Greater Austin Contractors & Engineers Association (ACEA) is proud to host the 20th Annual Central Texas Infrastructure Design & Construction Symposium. This event provides an open forum for individuals involved in all aspects of infrastructure design and construction. Network with industry leaders and officials, discover new connection opportunities, learn about new technology, share concerns and promote your business.
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Thursday, May 11th 2023 
7:00am – 5:00pm
Austin Convention Center
On-Demand Sessions available  6/1/23 - 12/1/23  

​Symposium is a community-focused event and ACEA welcomes a wide range of industry professionals.
We invite members, non-members, and all experience levels to attend.

Symposium 2023 Experience

 ALL ACCESS ADMISSION
Includes:
In-Person Admission on May 11th
On-Demand Access: June 1st - Dec 1st
Mobile App Access
14 PD Hours - including Ethics
Choose from 20 live sessions at the Austin Convention Center and access 8 session recordings on-demand after the Symposium.
You can also use our mobile app to view detailed session schedule, sponsor & exhibitor profiles, attendee profiles, offers, and more. 
  • Discuss problems with industry leaders and help seek effective, long-term solutions.
  • Attend sessions specific to infrastructure design & construction
  • Earn at least 14 PD Hours including 1 hour of ethics to affordably meet required credits.
  • Learn about new resources available 
  • Connect with individuals and firms who can help you conduct business more efficiently
  • Ask Speakers questions directly in-person ​
  • Watch 8 sessions on-demand for 6 months in desktop app. (Recordings accessible from June 1st to December 1st)
ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY
​Includes:
​8 Audio-Only Sessions 
On-Demand Access: June 1st - Dec 1st
Mobile App Access
8 PD Hours - No Ethics
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Access 8 audio sessions on-demand AFTER the Symposium is over. SESSIONS WILL NOT BE LIVED STREAMED IN REAL TIME. 
You can access the mobile app on May 11th, but you will not be able to watch sessions live during the event. You can send chat messages to other attendees and speakers, but you will not be able to participate in live, interactive features such as Q&A. If you register for on-demand access only, you can watch sessions starting June 1st.
  • Discuss problems with industry leaders and help seek effective, long-term solutions via text chat only
  • View speaker, exhibitor, and sponsor profiles through Mobile App
  • Access 8 audio sessions and their PowerPoint slides for 6 months. Recordings are accessible from June 1 to Dec 1 2023.​
  • Earn 8 PD Hours. On-Demand Access does NOT include an Ethics Credit.  To earn Ethics Credit, attend in-person event. ​
 COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND SPEAKERS:
Please DO NOT register yourself. ACEA will manually set up your complimentary registration.

Registration & Session Details

Symposium is a community-focused event and ACEA welcomes a wide range of industry professionals. We invite members, non-members, and all experience levels to attend.
Our average attendance includes:
44% Engineers
39% Government Employees
11% Associates/Suppliers
6% Contractors
All Access
Includes: In-Person Admission + On-Demand Access + Mobile App
ACEA Member - $250.00*
Public Agency Employee - $250.00*
Non-Member - $425.00
College Student - $50.00
Committee Members - Free (Please DO NOT Register. ACEA will manually sign you up)
Speakers - Free (Please DO NOT Register. ACEA will manually sign you up)
On-Demand Access Only
Includes: On-Demand Access + Mobile App
Everyone | $250.00
*Early Bird Discount ends 4/21/23.
Register between 4/22 - 5/1 at standard rate of $300.
Online Registration Deadline is 11:59pm 5/1/23
On-site registration available on 5/11/23.

For questions about payments, please refer to our Event Online Payment FAQ

We are dedicated to empowering undergrad college students who are interested in the engineering and construction field of study. We invite students to attend Symposium and connect with industry professionals. Our sponsors and Board of Directors will award free admission to qualified applicants seeking to connect with our members at the event. (Only under graduate students are eligible. Do not apply if you already have a bachelor's degree.)

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP BEFORE APRIL 21ST

Thank you for helping ACEA make this event possible!
Angela Barringer
Elizabeth Boswell
Amanda Elliott
Joydeep Goswami
Colby Harris
Richard Jenkins
Tiffany Leal
Aneil Naik
Matthew Scrivener
Zach Steele
Tim Weston
Committee Members, DO NOT register yourself or your speakers. ACEA will set up complimentary registrations manually. If you need to register your employees, please do not register yourself as an attendee.
TOP SESSIONS
Keynote: How LCRA Manages Highland Lakes
Water
  • Tapping Lake Travis – Project Update on the BCRUA Phase 2 Raw Water Delivery System
  • Environmental Regs - Change is the Only Constant (Update and forecast on wetlands, species, and regs)
  • The Future of Water in Austin (and the World)
Legal
  • Ethics Jeopardy - Morning and Afternoon
  • What Makes an Employee an Employee? Employees, Independent Contractors, and Compliance Issues, Oh My!
  • Mediation: Get on Board or Get Left Behind
Road
  • Structural Testing of CMP Lined & Unlined with Polymeric Resin Chemistry
  • Geotechnical Pavement Design and Performance
  • William Cannon Bridge Approach – An MSE Wall Case Study
Future Projects
  • Project Connect Updates
  • TxDOT’s Unified Transportation Program (UTP)
  • City Updates: Jarrell, Liberty Hill, San Marcos

VIEW FULL SPEAKER LIST HERE

VIEW SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE HERE

Sponsors & Exhibitors
Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
7200 N Mopac Expy #130  |  Austin, TX 78731
(512) 893-7067   |   info@aceatx.com 
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