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Engineering Delivered

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

In-Person Event

Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks | Fairfax, Virginia


 

This conference will showcase the impact of engineering in our region, strengthen our understanding of current needs for hiring, retention and workforce development, outline steps to plan for fiscal uncertainty and project costs, navigate changing policies and regulations, and discuss trends in adopting emerging technologies.
 

Agenda At-A-Glance

8:00 am Exhibitors, Networking & Registration Open
Upon checking-in, you get a first look at our Exhibitor Booths and have the chance to Network before our program begins. Light Breakfast and Coffee provided.
                   
9:00 am OPENING SESSION
Regional Economic Development and Changes in Federal Workforce?
Bradley Saull | Vice President Federal and International Programs, ACEC National

Exhibitors & Networking Break

MAIN GENERAL SESSION
Funding Needs for Aging Water Infrastructure
Challenges for aging Water Infrastructure to underscore how important engineering is to everyday needs. Includes discussion on increased storage capacity for drought scenarios.
Speakers:
Jessica Edwards-Brandt | Director of Water Operations, Loudoun Water
Trina Littlejohn | Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Aqueduct
Moderator:
Norelis Florentino, PE, MBA, PMP | Associate, Program Manager (Water), Dewberry 
 
Exhibitors & Networking Break
 
ACEC/MW AWARDS LUNCHEON

• ACEC/MW State of the Association Address
• ACEC/MW Annual Honors and Awards
• Keynote Speaker

Exhibitors & Networking Break
 
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
 
Session A: The Talent Problem Isn’t Talent: How Leadership and System Design Are Breaking Hiring and Retention in A/E/C
A/E/C firms are operating in one of the most volatile talent environments in recent memory. Strong backlog, shifting workforce expectations, and increasing pressure on mid-level staff have led many to label this a “talent shortage.” But that diagnosis misses what’s actually happening.
Speaker:
Ahmed Kurtom | President & Founder, DesignForce
Moderator:
Melanie Vracas | Business Development / Marketing, Sorba Engineering 

Session B: Alignment of AI on the Way We Do Business
How will AI and New Technologies Impact Client Expectations, Procurement Practices, and Professionals
Speaker:
Joe Kubacka | Senior Solution Architect, Bentley Systems
Troy Francis | Chief Contracting Officer, DC Office of Contracting and Procurement
Girija Subramaniam | Founder and NSPE Emerging Technologies Committee Chair, Forcing Function LLC
Moderator:
Keith Foxx, PE, PMP, CCM | President & CEO, FOXXSTEM

Exhibitors & Networking Break
 
CLOSING SESSION

ACEC/MW Annual Honors and Awards
ACEC National Remarks
Keynote: Regional Economic Challenges and Significant Infrastructure Observations?
Clark Mercer | Executive Director, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)
Induction of 2026-2027 Officers and Board of Directors  

4:30 am Exhibitors and Networking Reception
Join us after the program to visit our Exhibitor Booths and gather for a Networking Reception!

 

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