2026 Conference & Expo

June 28 - 30, 2026

MGM Grand | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

AACE's 70th Anniversary Celebration

In-Person Seminars

June 27 - 28

Data Analytics for Cost Engineering and Project Controls Professionals

Developing Human Skills for Effective Management

Early Registration Ends - May 28!

Don't Miss the 70th AACE International Conference & Expo!

This year's milestone event is heading to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, June 28–30, and it's shaping up to be the biggest yet. The 70th AACE International Conference & Expo features more peer-reviewed technical presentations than ever before, plus CEU opportunities and the chance to connect with total cost management professionals from around the world.

Check out the jam-packed technical program: From AI-powered project controls and quantitative risk analysis to delay claims, earned value management, and owner-centric frameworks, this year's lineup covers the full spectrum of total cost management — with more peer-reviewed presentations than ever before.

Sessions kick off Sunday, June 28, and span through Tuesday. Technical program tracks including estimating, planning & scheduling, risk, contract dispute resolution, construction, and much more.

👉 View the Full Technical Program Schedule and start planning your ConEx experience today.

Arrive Early, Learn More

Make the most of your trip by joining one of two in-person continuing education seminars offered the weekend before the ConEx (Saturday–Sunday, June 27–28, 1.2 CEUs each):

Data Analytics for Cost Engineering and Project Controls Professionals — Instructor: Lance Stephenson, CCP FAACE Hon. Life

Developing Human Skills for Effective Management — Instructor: Shoshanna Fraizinger, CCP FAACE

Note: Seminars run concurrently, so you'll choose one. Seminar fees are separate from ConEx registration.

Save More, Stack Your Discounts

There are several ways to get the best rate on registration:

• Early bird savings: Members who register by May 28 receive the lowest rate — plus full technical program registrants get recordings of all technical sessions.
• Host hotel discount: Book your room at the MGM Grand first and receive a $100 discount code to apply at ConEx registration.
• Group discount: Bringing a team of five or more? Each registration saves $50. Email [email protected] for your group's discount code.

Need Help Making the Case to Attend?

AACE's Justification Toolkit has everything you need to get approval — from general tips and an ROI calculator to a customizable justification letter and visa invitation support. Head to the toolkit, tailor the materials to your role and organization, and make the ask with confidence.

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Member Assistance Program

Conference & Expo Grants Are Now Open

AACE's Member Assistance Program is back! The program offers support with dues and education assistance for individual members in good standing. It exists to help members maintain their AACE membership and continue professional development during times of financial hardship, keeping them connected to the AACE community and its resources. Funds are limited, and the program continues at the discretion of the AACE Board of Directors, which designates a maximum annual award amount.

These grants cover meeting registration for AACE members who have volunteered for the association. Awards are subject to available funding, reviewed and approved by AACE staff. Selected recipients must confirm acceptance within seven days, or the grant may be offered to another applicant.

Eligibility:

• Current AACE member at time of application
• AACE volunteer service within the last five years
• Completed online application submitted before the deadline

Eligible Expenses:

• Conference registration only (travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals are not covered)

Lodging Requirement:

• Recipients must stay at the official conference host hotel. Recipients are responsible for booking and paying for their own accommodations.

Note: Only one education grant may be awarded to a member every five years.

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Free Webinar: What Happens When AI Runs the Project? A Vision for Project Controls

28 May 12:00 PM ET

Presenter: Greg Lawton, CEO, Nodes & Links

Most large infrastructure projects still finish late and over budget. Not because of a lack of skill or effort, but because the system has grown too complex for any human team to fully manage alone. Only 6% of megaprojects hit both their cost and schedule targets. That is not a people problem. It is a systems problem.

In this session, Greg Lawton, CEO of Nodes & Links, presents a forward-looking vision for what project controls and the PMO will look like as AI moves from assistant to operator. Drawing on data from over 21,000 projects and half a million hours of schedule analysis, Greg walks through a five-stage roadmap. From where most PMOs sit today, to a future where intelligent systems continuously sense, analyze, and act across schedules, costs, and risks.

Free for members and non-members, but registration is required. Since this event was rescheduled, all who previously registered are still registered to attend.

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Webinar: Spotlight on Recommended Practice 138R 25: Introduction to Life Cycle Cost Analysis

27 May 11:00 AM ET

Presenter: Larry Dysert, CCP CEP DRMP FAACE Hon. Life; Sam Kitchin, PSP

Host: Luis Terry, CEP PSP

Free CEUs!

Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is a comprehensive economic assessment method used to evaluate the total cost of owning, operating, maintaining, refurbishing, and disposing of an asset over its expected life span. LCCA extends beyond initial acquisition or construction costs to include all subsequent expenses, such as operation, maintenance, upgrades, and eventual disposal costs, as well as the potential savings or benefits over the asset's life. The primary purpose of LCCA is to assist decision-makers in choosing the most cost-effective option among different competing alternatives. By evaluating the total cost of ownership of a project, asset, or system over its entire lifespan, LCCA enables informed decision-making that balances initial investment costs with long-term operational, maintenance, and disposal costs.

Free for members and non-members, but registration is required. Attendees will earn 0.1 free CEUs.

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