Structural Engineering Summit – Feel the Love this February

The NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit will be in New York City February 14-17 and online January 31-Feburary 24. The Summit offers unrivaled educational opportunities, an industry-leading trade show, and unique and fun networking opportunities.

Register for the conference, learn more, and book your hotel room ($219/night at the Hilton Midtown!) www.ncsea.com/events/annualconference

Seek inspiration from keynote speakers.

20 Years After 9/11: Lessons Learned and More to Research

  • Panelists: Dan Eschenasy, P.E., SECB, F.SEI; James W. Feuerborn Jr., P.E.; Therese McAllister, F.SEI
  • Moderator: Vicki Arbitrio, P.E., SECB, F.SEI
  • 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and this keynote will feature panelists who were involved in the initial recovery efforts and with the subsequent building performance study. They will discuss the following topics: response of the engineering community, building performance, structural design and fire protection; emergency response legal issues and proposed legislation; and building code changes and recommendations.

Lighten Up & Lead: Leverage Levity to Boost Client Confidence & Employee Engagement

  • Speaker: Tami Evans
  • A happy workplace is imperative to success, but how do you remain positive AND professional? Laugh and learn key characteristics to create levity in the worker, workforce, and workplace with tools that help you reach your personal and professional potential through the power of fun. Connection creates culture, and culture creates employee engagement – and the fastest way to connect is through levity. Engagement empowers employees to collaborate through challenges, create innovative solutions, and communicate confidently – not to mention bump your bottom line!

Learn from industry experts on a diverse range of topics, all focused on helping structural engineers succeed. Below is just a sample of the top-notch presentations (31 sessions in total!). The full educational slate is at www.ncsea.com/events/annualconference.

  • Wind Loads: Frequently Asked Questions
    Speakers: Emily Guglielmo, S.E., and Donald Scott, P.E., S.E.
  • Ask Me Anything – Roundtable with Structural Engineering Principals
    Moderated by: Francesca Ferrero, P.E.
  • SE2050: Net Zero Embodied Carbon in Structures
    Speakers: Megan Stringer, P.E., and Michael Gryniuk, P.E.
  • Flexible or Rigid? Rethinking Workplace Flexibility
    Moderated by: Marcus Freeman, P.E.
  • Ductile Coupled Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls as Distinct Seismic Force-Resisting Systems
    S.K. Ghosh, Ph.D.
  • Leveraging BIM & Technology for Structural Design
    Mary Shinners, P.E., S.E., and Sarah Scarborough, P.E., S.E.
  • Historic Materials and Archaic Structural Systems in Renovations
    Donald Friedman, P.E.

And last, but certainly not least, network with the best in the industry.

  • Share your love for structural engineering at the Welcome Party in the Trade Show on Tuesday evening. Come for the food and drinks, and stay for the networking, fun times, and interactive activities!
  • Walk the Trade Show floor to connect with industry suppliers; gain valuable information on materials, products, and software innovations; and grab some swag.
  • Enjoy lunches and coffee breaks in the Trade Show, and catch up with colleagues, new friends, and industry veterans.
  • Celebrate innovation and creativity with the Excellence in Structural Engineering Award winners, and applaud outstanding service and commitment with the Special Award honorees – all at the Awards Celebration event on Wednesday evening.
  • Take your networking experience virtual, and enjoy online interactive sessions and a virtual Trade Show.

Reconnecting with your peers, learning from industry experts, networking with product experts at the trade show – what’s not to love! Mark your calendar now and don’t miss the leading event in the structural engineering profession. Visit www.ncsea.com/events/annualconference for more info and to register.

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