Future Ready: Strategies & Solutions for Small Firms
ACEC's Small Firm Workshop is designed to help small firm leaders and emerging professionals prepare for the future through authentic stories, shared challenges, and practical, real-world solutions.
This highly interactive event blends panel conversations, peer discussions, and hands-on case studies to explore leadership through change, technology adoption, business growth, and long-term sustainability.
Guided by small firm owners and experienced facilitators, participants will gain implementable insights and leave with clear actions to strengthen their firms for tomorrow.
Attendees can earn up to 8 PDH’s
Agenda Highlights
- Leading Through Change: Real Stories from Small Firm Owners
- Redesigning a Project Process to Improve Profitability
- Finding Restful Sleep: What Keeps Small Firm Owners Up at Night?
- AI & Tech Tools for Small Firms
- Building for the Long Term: The Blackburn Consulting Case Study
- Next Steps for Future-Ready Firms
- Networking Reception & Roundtables
Network with small firm professionals
Candid, practical conversations led by peer firm owners.
Expert Presentations
Guidance from recognized industry professionals who specialize in firm leadership and transitions.
Member-Led Panels
Insight into growth, succession, staffing, burnout, and resilience
Thank you to our title sponsor!
Registration
ACEC Member Rate
$1,199
Non-Member Rate
$1,399
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Hotel
InterContinental Hotel Houston
The ACEC room rate is $229 per night with tax for a standard room. Reservations must be made by January 16, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You'll earn up to 8 PDHs when you attend a Forum.
Questions?
Please email ACEC Coalitions Team