Registration

Your gateway to everything AC26

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

Registration

Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer

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

The GEO Executive Committee serves as the leadership body guiding the coalition’s priorities across education, advocacy, and member engagement. If you’re interested in learning more about coalition leadership or exploring…

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

The MEP Executive Committee is the leadership group responsible for shaping the coalition’s direction and advancing initiatives in education, advocacy, and member engagement. If you’re interested in learning more about…

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 Officer Candidates only.

Welcome Reception

The official start of the Convention experience

Welcome Dinner

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

Registration

Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer

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 – State of the Consulting Engineering Industry

Morrissey Goodale’s Trishank Hansrajani will reference proprietary and up-to-the-minute market research and intelligence to share how the AE industry is performing and what lies ahead. Topics will include: key performance…

Rapid-Fire Presentation – Algorithms and Empathy: Blueprint for the Next-Gen Firm Leader

The era of siloed leadership in the engineering industry is over. The engineering firm of the future cannot survive with the “tech person” isolated in the IT or BIM department…

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

Join fellow geoprofessionals, including geotechnical, subsurface, and geoengineering practitioners, for an open and engaging discussion on the issues shaping your work today and what’s ahead. This roundtable is designed for…

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…

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…

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.

A New Era for USACE Civil Works

USACE leaders will discuss how they are empowering district commanders to take informed risks, leveraging smarter contracting, and accelerating…

General Session Lunch

Big ideas, bold voices, and a powerful midday reset

Networking Break with Exhibitors

A lively pause to connect and explore

Rapid-Fire Presentation – Agents for the Rest of Us: The AI Revolution Nobody Told You About

For three years, we’ve heard that AI will transform everything. But for most small and mid-sized A&E firms, the reality has been underwhelming – helpful chatbots, decent document summaries, and…

Energy & Market Intelligence Joint Committee Meeting

As data center development accelerates nationwide, this joint session of the Market Intelligence and Energy Committees brings together three leaders at the center of rising power demand, community expectations, and…

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

This cross-disciplinary roundtable brings together MEP and structural engineers for a dynamic conversation on coordination, shared challenges, and emerging opportunities. Expect a lively exchange of perspectives that sparks new ideas…

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

The SFC Executive Committee leads the coalition’s efforts to support small firms through focused work in education, advocacy, and engagement. If you’re interested in learning more about coalition leadership or…

Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Open to all Full and Monday Daily attendees. Join the Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee as it discusses R&D tax credit audits, with special guest Karishma Page of K&L Gates,…

Pathways to Executive Leadership

A private leadership lab for the next generation of firm executives

Land Development Roundtable

Join colleagues from across the land development community for a collaborative discussion on trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field. This roundtable is designed to encourage open dialogue, exchange ideas,…

Building Your Workforce Pipeline: Proven Partnerships That Deliver Talent

Attracting the new workforce requires new methods of recruitment; come learn how member firms are doing it in 2026

Promoting U.S. Firms Abroad & Financing Global Infrastructure–Getting to Know ITA, MCC, USTDA, and DFC

For firms currently working abroad or considering expansion into international markets, this session offers a rare opportunity to hear…

National AI Policy: What Engineering Firms Need to Know Now

AI is rapidly reshaping the rules of engineering—understand the policies and risks your firm cannot afford to overlook.

Networking Break with Exhibitors

A lively pause to connect and explore

NAECE Meeting III

A leadership forum for ACEC’s MO executive community

Rapid-Fire Presentation – Why AI Fails

AI is all the buzz and all the hype. But it has failed to enhance the day-to-day of engineers. It has not impacted KPIs or the bottom-line. It has, unfortunately,…

Coalition of American Structural Engineers (CASE) Executive Committee

The CASE Executive Committee provides leadership and strategic direction for the coalition, advancing priorities across education, advocacy, and member engagement. If you’re interested in learning more about coalition leadership or…

Coalition of Professional Surveyors (COPS) Executive Committee

The COPS Executive Committee serves as the leadership body guiding the coalition’s work in education, advocacy, and member engagement. If you’re interested in learning more about coalition leadership or exploring…

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.

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.

From Innovation to Implementation: A Technology Leaders Roundtable

From concept to impact—see how industry leaders are turning AI and emerging tech into real-world infrastructure solutions.

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

Registration

Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer

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

Capitol Hill Visits

Take your voice directly to Capitol Hill

Rapid-Fire Presentation – Retirement Income Strategies – How to Strategically Prepare For and Take Your Retirement Savings

In this fast-paced, 20-minute session, ACEC Retirement Trust will deliver clear, actionable guidance for participants approaching retirement as well as those nearing this important milestone. We’ll break down key retirement…

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

This open forum invites surveyors to connect, share insights, and discuss the most pressing topics impacting the profession. The conversation is informal, interactive, and driven by participants, making it a…

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…

Progressive Design-Build: Risk, Results, and Relationships

What really makes Progressive Design-Build succeed—or fail—and how your firm can get it right

Lunch with Exhibitors

Great food and even better connections on the show floor

Land Development Executive Committee

The Land Development Executive Committee leads the coalition’s strategic direction, with a focus on advancing education, advocacy, and member engagement initiatives. If you’re interested in learning more about coalition leadership…

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

Registration

Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer

Legal Counsel Forum II

A working session for legal leaders in the engineering industry

Capitol Hill Visits

Take your voice directly to Capitol Hill