Linda Bauer Darr – ACEC – 2026 Fall Conference

Linda is the President & CEO of ACEC and joined the Council in August 2018. She is a veteran trade association CEO, having begun her leadership journey as CEO of the American Moving & Storage Association in 2007, followed by serving as CEO of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association. Before that, Linda worked in policy positions at the American Trucking Association and the American Bus Association and also served as Deputy Secretary for Budget for Programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation. A graduate of the University of Maryland, Linda is active on the Board of the University of Denver Supply Chain Institute and the Bryce Harlow Foundation. She is a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Committee of 100 Top Association Executives.

Sessions

Opening General Session

Featuring Jake Wood, Alyson Watson, Linda Bauer Darr, Thomas Grogan, Joe Bates, Diana O’Lare at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 26th.

The Fall Conference opens with a timely look at the forces shaping the engineering industry and the leadership needed to navigate what comes next. ACEC President & CEO Linda Bauer Darr will welcome attendees before a panel of economic, market intelligence, research, and firm leaders examines the outlook for the engineering industry, including the market…

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…

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