Exciting things are being planned for this year's Conference, so do not miss your opportunity to network. Here is a preliminary schedule of upcoming events. Visit the website again for updated information as it becomes available.
Leadership Luncheon and Awards Presentation
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The luncheon will feature an awards presentation honoring engineering management leaders in the private and public sectors. Join us in celebrating these leaders who have made significant contributions to the profession and their communities, including the John I. Parcel-Leif J. Sverdrup Civil Engineering Management Award, Edmund Friedman Profession Recognition Award, Civil Government Award, and Government Civil Engineer of the Year Award recipients.
Registration Fee: $40
ASCE Ice Breaker Reception
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
New to the ASCE Annual or an old friend? Either way you are at home with ASCE. Join in celebrating Pittsburgh’s 250th Anniversary and discover the history behind “the City of Bridges.” Enjoy a great way to connect with colleagues and make new friends. Volunteers will be available to recommend fantastic dining experiences for conference attendees. Be ready for anything as ASCE joins this great city in celebrating 250 years of history.
Registration Fee: $45
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
In a formal ceremony, ASCE inducts ten eminent civil engineers as Honorary Members. It promises to be a wondrous evening of tantalizing food, good spirits, and excellent company. Join us in honoring the Society’s most prestigious members. Black tie optional, and the ticket includes the reception and dinner. It’s an event that is not to be missed!
Registration Fee: $95
Dine Around Event
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
There's something for everyone in Pittsburgh area restaurants! Whether
dining in one of the region's premier restaurants or stepping out on the
town, Pittsburgh sets new marks for culinary excellence and good times.
Generations of ethnic flavor and cooking secrets, combined and improved
upon over the years, converge like the city's three rivers to form a
melting pot of good taste.
A listing of suggested restaurants, along with maps and menus, will be
available in the guest hospitality suite. Reservations are advised.
Click here for a list of available restraurants with detailed information on hours and menu.
Click here for suggestions on good eats in Pittsburgh.
Lunch with Governor Rendell
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join ASCE’s special guest, The Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for a lunchtime presentation on the nation’s infrastructure. Gov. Rendell, along with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently launched the Building America’s Future Coalition, which seeks to bring state and local interests together to urge the federal government to invest in the nation’s infrastructure. Gov. Rendell, a longtime supporter of ASCE’s Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, will share his plans and initiatives for improving the condition of the nation’s infrastructure.
Presenter: The Honorable Edward G. Rendell, Governor of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (invited)
Registration Fee: Additional tickets are $35 in advance; $45 on-site.
PNC Park ASCE Theme Party
6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Toss on your favorite team’s cap and head out to PNC Park, a classic style ballpark that embraces the progressiveness of Pittsburgh while saluting the spirit of early ballpark originals, such as Fenway Park. This innovative riverfront facility combines the best features of yesterday’s ballparks - rhythmic archways, steel truss work, and a natural grass playing field - with the latest in fan and player amenities. Following in the footsteps of ASCE’s highly successful Rock-N-Roll Beach Party at the 2007 Annual Conference in Orlando, the PNC Park Theme Party will offer great networking opportunities and scores of fun. Don’t miss out - it’s sure to be a grand slam event!
Registration Fee: Attendee and Guest $45; Younger Member $35; Student $20.
