2025 Annual Leadership Meeting 6/1-3/25
La Fonda on the Plaza
100 E San Francisco StreetSanta Fe, NM 87501
* Registration open until 5/16/25 at 6:00 PM (EST)
We're excited to announce the 2025 Annual Leadership Meeting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 2025 meeting will take place June 1-3, 2025 at La Fonda on the Plaza. Registration is open until May 16, but register by May 2 to save money. Any cancellations after May 16 will receive a full refund less a 3% processing fee.
This meeting is a great opportunity for C-suite, executive level, and senior level management to hear from leaders in the industry and spend time networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
The overall agenda is as follows:
- Sunday, June 1 - Welcome reception at 5 p.m. and hospitality suite at 9 p.m.
- Monday, June 2 - Sessions from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., followed by an afternoon activity and the president's dinner
- Tuesday, June 3 - Sessions until noon, then lunch, followed by the board of directors meeting
For specific information on the educations sessions, look under the Presentations tab.
Hotel
Rooms can be reserved at La Fonda on the Plaza until May 1, 2025. The group rate is $299 per night plus applicable taxes. Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out is at noon. You can reserve by using this link or by calling La Fonda's Reservation Department at 800-523-5002 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Please identify yourself as part of the ACEC/PA 2025 Annual Leadership Meeting.
The hotel rate includes:
- High-speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel.
- Entry to hotel fitness center and swimming pool area.
- Bottled water and coffee/tea replenished daily.
- No resort fees.
Parking
If you rent a car, overnight parking in the hotel's garage is $30 plus tax per vehicle, per day, with unlimited in and out access. Day parking is based upon availability and costs $12 for up to four hours and then increases to $15 plus tax, per vehicle, per day between the hours of 6- 1 a.m.
Attire
Dress is casual for this event. Jackets or ties are not expected.
Golf
For anyone interested, tee times have been reserved for the morning of Sunday, June 1 starting at 9 a.m. at the Black Mesa Golf Club. It is located about 30 minutes from Santa Fe and transportation is on your own. The fee is $119 per player including the cart and range balls. If you need to rent clubs, you must call in advance; the cost is $65 plus tax but includes a sleeve of balls and tees.
Contact Sarah if you would like a tee time as an individual or if you have a foursome. Payment will be accepted upon arrival at the course.
Airport Information
Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) is the closest airport which is roughly 10 miles from the city. It is a small airport with limited flights.
Another option is the Albuquerque International Sunport. It's larger and therefore has more options available to you but is over an hour away from Santa Fe.
Click here for more information on flying into the area.
Things To Do (in and around Santa Fe)
Cumbres and Toltec Railroad | Colorado and New Mexico
All Aboard! - Official Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train
Taos Pueblo – Over 1,000 years of Tradition
Meow Wolf Santa Fe | Immersive Art Museum (w/ Pictures) | House of Eternal Return
More ideas for things to do...
Recommended Restaurants
The Shed - local legend, a must.
Casa Chimayo - very authentic northern New Mexico. You may not recognize much of what's on the menu, but it is all good.
Tia Sophia's - great for breakfast.
Tomasita's - in the Railroad District.
Thunderbird Bar and Grill - good evening spot for cocktails.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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06/01-03/2025 Annual Leadership Early Registration
Welcome Reception Sunday Hospitality Suite Sunday Breakfast Voucher Monday Lunch Monday Afternoon Activity Monday President's Dinner Monday Breakfast Voucher Tuesday Lunch Tuesday All Meeting Sessions Monday and Tuesday |
$695.00 |
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06/01-03/2025 Annual Leadership Registration Guest
Welcome Reception Sunday Hospitality Suite Sunday Breakfast Voucher Monday Afternoon Activity Monday President's Dinner Monday Breakfast Voucher Tuesday |
$595.00 |
Agenda
| June 1 | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Registration |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
| 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Hospitality Suite Join us for a night cap and snacks, sponsored by Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson. |
| June 2 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast at La Plazuela You will receive a voucher at registration to use towards your breakfast. View the menu here. |
| 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
Educational Sessions
We will have five presentations including lunch. *View the presentations tab to see who's speaking. Lunch is not included for registered guests of attendees. |
| 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Group Activity at Tumbleroot Pottery Pub
Spend the afternoon creating your own unique pottery piece. Just a five minute walk from the hotel, you will spend the afternoon immersed in the culture of Santa Fe and enjoy a few local artisanal cocktails. Tumbleroot Pottery Pub where cocktails meet clay. |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
President's Dinner
Cocktail hour will be from 6-7 p.m. Dinner to follow. Sponsored by TPD. |
| June 3 | |
| 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast at La Plazuela You will receive a voucher at registration to use towards your breakfast. View the menu here. |
| 8:30 AM - 12:45 PM |
Educational Sessions
We will have four presentations including lunch. *View the presentations tab to see who's speaking. Lunch is not included for registered guests of attendees. |
| 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Board of Directors Meeting Any ACEC/PA member in good standing may attend. |
The following sessions will take place at the 2025 Annual Leadership Meeting. Check back for updates as they become available.
