Join us for PENC's 75th Anniversary Celebration

Join us as we celebrate PENC’s 75th Anniversary, where we will spend the evening honoring our legacy and the leadership that has strengthened our organization for generations.

Friday, February 27, 2026

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
121 Jones Street

6:00 – 9:00 PM

$75.00 Per Person

Dress Code: Smart Casual (a relaxed but polished look)
Pro Tip: It's not a gala!
Smart Casual for men is Coat/Jacket, but no tie.
Smart Casual for women is Sunday best with bling – pants or skirted.

Room Block Available: Hyatt House Seaboard Station
$209 | Group Code: G-PENC | Cut off date: January 30

This special night will bring together professionals across generations to connect, reflect, and celebrate the impact of engineering, not just in solving problems, but in imagining the future.

Parking https://naturalsciences.org/visit/directions-parking It’s best to enter the deck off of W. Edenton Street and then you can either walk down the street to the W. Jones Street entrance or coming through the deck and enter the museum from the rear.

In 1950, the Professional Engineers of North Carolina was founded on a commitment to licensure, integrity, and service to the public. Seventy-five years later, that commitment continues to guide our profession and shape the communities we serve.

This anniversary celebration is more than a look back—it is a moment to honor our shared legacy and inspire what comes next.

From the bridges we’ve built to the systems we’ve designed, our impact is written into the infrastructure of progress. We celebrate the pioneers whose ingenuity laid the foundation, the leaders who upheld the highest standards, and the generations of engineers whose dedication continues to elevate our profession.

At the same time, this evening looks forward. To emerging engineers stepping into a world of rapid change and boundless possibility—your creativity, curiosity, and courage will define the next chapter. You are not just inheriting a legacy; you are shaping it.

Let this evening be a spark.
A time to connect across generations.
A reminder that engineering is not only about solving problems—but about imagining what’s possible.