Register Now for The ECC Association 2026 ECC Conference PerspECCtives Conference – Sept 9 – Sept 11, 2026
Forging Our Future
The 58th Annual PerspECCtives Conference brings together leaders across capital projects—owners, contractors, suppliers, and partners—for focused dialogue on the ideas, relationships, and strategies shaping project performance.
Who attends
1,000+ attendees
Owners, contractors, suppliers, and industry partners
What you’ll hear
Industry-defining topics
Innovation, project excellence, resilience, economics, and leadership
How you engage
Mainstage + forums
Designed for deeper discussion and meaningful connection
Why it matters
Better project outcomes
Perspective that shapes how projects are planned and delivered
A conference experience built for meaningful engagement
PerspECCtives brings leaders together for substantive programming, deeper discussion, and the connections that move conversations into action.
Mainstage
Mainstage Sessions
Hear from keynote speakers and industry voices addressing the trends, challenges, and ideas shaping the future of capital projects.
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Forums
Focused Discussion
Go beyond the mainstage with more focused discussion designed to encourage perspective-sharing and deeper engagement.
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Leadership
Leadership Conversations
Engage with peers around leadership, strategy, and collaboration issues influencing project performance.
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Connection
Networking + Receptions
Build relationships during receptions and informal moments that extend conversations beyond the sessions.
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Hotel Info:
Austin, Texas
JW Marriott Austin
The 58th Annual PerspECCtives Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Austin, a premier downtown location that keeps attendees close to conference programming, receptions, and networking throughout the week.
Located in the heart of downtown Austin, the hotel offers a polished setting for both the conference experience and the convenience of staying on site.
Built on a legacy of leadership
For more than 50 years, the Annual PerspECCtives Conference has brought together leaders across the capital projects industry for high-caliber keynote speakers, substantive discussion, and meaningful access to the people and ideas shaping the future of engineering and construction.
The program reflects the latest thought leadership and the forces driving change across the business. Past speakers have included Stephen Dubner, Tony Dungy, Peter Zeihan, Amy Myers Jaffe, Adam Steltzner, Steve Wozniak, Sterling Hawkins, and Liam Mallon.
For over 50 years, the Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC) Association has provided unique opportunities for industry pioneers and innovators to collaborate in a forum free from the daily demands and politics of business—the Annual ECC Conference. Formed by owners, contractors, suppliers, and academics in the engineering and construction business, ECC aims to drive excellence and the long-term success of the industry through networking, innovation, and outreach.
ECC provides opportunity for professionals from all aspects and all levels of the engineering and construction industry. From the Future Leaders program, a program that recognizes and fosters budding leadership, to established thought leaders and industry pioneers, ECC is working to build avenues for greater understanding, knowledge growth, and career advancement for all who participate.
2026 Annual PerspECCtives Conference Agenda
Schedule:
Pre-Conference
Tuesday, September 8
Early Arrival + Future Leader Reception
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Registration
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ECC Future Leader Reception
Day 1 Wednesday, September 9
Future Leaders, Sponsors Only Session + Welcome Reception
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Future Leaders Breakfast
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Future Leader Wednesday Session
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sponsors Only Session
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM First Time Attendees’ Reception
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ECC Conference Welcome Reception
Day 2 Thursday, September 10
Opening Session, Keynotes, Forums + Reception
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 10:55 AM ECC PerspECCtives Welcome & Opening Session
9:00 AM Keynote Address: Rohit Bhargava
9:50 AM Sponsor Recognition
10:00 AM Keynote Address: Dan Gardner
10:50 AM Forum Preview
10:55 AM – 11:25 AM Networking Break
11:25 AM – 12:35 PM Forums Breakout Sessions
12:35 PM – 1:45 PM Awards Luncheon
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Break
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM ECC PerspECCtives Afternoon Session
2:15 PM ECC Chair Address
2:30 PM Board Recognition
2:35 PM Keynote Address: Valorie Burton
3:35 PM Forum Preview
4:00 PM – 5:10 PM Forums Breakout Sessions
5:15 PM – 7:15 PM ECC Reception
Day 3 Friday, September 11
Final Keynotes, Forums + Closing Session
7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Registration
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM ECC PerspECCtives Friday Morning Session
8:40 AM ECC Vice Chair Speech
8:55 AM SOS Recap
9:05 AM Future Leader Update
9:15 AM Keynote Address: Geoff Colvin
10:10 AM Forum Preview
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Networking Break
10:45 AM – 11:55 AM Forums Breakout Sessions
11:55 AM – 1:05 PM Lunch and Closing Session
11:55 AM Introduction of 2026–2027 Board
12:15 PM Keynote Address: Mark Gallagher
1:05 PM That’s a Wrap
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