ACEC Illinois: Future Leaders – Your Journey Starts Here

April 29, 2026
09:30am-05:00pm EDT
Harry Caray's Ballroom, 70 Yorktown Shopping Center Lombard, IL 60148-5529

Promotional logo for the 2026 Future Leaders program by ACEC Illinois, featuring the text "2026 Future Leaders Your Journey Starts Here" alongside an outline of the state of Illinois.ACEC Illinois 2026 Future Leaders training is a one-day foundational program specifically designed for emerging professionals with less than 10 years of experience in the engineering and consulting industry. Offered by ACEC Illinois, this course serves as a critical preparatory experience for future participants of the ACEC Illinois Leadership Institute.

Stambaugh Ness is proud to lead this transformative experience for the next generation of AEC talent. Designed for emerging professionals, this program helps early-to-mid-career professional growth pathways.

Join our featured instructors, Kate Allen and Scott Butcheralong with author and educator Jennifer J. Keith, for a day dedicated to uncovering your leadership potential. 

The Agenda

  • 8:30 AM   | Welcome and Introductions
  • 9:00 AM   | Opening Interactive Session with Jennifer Keith
  • 10:10 AM | Evolving Your Role with Scott Butcher and Kate Allen
  • 11:20 AM | Working Lunch: Small Group Discussions
  • 12:50 PM | Leading from Where You Are with Scott Butcher and Kate Allen
  • 2:00 PM   | Leadership Foundations with Scott Butcher and Kate Allen
  • 3:00 PM   | Networking and Social Hour

We believe that your professional growth fuels the success of your firm. By mastering these leadership fundamentals, you take a meaningful first step toward becoming a future-ready leader in the broader engineering community.