Keynote Speaker

Opening Plenary Session

Thursday, October 29, 2009

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Where will we as a global community be in 20 years? What actions can we take today, to ensure a better tomorrow? Erik Peterson, Senior Vice President, Center for Strategic and International Studies, and founder and director of the Seven Revolutions project, is searching for answers. While sharing insights into the Seven Revolutions, Erik will discuss thought-provoking issues such as energy trends, innovation in technology, the economy, and population growth sure to impact our world in 2025 and beyond. Join Erik as he shares key points of this research in an exciting, fast-paced, multimedia presentation that has been taken around the world. Benefit from his discoveries on the Seven Revolutions of change that affect companies globally and learn how to promote forward thinking by considering what these changes will mean for leadership around the world. Listen as he delivers his underlying message - we can either enact real, positive change or sit on the sidelines and risk the consequences. You won't want to miss this provocative session moderated by 2009 Annual Conference Chair, Glenn Schirmer, P.E., F.ASCE, with remarks from ASCE 2009 President, D. Wayne Klotz, P.E., E.WRE, F.ASCE.

 

Closing General Session Breakfast

Saturday, October 31, 2009

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Close out the Conference with Actor, Author, News Commentator, and Attorney Ben Stein at the ASCE Closing General Session Breakfast. Stein has authored over 30 books, written speeches for both Presidents Nixon and Ford, contributed columns for the Wall Street Journal, and served as a commentator for FOXNews, CBS, and PBS. Listen as Stein offers up his expert opinion on finance, ethics, and life. Prepare yourself for a hilarious morning as he delivers advice with his unique sense of humor, while telling you what you need to know.