Finance Forum

Two days of peer-to-peer interaction and engagement!

ACEC's Finance Forum brings together professionals from engineering firms for two days of open discussion and roundtables where they share best practices, explore problems and solutions, and gain valuable insights into industry trends.

Network with professionals in the A/E space

Attendees are connected to a network of their peers to share best practices, discuss emerging trends, and problem-solving in the workplace.

Roundtable Discussions

The Finance Forum agenda is built around interactive roundtables so attendees can dive deeper into session topics and share personal challenges and triumphs in their work.

Access to the Forums online communities

ACEC National members of engineering firms can join online communities and continue receiving valuable insight with their peers year-round.

Thank you to our sponsors!

“The ACEC Finance forum is on my “must attend” list every year for very good reason. I find the comradery with other CFO’s and controllers in the industry both refreshing and eye-opening. I learn a tremendous amount and gain a much better appreciation for key issues across the industry and most importantly, how other CFO’s are solving challenging issues. I am no longer struggling alone, but I am comforted by the fact that we are all trying to solve issues together. Everyone has similar challenges, and everyone supports others to find the best solutions. I meet people I can count on to help me if I need assistance. I look forward to the event every year!!“

David Johnson
CFO
Otak

“I’ve been attending the Finance Forum for nearly twenty years and always learn something new. Plus, the chance to network and share experiences with my peers makes the event worth much more than the cost and the time away.“

David Chambers
CFO
Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors

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Forum Highlights

AI in Finance: Practical Use Cases and Strategies for Engineering Firms
FAR Update and Open Discussion
PAC 101 for Engineering Firms: Purpose, Structure, and Smart Management
AEC Financial Market Update
Project Metrics and FP&A: Turning Data into Insight for Firm Leaders
Legislative & Tax Update
Firm of the Future

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Registration

ACEC Member Rate

$799 Early Bird

$999 After 6/30/2026

Non-Member Rate

$1,099

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*Registration for the Finance Forum is limited to employees of engineering firms. Affiliate Member Firms or Non-Member vendors are not eligible to attend.

Hotel

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

The ACEC room rate is $259-289 per night plus tax for a standard or higher floor room. Reservations must be received by August 14, 2026. Reservations received after this date, or after the group block sells out prior to this date, will be on a space and rate available basis. The hotel is expected to sell out over our event dates so please reserve your room as soon as possible.

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