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AACE offers several thought-leadership community forums for members in the life sciences (pharmaceuticals and biotechnology), power, and transit sectors. These forums provide collaborative spaces for cost engineering and project controls professionals to exchange knowledge, share lessons learned, and develop practical solutions to industry challenges.

Upcoming Forum events will be listed on the AACE calendar. Join the Life Sciences Forum community, the Power Forum community, or the Transit Forum community to ask questions, receive updates on upcoming events, and stay connected.

 

Life Sciences Forum

The AACE Life Sciences Forum brings together professionals working in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and related fields. This community dives into the unique complexities of regulated environments, fast-paced innovation cycles, and data-driven project execution—creating a space to exchange insights, refine best practices, and tackle evolving industry challenges.

 

Power Forum

The AACE Power Forum unites members across the power sector to explore emerging technologies, grid modernization, and the demands of large-scale energy projects. Acting as a collaborative think tank, this group shares real-world experiences and practical solutions to help professionals navigate a rapidly transforming energy landscape.

 

Transit Forum

The AACE Transit Forum connects practitioners supporting transit and transportation infrastructure. With a focus on capital programs, modernization efforts, and long-range project planning, this community fosters discussion, resource sharing, and problem-solving tailored to the unique pressures and public-facing challenges of the transit sector.

Events and Education

 

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Important Dates

2026 Conference & Expo

August 31,
2025		  
  Call for Papers
  abstract due

January 31,
2026
 		  
  Technical
  papers due

March,
2026 
 		   
  Registration
  opens
 
 
May 22,
2026
 		    
  Early
  registration
  deadline

 June 28-30,
2026 
 		    
 2026 Conference
 & Expo -
 MGM Grand;
 Las Vegas, NV, USA