Attendees enjoyed a beautiful evening at the conference reception. University of Munich. The guidelines are available for free download through DFI’s and EFFC’s websites. Stefano Trevisani, P.Eng., Trevi, delivered the opening lecture on the Evolution of an Industry, which highlighted changing attitudes and procedures for allocating and managing risk on foundation projects. Four megaproject lectures — Rome Metro C, Fehmarn Belt, Grand Paris and the Chennai Metro — and a panel discussion on geotechnical, contractual and communi- cation risks concluded the opening plenary session. Megaproject lecturers highlighted the technology and contractual advance- ment required to successfully execute these challenging and complex projects. Maurice Bottiau, Franki Foundations Belgium, moderated the session, and panelists included Andrea Sciotti, P.E., Roma Metropol i tane; Roger Bai ley, asset management director, Bazalgette Tunnel Limited; Henrik Christensen, technical director, Femern A/S; Rajeev Narayan Dwivedi, director (projects), Chennai Metro The conference banquet was held at Palazzo Brancaccio. Rail Limited; Stefano Trevisani, P.Eng., CEO, Trevi; Pat Morgan, director USACE Dam Safety Production Center; and Dan Brown, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, president, Dan Brown and Associates, DFI president. The panel discussion was broadcast as a live webinar, which can be accessed on the conference website at www.dfi-effc2018.org . Professor Michele Jamiolkowski delivered the DFI John Mitchell Lecture on Geophysics for Geotechnical Design to kick off the second day of the conference. Giovanni Ruggeri, Dr. Ing, ICOLD Italy, and David B. Paul, P.E., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, delivered invited lectures on Water Infrastructure Challenges in Italy and USACE Mega Challenge — Dams and Levee Rehabilitation Worldwide, respectively. Closing off the morning’s events was the Young Professionals and Students Mentoring Forum. This forum is a new program that DFI will continue and expand. The program included video presentations from five young professionals followed by questions and answers from the Sikko Doornbos, past president of DFI Europe, and Monika De Vos, secretary of DFI Europe (seated left) enjoy a break with conference attendees. Diamond sponsor representatives Giuliano Feruglio of Casagrande and Federico Pagliacci of Soilmec. audience. Young professionals are key players in the geo-industry; they are the bridge back to students and universities and the promising road toward the future of our industry. Their input and feedback are critical for employers to understand to ensure long-term industry stability and corporate success. The young professionals’ video presentations are posted on DFI’s YouTube Channel. Keynote lectures and panel discussions covered challenges faced during urban infrastructure megaprojects and current technologies and potential solutions available to overcome these challenges. Members delivered over 70 verbal presen- tations and 38 poster presentations over the two-day event. Topics included deep foundations techniques and behaviour, ground improvement (including grouting DEEP FOUNDATIONS • JULY/AUG 2018 • 25
