EFCG will welcome over 250 CEOs to this premier, invitation-only event, designed to tackle the industry’s most significant financial and strategic challenges.
As the most comprehensive AEC Industry CEO Conference, this event leverages EFCG’s exclusive 2026 CEO Survey and over 35 years of proprietary industry data to provide unparalleled insights and guidance on trends. All attendees receive EFCG’s 2026 AEC Industry Report.
250+
Registrants
190+
Represented Firms
40+
Industry Leading Speakers
Attendee Testimonials
"EFCG’s CEO Conference is the annual industry event I always make sure to attend. The networking and content are unparalleled and extremely relevant and helpful."
Alexandre L’Heureux
CEO
WSP Global
"The value I receive from EFCG’s CEO Conference every year is unparalleled. I am always impressed with the quality of the presentations and the attendees. This conference is a unique opportunity to get insight from larger and smaller firms in the AEC industry."
Vince DiPofi
CEO
SSOE Group
VENUE
Convene Willis Tower is a premium venue in one of the most iconic trophy buildings in the world. Spanning 90,000 square-feet across the entire third floor, it is conveniently located in the Loop neighborhood of Chicago. The design was inspired by the Chicago city motto ""Urbs in Horto"" - i.e. ""city in a garden"" - and features park-like design elements as well as 24-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, five private outdoor terraces, and plenty of natural light. Come experience Chicago like you never have before.
Experience
2026 Panelists
Mark Fallon
Chairman & CEO
APTIM
Ernesto Aguilar
President & CEO
Ardurra
Ian L. Edwards
President & CEO
AtkinsRealis
Jacque Hinman
CEO
Atlas Technical Consultants
Javier A. Baldor
CEO
BST
Mario Azar
CEO
Black & Veatch
Leslie Duke
Chair & CEO
Burns & McDonnell
B. Narayanan
President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board
Carollo
Anne Prudhel
EVP
Carollo
Kevin Haney
President & CEO
Colliers Engineering & Design
Hisham Mahmoud
Chairman
Consor, SAM, Jensen Hughes, Commonwealth, RRC
Bob Hughes
President & CEO
Deltek
Joe Monaco
CEO
Duddek
Laurent Germain
CEO
Egis
Rodney Chester
CEO & Board Chair
Gresham Smith
Alan Stone
President
Hazen and Sawyer
Karl Miller,
CEO
Jingoli Power
Steve Lefton
Chairman
Kimley-Horn
Brent Mutti
President & CEO
Kimley-Horn
Sarah Foster
President
Olsson
Kurt Bergman
President & CEO
PRIME AE Group
Christian Jensby
Group CEO
Ramboll
Andra Kidd
CEO
Spheros Environmental
Susan Reisbord
President & CEO
Stantec
Mick Renshaw
CEO
Trilon Group
Doug Jaeger
President & CEO
Ulteig
Jesse Kropelnicki
CEO
Verdantas
Experience
Come to hear the AEC Industry’s reported 2025 performance, 2026 expectations, and 2027 projections. Stay to connect with experts and thought leaders as over 40 speakers cover today’s most pressing topics. Walk away with a CEO network gained throughout 20+ events and sessions.
3-Day Event
Join us for this three-day event as we dive into the AEC Industry’s reported 2025 performance, 2026 expectations and 2027 projections.
Build Connections
Network with peers and thought leaders as you take in over 20 sessions and events, all in a stunning urban setting.
Enhancements
Enjoy optional event enhancements that showcase Chicago’s storied art and architecture.
Unparalleled Dining
Enjoy menus highlighting local specialties, offered in Chicago’s signature laid back yet gourmet style.
Gain access to EFCG’s AEC Industry Report
The most extensive industry report, covering insights and trends from EFCG’s 35 years of proprietary data.
All participant firms are required to complete a detailed engineering & consulting industry CEO survey, the results of which are presented at the conference and drive a significant portion of the agenda. All survey participants will receive EFCG’s confidential, industry-aggregated AEC Industry Report.
2026 Sponsors
The CEO Conference is enhanced by the participation of a select group of partners who are committed to the advancement of the AEC industry.
Recent Conference Speakers
Listed in alphabetical order
AECOM
APTIM
Accenture
Allnorth
American Council of Engineering Companies
Anser Advisory
Arabtech Jardaneh (Jordan)
Arcadis Gen
Arcadis US (Netherlands)
Ardurra
Arup, Americas
Atkins (UK)
AtkinsRéalis
Aurecon (Australia)
Ausenco (Australia)
Author & Advisor
BDS VirCon (Australia)
BST
Bargas
BayWest
Bentley Systems
Bigen Africa (South Africa)
Black & Veatch
Black Swan Group
Braun Intertec
Brown & Caldwell
Burns & McDonnell
CDM Smith
CH2M
CHA
CIMA
CTI Engineering (Japan)
CWES
Calibre (Australia)
Cardno
Carollo
Chemonics
China Communications Construction (China)
Colliers Engineering & Design
Conti Group
Cumming Group
EGIS (France)
ERM
ESA
Ecology & Environment
Engenium
Enovate
Ensafe
Freese & Nichols
Fugro
GAI
GFT
GHD
GIS
GOPA (Germany)
Garney
GeoEngineers
Geosyntec
Gilbane
Golder
Greenment
HDR
HNTB
Hamer Environmental
Harris & Associates
Hazen & Sawyer
Hull & Associates
IBI
IDOM (Spain)
ILF (Austria)
IMEG
Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
Jacobs
Jensen Hughes
KCI
KKCS
Keramida
Kiewit
Kimley-Horn
Kleinfelder
LNV
Leidos
Littlejohn & Co.
Louis Berger
M+W Group (Germany)
MSD Partners
MWH
McKim & Creed
Meinhardt (Singapore)
Morrison Hershfield
Mott MacDonald
Multiconsult (Norway)
Murraysmith
NV5
Nitsch Engineering
North Wind
Otak
PM Group
POWER Engineers
Parametrix
Parsons
Promon (Brazil)
Pöyry
Qualus
RK&K
RTC Partners
Ramboll Group (Denmark)
S&ME
SCS
SETEC (France)
SSOE Group
SWCA Environmental Consultants
SWECO
Salas O'Brien
Saulsbury
Schnabel Engineering
Silver Swan
Skanska
Smith Seckman Reid (SSR)
Stanley Consultants
Stantec
Stratus
Suez, Utility & Federal
Surbana Jurong (Singapore)
Systra (France)
TRC Companies
TYPSA
Terracon
TerranearPMC
Tetra Tech
Tighe & Bond
Trimble
Turner & Townsend (UK)
Tyrens (Sweden)
USA Environment
Ulteig
Universal Engineering Sciences
VHB
VK Group (Belgium)
Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
Verdantas
Volkert
WSP Global
Wade Trim
Wantman Group (WGI)
Wastren Advantage
Weston Solutions
Wood Group
Woodard & Curran
Woolpert
Past ConferenceS
2025 Conference Highlights
Our 2025 CEO Conference was held September 29-October 1 at The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in Dana Point, CA. We welcomed 250 attendees from across the globe as we discussed the latest AEC Industry trends. We had a fantastic group of 74 first-time participants with over 200 firms represented, having revenues between $4M - $12B, totaling roughly $200B. We appreciate all attendees bringing new ideas and perspectives to these discussions each year and look forward to what you bring to next year’s CEO Conference!
Thank you to our sponsorship partners BST Global, Deltek, alliant, Greyling, CareerSMITH, TRANSEARCH, Savills, SPRX, Ames & Gough, and Brownstein for continuing to make every year a success.
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