Join Us in Washington, D.C.

ACEC’s 2025 Annual Convention & Legislative Summit will take place May 18–21 in Washington, DC, downtown at the Grand Hyatt, steps from Capitol Hill.

Join your peers for this three-day event and leave armed with the political intelligence and insights about the new adiminstration that may impact your decisions about your strategic priorities in a changing environment.

Washington dc city view orange sunset including Washington monument from capitol building

Why Attend

President Trump and congressional leaders have established an ambitious policy agenda in 2025 built around tax reform, workforce and immigration, energy, regulatory streamlining, and other priorities that will impact every engineering firm.  Tax policy will be foundational to this agenda, where there is an urgent need for Congress to move legislation before the end of the year that preserves key engineering industry priorities such as protecting the 21% corporate tax rate, preserving the 20% tax deduction for S corps and other passthrough firms, and restoring the deductibility of R&D expenses—to name a few.

ACEC’s lobbying effort will be at the core of the Convention agenda, where members will hear from key congressional leaders on the status of the tax debate and other priorities.  A powerful industry turnout is crucial to educate lawmakers on tax policies critical to your business.  2025 is shaping up to be a monumental year for policies that will impact the engineering industry for years to come. You need to be here to help shape and move that agenda forward.

Featured Speakers

Chris LaCivita

Chris LaCivita

Co-Campaign Manager for Donald Trump's 2024 Campaign, Chief of Staff for Republican National Committee

Chris LaCivita served as the senior advisor and co-campaign manager to Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, playing a key role in shaping strategy for one of the world's most closely watched races. He was also the Chief of Staff for the Republican National Committee. A seasoned political consultant, strategist, and executor, he has built a career spanning more than three decades in Republican Party politics, advising candidates at every political level, including presidential, gubernatorial, and congressional races. He has twice been National Political Director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, led the RNC’s operations for its historic 2016 and 2024 National Convention, and orchestrated influential issue advocacy campaigns. He will offer insights into Trump's plans for the coming years.

John Ondrasik

John Ondrasik

Singer and Songwriter, Five for Fighting

Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik has spent the past decade writing deeply personal songs that include social messages, invoke the human spirit, and make an emotional connection.

Through his past six albums, Ondrasik become part of the American songbook with the Grammy-nominated, iconic hit "Superman," as well as “100 Years,” "World," "The Riddle,” “Chances,” and “What If.” John’s music has been featured in more than 350 advertisements, films, and TV shows, and advertisements including The Blind Side and The Sopranos.

Ondrasik is currently working on a Broadway musical, various television projects, and a new Five for Fighting album.

Don't miss this captivating performance at the Welcome Dinner, Sunday, May 18.

Schedule at a Glance

Schedule subject to change.

Saturday, 5/17/25

  • Registration
  • NAECE I Meeting
  • ACEC/NAECE Reception

Sunday, 5/18/25

  • Registration
  • Leadership Breakfasts
  • Board of Directors Meeting
  • ACEC Board & New Attendee Lunch
  • CEO Roundtables
  • NAECE II Meeting
  • Committee and Coalition Meetings
  • Welcome Reception and Dinner

Monday, 5/19/25

  • Registration
  • Exhibit Hall Open
  • Breakfast with Exhibitors
  • Opening General Session
  • Education and Partner Sessions
  • Committee and Coalition Meetings
  • General Session Lunch & Legislative Briefing
  • NAECE Meeting III
  • Reception with Exhibitors
  • MO State Dinners

Tuesday, 5/20/25

  • Registration
  • Exhibit Hall Open
  • Breakfast with Exhibitors
  • General Session & ACEC/PAC Sweepstakes Drawing
  • Education and Partner Sessions
  • Committee and Coalition Meetings
  • Capitol Hill Visits
  • Legal Counsel Forum
  • Lunch with Exhibitors
  • Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Reception, Dinner, and After-Party

Wednesday, 5/21/25

  • Legal Counsel Forum
  • Capitol Hill Visits

Registration Rates

Attendee TypeEarly Bird
(Until 4/17)
Regular
(After 4/17)
Full Attendee - Member
Group Registrations receive a 20% discount off every 3rd registration*
$1,390 $1,495
Full Attendee - Affiliate Member
$1,590 $1,695
Full Attendee - Non Member
$1,790 $1,895
First Time Attendee (Members Only)$1,190 $1,295
Young Professional (Members Only)$710$815
Daily Attendee (Members Only)$730$835
Legal Counsel Forum Only$640$745
Guest$310$310

Hotel Information

The 2025 ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington steps from Capitol Hill.

front view of grand hyatt

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