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Texas A&M University

The 2024 Buchanan Lecturer is Dr. Adda Athanasopoulos-Zekkos who is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of California, Berkeley, since January 2020. Prior to this appointment, she was a faculty member in the CEE department at the University of Michigan (2008-2019). Her lecture is entitled “From miles to inches: Big data frameworks for levee health assessment”. Also on the agenda is Dr. Paul Mayne, who will be presenting his 2023 Terzaghi Lecture entitled “Contributions Towards Geoparameter Evaluation Using the Cone Penetration Test”. Dr. Mayne is an international consultant on geotechnical site characterization and author of a multitude of publications. . He also served as a faculty member at Georgia Tech from 1990 to 2021.

Deep Foundations Institute (DFI)

The DFI Educational Trust’s Annual Gala Dinner brings together individuals and companies who are committed to supporting our efforts to help young students discover the rewards of a career in the deep foundations industry. If you have joined us in previous years, we thank you for your continued support and trust you’ll participate again this year. If you are new to the event, we look forward to your becoming a member of the Trust’s family of friends and contributors. Thank you for your anticipated support.

Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Geotechnical Engineering,    Career, Leadership and Management

Optica

Join us for an exclusive evening of innovation and networking at the Optica VIP Executive Reception, hosted at the iconic San Francisco's MOMA (Museum of Modern Art), less than 5-minute walk from the Moscone Center. Building upon the tremendous success of its inaugural edition, this year's event promises to be even more remarkable. Welcoming esteemed executives from leading companies in the photonics industry, the Optica VIP Executive Reception serves as a distinguished platform for connecting with industry luminaries and visionaries.

Optica

Co-located with OFC, the Premier Event in Telecom and Data Center Optics this is an Optica Industry Event. The Executive Forum features C-level panelists in an informal, uncensored setting discussing the latest issues facing the industry and your business. Leaders from top companies discuss critical technology advancements and business opportunities that will shape the network in 2025 and the future.