Your gateway to everything AC26
A private leadership lab for the next generation of firm executives
A leadership forum for ACEC’s MO executive community
Where strategy and governance come together
An evening of connection across the ACEC federation
Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer
A private leadership lab for the next generation of firm executives
A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members
A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members
A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members
A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members
A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members
A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members
A regional leadership forum for ACEC Board of Directors members
Where the direction of ACEC takes shape
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…
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…
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…
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…
A leadership forum for ACEC’s MO executive community
A strategic forum and leadership exchange for small firm CEOs
A strategic forum and leadership exchange for medium firm CEOs
A strategic forum and leadership exchange for large firm CEOs
A strategic forum and leadership exchange for very large firm CEOs
Guiding the future of the Fellows Scholarship
Open to members of the Coalition Leaders Executive Committee only.
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…
Open to members of the Nominating Committee Only.
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…
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.
An evening for the Design Professionals Coalition community
Nominating Committee Members and National Officer Candidates only.
The official start of the Convention experience
A show-stopping night of music, dining, and celebration
Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer
Start the day with the people and products shaping the industry
A powerful beginning to a week of ideas and impact
Recharge and reconnect on the show floor
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…
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…
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…
Open to Trustees and program representatives for the ACEC Business Insurance Trust, ACEC Life/Health Trust and ACEC Retirement Trust.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
USACE leaders will discuss how they are empowering district commanders to take informed risks, leveraging smarter contracting, and accelerating…
A lively pause to connect and explore
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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,…
A private leadership lab for the next generation of firm executives
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,…
Attracting the new workforce requires new methods of recruitment; come learn how member firms are doing it in 2026
For firms currently working abroad or considering expansion into international markets, this session offers a rare opportunity to hear…
AI is rapidly reshaping the rules of engineering—understand the policies and risks your firm cannot afford to overlook.
A lively pause to connect and explore
A leadership forum for ACEC’s MO executive community
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 concept to impact—see how industry leaders are turning AI and emerging tech into real-world infrastructure solutions.
An evening of connection on the show floor
Invited guests only.
An evening celebrating the leaders shaping the future of engineering
Celebrating the next generation of firm leaders
Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer
Start the day with great food and even better connections
An exclusive morning for the College of Fellows
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…
A powerful blend of policy, insight, and inspiration
A focused forum for in-house legal leaders
A lively pause to connect and explore
Take your voice directly to Capitol Hill
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…
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…
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…
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…
Data & AI Readiness for AEC firms
Culture can’t be left to chance especially as engineering firms grow, adapt to hybrid models, and navigate mergers and acquisitions…
What really makes Progressive Design-Build succeed—or fail—and how your firm can get it right
Great food and even better connections on the show floor
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…
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.…
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.
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.
A working session for legal leaders in the engineering industry
Your gateway to everything the 2026 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit has to offer
A working session for legal leaders in the engineering industry
Take your voice directly to Capitol Hill