ACEC IL Fall Conference 2026

Two Focused Days of Industry Insight and Connection

Running from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon, the ACEC Illinois Fall Conference unites engineering executives and industry partners from across the state.

Expect candid, high-value sessions focused on business strategy, practical technology implementation, workforce solutions, and Illinois policy. Come benchmark your firm, exchange ideas with fellow leaders, and leave with strategies you can put to work immediately.

Featured Session

Speaker: Jen Knox, PE, MBA

As a consultant in our Strategic Growth Advisory group and a licensed Professional Engineer, Jen brings direct, hands-on engineering and project management experience to firm leadership. She works alongside AEC executives to improve business practices, elevate project performance, and build resilient, high-performing teams.

Session 1: Power Skills for High-Impact Project Managers

Project success hinges on people, not just schedules and budgets. This session focuses on essential interpersonal capabilities that allow project managers to communicate clearly, resolve friction, and lead teams effectively.

Session 2: The Profit Equation: How AEC KPIs Work Together for Growth

Firm profitability requires understanding how core financial metrics interact as a system. This session breaks down the critical relationships among Overhead Rate, Utilization, Billing Multiplier, Net Payroll Multiplier, and the bottom line.