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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AZ, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT
Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, SC, TN
Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT
Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: KS, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX
Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: DE, MD, MW, NC, PA, VA, WV
Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI
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
Open to all Conference attendees.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Open to members of the Engineering Excellence Awards Committee only.
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
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.
This private event is only open to the individual DPC member, Alternate with their plus ones, and invited guests.
Open to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees.
Kick off Fall Conference with us at the Welcome Reception – a great opportunity to catch up with old colleagues and make new friends!
The College of Fellows Charity Walk raises money for the ACEC Scholarship Fund and is open to all attendees and guests. Registration Required.
Open to all Full, Monday Daily, and Guest Attendees.
Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.
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.
Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.
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.
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.
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.
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
Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.
Meeting of the Water & Environment Committee to discuss the committee’s advocacy priorities.
AI is only as powerful as the data behind it. Hear trailblazing AEC leaders share…
This session explores best practices for fostering collaboration, leveraging generational strengths, and…
What lies ahead for the engineering industry—and how are firm leaders feeling about today’s business climate?
Discover real-world, field tested solutions transforming AEC firms today…
Discover how M&A, including partnership with private equity, can fuel growth and drive efficiency
Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.
More information coming soon!
Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees
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.
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.
Open to members of the Committee of Past Chairs only.
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.
Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.
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.
Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.
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.
This eye-opening session breaks down how large language models (LLMs) process data—and how that can go wrong.
Building an agile and adaptive workforce has never been more important. This session will offer actionable suggestions on…
Since January 20, 2025, changes in the federal acquisition process—both implemented and planned— have been seismic….
An in-depth look at the latest M&A trends and deal pricing shaping AE and Environmental industry.
Explore strategies for bridging the gap, choosing technologies that create real value
Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.
Open to members of the Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee only.
Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees.
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.
This session reveals how one firm launched a full-scale digital transformation and upskilling initiative…
Join this practical presentation on how to assess the needs of your company, potential ownership structures, and…
A Spotlight on the Firm of the Future Study on Workforce
An update on Microsoft capabilities and roadmap, highlights the evolution of AI copilots and Fabric-driven data
Learn how to transform dumb documents into dynamic, digital assets
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.
Start your Monday evening off with some networking and exploration of the Exhibit Hall before the kickoff of the ever-popular Pinewood Rally!
Open to members of the Committee of Past Chairs and invited guests only.
Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees and past Pathways and Senior Executive Institute (SEI) graduates only.
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!
Reach out to your state Member Organization for more information.
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.
Breakfast for NCEES Scholarship Recipients with ACEC Research Institute and NCEES Leadership. Invited guest only.
Open to all Full, Tuesday Daily, and Guest attendees.
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.
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.
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.
Open to all Full and Tuesday daily attendees.
Attendees will discover innovative methods to boost performance and longevity in concrete construction through real-world studies that…
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
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.
Open to members of the Coalition Leaders Executive Committee only.
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.
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.
Join this interactive benchmarking conversation with the ACEC Research Institute to explore how AEC firms are adopting, investing in, and measuring technology.
Join this interactive benchmarking conversation with the ACEC Research Institute to explore how AEC firms are adopting, investing in, and measuring technology.
Explore how the Canadian landscape evolved from paper and electronic practies to a sophisticated digital environment
How AI is reshaping infrastructure as the engineer’s co-pilot OpenSite+
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.
Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.
Discover how AEC firms are using drones, AI, and digital twins to transform bridge inspections and infrastructure monitoring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This panel style discussion will focus on the changing environment in employee-owned companies, delving into the different types of employee ownership and…
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.
Retirement with intention, from early saving and planning to live after work…
ACEC Business Insurance Trust is excited to announce that it will be launching a Group Captive Insurance solution for middle-market ACEC member firms.
Open to members of the Nominating Committee Only.
This session dives into the ethical crossroads of AI adoption, where innovation meets accountability.
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.
Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.
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,…
This session explores the latest ASHRAE standards, guides, and emerging tools for designing buildings with minimal carbon footprints…
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.
Open to all Full and Wednesday Daily attendees.
This session shares real stories from small engineering firms that are using AI to punch above their weight.
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.
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,…
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.