ACEC NEWS / CONVENTION

Technology, Workforce Committees Full Speed Ahead at Annual Convention

ACEC’s Technology and Workforce Committees held meetings during the Council’s Annual Convention and Legislative Summit. With emerging technologies and the ongoing workforce challenge both high on Convention attendees’ priority lists,…

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Washington Insiders Offer Unique Perspectives on State of American Politics

ACEC’s Annual Convention and Legislative Summit opened with presentations on the state of American politics from two Washington insiders, American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Kevin Kosar and NPR Political Correspondent…

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Navigating the ESG Minefield

Messaging expert and pollster Michael Maslansky prefaced his remarks at this morning’s General Session with a personal anecdote about building his children a surprise treehouse while they were away at…

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MMA Champ Turned Humanitarian Justin Wren on Winning the Biggest Fight of His Life

“What meaningful impact would you make if you only knew you could?” That was the question MMA fighter and author Justin Wren posed to Convention attendees in a lively presentation…

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Live from ACEC Convention: Beyond the Stage with Broadway’s Hamilton Star, Miguel Cervantes

In this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast brought to you by the American Council of Engineering Companies and live from ACEC Convention & Legislative Summit, we engage in a…

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World Economic Forum President: U.S. Economy Very Strong

A convention audience heard positive current news and future predictions about the U.S. economy and its standing on the global economic stage. Børge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum,…

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Economist Marci Rossell: No Recession Imminent

Former CNBC Chief Economist Marci Rossell told a convention audience that talk of a recession was premature and such fears will be history by the end of 2023. “A recession…

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GOP Presidential Candidate Chris Christie Shares Political Expertise

Former New Jersey Governor and 2024 GOP Presidential candidate Chris Christie delivered a lively and insightful presentation on the state of American politics before an audience of ACEC Convention attendees.…

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The Magic of Life with Jon Dorenbos

“Magic can happen anytime. You just have to be waiting for it.” Those were the words of Jon Dorenbos, who addressed the ACEC General Session this afternoon. Dorenbos has worn…

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Secretary Buttigieg to Engineering Leaders

Secretary Buttigieg to Engineering Leaders: “We Can’t Do This Without You”

The historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once in a lifetime investment opportunity in transportation that we must get right,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told an…

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