Conference Schedule

2026 Annual PerspECCtives Conference Agenda

Join ECC in Austin for three days of keynote speakers, forums, Future Leader programming, sponsor sessions, networking, and conversations focused on the future of capital projects.

September 9–11, 2026

JW Marriott Austin

Austin, Texas

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Planning your conference experience: All times are listed in Central Time and are subject to change. The schedule below is designed to help attendees quickly see the flow of each day, including mainstage sessions, forums, networking opportunities, and special events. Program details, forum topics, and timing may continue to be updated as the conference approaches.

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

Note: Schedule is subject to change. Additional agenda details, forum information, and speaker updates will be shared as they are finalized.

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