DFI 45th Annual Conference

This conference will showcase and celebrate the hard work, passion, connections, technologies and professionalism that drive the deep foundations industry worldwide. Network with the largest gathering of practitioners specializing in cutting-edge technologies for deep foundations, deep excavation support, and ground improvement. The 2020 Conference will provide an international forum for a wide range of geo-professionals to present, discuss, and debate technical topics related to deep foundations, particularly mega and regional projects, political influences on contract delivery, high value subsurface characterization, national and state codes and standards, professional practice and more.

Schedule at a Glance:

Monday, Oct. 12 - Pre-Conference: Board and Technical Committee Chairs Meetings

Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Pre-Conference: Technical Committee Meetings and Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception

Wednesday, Oct. 14 - 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. 15 - Conference Day 2 (Full Day): Exhibits, Technical Sessions, Business Meeting Luncheon, Hal Hunt Lecture on Communications, Awards Reception & Banquet

Friday, Oct. 16 - Conference Day 3 (Half-Day): Exhibits, Technical Sessions and Closing Plenary

*Schedule subject to change

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Memo: Annual 2020

To make payment by wire, contact DFI at bookkeeper@dfi.org.

Cancellations must be made in writing by mail, email or fax.

Email: events@dfi.org

Fax: (973) 423-4031

All payments are net 30 days from the date of registration and payable in full in advance of the conference dates.

Refunds for Exhibit Booths will not be issued after August 28, 2020. Please refer to your Exhibit Space Agreement for Details.

Refunds for Registration will not be issued after Friday, September 11, 2020. However, you may transfer your registration to another DFI Member.

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Network with the largest gathering of practitioners specializing in cutting-edge technologies for deep foundations, deep excavation support, and ground improvement.
Celebrate the hard work, passion, connections, technologies and professionalism that drive the deep foundations industry worldwide.
Share international experiences with worldwide experts.
Discuss and debate technical topics related to all aspects of deep foundations, particularly mega and regional projects, political influences on contract delivery, high value subsurface characterization, national and state codes and standards, professional practice and more.
Learn the latest results from DFI-funded committee research initiatives that advance the state-of-practice of design and construction methods.
Visit the Exhibit Hall featuring more than 150 companies to learn from these technology partners about their products and services.
Explore National Harbor and Washington D.C.!

Full Conference Registration for DFI Members, Non-Members, Exhibitors, Exhibitor 2^ndAttendees, Young Professionals, and Government attendees includes access to:

Conference Presentations
Exhibit Hall
Continental Breakfasts
Morning and Afternoon Networking Breaks
Welcome and Business Meeting Luncheons
Welcome Reception
Hal Hunt Lecture on Communications
DFI Awards Reception and Banquet
Online Conference Proceedings

Student Attendees Receive Access to: All Student Activities, Conference Presentations, Exhibit Hall, Continental Breakfasts, Morning and Afternoon Networking Breaks, Hal Hunt Lecture and Communications, and Online Conference Proceedings. Luncheons and the Welcome Reception are not included at this time.

Choose the Registration Type that suits your needs. Additional Special Event Tickets are available for purchase for exhibit hall passes, luncheons, receptions and the awards reception/banquet.

View our chart of Registration Fees, Payment and Cancellation Policies.

A dedicated group of industry professionals serve on the Conference Organizing Committee for this event. Led by Conference Chair, Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., project engineer/lab manager at American Geotechnical and Environmental Services (AGES) and Technical Program Co-Chairs, Jennifer E. Nicks, Ph.D., P.E. research geotechinical engineer of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Gregg V. Piazza, P.E., NE engineering manager of GeoStructures, Inc., this event is expected to serve attendees at a high-level.

View the list of dynamic Organizing Committee Members serving for this conference and their roles.

You may register for this Conference using a major Credit Card, Debit Card, PayPal, Check or Purchase Order. Check payments due within 30 days of registration and should be made payable to DFI.

DEEP FOUNDATIONS INSTITUTE

326 Lafayette Avenue

Hawthorne, NJ 07506

Memo: Annual 2019

To make payment by wire, contact DFI at bookkeeper@dfi.org.

Cancellations must be made in writing by mail, email or fax.

Email: events@dfi.org

Fax: (973) 423-4031

Refunds for Exhibit Booths will not be issued after August 31, 2019. Please refer to your Exhibit Space Agreement for Details.

Refunds for Registration will not be issued after Friday, September 13, 2019. However, you may transfer your registration to another DFI Member.

DFI 45^th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations

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DEEP FOUNDATIONS INSTITUTE
326 Lafayette Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Phone | (973) 423-4030 Fax | (973) 423-4031

Email | events@dfi.org

DFI 45th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations