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2026 Annual Leadership Meeting 6/14-16/26

Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT) to Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM (EDT)

We're excited to announce the 2026 Annual Leadership Meeting in Charlottesville, Virginia. The 2026 meeting will take place June 14-16, 2026 at the Boar's Head Resort. 
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.

Hotel Information
There is a room block at the Boar's Head Resort for the nights of June 12th to June 18th at a group rate of $279 per night, plus prevailing taxes, currently 14.3%. There is a two night minimum for the weekend (Friday and Saturday) nights. Check-in time is after 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. The resort fee is $25 per night (taxed at 5.3%) which covers high speed wireless internet access, online newspaper in the room, parking, use of the fitness center including sauna and steam rooms, use of resort fishing equipment, and participation in daily fitness classes. Cut-off is Tuesday, May 12. Use this link to make your reservation.

Attire
Dress is resort casual for this event. Jackets or ties are not expected.

Golf
We have several tee times set aside for us on Sunday, June 14 at Birdwood Golf Course located right at the resort, starting at 8:30am. Please contact Sarah Babski if you would like to reserve a spot. Cost is $165 per golfer which includes carts, green fees, taxes and warm up balls for the range. You may rent clubs which is $60 per set. Please let Sarah know at time of booking.

Airport Information
This resort is about four hours driving from Harrisburg, five hours from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is located about 20 minutes from the resort if you plan to fly.

Things To Do:
Monticello - historical landmark
Visit Charlottesville website

Recommended Restaurants and Wineries:
Dairy Market - open Tuesday through Sunday from 8am to 9pm (Friday & Saturday open until 10pm)
Carter Mountain Orchard
King Family Vineyards
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
Pollack Vineyards
The Ivy Inn Restaurant

Registration Options

Credits Price
06/14-16/2026 Annual Leadership Early Registration
Registration includes:
Welcome Reception Sunday
Hospitality Suite Sunday
Continental Breakfast Monday
Lunch Monday
Afternoon Activity/President's Dinner Monday
Continental Breakfast Tuesday
Lunch Tuesday
All Meeting Sessions Monday and Tuesday
Registration Ends 5/15/26 at 5:00 PM EDT
$749.00
06/14-16/2026 Annual Leadership Registration Guest
Registration includes:
Welcome Reception Sunday
Hospitality Suite Sunday Night
Continental Breakfast Monday
Afternoon Activity/President's Dinner Monday
Continental Breakfast Tuesday
Registration Ends 5/29/26 at 5:00 PM EDT
$595.00
06/14-16/2026 Annual Leadership Registration
Registration includes:
Welcome Reception Sunday
Hospitality Suite Sunday
Continental Breakfast Monday
Lunch Monday
Afternoon Activity/President's Dinner Monday
Continental Breakfast Tuesday
Lunch Tuesday
All Meeting Sessions Monday and Tuesday
Registration Ends 5/29/26 at 5:00 PM EDT
$849.00
06/14-16/2026 Annual Leadership Featured Sponsor
Includes:
•One (1) attendee full meeting registration
• Full-page color advertisement with premier placement in program
• Signage featured at registration and throughout meeting
• Acknowledgment from the podium
• Recognition in meeting program
• Recognition in event promotion e-blasts
• Recognition on ACEC/PA website and social media channels
$2,000.00
06/14-16/2026 Ann. Leadership Pres Dinner Sponsor
Includes:
• One (1) attendee full meeting registration
• Half-page color advertisement with premier placement in program
• Acknowledgment from the podium
• Signage displayed at registration and Monday’s dinner
• Recognition in meeting program
• Recognition in event promotion e-blasts
• Recognition on ACEC/PA website and social media channels
$1,500.00

Agenda

June 14
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Registration Ednam Lobby
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome Reception Arbor Courtyard (weather permitting)
Welcome to all registrants
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Hospitality Suite Commonwealth Room
Welcome to all registrants
June 15
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast Ednam Lobby - open to all registrants
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Educational Sessions Ednam Hall
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Ednam Hall - Meeting attendees only
3:00 PM - 8:30 PM Afternoon Group Activity and President's Dinner Open to All Attendees
Please meet in the hotel lobby by 2:45pm for transportation to the Historic Downtown Mall where will we embark on a customized food and beverage tasting adventure culminating in the annual President's Dinner. Transportation will be provided back to the resort at 8:30pm.
June 16
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast Ednam Lobby - Open to All Attendees
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Educational Sessions Ednam Hall
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch Ednam Hall - meeting attendees only
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting Ednam Hall - All members in good standing may attend.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Annual Meeting of the Membership Ednam Hall - Virtual Option to attend will be made available.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting Ednam Hall - Any ACEC/PA member in good standing may attend.
    • Kristina Preisner, Executive Director of ACEC/VA
    • Michael McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority
    • Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to interview our Past Presidents
    • Jerry West, Director of Parks and Recreation for Nelson County, presenting on the Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel
    • Osman Ozbulut, Professor at the University of Virginia, presenting his research on Improving Seismic Resilience of Structures
    • Chris Foley, P.E., Senior Engineering with WSP USA on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel
    • Chris Corcoran, Project Manager with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. 

Sponsors (As of April 2026)

Sponsorships are now available.