It’s that time of the year for our organization to re-gather at the ACCE Midyear Conference. This year’s conference will take place from February 26-28, 2026, at the OMNI Hotel Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.

AIC will be actively involved in the gathering, including hosting an annual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26. We will also kick things off the night before with an AIC Members dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Thank you to the Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management at Louisiana State University (LSU) for once again sponsoring this year’s Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting!

As an extra incentive, AIC members can earn 6 CPD credits by attending the 2026 ACCE Midyear Conference! Find out more about how to register, participate, and get involved in the Joint ACCE Industry Meeting with the AIC Annual Meeting.

AIC Action Items for the 2026 ACCE Midyear Conference

To ensure your participation, here are the key steps to take:

• Register for the ACCE Midyear Conference through the ACCE website.
• Book your hotel stay at the OMNI Las Colinas. The deadline to receive a discounted rate is February 3rd.
• RSVP to attend the AIC Members Dinner on Feb. 25th. You can RSVP by emailing AIC Executive Director Canda Mueller at [email protected].
• Make plans to attend the AIC Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting sponsored by LSU on Feb. 26th.

Please note that if you miss the cut-off date for reserving a hotel room through ACCE, you will be required to find an available guest room and pay the going rate.

AIC Annual Meeting Agenda

Our annual organization-wide meeting will occur on the night of February 26th. The main focus of the Leadership Conference and Annual Meeting will be to honor our past president and welcome our new president.

Gregg Bradshaw, FAIC, CPC, faithfully served AIC for the past two-and-a-half years, helping build momentum in the aftermath of a global pandemic. He now hands the baton to Hugh Cronin, AIC, CPC, LEED AP, PMP, who is stepping into the role of AIC president.

Hugh will be focusing on developing a long-term strategic plan for our organization. Our gathering on Feb. 26th will be an excellent opportunity to hear about the vision for AIC moving forward as we enter into the next chapter of our story in advancing construction excellence.

The gathering will also provide a shared space for peer collaboration, direct engagement with AIC leadership, and the opportunity to help shape initiatives that strengthen our professional exams, enhance member value, and advance professionalism in construction. 

Attendees will leave better equipped to lead within their firms, support emerging professionals, and represent AIC within the broader construction community.

Additional Event Participation Options Through ACCE

AIC is a sponsor of the ACCE Construction Industry Forum on Feb. 26th, with sessions and workshops taking place at the OMNI Hotel Las Colinas.

AIC will be represented by former presidents Geno Hogan, FAIC, CPC, and Paul Mattingly, FAIC, CPC, as forum speakers and panelists. You will also have the opportunity to hear from ACCE president Steve Nellis, with whom we have a long-standing relationship in helping advance the construction industry through education.

The ACCE sessions will include engaging discussions on technology, workforce training, and education innovation. You can expect to learn more about the following topics:

• Robotics & Automation in Construction: Practical jobsite applications of robots, live demonstrations, ROI, and strategies for integrating robotics into workflows and curricula.
• Artificial Intelligence in AEC Practice: How GCs, trades, and tech partners are actually using AI today, managing legal/ethical risks, and identifying where AI really delivers value.
• AI Competencies for CM Graduates: The specific AI-related knowledge, skills, and abilities industry expects from new construction professionals, and how programs can adapt to meet demand.
• Leadership, Mentorship & Workforce Development: Building diverse, future-ready leaders through mentorship, industry–academia collaboration, and intentional career pathways for students.
• Industry Advisory Boards & Preconstruction Education: Designing strong IABs and specialized preconstruction tracks to better align academic programs with industry needs and early-phase project planning.

Together, these sessions will explore how AI, robotics, leadership development, industry advisory boards, and preconstruction education are reshaping construction practice and preparing the next generation of construction professionals.

• View the program to learn more about the topics and speakers for each session.

Register Now for the Annual Gathering in Texas

Now is the time to make plans to attend the Joint ACCE Industry Meeting with AIC Annual Meeting.

If you have questions about registration, booking your hotel room, or getting involved in the AIC events, please reach out to us. We want a great showing from AIC, and you can earn 6 CPD credits for participating.

Please email Canda at [email protected] with questions about reserving a room and/or RSVP’ing for the member dinner the night before the 2026 ACCE Midyear Conference.