Special Events & Awards: DFI 47th Annual Conference 2022

At the conference on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., DFI's Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee will host their 6^th Annual Networking Reception. Industry professionals can mingle to connect with their female and male colleagues and enjoy the camaraderie, cocktails and great food. All are welcome, but space is limited. The event fee is $25.00.

At the reception, the DFI Educational Trust will announce the recipients of the 2020 WiDF Professional Development Grants. Grants are awarded to women involved in design and/or construction of deep foundations. The award covers recipients' attendance at the conference, including conference registration and related conference expenses.

DFI's WiDF Committee comprises women and men who actively seek to enhance professional opportunities for women in the deep foundations industry. The committee's goal is to foster greater success and interest of professional women by promoting networking events, endorsing outreach and building mentoring relationships.

We invite all companies who actively support women in deep foundations to sponsor the reception and receive recognition on conference promotional materials, this website and event signage. Interested? Register here. Register here.

DEEP FOUNDATIONS INSTITUTE

326 Lafayette Avenue

Hawthorne, NJ 07506

Memo: Annual 2020

To make payment by wire, contact DFI at (862) 208-3282.

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.

Images of individuals may be captured by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) during events/activities organized and hosted by DFI using still photography, video or any other

medium. DFI reserves the right to use such images on the DFI website, in Deep Foundations Magazine, in newsletters and/or other publicity material. By registering and/or participating in a DFI event/activity, the persons whose images are captured during such an event consent to the use of said images by DFI as described above.

As a registrant of this event, and its related activities, you agree to receive email from DFI relating to its events, membership, and publications as well as newsletters, updates, and other announcements.

All runners and walkers are invited to join the DFI Educational Trust 5K Fun Run & Walk on Wednesday, October 14. The race begins at 7:00 a.m., at Harbor Trail located on the south-west side of the Gaylord, facing the Potomac River. All participants will receive a custom race shirt as part of their participation. Proceeds from the race provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in the deep foundations engineering and construction industry. An “on-the-run“ breakfast will be provided to each participant.

Shirt/Bib Pick-Up: Runner packets may be picked-up on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, from 6:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., outside of Azalea & Camelia meeting rooms (ballroom level), 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Potomac Registration Desk (ballroom level) or on-site the morning of the race.

Supporters are welcome to donate to the DFI Educational Trust as General Sponsors in other amounts when registering online.

Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent provided by law. DFI Educational Trust is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization. For more information call (973) 423-4030.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum	$5,000.00	1 Opportunity	Premiere placement for company logo on race shirt, signage, marketing material and registration website
Gold	$2,500.00	3 Opportunities	Gold level placement of company logo on race shirt, signage, marketing material and registration website
Silver	$1,000.00	4 Opportunities	Silver level placement of company logo on race shirt, signage, marketing material and registration website
Bronze	$500.00	6 Opportunities	Bronze level placement space for company logo on race shirt, signage, marketing material and registration website
On-the-Run Breakfast	$750.00	4 Opportunities	On-the Run Breakfast level logo on race shirt, recognition on signage at breakfast station, signage, marketing material and registration website

DFI welcomes the spouses, family members and friends of conference attendees to National Harbor to experience the best the Nation’s Capital has to offer. The updated format of DFI’s City-by-City Companions' Program gives participants more time to explore the city on their own, or with other Companions, with the help of the Hotel Concierge. Register early so we know to expect you for our signature Companions' Meet & Greet and Farewell Breakfast in the Companions' exclusive suite.

Companions’ Itinerary*

Tuesday, October 13

City-by-City Companions’ Meet & Greet in the Companions' Suite
Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception (ticket purchase required)

Wednesday, October 14

Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall with Attendees
City-by-City Companions' See the Washington, DC area! – View the Local Area listing from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and Plan Your Day in advance. Or, call the Concierge at (301) 965-4340.
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

Thursday, October 15

Networking Breakfast and Breaks in Exhibit Hall
City-by-City Companions' See the Washington, DC area! – View the Local Area listing from the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center and Plan Your Day in advance. Or, call the Concierge at (301) 965-4340.
DFI Awards Reception & Banquet - Featuring our Principal Awards**
- Newest Feature – Only awards will be presented at the banquet. Technical presentations will take place during the daytime conference program.

Friday, October 16

City-by-City Companions’ Farewell Breakfast

*The schedule and itinerary are subject to change based on program needs.

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.

Images of individuals may be captured by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) during events/activities organized and hosted by DFI using still photography, video or any other medium. DFI reserves the right to use such images on the DFI website, in Deep Foundations Magazine, in newsletters and/or other publicity material. By registering and/or participating in a DFI event/activity, the persons whose images are captured during such an event consent to the use of said images by DFI as described above.

Entrance Fee:	Online Registration Fee: $35.00 \| On-Site Entrance Fee: $45.00
Schedule:	6:30 a.m. \| Race Check-In 7:00 a.m. \| Race Start

Quick Links

Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception

Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception Sponsors $500

5K Fun Run/Walk

5K Sponsors

2020 5K Sponsors

5K Gold Sponsor

City by City Companions Program

Awards Reception and Banquet

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

Email | events@dfi.org