- The History of La Fonda on the Plaza, presented by Ed Pulsifier, director of Sales-Hotel Historian, La Fonda on the Plaza
- We will kick-off our sessions on Monday with a presentation and tour of the beautiful La Fonda on the Plaza. While the hospitality of La Fonda began over 400 years ago, the current structure is celebrating over 100 years of history. There's a lot to discover and appreciate about this gem in the southwest.
- We will kick-off our sessions on Monday with a presentation and tour of the beautiful La Fonda on the Plaza. While the hospitality of La Fonda began over 400 years ago, the current structure is celebrating over 100 years of history. There's a lot to discover and appreciate about this gem in the southwest.
- Building a Workforce for the Long Haul: The Power of Employee-Centered Benefits, presented by Lydia Zabrycki, vice president of CAPTRUST and client engagement for ACEC Retirement Trust
- In today’s competitive labor market, crafting an employee-centered benefits package is essential for attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent. This presentation will explore how to leverage company benefits to build a committed and loyal workforce for the long term.
- In today’s competitive labor market, crafting an employee-centered benefits package is essential for attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent. This presentation will explore how to leverage company benefits to build a committed and loyal workforce for the long term.
- Developing Emerging Leaders, USAF Style, presented by Russell G. Markosky, Capt., AC-130J pilot, chief of current operations, United States Air Force 16th Special Operations Squadron (Spectre), Cannon AFB, New Mexico
- The Streets of Santa Fe, presented by Romella Glorioso-Moss, PhD, CPM, AICP, capital projects manager for the City of Santa Fe Public Works Department
- This session allow Glorioso-Moss the opportunity to dive into a couple of the most interesting projects the team has worked on, such as Guadalupe Street, focusing on the physical cultural preservation of this street located in the Guadalupe Historic Area.
- This session allow Glorioso-Moss the opportunity to dive into a couple of the most interesting projects the team has worked on, such as Guadalupe Street, focusing on the physical cultural preservation of this street located in the Guadalupe Historic Area.
- Updates from ACEC New Mexico, presented by Sara Moore, executive director for ACEC New Mexico
- This will be an opportunity to hear from their lobbyists on challenges within their state, as well their own hot topics from the southwest.
- This will be an opportunity to hear from their lobbyists on challenges within their state, as well their own hot topics from the southwest.
- Wildlife Corridors Action Plan: Construction Zone Updates, presented by James Hirsch, wildlife coordinator/District 4, New Mexico Department of Transportation
- Water Rights in New Mexico, presented by Jay Lazarus with GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
- The NMSU Bridge Inspection and Evaluation Program, presented by Dr. David V. Jauregui, P.E., Jeff Vigil, Ken White, Yangjian Xiao, and Gloria Zhang
- This presentation will highlight the collaboration between the New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) on bridge engineering projects, including advanced bridge inspection techniques, load rating assessments, and diagnostic and proof load testing. This partnership plays a key role in preparing NMSU civil engineering students for the workforce by providing hands-on experience and exposure to real-world transportation challenges.
- This presentation will highlight the collaboration between the New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) on bridge engineering projects, including advanced bridge inspection techniques, load rating assessments, and diagnostic and proof load testing. This partnership plays a key role in preparing NMSU civil engineering students for the workforce by providing hands-on experience and exposure to real-world transportation challenges.
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