Make plans to attend the 2023 Annual Conference at the JW Marriott in Marco Island July 26 - 29, 2023.

This event allows you to gather with fellow members from around the state for informative discussions, continuing education, product review, professional group meetings, and social networking.

The agenda includes three parallel educational tracks (FES/ACEC Florida/Practice Sections) with nine sessions each and a Laws, Rules & Professional Ethics session. There is something for everyone!

While you are at the Annual Conference, make sure to attend the FES Annual Awards Lunch on Friday, July 28, 2023, from 11:30 am - 1:15 pm. Celebrate the recipients of the Engineer of the Year, the Young Engineer of the Year, Outstanding Technical Achievement, Outstanding Service to the Engineering Profession, and more.

We will also be naming the 2023 Fellow Members.

Leaders from FES and Colegio De Ingenieros Y Agrimensores De Puerto Rico (CIAPR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) increasing communication and collaboration, and allowing these professionals to exchange scientific and technical information to strengthen technical knowledge within the industry.

Florida's engineering workforce benefits from a thriving economy, diverse industries, and a favorable research and educational environment. However, the demand for talent and the need for resilient infrastructure present ongoing challenges that engineers in the state must address to ensure continued growth and development.

Read Engineering Florida - Focus on Workforce which includes stories on:

• The Workforce Crunch
• Preparing a Workforce: Florida Engineering Schools Recruiting and Developing Future PEs
• Market Spotlight: Volusia County - Improving Infrastructure Near the World's Most Famous Beach
• It's Time to Talk about Mental Health Awareness in the AEC Industry
• ...and more!

Save the dates - January 8-10, 2024 - for the foremost legislative event for Florida's engineering industry. This event offers professional engineers the opportunity to promote and defend key issues at the Capitol. During this event, you will have a chance to meet your Legislators, visit the Capitol, and network with your fellow engineers.

More details to follow.

The Florida Engineering Leadership Institute (FELI) Class of 2023 held its fifth session last month in Coral Gables. In addition to a golf tournament, team-building events, and a class project update, FELI members also heard from FDOT Districts IV and VI Leadership, Cindy Baldwin from VDCO Tech, and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27).

Throughout its 10-month program, FELI enhances the leadership skills of its participants and sets out a clear pathway to put these skills into practice, serving our profession and our communities. You can expect great things from these emerging leaders!