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

9:00 am–​10:00 am

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. …

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…

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…

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…

1:15 pm–​2:15 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…

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–​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–​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 Awards…

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

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Featuring: A Fireside Chat with Chris LaCivita Chris LaCivita, Co-Campaign Manager for…

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

View the full list of education & partner sessions.

11:45 am–​2:00 pm

General Session Luncheon and Legislative Briefing

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Legislative Briefing Hear from ACEC’s advocacy team on the top policy issues…

2:00 pm–​2:30 pm
2:30 pm–​3:30 pm

Education & Partner Sessions

View the full list of education & partner sessions. 

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

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

Education & Partner Sessions

View the full list of education & partner sessions. 

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.  

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

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. Featuring: Erica Dhawan, Award-Winning Keynote Speaker &  Author Sponsored by: ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes…

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

View a full list of education and partner sessions.

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

View the full list of education & partner sessions. 

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

Affiliate Advisory Committee

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

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. Maximum of five (5) individuals may participate in the formal…

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