Women's Leadership Forum

Peer-to-peer interaction and engagement!

ACEC's Women's Leadership Forum brings together professionals from engineering firms for a day-and-a-half 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 Women's Leadership 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 sponsor!

“This event was AMAZING! I gained so much insight and confidence being around such a powerhouse of women.“

“I loved seeing ACEC female leaders in the room engaged and supporting women in this industry. The panel was very very helpful, I appreciate that they shared their experience and strength with us.“

"Loved being with such a diverse group of women! The interactive discussions were a great opportunity to learn from others about their experiences at their firms."

"There was a broad range of experience in attendees and as someone at the grey haired end of the spectrum, it was really great to hear from the more junior women."

Forum Highlights

Panel discussion on the path to leadership
Workforce development and building the leadership bench
Making flexibility work in client-driven environments
Supporting women across career stages
Open roundtable discussions

working agenda

Registration

ACEC Member Rate

$599 Early Bird

$799 after 6/30/2026

Non-Member Rate

$999

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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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