ACEC Annual Convention and Legislative Summit May 6–9, 2007 C AT H E R I N E KARNOW/FOLIO INC. Opening General Session Chris Matthews Monday, May 7 8 a.m. Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews and NBC News’ The Chris Matthews Show, has become one of the nation’s most recognizable political pundits. Formerly a presidential speechwriter and aide to House Speaker Tip O’Neill, Matthews’ highly rated election-night coverage and insider interviews make him a respected voice on all things political. 42 ENGINEERING INC. MARCH / APRIL 2007 Keynote Luncheon George Will Monday, May 7 Noon Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist, television personality and author George Will offers his thoughtprovoking insights on our country’s current state of affairs. With commentaries in more than 450 newspapers, a biweekly Newsweek column and regular appearances as a political commentator on ABC’s This Week, Will is regarded as one of the nation’s most astute observers.