CECON 2014 is brought to you by the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in partnership with the Texas Concrete Pipe Association. CECON 2014 shifts focus from our tremendous past to tackling future civil engineering challenges as we continue to build a better world. Join us at the San Luis Resort and Spa September 16 - 19, 2014. CECON 2014 will bring you three days of education and networking based around the future of:
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PORTS | TRANSPORTATION | ENERGY September 16-19 Hotel San Luis & Spa Galveston, TX
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Whether you can come for one day or all three, you won’t want to miss this conference. CECON 2014 awaits you in Galveston on September 16-19, 2014. You will have opportunities to: • • • •
Network with your colleagues around the state Interact with elected officials and industry leaders on today’s hot topics Engage with panelists on current topics such as the Texas Transportation Funding Amendment and the energy/water nexus Attend technical sessions on recent and upcoming advances in design and construction
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Learn how to advocate for infrastructure funding and carry that message into your community Celebrate the accomplishments and careers of fellow engineers and the media that cover engineering infrastructure and feats at the Thursday night Luau and awards ceremony
Tuesday, September 16, is a President’s Welcome Reception from 7 - 9 PM. Join us for this opportunity to gather with friends, family and colleagues.
PORTS (Air, Water, Space) WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17 10 AM
SpacePort Panel Discussion (1 PDH)
Panelists: • David Alexander
Director, Rice Space Institute
• John Roth
Vice President, Business Development; Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Space Systems
• Colin Rice
Houston Airports System Infrastructure Group
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Moderator: Jeannie Kranz
President, K6 Strategies
FEATURED PANEL - 2:30 PM Multi-Modal Port Panel Discussion
As one of the world’s busiest ports, the Port of Houston is a large and vibrant component of the regional economy. A 2012 study by Martin Associates says ship channel-related businesses contribute more than a millions jobs throughout Texas. This panel will discuss the future growth opportunities related to the Port of Houston, which helps to generate more than $175 billion in statewide economic impact.
Panelists: • Mike Alford, Houston District Engineer - TxDOT • Stephen Don Carlos, Mayor of Baytown and Port of Houston Commissioner • Brenda Mainwaring, Vice President Public Affairs - Union Pacific Rail Road • Alan Fletcher, Texas State Representative - District 130
(1 PDH each)
5PM Reception
Session Two: Port of Houston Barbours Cut Wharf 1 Reconstruction
6:15 PM BBQ Dinner Sponsored by
1 PM Breakout Sessions
4:15 PM Breakout Sessions
Session One: NextGen Air Traffic Control System
Session One: Storm Surge
(1.5 PDH each)
Session Two: Panama Canal Expansion Effects on Texas Ports Session Three: Port Security: Best Practices and Risk Assessment in Port Security
Session Three: RCC and CRC Pavement Panel Discussion.
TRANSPORTATION 8 AM
ESCALATION OF TRANSPORTATION Presented by: Bill King
President & Director, Southwest Airport Services
(1 PDH)
9:30 AM Breakout
Sessions (1.5 PDH each)
Session One: Energy Impact on South TexasEagle Ford Shale (1 PDH) Ed Edahl, FEMA
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FEATURED PANEL - 2:30 PM (1.5 PDH)
Transportation Infrastructure Panel Discussion
Our transportation system has suffered from a lack of funding to support the maintenance of aging infrastructure, development of new technology, and necessary projects to accommodate growth and increased usage. This panel, which includes legislators, industry leaders, agency representatives and business leaders will discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of transportation in Texas.
Panelists: • Jim Murphy, Texas State Representative • Mike Russell, Acadian Ambulance • James Koch, Director of Transportation Planning and Programming - TxDOT • Brian Manning, Sterling Construction Company and ASCE Technical Region Chair • Moderator: Jack Drake, Founder and Chairman of Transportation Advocacy Group - Houston Region (TAG)
Session Two: Freight/High Speed/Bullet TrainsDifferences (1 PDH)
1 PM Breakout Sessions
Session Three: Debate on the Calculation of Soil Swell Potential Vertical Rise (PVR)
Session Two: Table Top Discussion “What Future Problems are Foreseen for Ports, Transportation & Energy?”
Keynote Lunch Presentation by John Drobny, (retired) Port of New York New Jersey (0.5 PDH)
Session One: “The Cost of Doing Nothing”
11:30 AM
7 AM
Networking Breakfast
8 AM
Energy Presentation by Lance Smith, Twin Eagle Energy (1 PDH)
9:15 AM Breakout
Sessions (1 PDH each)
5:15 PM Reception 6:15 PM Luau Dinner & Awards Dinner Sponsored by:
4:15 PM Breakout Sessions
Session Two: Soft Costs of Construction Lawsuits
Fireside Chats: Diversity in Civil Engineering Bridge Aesthetics
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 FEATURED PANEL - 10:45 AM (1 PDH)
Energy/Water Nexus - Close Interdependency Between Managing Water and Energy Resources, Including Financing Concerns This panel is hosted by American Society of Civil Engineers Environmental Water Resources Institute.
Noon Keynote Lunch Vision 2025 ASCE’s Vision 2025 is the professional Presentation by Bob Harvey, Entrusted by society to create sustainable world enhance the standard foraexcellence inand civil engiGreater Houston Partnershipglobal quality neering. of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, Look for these icons to identify and ethically as: (0.5 PDH) sessions focused on ASCE’s goals.
Session One: Keystone Pipeline
1:30 PM
Session Two: Geothermal Energy
The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production.
Session Three: LNG Energy Secure
Session Three: Public Outreach: “How to Talk to Legislators”
Session One: Lightning Round Presentations (1 PDH)
ENERGY
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Kelley
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18
Technical Tour: Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum
Register online at TexasCECON.org
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