YMLS

Conference Overview
Registration is now open for this year's ASCE Younger Member Leadership Symposium (YMLS) on August 15-17, 2025, at ASCE Headquarters in Reston, Virginia!

YMLS is a three-day experiential leadership workshop, hosted by the Committee on Younger Members (CYM) at ASCE's Headquarters. Designed for ASCE Younger Members (age 35 and under), the symposium focuses on personal development and honing early-career professional skills. It's also a unique opportunity to connect and network with ASCE peers from throughout the country and internationally!

Registration
Includes lunch meals during the conference and access to all programming.

• 7/31: Regular Registration - $250
• 8/12: Late Registration - $400

Conference Schedule
Friday, August 15, 2025

• 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM: National Mall and U.S. Capitol Walking Tour (Optional)
• 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM: YMLS Welcome and Reception (Dinner Provided)
• 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Night Social at the Reston Town Center (Optional)

Saturday, August 16, 2025

• 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: YMLS Programming (Lunch Provided)
• 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Evening Social with the ASCE National Capital YMF at Red's Table (Appetizers Provided; Recommended)

Sunday, August 17, 2025

• 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM: YMLS Programming (Lunch Provided)

Attendees Resources

• Draft Agenda - View our current agenda, subject to change. General schedule of events to remain to aid in the scheduling of travel arrangements.
• Employer Support Letter - See our sample Employee Support Letter to request funding from your employer or local ASCE group.
• Room Sharing Sheet - Use our YMLS Room Sharing Sheet to coordinate splitting a hotel room with other attendees to save costs. 
   

Conference Location
Bechtel Conference Center at ASCE Headquarters
1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191

Recommended Hotel
Most conference activities will begin or end at the recommended hotel.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Reston (Breakfast Included)
1735 Business Center Dr., Reston, VA 20190

Travel Information
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
1 Saarinen Circle, Dulles, VA, 20166
Located 9.8 miles from ASCE Headquarters. Utilize the Metro Silver Line from Dulles to Wiehle-Reston East Station to be within walking distance of the recommended hotel and ASCE HQ.

Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
2401 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Access Rd, Arlington, VA 22202
Located 21.0 miles from ASCE Headquarters. Utilize the Metro Blue Line to Silver Line from Reagan to Wiehle-Reston East Station to be within walking distance of the recommended hotel and ASCE HQ.

Stay Connected
Follow us on social media @asce_yms for updates or contact us at info@asceyoungermembers.org