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Plenary & Keynote Sessions

*Subject to Change*

Thursday | February 27

Opening Plenary - Building Sustainable, Smart, and Resilient Port Infrastructure

The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest and most crucial ports in the United States, playing a vital role in global trade and significantly impacting the local, federal, and global economy. Ensuring the continuous operation and security of its infrastructure, while at the same time undertaking substantial building projects, is imperative. This session will explore the critical infrastructure investments underway, and the key considerations necessary for developing physical infrastructure improvement, asset maintenance and protection, and the integration of green infrastructure and sustainability initiatives. The Port of Long Beach sets a benchmark for operational efficiency and stands as a cornerstone of economic and environmental progress worldwide.

Speaker: Darrin LambriggerDirector, Construction Management Division, Port of Long Beach

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Friday | February 28

Celebrating 25 Years of CI: Honoring the Past and Discussing the Future 

This interactive session will feature distinguished panelists who will discuss the past achievements of ASCE CI and the construction industry while providing a glimpse into the future of the built environment. In this closing plenary session, all conference attendees will be invited to explore the world of sustainable innovation, smart cities, and the evolving landscape of design and construction. This insightful session will challenge the audience to reconsider their assumptions about the future and their role in shaping it. The session will also feature ASCE’s Future World Vision project as well as the latest giant screen feature film, Cities of the Future.

Moderator: 

Mehmet Ozbek, PhD, A.M.ASCE,
Colorado State University
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Speakers:

Paul Lee, PE, M. ASCE,
Program Officer, Main Cast Member, Cities of the Future IMAX Film
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Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., F.ASCE
ASCE 2024 President
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Caroline Clevenger, PhD, PE, F. ASCE,
AAAS Science & Technology Fellow, University of Colorado Denver
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ASCE CI Past President, TBA

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