily attendees.

More information coming soon!

ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing
Tickets are $200 each, with a limit of 5 per person.  Click here for more details.

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Legal Counsel Forum II

Open to registered members of the Legal Counsel Forum.

The Legal Counsel Forum brings together in-house and outside counsel of Member Firms to share information on legal issues in the engineering industry.

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Networking Break with Exhibitors

Open to all Full and Tuesday daily attendees.

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Concrete Infrastructure Reimagined: Advanced Strategies for Extended Service Life

Attendees will discover innovative methods to boost performance and longevity in concrete construction through real-world studies that…

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ACEC/PAC Champions

Open to ACEC/PAC Champions, their alternates, and MO Executive Directors Only.

The committee will consider business related to the governance of ACEC’s Political Action Committee

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Affiliate Advisory Committee

Open to members of the Affiliate Advisory Committee only.

This is an invitation only meeting for the committee to meet face-to-face and discuss goals/ideas and other business regarding affiliate members.

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Coalition Leaders Executive Committee

Open to members of the Coalition Leaders Executive Committee only.

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Federal Agencies and Procurement Advocacy Committee

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily Attendees.

The purpose of this Open Committee is to undertake advocacy efforts with Congress and federal agencies to promote the interests of ACEC members engaged in contracting with the federal government. Anyone from any ACEC firm that works with federal agencies or has a desire to work with federal agencies may participate.

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Market Intelligence Committee

Open to all registered Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

Join the market intel committee for it’s second in-person meeting. We will discuss committee matters, review a market update and have a roundtable discussion.

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Tech Pulse: Benchmarking AEC Innovation with the ACEC Research Institute

Join this interactive benchmarking conversation with the ACEC Research Institute to explore how AEC firms are adopting, investing in, and measuring technology.

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Climate Risk & Liability: What Every Engineering Firm Needs to Know

Join this interactive benchmarking conversation with the ACEC Research Institute to explore how AEC firms are adopting, investing in, and measuring technology.

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Professional Practice Digital Evolution: Three Decades of Canadian Innovation in Engineering Regulation

Explore how the Canadian landscape evolved from paper and electronic practies to a sophisticated digital environment

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OpenSite+ Redefining the Future of Civil Engineering Through AI

How AI is reshaping infrastructure as the engineer’s co-pilot OpenSite+

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Awards Lunch

Celebrate excellence and be inspired at the Awards Lunch, featuring distinguished honors across the engineering community and an empowering keynote from four-time Olympian and STEM advocate Chaunté Lowe.

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Dessert in Exhibit Hall

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

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From Drones to Digital Twins: Real-World AI in Infrastructure Inspections

Discover how AEC firms are using drones, AI, and digital twins to transform bridge inspections and infrastructure monitoring.

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Fellows Committee

Open to members of the Fellows only.

The Fellows Committee will gather to focus on advancing key priorities for the 2025–2026 committee year. This meeting will help drive continued progress on initiatives that strengthen the impact and engagement of the College of Fellows.

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Land Development Coalition (LDC) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Land Development Coalition Executive Committee and invited guests only. If you are interested in joining this meeting, contact Michelle Kroeger at mkroeger@acec.org.

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Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

All conference attendees are welcome to attend, celebrate ACEC’s advocacy successes in the tax bill, and discuss what’s next for the committee.

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Transportation Committee

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

The Transportation Committee develops and promotes industry priorities on transportation infrastructure issues before Congress, Federal and State agencies.

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Emerging Trends in Employee Ownership

This panel style discussion will focus on the changing environment in employee-owned companies, delving into the different types of employee ownership and…

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BD in a Box: Empowering Growth at Engineering Firms

This 45-minute session provides a practical, engineer-friendly approach to BD—one that integrates seamlessly into daily workflows without disrupting project deadlines or billable hours.

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The Luxury of Creating Capacity for Retirement

Retirement with intention, from early saving and planning to live after work…

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The ACEC Business Insurance Trust Group Captive

ACEC Business Insurance Trust is excited to announce that it will be launching a Group Captive Insurance solution for middle-market ACEC member firms.

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Nominating Committee

Open to members of the Nominating Committee Only.

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Networking Break

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AI Meets Ethics: Redefining Professional Standards in the Age of Automation

This session dives into the ethical crossroads of AI adoption, where innovation meets accountability.

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Engineering Firms with DBE Certifications: The New USDOT Policy and Next Steps

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily Attendees.

This session will feature a working conversation with ACEC’s advocacy team, exploring next steps in developing recommendations for USDOT to minimize the impact on DBE firms as they pursue recertification under a new program.

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Land Development Roundtable

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

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Contract Jeopardy!

Whether you are the Ken Jennings of contracts and want to share your knowledge with your peers or are eager to find out how to minimize your exposure to claims,…

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The Greenprint: Designing Buildings to Save the Earth…and Your Liability Insurance

This session explores the latest ASHRAE standards, guides, and emerging tools for designing buildings with minimal carbon footprints…

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Celebrate San Diego Reception

Share learnings and insights gained over the past few days and relax with colleagues and friends while enjoying a little sunshine on the Grand Ballroom Terrace.

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Registration

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Continental Breakfast

Open to all Full and Wednesday Daily attendees.

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ACEC/PAC Golf Tournament

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Small Firm, Big Moves: Building an AI Strategy That Works

This session shares real stories from small engineering firms that are using AI to punch above their weight.

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Win the Projects, Win the People: Marketers Vital Role in Talent Attraction

This session  will offer practical, hiring-manager-approved ways teams can work together to market your firm as a workplace, create a robust hiring funnel, and ultimately support the overall success of your organization.

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Networking Break

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Employee Experience Mapping: An Employee-Centered Approach to Change Management in an A/E/C Firm

Change is inevitable, so why do so many change management initiatives fail in engineering firms? When a leading A/E/C firm faced a spike in turnover among early-career and mid-level engineers,…

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Tech Matchmaker: How to Find, Vet, and Grow Game-Changing Vendor Partnerships

This fun, fast-paced session walks you through the art of vendor matchmaking: from crafting the perfect “profile” to spotting red flags and sealing the deal.

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