Cybersecurity Challenges: Risks in the AEC Industry

This session explores why the AEC industry is increasingly targeted by cyber threats, highlights common vulnerabilities, and outlines practical steps organizations can take to strengthen resilience and protect critical assets.

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Pathways to Executive Leadership

A private leadership lab for the next generation of firm executives

NAECE Meeting I

A leadership forum for ACEC’s MO executive community

Planning Cabinet Committee

Where strategy and governance come together

ACEC/NAECE Staff Reception

An evening of connection across the ACEC federation

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Pathways to Executive Leadership

A private leadership lab for the next generation of firm executives

Leadership Breakfast Mid-Atlantic

A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members

Leadership Breakfast Southwest

A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members

Leadership Breakfast Mid-West

A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members

Leadership Breakfast Central

A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members

Leadership Breakfast Northwest

A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members

Leadership Breakfast Northeast

A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members

Leadership Breakfast Southeast

A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members

Board of Directors Meeting

Where the direction of ACEC takes shape

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 Geoprofessional Coalition represents the unique needs of firms that offer…

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

Open to members of the Executive Committee for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Coalition and invited MEP Coalition members only. MO’s are welcome to attend.

ACEC Board and New Attendee Luncheon

Open to members of the Board of Directors, Past Chairs, NAECE and all registered First Time Attendees. Navigate and maximize your ACEC Annual Convention Experience and join us for some…

Risk Management Committee

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. The Risk Management Committee assists Member Firms in understanding and managing risk and, on their behalf, advocates for legislation and regulation to…

NAECE Meeting II

A leadership forum for ACEC’s MO executive community

CEO Roundtable – Small Firm (1-50 employees) Moderated by SFC

A strategic forum and leadership exchange for small firm CEOs

CEO Roundtable – Medium Firm (51-200 employees)

A strategic forum and leadership exchange for medium firm CEOs

CEO Roundtable – Large Firm (201-500 employees)

A strategic forum and leadership exchange for large firm CEOs

CEO Roundtable – Very Large Firm (501+ employees) Moderated by DPC

A strategic forum and leadership exchange for very large firm CEOs

Fellows Scholarship Committee

Guiding the future of the Fellows Scholarship

Coalition Leaders Executive Committee

Open to members of the Coalition Leaders Executive Committee only.

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 program, recognizes outstanding engineering achievements, and promotes their public…

Nominating Committee

Open to members of the Nominating Committee Only.

Transportation Committee

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees. The Transportation Committee develops and promotes industry priorities on transportation infrastructure issues before Congress and federal and state agencies. The committee is…

Workforce Committee

Open to all Full and Sunday Daily attendees: The Committee will offer best practices to recruit the next generation while offering best retention practices for current engineers.

DPC Reception

An evening for the Design Professionals Coalition community

Nominating Committee Reception

Nominating Committee Members and National Office Candidates only.

Welcome Reception

The official start of the Convention experience

Welcome Dinner:

A show-stopping night of music, dining, and celebration

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Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

Start the day with the people and products shaping the industry

Opening General Session

A powerful beginning to a week of ideas and impact

Networking Break with Exhibitors

Recharge and reconnect on the show floor

Rapid-Fire Presentation – TBA

Education Session – TBA

ACEC/PAC Champions Committee

Biannual meeting of the ACEC PAC Champions Committee, open to committee members or their alternates, as well as MO executives. The committee will consider business related to the governance of…

ACEC Three Trusts Meeting

Open to Trustees and program representatives for the ACEC Business Insurance Trust, ACEC Life/Health Trust and ACEC Retirement Trust.

Committee of Past Chairs

Open to members of the Committee of Past Chairs only. The Committee of Past Chairs is a distinguished group of industry professionals that have served as Chair of the Board…

Geoprofessional Roundtable

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

Member Engagement and Belonging Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. All convention attendees are welcome to join the Member Engagement and Belonging Committee as it discusses initiatives to advance inclusion of all…

Aligning AI and Talent: Building the Engineering Workforce of the Future

Explore how engineering firms can strategically integrate AI into their workforce through upskilling, organizational redesign, and talent planning, featuring ACEC Research Institute findings and industry leader insights on managing the human-technology convergence.

