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34%u2022 Presentation of the ACEC 63rd Annual County Public Improvement WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023 Awards. Sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies in cooperation with KAC, this awards presentation recognizes engineering projects benefiting citizens of Kansas communities. Agnes Otto, ACEC Board President, will announce the awards.8:30 %u2013 10 a.m. Keynote Presentation: From Conflict to ConversationEagle BallroomConvener: Frank Williams, Butler County EMS Operations ManagerKeynote Speaker: Matt Lehrman, Managing Director, Social Prosperity PartnersDisagreement isn%u2019t only natural, it%u2019s necessary. That%u2019s why successful local leaders must continually innovate their tactics to address complex and sensitive issues in ways that leave community members feeling connected, respected, and heard.8:30 a.m. %u2013 4 p.m. County Counselors Association of Kansas Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Separate CCAK Registration required. Walnut10 %u2013 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break Redbud FoyerSponsored By: Kirkham Michael & Associates, Inc. and MKC10:30 %u2013 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Education Workshops (Block E)Let%u2019s Talk: From Conflict to ConversationRedbud AConvener: Crystal Malchose, Geary County Human Resource DirectorPresenter: Matt Lehrman, Managing Director, Social Prosperity PartnersHow are you moving your community From Conflict to Conversation? What challenges are you facing and what do you specifically hope to achieve? Keynote presenter Matt Lehrman facilitates a follow-up discussion that invites attendees to share challenges and seek practical advice from each other. Come prepared to %u201cwear your heart on your sleeve%u201d about how to engage more people and gather agreement around whatever you hope to accomplish in your community.