Zweig Group consultants and leaders regularly speak, teach, and participate in major industry events across the AEC community. Join us at the events below to learn from our experts and connect with the Zweig Group team.
ACEC Business of Design Consulting
March 10-12 | Nashville, TN
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Business of Design Consulting program is a three-day leadership experience designed to strengthen management expertise and help A/E firm leaders navigate today’s rapidly evolving business environment.
Zweig Group’s Jeremy Clarke, CTSA, COO and Managing Director of Talent Consulting, will present “Transitioning from Project Management to Leadership.” His session explores how AEC professionals can redefine leadership relationships, balance empathy with economics, and successfully transition from project manager to firm leader using best practices from across the industry.
BQE CORE Presents: Microeconomics of Firm Performance
March 12, 2026 | Virtual
2 PM ET
This webinar is part of BQE’s virtual MBA series and examines how everyday operational decisions shape profitability in architecture and engineering firms.
Tom Godin, Senior Director of Performance Consulting at Zweig Group, will present “Microeconomics of Firm Performance.” The session will explore key financial drivers such as utilization, realization, and multiplier, along with staffing leverage, labor mix, and the hidden costs of scope creep. Attendees will leave with practical insight into where profits are made inside a firm – and how operational adjustments can improve performance.
SMPS March Townhall
March 25, 2026 | Virtual
3 PM ET
Hosted by the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), this Women’s History Month townhall will explore the current state of the AEC industry through the lens of leadership, innovation, workforce trends, and business strategy.
The panel will be moderated by Shirley Che, Field Marketing and PR Strategist at Zweig Group. Panelists include SMPS CEO Marci Thompson and Board President-Elect Andrea Story.
ULI Northwest Arkansas Spring Symposium: Infrastructure Financing in Northwest Arkansas
April 2, 2026 | Northwest Arkansas
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Northwest Arkansas Spring Symposium explores how infrastructure capacity is shaping the region’s next phase of growth. The program examines the institutional structures, financing tools, and barriers that influence infrastructure delivery across Arkansas.
Ezequiel Tovar, a Growth Consultant at Zweig Group, will represent the firm at the event. Ezequiel is an active ULI member and a recent graduate of Northwest Arkansas’ Community Development Pipeline Program, continuing his engagement in regional economic and community development initiatives.
SMPS Missouri River Valley Conference
April 8-10, 2026 | Bentonville, AR
The SMPS Missouri River Valley Conference (MRVC) brings together AEC marketing and business development professionals to explore strategy, growth, and industry trends.
Zweig Group is a Gold Sponsor of the event, with Chad Clinehens, President and CEO, and Ying Liu, Senior Director of Growth Consulting, leading a pre-conference workshop: “From Insight to Impact: Strategic Market Research & Business Development for AEC Marketers.”
Unanet Champions Conference 2026
April 20-23, 2026 | San Diego, CA
The Unanet Champions Conference brings together leaders, builders, and innovators across the AEC industry for three days of insights, peer connection, and practical learning.
Will Swearingen, Zweig Group Principal and Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, will lead an invite-only Executive Connect session: “AEC Ownership Today: ESOP, Private Equity & Family Firms in a Changing Market.” Drawing on Zweig Group’s experience in valuation, ownership transition, and M&A advisory, Will will guide a discussion alongside Alec Pfeffer (CFO, ISG) and Geoff Wyonzek (COO, Fremont-Wright) exploring how different ownership models approach growth, capital investment, and leadership continuity.
ACEC Spring Convention
May 3-6, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
The ACEC Spring Convention brings engineering leaders together to engage with policymakers and gain insight into legislative and regulatory developments shaping the industry.
Tom Godin, Senior Director of Performance Consulting at Zweig Group, will present a rapid-fire session: “Algorithms and Empathy: Blueprint for the Next-Gen Firm Leader.” The session explores the rise of the “Integrated Leader” – a new archetype of engineering firm leadership that combines digital fluency with emotional intelligence to lead modern teams and strategy.
Zweig Group will also be exhibiting at the event, with Tom Godin, Chad Coldiron (Principal and Director of Client Relations and Development), and Chad Clinehens (President and CEO) attending.
ACEC Virginia Emerging Leaders Institute
May 13, 2026 | Richmond, VA
The ACEC Virginia Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is a premier leadership program designed to help rising professionals deepen their understanding of critical business practices in the engineering industry.
Ying Liu, Senior Director of Growth Consulting at Zweig Group, will lead a half-day session: “Strategic Growth Planning, Development & Execution.” Participants will explore the full strategic growth planning lifecycle – from vision and opportunity prioritization to execution and performance measurement – while learning practical frameworks to translate strategy into action.
AIA26 Conference on Architecture & Design
June 10-13, 2026 | San Diego, CA
The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is one of the architecture industry’s largest annual gatherings, bringing together thousands of design professionals for education, networking, and industry insights.
Will Swearingen, Principal and Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, will co-present “The Nuts & Bolts of Succession Planning” with Ignacio Reyes, FAIA, Chief Development Officer of DLR Group, on June 10 at 2 PM.
Stop by for a free 15-minute Firm Performance Audit with Will and Ying Liu, MBA, LEED AP BDC, Senior Director of Growth Consulting. This one-on-one session gives you the chance to evaluate your firm’s performance across key areas like finance, leadership, operations, business development, marketing, sustainability, and firm culture. You’ll receive tailored, expert feedback on how your firm stacks up and will leave with actionable strategies to improve performance and leverage your unique strengths.
AIA Florida Convention
July 15-18, 2026 | Kissimmee, FL
The AIA Florida Convention is the state’s largest annual gathering of architecture professionals, featuring educational sessions, networking, and industry insights.
Zweig Group will be exhibiting at the convention, and Will Swearingen, Principal and Senior Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, will present the updated session: “Florida Market Annual State of Fees.” This presentation builds on last year’s session and will incorporate insights from a new Florida-specific fee survey launching ahead of the event.