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Annual Summer Conference

Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM (EDT) to Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM (EDT)

* Registration open until 7/16/26 at 5:00 PM (EDT)

Join ACEC/NC this summer in Asheville for a few days of networking, industry conversations, and fun in the mountains. Hosted at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel, this year’s Summer Conference will combine engaging sessions and social events with easy access to all the energy of downtown Asheville!

Thursday, July 30

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Junior Board Meeting

1:00 PM Junior Board and Board of Directors Lunch

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Welcome Reception at New Belgium Brewing Co.

 

Friday, July 31

7:30 AM Registration, Breakfast

8:15 AM - 12:00 PM Featured Sessions

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Future Leaders Session (current Future Leaders class only)

12:00 PM Lunch Buffet

12:30 PM Free Time

              *2pm – 5pm Optional, fundraiser for ACEC PAC - To be announced

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Reception at White Labs Brewing Company

 

Saturday, August 1

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Featured Sessions

1:00 PM Free Time

Optional – Excursion: To be announced

5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Reception and ACEC/PAC Silent Auction

6:45 PM Dinner and Program

Hotel Room Block:

Booking link will be provided after registration. One room per member attending the conference. You must be registered for the Summer Conference by July 9th or your hotel room will be removed from our ACEC/NC block and charged the hotel's general occupancy rate.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsors:

Asheville Ascent Reception Sponsor

Pisgah Peak Trailblazer Sponsor

Appalachian Innovator Sponsor