Top 5 List for ACEC/NC Summer Conference

For over 20 years, the ACEC/NC summer conference occurs at the beach and is a staple for many members and industry professionals looking to connect with peers and earn PDH credits. If you are preparing to attend the conference next week, we have a few suggestions our regular attendees, young professionals and first-timers. This conference meets the needs of all industry professionals, so be sure to keep these top 5 things in mind.

1. Networking - every day is filled with a networking opportunity. Use this time to meet industry professionals from another region or mentor a young engineer and introduce them to seasoned industry professionals.

2. Professional Development - Friday is filled with opportunities for future leaders to grow and for current leaders to become a “Shift Thinker”

3. State & Local Updates – Our Saturday sessions are filled with economic, state and local legislative updates with direct access to the experts.

4. Support PAC – Attend the PAC reception Friday night to help raise funds. Our Political Action Committee (PAC) is our primary tool for political engagement and any funds raised help support policies and legislation for the engineering industry.

5. FUN!! – No matter the event or session you attend at the conference we want you to have fun and enjoy this time at the beach! The ACEC/NC staff will be available on site throughout the conference to assist with any needs and are always open to suggestions on how to improve your summer conference experience.

See you soon! #EngineerYourFuture

Message from the Junior Board:

With the emergence of the summer season comes a close to our inaugural year of the ACEC/NC Junior Board of Directors. The change provides an opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved and where we are headed as we enter the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Over the past year our collective group has built the foundation of the Junior Board and set the direction that future members may build upon as we work to engage and develop the next generation of industry leadership. The Junior Board began a quarterly social aimed at not only providing opportunities for developing professionals to network with their peers but also providing opportunities for members to learn about ACEC/NC advocacy initiatives as well as ways to develop leadership skills they can use as they progress in their careers.

In addition to the socials, the Junior Board worked in tandem with the individuals and committees who planned Legislative Day and the new Fuel NC Conference. Through our collaboration with these individuals both events were seen as a huge success with increased attendance at Legislative Day and a sell-out of the first ever Fuel NC Conference.