The CEO Symposium Testimonials

“I thoroughly enjoyed the small, intimate dinner for peer CEOs to engage and get to know one another better. The insight and thoughts shared were memorable.”

“One of the more productive CEO forums I’ve attended—substantive conversations and strong peer engagement.”

“The CEO Conference provided an extremely valuable opportunity to share thoughts and ideas with fellow CEOs. From ERP conversions to employee issues to business momentum, those conversations benefit not just one company, but the industry as a whole.”

“The Morrissey Goodale CEO Symposium was an incredible experience! The opportunity to have close interactions with fellow CEOs was very cool!”

“The Morrissey Goodale CEO Symposium was perhaps the most valuable 24-hours of my year. Getting to network with so many great leaders all in one place was very valuable.”

“The Morrissey Goodale team assembled an exceptionally strong cross-section of company CEOs. The right people in the room, combined with ample time for deep-dive conversations and networking, made for a truly valuable experience.”

“Thank you to Morrissey Goodale for the opportunity to spend time with fellow industry CEOs. The time together was invaluable for sharing ideas and collaborating. I’m looking forward to future years.”

“Regardless of ownership structure, we’re all focused on doing the best we can to please clients, create opportunity for staff and value for shareholders. The CEO Symposium was a great opportunity to hear how others are tackling that responsibility and communicating their vision within their organizations.”

“The networking at The CEO Symposium was excellent. There was a strong mix of CEOs from firms of different sizes and market sectors, and the best part was their willingness to share stories and collaborate with one another. That speaks to the quality of clients and partners that Morrissey Goodale brings together.”

“The CEO Symposium was an outstanding event that created meaningful opportunities for collaboration among CEOs on the issues and opportunities AE firms are facing. The intimate setting, experienced attendees, and interactive format made it a highly valuable forum for learning, idea sharing, and practical advice. I would highly recommend attending future sessions.”

“The CEO Symposium was a terrific experience—strong networking, a smaller group of peers, and a lot of honest conversations around the opportunities and challenges we’re all navigating in business today.”

“I appreciated the thoughtfully curated group of CEOs, which made for authentic conversations and strong connections. The symposium struck the right balance—intimate enough for meaningful dialogue, with panels that delivered real-world insights from experienced peers. The one-day format was both efficient and highly impactful.”

“A great—and efficient—way to connect with peers. It never felt rushed, and the topics were interesting and worthwhile to bring back to the team for further discussion.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the symposium, including the dinner.”

“Exceptionally well done. Across the board, this was an elevated experience with elevated conversations and meaningful connections. I’ll be taking back many valuable and applicable insights that will strengthen our firm.”

“A great educational and networking opportunity. The dinner and roundtable format was excellent for small-group sharing. Everything was first class.”

“The symposium was unique in that it had everything—great networking, informative panels, and intimate roundtables. I especially appreciated the relevance and candor of the roundtable discussions.”

“The CEO Conference provided a unique opportunity to spend time with other CEOs from across the country, in a relaxed setting. The networking created or deepened connections and discussions were affirming, enlightening and engaging. It’s already on my calendar for next year.”

“I found it to be a great forum for discussing three major AE megatrends: soaring market demand, growth-constraining talent shortages, and the opportunity presented by AI.”

“Without a doubt, the best 24 hours of connection forming, idea bouncing and learning I’ve attended in the last year.”

“It was a rare opportunity to gain insight and perspective from other top leaders of engineering firms—even if I didn’t agree with all of them. I especially appreciated Morrissey Goodale’s thoughtful selection of discussion groups and topics, including the group dinners.”

“The CEO Symposium was exceptionally well done and created outstanding opportunities for meaningful discussion and relationship-building across the AE industry. The combination of strong panel sessions, engaging roundtables, and excellent networking made it a highly valuable event.”

“The small group roundtables and dinner meet-and-greet were excellent. The 24-hour format was efficient, and the Morrissey Goodale team provided strong support throughout.”

“Great gathering of leading minds in the industry.”

“This was the most well-organized and professionally run event I’ve attended. The Morrissey Goodale team were wonderful hosts, and the CEOs and panelists were remarkably generous with their time and ideas. It was a truly energizing event.”

“The Morrisey Goodale hosted small group dinner was excellent—especially the quality of facilitation.”

“This was an outstanding forum for CEOs of firms of all sizes to openly share experiences, concerns, and lessons learned through a mix of smaller, more intimate discussions.”

“A great opportunity to connect and collaborate with peers across the AE industry.”

“The CEO Symposium was exceptionally well run—a rare opportunity to exchange ideas and gain real insight alongside the leaders shaping our industry. I’m already looking forward to next year.  ”

“The CEO Symposium reinforced that, while the AE industry is undergoing tremendous transformation around AI, talent, and growth, the firms that will thrive are the ones that remain grounded in people, purpose, and relationships. It was encouraging to see that many of the strategic conversations happening nationally align closely with the direction West Yost is already pursuing—combining innovation and adaptability with a strong culture, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to delivering meaningful value to clients and communities.”

“The event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with peers and engage in meaningful dialogue around the shared challenges facing firms in our industry. It was exceptionally well organized, with a format that encouraged thoughtful, candid, and more intimate discussions.”