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Dan Larson

Chair Elect 2025-2026
ACEC

Mr. Larson is the CEO of AET, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. AET is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering firm that focuses on the transportation, energy, commercial, industrial and government market segments.

Dan is a member of ACEC’s Risk Management and Member Engagement and Belonging committees, and his firm is a founding member of ACEC’s Geoprofessional Coalition. Dan is a graduate of ACEC’s Senior Executive Institute, Class 25. He has held numerous leadership positions with ACEC Minnesota, including president, national director, and PAC champion.

Dan graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Idaho.

Sessions

General Session Lunch

Featuring Josh Linkner, Gregory Kelly, Dan Larson, Dr. Paul Chinowsky at 11:45 AM on Monday, October 26th.

Come together over lunch for new ideas, industry insights, and a shared look at how engineering firms can rethink the way they create, communicate, and capture value. The ACEC Research Institute will share insights from its new research on value-based pricing, exploring how firms can move beyond traditional pricing models, better align fees with the…

General Session & Awards Lunch

Featuring Phil Hansen, Linda Bauer Darr, Dan Larson at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, October 27th.

Join the ACEC community over lunch as we recognize the people whose leadership, service, and achievements are making an impact across our industry. This special General Session celebrates outstanding members of the engineering community and the contributions helping move the profession forward. Following the awards presentation, artist and innovator Phil Hansen takes the stage for…

General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing

Featuring Bruce Mehlman, Steve Hall, Dan Larson, Dave Bender, Derek Clyburn, PE, Jeff Flake at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27th.

With the midterm elections just days away, this General Session brings together national political perspective and engineering industry leadership for a timely conversation about the landscape ahead. The session begins with remarks from Jeff Flake, followed by Bruce Mehlman and his perspective on the political forces, policy debates, and broader trends shaping Washington and the…

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