May 17, 2025

Time
12:00 pm–​5:00 pm
1:30 pm–​5:30 pm

Pathways to Executive Leadership

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.

2:00 pm–​4:00 pm

NAECE Meeting I

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of…

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Planning Cabinet Meeting

Open to Planning Cabinet members and invited guests only. The Planning Cabinet advises the Executive Committee and the Board of…

5:00 pm–​6:00 pm

NAECE/ACEC Staff Reception

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of…


May 18, 2025

Time
8:00 am–​5:30 pm

Pathways to Executive Leadership

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.

8:00 am–​6:30 pm
8:30 am–​10:00 am

Leadership Breakfast Central

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: KS, NE, ND, OK, SD, TX

8:30 am–​10:00 am

Leadership Breakfast Mid-Atlantic

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: DE, MD, MW, NC, PA, VA, WV

8:30 am–​10:00 am

Leadership Breakfast Mid-West

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, OH,…

8:30 am–​10:00 am

Leadership Breakfast Northeast

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI,…

8:30 am–​10:00 am

Leadership Breakfast Northwest

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY

8:30 am–​10:00 am

Leadership Breakfast Southeast

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS,…

8:30 am–​10:00 am

Leadership Breakfast Southwest

Open to members of the ACEC Board of Directors from the following states: AZ, CO, HI, NV, NM, UT

10:15 am–​1:15 pm

Board of Directors Meeting

Open to all Convention attendees.

10:30 am–​11:30 am

Geoprofessional Coalition (GEO) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Geoprofessional Coalition Executive Committee and invited GEO members only. MOs are welcome to attend. The…

1:00 pm–​2:00 pm

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Coalition Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Coalition and invited MEP Coalition members…

1:15 pm–​2:15 pm

ACEC Board & New Attendee Lunch

Open to members of the Board of Directors, Past Chairs, NAECE and all registered First Time Attendees. Navigate and maximize…

2:15 pm–​4:15 pm

CEO Roundtable – Large Firm

Join large firm (201-500 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns…

2:15 pm–​4:15 pm

CEO Roundtable – Medium Firm

Join medium firm (51-200 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns…

2:15 pm–​4:15 pm

CEO Roundtable – Small Firm

Join small firm (1-50 employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management concerns…

2:15 pm–​4:15 pm

CEO Roundtable – Very Large Firm

Join large firm (500 + employees) CEOs and other top executives for an interactive discussion of best practices, business management…

2:15 pm–​4:15 pm

NAECE Meeting II

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of…

4:00 pm–​6:00 pm

Fellows Scholarship Committee

Open to members of the Fellow Scholarship Committee. The ACEC Research Institute provides nearly 100 scholarships annually to current engineering…

4:30 pm–​5:30 pm

Coalition Leaders Executive Committee

Open to members of the Coalition Leaders Executive Committee only.

4:30 pm–​5:30 pm

Engineering Excellence Awards Committee

Open to members of the Engineering Excellence Awards Committee. The Committee ensures ACEC delivers a distinguished and premier Engineering Excellence…

4:30 pm–​5:30 pm

Transportation Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. The Transportation Committee develops and promotes industry priorities on transportation infrastructure issues…

4:30 pm–​5:30 pm

Workforce Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees: The Committee will offer best practices to recruit the next generation while…

5:30 pm–​6:30 pm

Design Professionals Coalition (DPC) Reception

This private event is only open to the individual DPC member, Alternate with their plus ones, and invited guests.

6:30 pm–​7:30 pm

Welcome Reception

Open to all Full, Sunday Daily, and Guest attendees. Sponsored by:

7:30 pm–​10:00 pm

Welcome Dinner

John Ondrasik

Open to all Full, Sunday Daily, and Guest attendees. Welcome Dinner: Creativity, Storytelling, & Innovation John Ondrasik, Singer/Songwriter, Five for…


May 19, 2025

Time
6:45 am–​6:00 pm
7:00 am–​8:00 am

Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Sponsored by:  

7:00 am–​8:00 am

Order of the Engineer

The College of Fellows invites  you to be inducted into The Order of the Engineer - dedicated to upholding the…

7:00 am–​6:00 pm
8:00 am–​10:00 am

Opening General Session

Chris LaCivita, Dr. Keith Molenaar

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Featuring:         Research in Equitable Risk Allocation in Progressive…

10:00 am–​10:30 am
10:45 am–​11:45 am

ACEC/PAC Champions Committee

Biannual meeting of the ACEC PAC Champions Committee, open to committee members or their alternates, as well as MO executives.…

10:45 am–​11:45 am

ACEC Three Trusts Meeting

A meeting of representatives of the three ACEC Trusts: ACEC Business Insurance Trust, ACEC Life/Health Trust, and ACEC Retirement Trust. …

10:45 am–​11:45 am

Committee of Past Chairs

Open to members of the Committee of Past Chairs only. The Committee of Past Chairs is a distinguished group of…

10:45 am–​11:45 am

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. ACEC is committed to an inclusive and diverse engineering industry. Join the…

10:45 am–​11:45 am

Education & Partner Sessions

Attendees may select one of the below compelling sessions available during this time Upskilling Staff to Implement the Latest Technological…

10:45 am–​11:45 am

Membership Meeting

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. The purpose of this Open Committee is to serve as the Council’s…

11:45 am–​2:00 pm

General Session Lunch & Legislative Briefing

Congressman Tom Emmer, Katharine Mottley, Matt Reiffer, Steve Hall, Joe Bates

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA) This session will include brief remarks from Congressman…

2:00 pm–​2:30 pm
2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Education & Partner Sessions

Attendees may select one of the below compelling sessions available during this time Artificial Intelligence - News You Can Use:…

2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Energy Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Open meeting to discuss the latest policy objectives and market trends in…

2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Fellows Committee

Open to members of the Fellows only. The Fellows Committee, consisting of accomplished and recognized leaders, shall enhance the image…

2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Geoprofessional Roundtable

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.  

