DFI 46th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations

Name: DFI 46th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
Start: 2021-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Location: 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA

Join us for our 46^th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and network with the largest gathering of international practitioners specializing in cutting-edge technologies and risk management for deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retention and excavation support. Attend special lectures featuring our world-renowned keynote speakers, share experiences and lessons learned and discuss the advancements and innovations in the state-of-practice, research, materials and equipment.

The conference will discuss how to IMPROVE THE ODDS of generating high value foundation solutions when THE HOUSE is the ever-changing challenges of variable ground conditions, extreme events, and demanding project constraints. #DFI46. Papers and panel discussions will be presented to explore and debate challenging geotechnical and foundation topics, including challenging and unanticipated soil conditions, natural hazards and resiliency, seismic design and construction techniques, risk mitigation and sustainability practices, innovative case histories and new methods and equipment. The conference will highlight how the geotechnical and foundation industry increases the odds of high value, high quality projects using innovations, advancements, expertise, and experience.

Schedule at a Glance:

Monday, Oct. 11 - Pre-Conference: Board and Technical Committee Chairs Meetings

Tuesday, Oct. 12 - Pre-Conference: Technical Committee Meetings and Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception

Wednesday, Oct. 13 - Conference Day 1 (Full Day): DFI Educational Trust 5K Fun Run/Walk, Exhibits, Opening Plenary and Technical Sessions, Welcome Luncheon, Conference Welcome Reception and Poster Presentations

Thursday, Oct. 14 - Conference Day 2 (Full Day): Exhibits, Technical Sessions, Business Meeting Luncheon, Hal Hunt Lecture on Communications, Awards Reception & Banquet

Friday, Oct. 15 - Conference Day 3 (Half-Day): Exhibits, Technical Sessions and Closing Plenary

*Schedule subject to change