ICEAA’s annual Professional Development & Training Workshop brings together professionals from government, industry and academic cost communities for an intensive 3-day program dedicated to developing the understanding and appreciation of using data-driven estimating and analysis techniques.
“The ICEAA Workshop consistently provides quality content, excellent training opportunities and most importantly, the opportunity for cost professionals to network – refreshing old relationships and establishing new ones.” –2025 Attendee
Sponsors Schedule Registration Hotel Info
Submit an Abstract by November 3, 2025OEM Forum & Networking Event ICEAA Cost Challenge
The deadline for submitting abstracts for the 2026 ICEAA Workshop is November 3, 2025. Authors will be notified if their presentation is selected by mid-December 2025. Abstracts submitted after the deadline will be placed on the wait list for consideration once space becomes available.
Sponsoring
ICEAA’s 2026 Professional Development & Training Workshop exhibit hall will be open for over 30 hours, with 8 hours on the Workshop schedule dedicated for attendees to visit our exhibitors. The limited number of available booths allows for a focused, consultative environment in which you can meet with current and future clients. Tuesday and Wednesday’s evening receptions, as well as food buffets and beverage breaks, will be served in the exhibit hall among the booths, providing ample time to develop leads. The exhibit hall is located adjacent to the general session room in the grand foyer.
Download the 2026 Workshop Sponsoring & Exhibiting Prospectus for more information. Contact Megan Jones for questions.
Join our growing list of sponsors and exhibitors!
Hotel
Norfolk Waterside Marriott 
235 E Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510 USA
1-757-627-4200
Book your room at Norfolk Waterside by April 27, 2026 to take advantage of the ICEAA block rate of $189 per night: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1752517020960&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Employees of federal, state, or local governments of any country may take advantage of the limited number of rooms ICEAA has reserved at the 2026 government per diem rate once those rates are made available. Guests unable to provide proof of direct government employment upon check-in will have their fee corrected to the ICEAA block rate. Government employees can access the per diem rate of $110 per night at: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1752517153730&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Should you have difficulty making your reservation, or if one or more of the nights desired are not available at the desired rate, please contact the hotel directly at 1-757-627-4200.
ICEAA does not have a relationship with any group accommodation providers, travel agents, or other third-party reservation services. If you are unsure if a correspondence you have received regarding the Workshop is valid, please contact us at iceaa@iceaaonline.org
2026 Workshop Registration Rates
| Before April 1: | After April 1: | |
| ICEAA Members | $1,095 | $1,295 |
| Non-Members* | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| ICEAA Member & Government Employee | $990 | $1,190 |
| Non-Member Government Employee* | $1,145 | $1,345 |
| For companies sending 5 or more paid registrants: | ||
| 5+ Group Registrant ICEAA Members | $1,055 | $1,255 |
| 5+ Group Registrant Non-Members* | $1,210 | $1,410 |
Visit https://members.iceaaonline.com/event/nfk2026 to register
Attendees of the ICEAA Professional Development & Training Workshop will have access to four hours of thought-provoking presentations in general sessions and 36 hours of concurrent breakout training and professional papers presentations. Individuals are free to determine their own schedule and do not need to indicate in advance which sessions or tracks they plan to attend.
Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Evening networking receptions on Tuesday and Wednesday will feature light hors d’oeuvres but dinner is not served.
*Attendees who register at a non-member rate will receive a coupon code after the conclusion of the Workshop to use for a complimentary year of ICEAA membership. Attendees will be instructed how to log into their ICEAA profiles to activate their free membership; the membership will not be automatically applied to your account.
Workshop Registration Cancellation Policy:
Refund requests made before April 1, 2026: Full refund, less a $100 administrative fee.
Refund requests made April 2-May 4, 2026: 50% refund.
On or after May 5, 2026: No refund.
Substitutions can be made at any time. Email iceaa@iceaaonline.org to transfer your registration.
Outline Schedule
Attending the ICEAA Professional Development & Training Workshop earns a minimum of 2 points towards CCEA recertification. Additional points can be claimed for individual sessions attended by completing a form after the Workshop.
Monday, May 11 all times subject to change
OEM Forum & Networking Event (optional) • 2:00 – 5:00
Monday Meetup Mixer (optional) • 5:00 – 7:00
Tuesday, May 12 all times subject to change
Breakfast buffet available • 7:00 – 8:00
Best Paper Awards & Keynote Presentation • 8:00 – 9:30
Papers • 9:45 – 11:45
Lunch • 11:45 – 12:45
Training/Papers • 12:45 – 4:45
Welcome Reception • 4:45 – 7:00
Wednesday, May 13
Breakfast buffet available • 7:00 – 8:00
Association Awards & Keynote Presentation • 8:00 – 9:45
Training/Papers • 10:15 – 12:00
Lunch • 12:00 – 1:15
Training/Papers • 1:15 – 5:15
Attendee Reception • 5:15 – 7:00
Thursday, May 14
Breakfast buffet available • 7:00 – 8:00
Best Paper General Session • 8:00 – 9:00
Training/Papers • 9:15 – 12:00
Lunch • 12:00 – 1:15
Training/Papers • 1:15 – 3:15
Closing General Session • 3:30 – 4:15
2026 ICEAA Cost Challenge
Registration for the 2026 ICEAA Cost Challenge is expected to open in January 2026
The challenge will have the opportunity to showcase their data analytical and storytelling skills in a supportive environment that encourages taking some risks and trying new approaches! Our judges/ will focus on the reasonable assumptions, methodology and approach to their analysis, and producing thorough, communicable estimates. Teams will send their materials in advance and then give a live presentation to our judges on Tuesday, May 13 that include:
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- Team composition
- Planning and research
- Data sources
- Approaches to data gathering
- Ground rules & assumptions
- Normalization techniques
- Analysis of any economic trends
- Any uncertainty or risks associated with their estimate
- Analytical models
A maximum of six teams will be comprised of 3-5 junior estimators (5 or fewer years of experience) and one optional mentor that may provide guidance and support but not actively participate in the project.
Learn more and register your team at https://www.iceaaonline.com/costchallenge
ICEAA OEM Forum & Networking Event
Monday, May 11, 2026 | 2:00-5:00pm
ICEAA’s OEM COG was formed to identify, acknowledge, and address the challenges ICEAA members employed by Original Equipment Manufacturers face that differ from those employed by the government or other private sector organizations. The OEM COG is proud to return for the second annual OEM Forum & Networking Event, Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Norfolk Waterside.
Join us for three hours of panel discussions, presentations, and networking from representatives from a variety of OEM organizations. The open forum will allow for questions of our panelists and time for individual discussions before the group hits the town for some social networking.
Attendees of the 2026 ICEAA Professional Development & Training Workshop are welcome to attend, whether employed by an OEM or elsewhere in the community. RSVP for the OEM Forum and Networking Event when you register for the 2026 ICEAA Workshop.