2:30 pm–​3:30 pm
2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Risk Management Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. The Risk Management Committee assists member firms and others in understanding and…

2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Small Firm Coalition (SFC) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Small Firms Coalition and invited SCF Coalition Members only.  MO's are…

2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Join the Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee for a discussion of the…

2:30 pm–​5:30 pm

Pathways to Executive Leadership

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.

3:30 pm–​4:00 pm
3:30 pm–​5:30 pm

NAECE Meeting III: Building a Welcoming Workplace and Community of Tomorrow

Open to members of NAECE and invited guests only. The National Association of Engineering Council Executives (NAECE) is comprised of…

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Affiliate Advisory Committee

Open to all Affiliate Advisory Committee Members. The purpose of this Appointed Committee is to grow the Affiliate membership and…

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Coalition of American Structural Engineers (CASE) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of American Structural Engineers and invited CASE members only.  MOs…

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Coalition of Professional Surveyors (COPS) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Coalition of Professional Surveyors (COPS) and invited COPS Coalition Members only. …

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Education & Partner Sessions

Attendees may select one of the below compelling sessions available during this time Transforming Project Management: How AI can Streamline…

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Federal Agencies and Procurement Advocacy Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily Attendees. The purpose of this Open Committee is to undertake advocacy efforts with…

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee

Open to members of the Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee only. The purpose of the Committee is to provide strategic direction…

4:00 pm–​5:00 pm

Water & Environment Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Meeting of the Water & Environment Committee to discuss ACEC's advocacy agenda…

5:00 pm–​6:00 pm

Reception with Exhibitors

Open to all Full, Monday, and Guest attendees. Sponsored by:  

5:30 pm–​6:30 pm
5:30 pm–​6:30 pm

Pathways to Executive Leadership Reception

Open to registered Pathways to Executive Leadership attendees only.

6:00 pm–​9:00 pm

Member Organization State Dinners

Reach out to your state Member Organization for more information.

9:00 pm–​11:00 pm

ACEC/PAC Reception

Meet PAC donors and Advocacy staff at the ACEC Headquarters office and enjoy music, drinks, and light snacks.   More…


May 20, 2025

Time
6:45 am–​7:00 pm
7:00 am–​8:00 am

Fellows Breakfast

Open to members of the College of Fellows and invited guests only. RSVP required. If you are interested in attending,…

7:00 am–​8:00 am
7:00 am–​8:00 am

Technology Committee

Open to all Full and Tuesday daily attendees. The Technology Committee will give an update on 2025 priorities and initiatives…

8:00 am–​10:00 am

General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing

Erica Dhawan, Congressman Sam Graves, Diana O’Lare, Joe Bates, Thomas Grogan

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. Featuring: This session will include remarks from Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO), Chairman…

8:00 am–​12:00 pm
10:00 am–​10:30 am
10:00 am–​5:00 pm
10:45 am–​11:45 am

Education & Partner Sessions

Attendees may select one of the below compelling sessions available during this time Six Keys to Building a Championship Engineering…

10:45 am–​11:45 am

International Committee

Open to all registered Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. The purpose of this Open Committee is to assist member companies…

10:45 am–​11:45 am

Market Intelligence Committee

Open to all registered Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. Participate in shaping the future of ACEC’s market intelligence by attending…

10:45 am–​11:45 am

Surveyors Roundtable

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.      

12:00 pm–​1:00 pm

Lunch with Exhibitors

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.    

12:00 pm–​6:00 pm
1:15 pm–​2:15 pm

Education & Partner Sessions

Attendees may select one of the below compelling sessions available during this time Engineering Business Outlook: Reality Check in a…

1:15 pm–​2:15 pm

Land Development Coalition (LDC) Executive Committee

Open to members of the Land Development Coalition Executive Committee and invited LDC members only.

1:15 pm–​2:15 pm

Women’s Leadership Roundtable

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. Hosted by ACEC's Women's Leadership Forum, join this open conversation about advancing…

2:00 pm–​3:15 pm

Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Grand and Honor Award Winner Rehearsal

Rehearsal for EEA Grand and Honor Award winners. Maximum of four (4) individuals may accept the award on stage during…

2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Land Development Roundtable

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

3:15 pm–​4:00 pm

Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Grand and Honor Award Winner Photo Session

Group photo session for EEA Grand and Honor Award winners. A maximum of five (5) individuals may participate in the…

4:00 pm–​6:00 pm

Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Red Carpet

Open to all registered Engineering Excellence Awards Gala winners who would ike to participate to a Red Carpet interview.

4:35 pm–​4:55 pm

Engineering Excellence Awards Gala National Recognition Award Winner Photo Session – Firms H-L

Group photo session for EEA National Recognition Award winners from Firms H-L. Maximum of six (6) individuals may participate in…

4:55 pm–​5:15 pm

Engineering Excellence Awards Gala National Recognition Award Winner Photo Session – Firms M-W

Group photo session for EEA National Recognition Award winners from Firms M-W. Maximum of six (6) individuals may participate in…

6:00 pm–​11:00 pm

Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Reception, Dinner and After-Party

Additional ticket purchase required.  Learn more about the Gala here!


May 21, 2025

Time
8:00 am–​3:00 pm

Legal Counsel Forum II

Open to registered members of the Legal Counsel Forum and invited  Insurance Representatives. The Legal Counsel Forum was founded in…

8:30 am–​5:00 pm