Conference Schedule

2026 Annual PerspECCtives Conference Schedule

Plan your time at PerspECCtives with the full conference schedule, including Future Leader programming, keynote speakers, forums, networking opportunities, receptions and special events.

Pre-Conference: September 8

Conference: September 9–11, 2026

JW Marriott Austin

Austin, Texas

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Before you plan your day: All times are Central Time and subject to change. During each forum block, attendees may choose from four concurrent breakout sessions. Select a forum title below to learn more about the session and speakers.

Pre-Conference

Tuesday, September 8

Future Leader Registration + Reception

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Future Leader Registration

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

ECC Future Leader Reception

Day 1

Wednesday, September 9

Future Leaders + Sponsors + Welcome Reception

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Future Leader Registration

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Future Leaders Breakfast

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Future Leader Wednesday Session

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

SOS Registration

1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Sponsors Only Session

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Conference Registration

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

General Sessions + 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 General session programming includes the keynote addresses and conference moments listed below.

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 Choose One Select one of the following concurrent breakout sessions:

Beyond the Game: Capital Projects through the Lens of Sports

A Deeper Dive with Rohit Bhargava & Non-Obvious Thinking

Evolution of Project Execution: Do Yesterday’s Lessons Forge Tomorrow’s Decisions? (Part 1)

A Leader’s Best Handshake: Your Leadership Philosophy

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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 General session programming includes the leadership moments and keynote listed below.

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 Choose One Select one of the following concurrent breakout sessions:

When the Grid Strains: How Data Centers Are Redefining Power and Project Delivery in Engineering & Construction

Global Capability Centers: What Works, What Doesn’t, What’s Next

Evolution of Project Execution: Do Yesterday’s Lessons Forge Tomorrow’s Decisions? (Part 2)

A Leader’s Best Handshake: Your Leadership Philosophy

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5:15 PM – 7:15 PM

ECC Reception

Day 3

Friday, September 11

Keynote + 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 General session programming includes the conference updates and keynote listed below.

8:40 AM

ECC Vice Chair Speech

8:55 AM

SOS Recap

9:05 AM

Future Leader Update

9:15 AM

Keynote Address: Meghan L. O’Sullivan

10:10 AM

Forum Preview

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Networking Break

10:45 AM – 11:55 AM

Forums Choose One Select one of the following concurrent breakout sessions:

When the Grid Strains: How Data Centers Are Redefining Power and Project Delivery in Engineering & Construction

Hard Hats Meet Smart Tech: A Practical Application of AI in Construction

A Deeper Dive with Meghan L. O’Sullivan

Global Capability Centers: What Works, What Doesn’t, What’s Next

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11:55 AM – 1:15 PM

Lunch and Closing Session Closing programming includes lunch, the incoming Board introduction and final keynote.

11:55 AM

Lunch Begins

12:15 PM

Introduction of 2026–2027 Board

12:25 PM

Keynote Address: Mark Gallagher

1:15 PM

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