AEC TALENTMAX

May 5-7, 2027

Westin Chicago River North
Chicago, IL

The Premier Conference for AEC Talent Leaders

Discover proven strategies to recruit, develop, engage, and retain top architecture and engineering talent alongside the industry’s leading HR, recruiting, and learning professionals.

ABOUT AEC TALENTMAX

Building Better People. Strengthening Better Firms.

AEC TALENTMAX is the premier conference for architecture and engineering leaders responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent. Gain practical strategies to improve recruiting, learning and development, employee engagement, leadership development, and knowledge management—all designed specifically for the unique challenges of AEC firms.

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Executive Peers

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Expert Speakers

Immersive Days

3 Reasons AEC TALENTMAX Is the Industry's Essential Talent Conference

Today’s workforce challenges require more than recruiting alone. AEC TALENTMAX brings together architecture and engineering leaders responsible for attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining exceptional talent. Learn from the firms setting the standard for talent excellence and leave with strategies you can implement immediately.

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Beyond Recruiting

Learn proven strategies that extend beyond hiring—from onboarding and employee engagement to learning & development and knowledge management. Build career paths that attract top talent and help employees thrive.

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Executive-Level Insights

Go beyond traditional HR topics with sessions covering leadership development, compensation strategy, workforce planning, and emerging talent trends that shape the future of AEC firms.

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Meaningful AEC Connections

Network with HR professionals, principals, recruiters, trainers, and firm leaders from across the industry. Gain fresh perspectives, exchange practical ideas, and avoid the “echo chamber” of typical HR conferences.

3 DAYS OF INSIGHTFUL SESSIONS

Get ready to explore the breakthroughs and big ideas shaping AEC THRIVE

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

Choose the registration that fits your goals

Invest in the strategies, tools, and connections that will help your firm attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.

Group Savings

$1395

/Add'l Registrant

Talent strategy works best when your team learns together. Save $500 for every additional attendee and return with aligned ideas and an actionable plan.

Register

$2395

/Registrant

Join hundreds of architecture and engineering talent leaders for three days of expert education, practical strategies, and invaluable networking.

Save $200!

Optional Workshop

+$995

/Registrant

Take a deeper dive into leadership development, succession planning, and workforce strategy with this hands-on executive workshop.

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Westin Chicago
River North

VENUE & LOCATION

The Perfect Location to Reframe and Recharge Your AEC Firm's Talent Strategy

Located in the heart of downtown, the Westin Chicago River North offers luxury comfort and sophisticated amenities.

Attendee Testimonials

"Best conference I've ever attended. If you are in the A/E/C space, you NEED to attend this. PSMJ did not disappoint."

Melissa Cruise, SPHRVP, Human Resources, HP Engineering

"AEC TalentMAX was loaded with action items. Each speaker provided practical takeaways I can immediately apply at our firm. It was a fantastic event that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their skills and knowledge!"

Michelle CrenshawHR Manager, V&A Engineering

"The conference was fantastic. The professionalism, forward thinking, and direct relevance to the challenges we are facing was perfect."

Chad Roberson, AIAPrincipal, CLARKNEXSEN

"Attended my first PSMJ event this week—and boy was it worth it! Everything was spot on. I even had a hard time selecting which breakout sessions to attend because they were all relevant. So much information and insights to bring back to our leadership team. Thanks to the event organizers for everything!"

Cindy LassiterHR Manager, Wildlands Engineering

AEC TALENTMAX is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education. For more information, please contact our education team at (617) 965-0055 or education@psmj.com.