# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: Join senior project controls and cost engineering professionals for the annual AACE Europe & Africa technical event.About this EventThe Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering Region 9 proudly presents the 2026 Symposium: “Navigating Uncertainty – The Future of Project Controls,” taking place on April 27, 2026, at the NH Madrid Ventas in Spain. This flagship regional event brings together professionals from across Europe, Africa, and beyond to exchange insights, foster collaboration, and strengthen the global project controls community.This free event is your gateway to a transformative experience - don’t miss the chance to be part of a vibrant community driving progress across Europe and Africa!What to ExpectA rich lineup of expert speakers will discuss topics such as:Sustainability integration in contractingDeterministic vs. probabilistic Estimating in feasibility studiesDigital transformation in project controlsThe future of earned value management with AIIntegrating Cost Estimating & BIM with AIData management strategies for capital projectsNetworking Opportunities during breaks and pre- & after-Symposium dinnersOptional Sunday evening (April 26) informal dinner in Madrid (Pay‑Your‑Own‑Dinner)PLATINUM SPONSORSNOMITECHLAMINAR PROJECTSCLEOPATRAGOLD SPONSORSRvA PlanningProactive Solutions LtdSOCIAL SUPPORTERSEuropean Federation of Chemical Engineering (Sustainability)IPSENProject Controls Expo MeetIN PARTNERSHIP WITHConstructer.ai"Detect. Act. Quantify." Enjoy an exclusive 15% attendee discount on a minimum 6-month subscription to Constructer.ai for companies with active AACE members who wish to implement Constructer on their projects. Offer valid for 12 months following the 2026 Region 9 Symposium.(the above list is being updated live)Agenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMRegistration, coffee and networking🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMMorning Welcome MessageHost: Rens Van Arkel - AACE Netherlands🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:20 AMMorning Technical Session #1Host: TBA - Laminar ProjectsInfo: TBA🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:00 AMMorning Technical Session #2Host: Tolis Chatzisymeon - NomitechInfo: Cost Estimating in the Age of AI & BIM🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMCoffee break and Networking🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:10 PMMorning Technical Session #3Host: Alberto Viejo Garcia - Cleopatra EntreprisesInfo: TBA🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:50 PMMorning Technical Session #4Host: Edith Guedella Bustamente - ACCIONAInfo: Contracting with Impact: Approaches to Integrating Sustainability and Environmental Value into Projects🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:50 PMLight lunch break and networking🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PMAfternoon Welcome messageHost: Athira Surendran - R9 Women in Project Controls🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMAACE International & R9 OverviewHost: Mike Kobylka- AACE CEO🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PMAfternoon Technical Session #1Host: Lance Stephenson - AECOMInfo: TBA🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:50 PMCoffee Break & Networking🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:30 PMAfternoon Technical Session #2Host: Alexandre Rodriguez - PMO ProjectsInfo: The future of EVM with AI in Project Controls: Unleashing the power of Integrated Program/Project Management🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:10 PMAfternoon Technical Session #3Host: Doina Dobre - Emerald GroupInfo: Betting on Certainty: Why Deterministic Thinking Fails Your Feasibility Study🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:25 PMCoffee Break & Networking🕑: 05:25 PM - 06:20 PMPanel DiscussionHost: Jareth Reeves - AACE UKInfo: Transforming Capital Projects through Effective Data Management🕑: 06:20 PM - 06:40 PMClosing RemarksHost: Alba Villanueva Rossell- AACE Spain🕑: 06:45 PM - 10:00 PMWalk to the cafe bar - Networking PYOD - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madrid/2026-aace-region-9-europe-and-africa-symposium/100001984881980435 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Madrid - **state**: MD - **country**: Spain - **location**: Hotel NH Madrid Ventas - **lat**: 40.435455 - **long**: -3.663996 - **full address**: Hotel NH Madrid Ventas, 2 Calle de Biarritz, Madrid, Spain ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/272e190b449c95799a14f37e6463077c41f1bb96f088aaed53daf1a32a956554-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd8631e-gmir.jpg?v=1773174706 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa Symposium being held? - **A:** 2026 AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa Symposium takes place on Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Hotel NH Madrid Ventas, 2 Calle de Biarritz, Madrid, Spain. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa Symposium? - **A:** 2026 AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa Symposium is organized by AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 AACE Region 9 Europe & Africa Symposium is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madrid, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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