Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Venue: The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, (400 West Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, TX, 75039)

Theme: "Engineering Tomorrow: Designing Intelligent, Sustainable Communities and Smart Workforce in the Age of AI"

Join us for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and insight as we honor our scholarship recipients and delve into the future of our industry with a captivating panel discussion.

Panel Discussion: — Speakers:

• Maher Maso - Former Mayor, City of Frisco | Principal, Ryan
• Jim Ross - Mayor, City of Arlington
• Mo Bur - Director of Project Development at TXDoT
• Dr. Ghassan “Gus” Khankarli - Director of Transportation and Public Works, City of Dallas
• Moderated by : Lauren Prieur - Director of Transportation and Public Works, City of Fort Worth

Event Highlights:

• Coffee Reception with Live Music
• Scholarships & Awards Ceremony
• Gourmet Dinner
• Panel Discussion on "Engineering Tomorrow: Designing Intelligent, Sustainable Communities and Smart Workforce in the Age of AI"
• Networking Opportunities

RSVP by: October 30, 2026
Dress Code: Formal Attire

Ticket Information:

• Member (Individual): $40
• Student Member (Individual): $30
• Non-Member (Individual): $60

Sponsorship Information:

• Presenting Sponsor: $3,500
• Platinum Sponsor: $2,000
• Gold Sponsor: $1,500
• Silver Sponsor: $900

Reserve Your Ticket or Sponsorship Early

Last year's AAAEA-DFW Awards & Scholarships Banquet was sold out nearly two months in advance, reflecting the growing interest and strong support from our members, industry partners, and public-sector leaders. We anticipate another high-demand event this year and encourage you to reserve your sponsorship as soon as possible to secure your preferred sponsorship level and maximize your organization's visibility.

For more information, please visit the contact us page.

We look forward to your presence at this prestigious event.