ACEC Washington-Oregon Fall Conference 2026

Join ACEC Washington and ACEC Oregon for the 2026 Joint Fall Conference, Integrated by Design: Building the Future-Ready Engineering Firm, September 28–30 at beautiful Skamania Lodge.

This year’s conference will bring together engineering leaders from Washington and Oregon for a future-focused program on how firms are evolving their business models, operational systems, project delivery, profitability strategies, and client relationships in a rapidly changing market.

The agenda is being curated around four core pillars:

• Industry Transformation
• Firm Strategy & Business Model Evolution
• Operational Excellence
• Regional Leadership & Market Collaboration

Featured sessions will include :

• Keynote on the Future-Ready Engineering Firm with Jessica Field, Senior Vice President at WSP and leader of the Future Ready Program in the USA;
  A lifecycle thinking panel;
• A digital delivery session with Mike Sewell, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Gresham Smith;
• Profitability in a Volatile Market with Jeremy Clarke, COO and Managing Director of Board Advisory Services at Zweig Group.
• And more...

Beyond the sessions, attendees will have meaningful opportunities to connect with peers, clients, and industry partners from across the Pacific Northwest, all while enjoying the beautiful setting of Skamania Lodge and views of the Columbia River Gorge.

We are also planning fun networking activities, including a friendly 18-hole putting competition to raise funds for ACEC/PAC.

Early bird pricing is available through July 3:



ACEC Member Rate: $875

Non-Member Rate: $1,280

After July 15, prices will increase.

In addition to a strong educational program, attendees will enjoy meaningful networking opportunities, stunning views of the Columbia River Gorge, and a friendly 18-hole putting activity benefiting ACEC/PAC, as well as lawn games.

Both activities will be offered as add-ons during registration checkout. A separate link will be sent to complete the required PAC contribution. All proceeds from participation will support the PAC.

We hope you will join us for this important regional conversation on building stronger, more connected, and more future-ready engineering firms.

Room Reservations

A discounted block of rooms is available beginning at $289 per night plus tax and resort fee. Reservations can be made online here or by calling 844-432-4748 and referring to ACEC Washington using code 1YR1R3. All rooms must be booked by August 29, 2026. Please do not book through a third-party website as I will not be able to find your reservation and you will not receive the discounted rate.

Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Pamela Beachnau