POTOMAC FALLS, Va. — The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) introduces a first-ever component ─ Engineering Summit ─ of its annual Spring Leadership Conference, April 1214, 2026, in Las Vegas at the Hotel VDARA.  The Summit is designed specifically for the engineers, drafters, and technical leaders who are shaping the future of architectural woodwork from behind the scenes. 

The Engineering Summit will feature focused sessions, panels, and discussions that tackle the real-world challenges faced by drafting and engineering teams—from shop drawing submittals and field dimensions to site conditions, best practices, and onboarding new talent. Thought leaders from across the industry led by eight specialists who will share workflows, tools, and strategies that help engineering teams improve accuracy, speed, communication, and impact.   

An Engineering Product Fair will complete the Summit, allowing attendees to connect with industry suppliers specific to engineering and related products, including software. 

The Engineering Summit joins a robust Education Track of eight in-depth sessions designed specifically for C-suite executives, company owners, and department leaders within the architectural woodworking industry.  Nine industry leaders will share decades of experience in immersive sessions including Financial Management, Contracts, Advanced Estimating and Project Management. 

Adding to the deep dives into critical functions of successful architectural woodwork companies are General Sessions featured during the three-day event that focus on leadership challenges and opportunities for improving the strategic productivity of top-level and middle-management personnel. 

Registration for the 2026 AWI Spring Conference is available at current member and nonmember fees through March 20.

Registration entitles attendees to mix and match offerings from a total of 19 education sessions as well as a product fair, receptions and other networking opportunities.  Visit https://awinet.org/events.