48th ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
The program will continue to be updated as sessions are finalized. Check back regularly for updates. There are no ACC committee meetings scheduled for the conference.
ACC Board of Directors Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibitor Set Up
10:00 a.m.
New Member/First-Time Attendee Reception
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
ACC Fun Walk
6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Executive Leadership Workshop
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Mid-Level Career Development Workshop
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Emerging Leaders in Aviation Workshop
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Welcome & Keynote: The State of the Industry
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Welcome to Seattle
Amy Sonbuchner, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Aviation Architect, C&S Companies, Annual Conference Chair
T.J. Schulz, President, Airport Consultants Council
Fin Bonset, CM, ACE, Vice President, AECOM, ACC Board Chair
Wendy Reiter, CEO, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Keynote Session: State of the Industry
Darren Hulst, Vice President Commercial Marketing, Boeing
Wendy Reiter, CEO, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Ben Brookman, Vice President, Real Estate and Airport Affairs with Alaska Airlines
Networking Reception
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Fun Run
6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Flipping the Script: How the AEC Industry Can Lead in a Time of Disruption
9:00 – 11:45 a.m.
There has never been a more transformative time in our industry, with social, political and technological forces of change clashing against entrenched regulations/processes and a workforce in transition. We can either stand back and react or find opportunities to lead in this time of disruption. These morning sessions will provide an outline of key disruptors and feature interactive, small-group sessions to help define the capabilities of the successful AEC firm of the future.
Introduction – The Forces Reshaping the AEC Industry
- Moderator/Facilitator: Michael McMeekin, P.E., ENV-SP, Engineering Change Lab
- SMEs:
- Stacy Bartoletti, CEO, Degenkolb Engineers
- Anita Cobb, Market Leader for Aviation Civic Strategies, Mead & Hunt
- Rob Raugh, President, Orgmetrics LLC
Interactive Session I – What is the State of Airport Project Pursuits?
Interactive Session II – Industry Perspectives: How are Our Clients Changing? What Key Services/Support Do They Need?
Interactive Session III – Charting the Future: What Does ACC Need To Do?
Lunch
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Roundtable Forums
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Topic 1: The Future of Prime/Sub Partnerships & Pursuits
Topic 2: AEC Industry Trends
Break
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Networking, Learning, and Giving Back
3:15 – 6:00 p.m.
ACC Runway Connections – B2B Meetings
Innovation Showcases
ACC Community Outreach – ElevateSTEM (OFF-SITE)
ACC Foundation Fundraiser: Picklewood Paddle Club
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Breakfast
7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
Membership Meeting
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Airport Panel: What do Our Clients Need from Us?
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
What do airport clients need from their partners today, and what will they need five years from now? This session will feature perspectives from a diverse set of owners who will explore the evolving needs and challenges of their airports and what the AEC industry can do to help.
Conference Closeout
11:30 – 11:45 a.m.
