Student and young professionals experience

Kick off the convention with an exclusive breakfast for students and young professionals! Hear practical tips from your peers on how to navigate a large conference, build meaningful connections, and identify the opportunities that will deliver the most value for your career. Start your day with great food, great company, and the insights you need to make this your best conference yet.

Ticket: $10 student members, $25 younger members

Hear from a panel of ASCE younger members on how to adapt the way we train civil engineers to meet the changing needs of the workforce.

Bring your resume and meet employers face-to-face at the ASCE2027 Career Fair. This informal, drop-in event is open to all ASCE2027 students and recent graduates and gives you a chance to explore companies, learn about career paths, and make connections that could lead to an internship or your next job.

Grab some popcorn and enjoy a special big screen showing of ASCE’s award-winning feature film hosted by the Philadelphia section. From the Great Wall of China to underwater robots and solar cards, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity and heart that drives engineers to create a better world.

A panel of members from each stage along the professional path will discuss licensure from multiple perspectives, from before graduation through certifications after obtaining a PE license.

Learn practical strategies for resume development, interviewing, and evaluating job offers. The session emphasizes the communication, leadership, adaptability, and professionalism employers seek, while helping students showcase their experiences, demonstrate technical and cultural fit, and make informed career decisions.

Students and young professionals of all ages invited to a favorite local haunt just a few blocks from the convention center. Enjoy snacks, trivia, games and more.

Arrive at the Spotlight Stage to hear ASCE student chapters share their 2026 community service projects.

Arrive at the Spotlight Stage to hear from the reigning 2027 Sustainable Solutions Society-wide champion team from Johns Hopkins University