2027 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit
Submit a proposal today to join industry leaders, practitioners, and business professionals at the premier event for engineering business management. With more than 1,000 attendees, the Annual Convention brings together A/E/C professionals from the public and private sectors to explore emerging trends, strengthen leadership, adopt new technologies, and share innovative solutions shaping the future of the industry.
ACEC is seeking dynamic educational presentations that help engineering firms grow, strengthen business practices, foster ethical leadership, and improve communication and organizational performance.
Submissions are due by 5 p.m. ET Monday, September 14, 2026.
Speaker Benefits
- Complimentary registration for the day of presentation or 20% off a full 2027 ACEC Annual Convention registration
- Presentation, social media and website visibility through ACEC communications
- Valuable networking opportunities and potential future speaking engagements
Proposal Submission Checklist
Before submitting a proposal please review our submission checklist:
- Session title
- Session description
- 2–3 learning objectives
- Topic/category
- Intended audience
- Session format
- Presenter name, title, organization, and bio
- Co-presenter information
Online Education
ACEC’s online education programs deliver timely, relevant learning designed for engineering and design professionals. From live and on-demand classes to multi-session series and in-depth courses, programs explore the business practices, emerging trends, technologies, and leadership strategies shaping the A/E/C industry. Participants can build practical skills, gain new perspectives, and earn professional development hours—all through flexible online learning.
In Person Education
ACEC’s conferences and events bring engineering and design professionals together for immersive, in-person learning and meaningful connection. Through educational sessions, workshops, roundtables, and conversations with industry leaders and peers, attendees gain practical insights into the business challenges, emerging trends, and opportunities shaping the A/E/C industry. These experiences provide opportunities to exchange ideas, build relationships, earn professional development hours, and return to your firm with new perspectives and strategies you can put into practice.
Exploring ACEC's Pathways to Executive Leadership
Hear from Pathways to Executive Leadership program designers as they discuss the importance of giving mid-level engineering executives the tools necessary to succeed in the C-Suite.
Still Have Questions?
Email Haley Moyers at hmoyers@acec.org for further details.
Pathways to Executive Leadership
"The focus on peer interaction and collaborative introspection made Pathways memorable, and the learning long-lasting."
- Anonymous
Online Learning
Gain the practical skills and in-depth knowledge that's needed to be successful.
In Person Education
Personal, hands-on learning prepares engineering professionals to lead effectively.
Be Challenged
Interact with peers, learn from leading A/E/C experts in leadership development.
Hybrid Learning
Recognizing the daily demands on your leaders' time, this six-month professional development program combines the intensity of in-person meetings with the convenience of online programming for a highly-efficient hybrid course.
Personal Mastery
Building leadership skills step-by-step; creating a path to satisfy high-level client and firm expectations.
Firm Value & Sustainability
Developing long-term financial value; creating a sustainable business based in a positive and healthy work culture.
Business Environment
Improving firm agility to respond to market changes; understanding political influence and advocacy.
Build Lasting Relationships
The Pathways to Executive Leadership curriculum also focuses on engagement and relationship building, team effectiveness, and nurturing client trust and confidence. Attendees will also enjoy:
Class 10 is full
Class 10 of Pathways to Executive Leadership, launching October 2026, is currently full.
Click the button below to join the waitlist. Please note, we currently have a 1-2 year waitlist to participate in this program.
Questions? Contact Andrea Quiles-Sanchez.