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The Conference & Expo is the premier annual event for professionals in total cost management and project controls. It features engaging technical presentations, valuable networking opportunities, educational seminars, and the latest in product solutions. Join us in Anaheim to connect with the industry's top minds—you won’t want to miss the keynote sessions on Monday and Tuesday! On Monday, we'll have Russ Peak with "Mind Show" while on Tuesday, Lance Stephenson, Kaylyn Mickelson, Mike Pink, and Jareth Reeves will discuss "Bridging the Gap: Getting Cost Engineers & Project Controls Ready for AI".

The early-bird registration closes on May 14. Use the Justification Toolkit if you need help convincing your boss to support your registration.

Book your hotel room first to receive a $100 discount code toward your AACE registration. Plus, groups of five or more can save an additional $50 per person. For more details on group discounts, just send us an email. Don’t wait—register today! Register today!

NEW: Member Assistance Program

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The Member Assistance Program offers member support with dues and education assistance. Individual members in good standing are eligible. The program intends to ensure that individuals can maintain AACE membership and further their professional development during times of financial insecurity when keeping members connected to the AACE community and available resources is vital. Funds are limited, and the program will continue at the discretion of the AACE Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will designate a maximum total award amount annually.

At this time, only the Conference & Expo Grants are open.

These grants provide funding to cover the meeting registration for AACE members who have provided volunteer service to the association. The total number of grants awarded will be subject to funding available. Applications will be reviewed and approved by AACE staff. Selected recipients must confirm within seven days that they wish to accept the grant (or the grant may be made available to another applicant).

Eligibility:

• Current AACE member at the time of application.

• AACE volunteer service within the last five years.

• Demonstrate the need by completing the online application before the deadline.

Eligible Expenses:

• This grant covers conference registration only. It does not cover travel, lodging, meals, or other incidental expenses.

Lodging Requirement:

• To remain eligible for this grant, you must stay at the official conference host hotel during the event. Recipients are responsible for booking and paying for their accommodations.

Only one education grant (Conference & Expo or Online Education) may be awarded to a member every five years.

Free Webinar:

Mastering Scope Control: Strategies for Project Success

As projects scale in size and complexity, aligning scope across engineering, procurement, and construction becomes a critical challenge. Misalignment can trigger scope creep, design rework, procurement bottlenecks, and costly construction delays.

Join InEight project controls experts John Upton and Jake Sjuts as they explore the intricacies of scope management in today’s demanding project environments. Learn how integrating standard business processes, cutting-edge technology, and streamlined communication can drive better coordination and project success. This webinar, especially suited to project leaders and engineers focused on advancing their scope management skills, will offer actionable strategies to improve project outcomes through proactive scope alignment.

This webinar is eligible for 0.1 CEUs. Registration is free, but required.

Members Only:

Power Forum

The AACE Power Forum is a thought leadership community dedicated to AACE members active in the power sector, including power generation, distribution, and transmission.

Topic: Lessons Learned from Mega Offshore Wind & Transmission Projects

Presenters: Garry Murphy & Gonzalo Rosa, Turner & Townsend

Date: Monday, May 5

Time: 12:00 pm ET

Registration is free, but required. This event is only available for AACE members.

Free Webinar:

AI-Powered Cost Estimation with @RISK

Join Manuel Carmona with Lumivero in this insightful webinar as he discusses the evolving role of AI in cost estimation and risk management.

Topic: AI-Powered Cost Estimation with @RISK

Presenter: Manuel Carmona

Date: Tuesday, May 13

Time: 11:00 am ET

This webinar is eligible for 0.1 CEUs. Registration is free, but required.