Kick off your Monday at the ACEC 2025 Fall Conference with a dynamic morning designed to inform, inspire, and set the tone for the week ahead.

The session begins with a warm welcome from the Mayor of San Diego, followed by remarks from ACEC President & CEO Linda Bauer Darr, highlighting the opportunities and challenges facing our industry.

Next, the ACEC Research Institute takes the stage for Engineering the Future: Industry Outlook and Executive Sentiment. Dive into the latest findings from the 2025 Economic Assessment & Forecast and the Q3 2025 Engineering Business Sentiment Survey. Institute leadership and our chief economist will unpack emerging trends, policy impacts, and executive perspectives on firm performance, hiring, and backlogs—equipping you with actionable intelligence to guide strategic planning and growth.

Finally, the session culminates with a keynote by Kaihan Krippendorff, internationally recognized strategist, author, and founder of Outthinker. Drawing on years of research into innovative business models and competitive strategy, Kaihan will challenge you to rethink what’s possible and inspire bold ideas for the future of engineering.

This Monday morning session delivers insights, foresight, and inspiration—don’t miss it.