​ACEA Symposium 2024
​at Rowling Hall & AT&T Conference Center

Friday, May 10th 2024 
7:00am – 5:00pm
On-Demand Sessions available  6/3/24 - 12/3/24 

Greater Austin Contractors & Engineers Association (ACEA) is proud to host our annual Central Texas Infrastructure Design & Construction Symposium. This civil engineering event provides an open forum for stakeholders involved in all aspects of infrastructure design and construction to grow together. Industry leaders can network with officials, discover new connections, recruit young talent, earn PD credits, test new technology, share regulatory concerns, and promote business interests. 

ACEA is excited to host Symposium 2024 at our new venue, the McCombs School of Business: Rowling Hall and AT&T Hotel & Conference Center. ​Symposium is a community-focused event and we welcome all industry professionals to join us. We welcome all members, non-members, city employees, students, and all experience levels to attend.

Experience Symposium

 ALL ACCESS ADMISSION
Includes:
In-Person Admission to 6 sessions on May 10th
On-Demand Access: June 3rd - Dec 3rd
Mobile App Access
14 PD Hours - including Ethics and Keynote
Choose to attend 6 out of 20 live sessions at Rowling Hall + AT&T Conference Center, plus access 8 audio recordings on-demand after Symposium. Discover long-term solutions to industry challenges with members, public agency employees, and civil engineering experts. Participate in live speaker Q&A, and learn about new resources, technologies, and policies.
  • Attend 6 live sessions specific to infrastructure design & construction
  • ​Access 10 sessions on-demand for 6 months (6/3/24-12/3/24)
  • Attend keynote, connect with exhibitors, network during breaks
  • Receive swag bag and notebook
  • Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks, and happy hour
  • Access mobile app to view detailed schedule, plus speaker, attendee, exhibitor, and sponsor profiles 
  • Earn 14 PD Hours including 1 hour of Ethics
ON-DEMAND ACCESS ONLY
​Includes:
10 Sessions 
On-Demand Access: June 3rd - Dec 3rd
Mobile App Access
10 PD Hours - Including Ethics and Keynote
Access 9 sessions and PowerPoint slides on-demand starting June 1st. SESSIONS WILL NOT BE LIVED STREAMED IN REAL TIME. Discover long-term solutions to industry challenges with members, public agency employees, civil engineering experts. Learn about new resources, technologies, and policies.
  • Access 10 sessions on-demand for 6 months (6/3/24-12/3/24)
  • Plenary, Keynote, and Ethics sessions are all included​​​​
  • Access mobile app to view detailed schedule, plus speaker, attendee, exhibitor, and sponsor profiles 
  • Network with attendees through mobile app
  • Earn 10 PD Hours including 1 hour of Ethics​

Keynote Speaker: Rob Hutton

Independent Consultant, Former DR Horton President, former Lennar Regional VP
Rob Hutton has spent 40+ years in real estate. He began his career as a commercial broker, and several years later joined a large, privately held, homebuilding company in Austin. He has underwritten approximately 1,200 land acquisition and development deals, and been a part of the design, construction, marketing, and sale of over 120,000 homes. He has also participated in several mergers and acquisitions, including the 2018 Lennar, CalAtlantic Merger, valued at $9.3 billion.
​He is the International Best selling author of "Think. Map. Do.-- How Ambitious Leaders Can Accelerate Their Climb Into Senior Management.”
Post retirement from Lennar, Rob is continuing his involvement with his two great passions—coaching talented young leaders, and focusing on land development. He is currently developing 1,000 acres north of Austin, that will translate into a MPC with ~3,500 lots.​

Registration 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 - $275.00*
Public Agency Employee - $275.00*
Non-Member - $500.00
Undergrad Student - $50.00
Committee Members - Free (Please do not register. ACEA will manually add your registration)
Speakers - Free (Please do not register. ACEA will manually add your registration)
On-Demand Access Only
Includes: On-Demand Access + Mobile App
Everyone | $250.00
*Early Bird Discount ends 4/12/24.
Register between 4/13 - 4/26 at standard rate of $325.
Online Registration Deadline is 11:59pm 4/26/24
On-site registration available on 5/10/24.

For questions about payments, please refer to our 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 undergraduate students are eligible. Do not apply if you already have a bachelor's degree.)

SCHOLARSHIP IS CLOSED

Thank you for helping ACEA make this event possible!
Elizabeth Boswell
Amanda Elliott
Joydeep Goswami
Colby Harris
Eric Gonzales
Tiffany Leal
Aneil Naik
Matthew Scrivener
Zach Steele
Tim Weston
Friday, May 10th 2024
07:00 – 08:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
08:00 – 09:00 AM Opening Session - Plenary
09:00 – 10:00 AM Breakout Sessions I
10:00 – 10:30 AM Networking & Snack Break
10:30 – 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions II
11:30 – 12:00 PM Networking Break
12:00 – 01:00 PM Luncheon with Keynote Speaker: Rob Hutton
01:00 – 01:30 PM Networking Break
01:30 – 02:30 PM Breakout Sessions III
02:30 – 03:00 PM Networking & Snack Break
03:00 – 04:00 PM Breakout Sessions IV
04:00 – 05:00 PM Closing Reception - Margarita Social
Symposium will be held in both McCombs School of Business: Robert B. Rowling Hall - Zlotnik Ballroom AND AT&T Conference Center
1. Enter RHG address into GPS > 346 West 20th Street, Austin Texas 78705
2. Take Guadalupe to 20th Street. Enter Rowling Hall Parking Garage from 20th Street
3. Take elevator to Zlotnik Ballroom. Turn right to get to Symposium Registration Desk

VIEW DIRECTIONS VIDEO

Sponsors & Exhibitors

Connect with the greater Austin civil engineering community and expand your reach. Engage directly with ACEA's diverse audience including civil engineers, contractors, associates, government employees, and college students. Sponsors and exhibitors enjoy the benefits of in-person networking, print advertising, digital social media/email campaigns, and conference app promotions. 

Symposium 2024 Exhibitors

Thank you Symposium 2024 Sponsors!
Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
7200 N Mopac Expy #130, Austin, TX 78731
(512) 893-7067 -  [email protected] 
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