Networking Break with Exhibitors

A lively pause to connect and explore

Rapid-Fire Presentation – TBA

Education Session – TBA

Energy & Market Intelligence Joint Committee Meeting

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Joint meeting of Energy and Market Intelligence Committee to discuss the latest energy policy trends and growth markets.

Fellows Committee

Open to members of the Fellows only. This session will include updates on current initiatives, committee reports, and upcoming plans for the College of Fellows. It’s an opportunity to hear…

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) and Structural Engineering Roundtable

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees.

Membership Committee

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily Attendees. The purpose of this Open Committee is to serve as the Council’s primary vehicle for securing new members and retaining existing members.

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 welcome to attend.

Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Join the Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee as it discusses pending tax and workforce policy issues.

Pathways to Executive Leadership

A private leadership lab for the next generation of firm executives

Networking Break with Exhibitors

A lively pause to connect and explore

Rapid-Fire Presentation – TBA

NAECE Meeting III

A leadership forum for ACEC’s MO executive community

Education Session – TBA

Affiliate Advisory Committee

Open to all Affiliate Advisory Committee Members. The purpose of this Appointed Committee is to grow the Affiliate membership and provide a voice to Affiliate Members in the development of…

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 are welcome to attend. CASE is the recognized authority in…

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. MO’s are welcome attend. The Coalition of Professional Surveyors (COPS)…

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 Congress and federal agencies to promote the interests of ACEC…

Water & Environment Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Meeting of the Water & Environment Committee to dicuss ACEC’s advocacy agenda in environmental and water markets.

The Seller-Doer Shift: AI’s Impact on the Future of BD and Marketing

AI is opening new opportunities for engineering firms to rethink how they win work. For firm leaders, this shift is less about chasing the latest trend, but in rethinking how…

Reception with Exhibitors

An evening of connection on the show floor

ACEC Research Institute Donor Reception

Invited guests only.

Pathways to Executive Leadership and Senior Executives Institute Reception

An evening celebrating the leaders shaping the future of engineering

Pathways to Executive Leadership Graduation

Celebrating the next generation of firm leaders

General Session Lunch

Big ideas, bold voices, and a powerful midday reset

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Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

Start the day with great food and even better connections

Fellows Breakfast

An exclusive morning for the College of Fellows

Technology Committee

Open to all Full and Tuesday daily attendees. The purpose of this Open Committee is to raise awareness of the business impact of technology on ACEC member firms and advance…

General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing

A powerful blend of policy, insight, and inspiration

Legal Counsel Forum: In-House Counsel Roundtable

A focused forum for in-house legal leaders

Networking Break with Exhibitors

A lively pause to connect and explore

Rapid-Fire Presentation – TBD

Capitol Hill Visits

Take your voice directly to Capitol Hill

Education Session – TBA

Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee

Open to members of the Government Advocacy Coordinating Committee only. The purpose of the Committee is to provide strategic direction and oversight for ACEC’s overall advocacy program, and to provide…

International Committee

Open to all registered Full and Tuesday Daily attendees. The purpose of this Open Committee is to assist member companies and others in developing and carrying out ACEC’s advocacy agenda…

Surveyors Roundtable

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

Building the Future: A Strategic Framework for Data & AI Readiness in A/E/C Firms

Data & AI Readiness for AEC firms

Culture by Design: Embedding Values to Build Connection, Respect, and Engagement

Culture can’t be left to chance especially as engineering firms grow, adapt to hybrid models, and navigate mergers and acquisitions…

Lunch with Exhibitors

Great food and even better connections on the show floor

Education Session – TBA

Land Development Executive Committee

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

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 the role of female leaders in ACEC and the industry.…

Emerging Trends in A/E/C Marketing and Business Development

New SMPS Foundation/FMI research reveals the trends, strategies, and hard truths redefining marketing and business development in A/E/C firms as client demands shift and competition intensifies.

M&A Pitfalls and Lessons Learned: When Good Deals Go Bad and How to Avoid Them

Gain an inside look at a real engineering M&A deal that went off-track—and learn the key warning signs, missteps, and proven strategies to avoid costly pitfalls and achieve post-transaction success.

Legal Counsel Forum I

A working session for legal leaders in the engineering industry

Land Development Roundtable

Open to all Full and Tuesday Daily attendees.

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Legal Counsel Forum II

A working session for legal leaders in the engineering industry

Capitol Hill Visits

Take your voice directly to Capitol Hill