September 25–27, Omaha, NE
The ASPE Summit 2025, themed “Breakthrough Estimating: Reimagine the Possible,” brought together estimators, industry leaders, and innovators for three days of professional development, networking, and forward-thinking insights. Attendees explored cutting-edge strategies, advanced methodologies, and opportunities to elevate their estimating careers.
Event Highlights
The Summit featured a dynamic lineup of sessions, including:
- Jon Greenawalt – Breakthrough Leadership: The Mindset and Skills for Delivering Game-Changing Results in Estimating
- Brent Pilgrim – Integrated Estimating Workflow
- Jennifer Johnson – From Bids to Breakthroughs: Harnessing AI to Transform Preconstruction
Attendees walked away with useful, hands-on strategies to improve accuracy, streamline their workflow, and bring new ideas into their estimating work.
Networking and Community Engagement
In collaboration with attendees, sponsors, and industry partners, ASPE sparked meaningful conversations and lasting connections throughout the Summit. The event united a passionate community of estimating professionals who exchanged insights, tackled shared challenges, and learned from one another.
Sponsors played a key role by contributing valuable tools, resources, and industry knowledge that helped attendees sharpen their skills and stay ahead of the curve. Many attendees highlighted networking as a standout aspect of the event, sharing that connecting with peers and experts made the experience both valuable and memorable.
Key Takeaways
- Attendees left with new perspectives on leadership, workflow integration, and AI applications in preconstruction.
- The Summit reinforced the importance of collaboration, continuous learning, and embracing innovation in estimating.
- Participants gained tools and insights to transform challenges into measurable success in their work.
Looking Ahead
The ASPE Summit 2025 set a new benchmark for professional development in estimating, and we are already planning for an even bigger event next year. We cannot wait to welcome everyone back.
In the meantime, attendees are encouraged to stay engaged with ASPE through ongoing resources like the Estimating Academy, certification opportunities such as the Associate Estimating Professional (AEP) and Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), and by staying active in the ASPE community.
Thank you to everyone who attended, spoke, or sponsored this year’s Summit – your engagement made it a true breakthrough experience for the estimating profession!
