
June 28–30, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
AACE | Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering 2026 is a trade show in Las Vegas, NV.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Registration for the full technical program includes the Conference & Expo recordings and the Transactions (proceedings). Rates are tiered by member status and registration window.
Full Technical Program:
1-Day Technical Program:
Other: Guest fee is $500. The early registration deadline is May 28, 2026.
Discounts:
Note: Non-members must first purchase AACE membership before they can register at the member rate—a two-step process. Cancellations received on or before May 1 receive a full refund minus a $100 processing fee; no refunds are given after May 2.
The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) hosts this event as its flagship annual conference. The 2026 Conference & Expo is billed as AACE's 70th Anniversary Conference & Expo, indicating the organization was founded in 1956. The conference rotates among major U.S. cities each year; the 2026 event is at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, and the 2027 Conference & Expo is planned for the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL, on June 13-15, 2027.
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd.
The 2026 AACE International Conference & Expo is held at the MGM Grand, the event's official host hotel. Located right on the Las Vegas Strip, the MGM Grand offers modern rooms, world-class dining, entertainment, and an expansive pool complex, with everything just steps from the conference sessions. The resort combines guest accommodations, restaurants, entertainment venues, and extensive meeting and function space under one roof.
Parking at the MGM Grand (rates plus tax):
The MGM Grand is located approximately 1.8 miles from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The airport offers taxis, rideshare, shuttles, and other ground transportation options; travelers can consult Harry Reid International Airport's transportation resources for additional recommendations. Rideshare and taxi service to the Strip is widely available.
The MGM Grand serves as the official host hotel, with the conference program taking place on-site, so no commuting is required. Group room rates (before taxes and resort fee) are USD $128 for Thursday, June 25; $248 for Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27; and $128 for Sunday, June 28 through Tuesday, June 30. Additional charges include the Clark County room tax (currently 13.38%) and a $35 resort fee plus tax. As the property sits on the Las Vegas Strip, numerous additional hotels and resorts are within walking distance or a short rideshare away.
The 2026 Conference & Expo takes place June 28-30, 2026, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is billed as AACE International's 70th Anniversary Conference & Expo.
The event is designed for cost and project controls professionals, from seasoned experts to rising professionals. Attendees typically include cost engineers, estimators, schedulers, and project managers in capital-intensive industries.
Full Technical Program early rates are $1,175 for members and $1,375 for non-members, with students at $950; onsite rates are higher. The early registration deadline is May 28, 2026.
You can save $100 on a Full Technical Program registration by booking a room at the host hotel and entering the discount code from your hotel confirmation. Groups of 5 or more can contact AACE Headquarters for a code of $50 off each registration.
The MGM Grand is located about 1.8 miles from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Taxis, rideshare, and other ground transportation are readily available from the airport to the Las Vegas Strip.
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