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Join your architecture and engineering firm colleagues for the premier talent recruiting, training, development, and engagement strategies conference!

AEC TalentMAX is the essential skills and strategy conference just for architecture and engineering firm leaders committed to sourcing and engaging the best employees. 

Join your colleagues at the JW Marriott Austin and learn new ways best-in-class AEC organizations find, hire, train, and engage superior executive, technical, and administrative talent while maximizing employee productivity and passion! It's the MUST ATTEND deep dive for AEC firm HR executives, Principals, recruiters, trainers, and talent management professionals. 

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A/E/C TalentMAX Reviews

Melissa Cruise, SPHR

VP, Human Resources, HP Engineering

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

Shawna Witt, SHRM-SCP

HR Director, Banner Associates

“This was an amazing conference! Connecting and learning with others that share the same passion is invaluable.”

Cindy Lassiter

HR Manager, Wildlands Engineering

"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 break outs 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!"

AEC TalentMAX Reviews

Melissa Cruise, SPHR

VP, Human Resources, HP Engineering

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

Michelle Crenshaw

HR Manager, V&A 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!"

Chad Roberson, AIA

Principal, CLARKNEXSEN

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

Cindy Lassiter

HR Manager, Wildlands Engineering

"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 break outs 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!"

3 Reasons AEC TalentMAX is MUST-ATTEND

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Case studies, data, and fresh ideas to help you RETHINK your AEC firm's HR recruiting and comp strategy for the new talent environment...  
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One event 100% focused on helping you RE-ENGAGE your most valuable contributors, using bold new techniques and KPIs...
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Action-oriented sessions loaded with ways to REFRESH your strategies and drive maximum ROI on your most significant business expense... your people!

Since 2019, AEC TalentMAX has been must-attend for architecture or engineering firm leaders committed to finding, keeping, and developing the best employees. This conference delivers use-them-now action steps and talent strategies for AEC principals, recruiters, training and development leaders, HR executives, and anyone charged with human capital management.

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AEC TalentMAX Conference

AEC TalentMAX

Two days packed with action-items, recruiting strategies, hiring and management secrets and more, all tailored to help you overcome the unique challenges of the architecture and engineering industry professional. 

  • Thursday - Friday, May 28-29, 2026
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AEC TalentMAX PLUS AEC Executive Workshop

AEC TalentMAX PLUS
AEC Executive Workshop

Three days packed with action-items, recruiting strategies, hiring and management secrets and more, all tailored to help you overcome the unique challenges of the architecture and engineering industry professional. 

  • Wednesday - Friday, May 27- 29, 2026
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AEC Executive Workshop Only

AEC Executive Workshop Only

Get PSMJ’s latest data on what actually works (and doesn’t work) in leadership development plus action-steps drawn from real examples of successful AEC firms building their next generation of leaders.

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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AEC TalentMAX Venue

Located in the heart of downtown, the JW Marriott Austin offers luxury comfort and sophisticated amenities. The urban resort features an on-site spa, outdoor rooftop pool, room service, seven bars, four restaurants, Starbucks® and the largest guest rooms in the city with floor-to-ceiling windows. 

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