Registration Open rd Registration is open for the DFI 43 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations from October 24-27, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. This premier annual event is expected to attract industry professionals from around the globe to gather and share experiences, exchange ideas and learn the current state of the practice from various disciplines. More than 1,000 engineers, contractors, manu- facturers, suppliers, owners, government agencies and academicians are expected. Attendees will learn about the latest rd 7. Attend one or more of DFI’s 24 technical commi t tee and working group meetings. Become involved in projects that promote safety, quality, durability and sustainability in the geotechnical and deep foundation industry. 8. Make the most of your time in Anaheim – attend DFI’s Annual Conference and enjoy this exciting Southern California city! innovations in deep foundations tech- nology during the technical sessions and again in the Exhibit Hall. Reserve your booth space soon, as many spaces have been sold. Here are eight great reasons why you should attend the conference: 1. Join the largest gathering of inter- national practitioners specializing in cutting-edge technologies and risk management for deep foundations, ground improvement, earth retention and excavation support. 2. Explore technical topics related to performance-based design and construction of foundations subjected to increasingly challenging structural demands. 3. Discuss and debate all aspects of assessment, development, design, and conditions in the 21 century. monitoring for complex loading st 4. Learn about advancements and innovations in the state-of-practice, research, materials and equipment for deep foundations, earth retention and excavation support. 5. Share experiences and lessons learned related to extreme events, contracts, and risk mitigation. 6. Explore the Exhibit Hall featuring the specialty services of 145+ companies. Register and learn more by visiting www.dfi.org/annual2018. Sponsorship Opportunities DFI has created several options for interested underwriters – large and small bundled packages and a la carte options for more specific opportunities. Join the confirmed underwriters and support the conference and DFI. Additional informa- tion about sponsorship opportunities can be found under the ‘Underwriters’ tab at www.dfi.org/annual2018. Women in Deep Foundations Professional Development Grants The DFI Educational Trust and the DFI Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee provide professional devel- opment grant opportunities to women involved in the design and construction of deep foundations. Five grants of $1,750 each in addition to a full conference registration will be awarded. The grants are used to cover lodging, meals, travel, and attendance at the DFI 43 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Anaheim. The recipients will be featured in the DFI’s Deep Foundations magazine and will be recognized during both the WiDF Committee’s reception and the awards banquet. The application deadline is May 15, 2018. For more information or to apply, visit www.dfi.org/trust/programs.asp?widf. other related expenses for the recipients’ rd Conference Underwriters* Diamond SOILMEC s.P.a Platinum TEI ROCK DRILLS INC Gold Liebherr USA, Co. Silver BAUER-Pileco Inc. Kelly Tractor Co Bronze Casagrande USA Inc. DuroTerra Pile Dynamics, Inc./GRL Engineers, Inc. YJACK TECHNOLOGY SDN BHD Room Key Liebherr USA, Co. Awards Reception and Banquet BAUER-Pileco Inc. Beer Koozie Quanta Subsurface Lanyard APE General ARMADOR Piling Tools BOS Solutions, Inc. Farrell Design Build Kiewit Foundations Co. Student Activities Program Schnabel Foundation Company Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception BERKEL *As of January 29, 2018 DEEP FOUNDATIONS • MAR/APR 2018 • 37 for the DFI 43 Annual Conference
