Schedule & Events
On the Main Stage:
National Voices. Industry Insight.
General Sessions bring the full convention audience together for timely, high-impact conversations shaping the future of the engineering industry. Featuring influential leaders, policymakers, and industry experts, these sessions explore national priorities, emerging trends, and the business and policy forces impacting engineering firms today. Attendees gain strategic insight, big-picture perspective, and inspiration to lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, 5/2
- Registration
- NAECE I Meeting
- NAECE/ACEC Staff Reception
Sunday, 5/3
- Registration
- Leadership Breakfasts
- Board of Directors Meeting
- ACEC Board & New Attendee Lunch
- CEO Roundtables
- NAECE II Meeting
- Committee and Coalition Meetings
- Welcome Reception & Dinner
Monday, 5/4
- Registration
- Exhibit Hall Open
- Breakfast with Exhibitors
- Opening General Session
- Education and Partner Sessions
- Committee and Coalition Meetings
- General Session Lunch & Legislative Briefing
- NAECE III Meeting
- Reception with Exhibitors
- MO State Dinners
Tuesday, 5/5
- Registration
- Exhibit Hall Open
- Breakfast with Exhibitors
- General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes
- Committee and Coalition Meetings
- Capitol Hill Visits
- Legal Counsel Forum
- Lunch with Exhibitors
- Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Reception, Dinner, and After-Party
Wednesday, 5/6
- Legal Counsel Forum
- Capitol Hill Visits
Explore Our Interactive Agenda
Your Annual Convention experience just got smarter. Our redesigned, interactive agenda makes it easy to plan your week and navigate everything the Convention has to offer. Browse by day, filter by topic or session type, and click any listing for full details, including speakers and descriptions. Build a personalized schedule that reflects your priorities—and make the most of every moment.
ACEC Committees
ACEC’s Committees carry out the functions that advance the Council’s work from advocacy to education and member engagement. They are the primary means of carrying out the Council’s strategic plan and organizational mission. ACEC’s committees are either “open” or “appointed” and all committees that will meet at the 2026 Annual Convention are indicated as such.
CEO Roundtables
The CEO Roundtables are one of the most popular events at the ACEC National conferences. Join in with CEOs and other top executives from your firm size for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns and other industry issues.
NAECE
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 services to their respective member firms. NAECE meetings are limited to NAECE members and invited guests only.
Bringing the Industry Together
Networking at the Annual Convention is intentionally designed to help you build meaningful connections with peers, firm leaders, policymakers, and industry partners from across the country. From structured events to informal gatherings, you’ll have dedicated time to exchange ideas, share challenges, and form relationships that support collaboration, professional growth, and long-term success.
Innovation on Display
The Exhibit Hall connects attendees with leading industry partners showcasing the tools, technologies, and services shaping the future of engineering firms. Explore innovative solutions, see live demonstrations, and engage directly with experts who understand your firm’s challenges and opportunities. It’s a dynamic space designed for discovery, conversation, and practical takeaways you can put to work right away.
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