Why Attend the AEC HR Summit?
The AEC HR Summit is North America’s LARGEST event dedicated to the management of human resources in the AEC industry. It is also the ONLY one created and hosted by HR professionals. Our 2026 program will be our best yet, with the latest trends, real-time data, and practical case studies to help you improve how you manage your most important assets, your people.
We hope you can join us!
What makes the AEC HR Summit different?
Beyond selecting speakers with proven experience and an engaging story to share, this is a very unique opportunity because we are 100% AEC-focused. Every ounce of this Summit is designed around the industry-specific issues that AEC HR professionals and leaders face every day.
By attending the AEC HR Summit, you are sure to leave with a wealth of new ideas, a revitalized sense of energy, a plethora of new business connections, lasting friendships, and much more.
Is the AEC HR Summit just for HR professionals?
Not at all! What started as a gathering of primarily AEC HR professionals 16 years ago has grown to become WAY more than that today. As issues surrounding recruiting, retention, engagement, performance management, compensation, and more have become increasingly pressing for an AEC firm’s entire leadership team, this event has evolved into the go-to gathering for anyone who believes their firm could be doing more to achieve best-in-class status in addressing HR challenges.
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AEC Connections Cafe
HR Summit Milestone Awards
3 Concurrent Tracks
City Tavern Tour
What your colleagues said about recent AEC HR Summits
“I have come away from the Summit energized and even more engaged. Amazing ideas for application!”
Melissa Wilcox
VP HR, KCI“This Summit always exceeds my expectations – from valuable information, networking, and resources to just a lot of fun!”
Shanna Brown
HR Director, HELIX Environmental Planning
“Loved everything! Keynotes were fantastic along with breakouts. Best HR conference! Filled with so much relevant and actionable information.”
Danielle Voss
VP HR, Dudek“Honestly, I have never seen a more engaged group of attendees or a top-notch group of presentations/presenters in one conference setting. Great program, great people, great planning, great attendees!”
“This is such a special event. I wish it was twice per year. I met the best people. Everyone is smart, kind, and wants to learn. I love the Summit!“
Tamara Goff
Principal/Director of Marketing & Communications at HBG Design
“This was my first time attending and I loved it!”
Marissa Ortega
HR Coordinator II, CSHQA, Inc.
Kat Ferraro
Director of Human Resources, M/E Engineering
“Once again, this event has exceeded my expectations and proved to be the most valuable networking event for HR professionals in the AEC Industry.”
Gloria Chacon
HR Manager, WNA Engineering