Conferences

May 31 – June 1, 2023 – Hilton Orlando

Attend the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida’s Transportation Conference to learn more about major projects underway or being planned in the Florida Network with technical staff professionals in transportation, development, and infrastructure and interact with FDOT decision-makers from all districts. Don’t miss this opportunity to get up-to-date information about state policies and initiatives that are shaping your profession while earning professional development hours and continuing education credits.

July 26-29, 2023 – JW Marriott Marco Island

Our Annual Conference is an opportunity to gather with professional engineers from around the state. Join us for informative discussions on continuing education, vendor interaction and product review, professional group meetings, and social networking. The agenda includes educational presentations on topics ranging from technical innovations and project case studies to professional development and leadership, including:

• State of the Industry and the Future of Florida
• Professional Development
• Natural and Man-Made Disasters
• Projects of Historical Significance
• Multidisciplinary Technical

The Engineering Excellence Banquet celebrates the outstanding contributions of Florida engineering firms for their innovative and elaborate projects at a special black-tie event to honor the top winners of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida Engineering Excellence Awards.

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It is critical the voice of Florida engineers is heard, and the message resonates in Florida’s halls of power. Join us in Tallahassee for our annual Professional Engineers’ Day for an opportunity to be briefed on current issues that affect our profession. Legislators will join us for an update on issues and our team will set up groups to meet with individual legislators from your community.

March 15, 2024 – DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

Make sure to get involved in your local Chapter’s MATHCOUNTS competition and then join us at the Florida competition! MATHCOUNTS is providing today’s students with the foundation for success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers. MATHCOUNTS is a national enrichment, club and competition program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S. state and territory.

Details to follow.

April 3-5, 2024 – Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

Don’t miss this opportunity to join your fellow geotechnical and materials testing colleagues at the annual GMEC (Geotechnical and Materials Engineers Committee) Conference for continuing education and networking with firms that provide engineering laboratory services and practice geotechnical engineering. At the Conference, we honor the Larry Madrid GMEC Award recipient for their outstanding personal efforts to advance the technical and professional practice of geotechnical engineering firms in Florida.

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FDOT and Consultant Project Managers, accelerate your career at the inaugural ACEC Florida | FDOT Project Management Conference! The conference will include the following types of sessions:

• Importance of Project Management
• Roles and Responsibilities of Project Managers on both FDOT and Consultant Side
• Similarities and Differences between FDOT and Consultant Project Managers | The Priorities, Constraints, and Issues for Each
• Best Practices in Project Manager Communications
• Risk Management: Contingencies for Project Managers
• Listening Sessions for Project Managers
• Project Manager Specialty Breakout Sessions
• High-Profile Project Presentation
• Networking with FDOT and Consultant Industry Peers

Details to follow.