Conference Overview

Each spring over 350 NACE members and other attendees gather for the NACE annual conference. The NACE 2010 Annual Meeting and Management & Technical Conference, "Celebrating the Past, Engineering the Future" will be hosted by the Texas Association of County Engineers & Road Administrators in Fort Worth, Texas from April 25-29, 2010.

Networking:
It’s a cliché that still holds true today - getting to know your colleagues is one of the prime reasons for attending the NACE conference. Throughout the conference, attendees will have many opportunities to meet road and bridge professionals and their counterparts from other counties around the country, to exchange ideas and have some fun. From technical sessions to receptions to just walking down the hallway, you can meet and build professional contacts. Longtime NACE attendees know it’s a great way to visit with friends, old and new.

Exhibit Show:
During the first two days of the conference, on Sunday and Monday, the exhibit show offers a friendly environment for delegates to learn about the latest products and services. This year’s show will feature over 100 exhibit booths and equipment. The exhibit vendor listing will be updated on the NACE website so that you can see ahead of time.

General Session & Technical Sessions:
By attending timely and informative sessions and workshops delegates find ideas that help them get the most benefit out of scarce local government resources. Also you will gain a better understanding of the latest transportation legislation and regulations. An additional educational value is that you can earn professional development units for attending the NACE conference.

Hot Topic Roundtable Luncheon/Committee Meetings:
Need a different perspective on an issue you're dealing with? This luncheon is your answer to get insights and to share your knowledge on issues of interest to you. Included during the conference, it’s a fresh take on committee meetings to foster discussions on a wide range of "hot topics" including safety, traffic, construction and maintenance, information technology, GIS surveying, structures, stormwater and drainage, asset management and more.

Annual Banquet:
The grand finale of the conference is the President’s Reception and Annual Banquet dinner which includes the presentation of Engineer of the Year and Project/Program Manager of the Year awards and the induction of the new NACE officers - and of course a delicious dinner.

Finally, the local hospitality and tours top off your reasons to attend. The NACE Conference is the only conference designed just for you because it’s planned and hosted by your peers, NACE member volunteers.

For more information about Fort Worth, TX see: http://www.fortworth.com/

For more information about the NACE 2010 conference hotel, Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel, visit their website: http://sheratonfortworth.com.