DFI44 Update The DFI 44 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations is being held on October 15-18, 2019, at the Hilton Chicago. The Technical Program Committee selected > Future > Forward > as the theme for the conference, being promoted under the social media hashtag #DFI44. Dhooli Raj, P.E., project manager at Collins Engineers, is the th conference chair, assisted by Program Co-chairs Ray Franz, P.E., D.GE, vice-president of Hayward Baker, and Cassandra J. Rutherford, Ph.D., P.E., assistant professor in the department of civil, construction and environmental engineering at Iowa State University. This conference serves a call to action to develop forward- thinking plans in deep foundation and geotechnical engineering and construction through technical presentations and panel discussions. The 2019 Annual Conference provides an international forum for a wide range of geo-professionals to present, discuss and debate all aspects of how we build on our current success to create and maintain a better tomorrow for future generations. Abstracts for technical papers and panel sessions are being accepted through Friday, December 14, 2018, at www.dfi.org/ Annual2019. Abstracts for papers are requested for traditional deep foundation and geotechnical topics with a focus on a safe and sustainable future with respect to technology, safety, equipment, workforce and case studies including the following and similar topics: • Crawl, Walk, Run: Improving Future Practice • Developments in Safe Geo-Construction • The Digital Future • Efficient Deep Foundations, Earth Retention Systems and Ground Improvement • The Future of Urban Development/Redevelopment • The Future of Work: Progress in Our Industry • 21st Century Infrastructure Needs In addition to the technical program, the conference includes keynote lectures; the Hal Hunt Lecture on Communications; Manufacturers, Suppliers and Service Providers Sessions; networking opportunities; a Student Activities Program; the City- by-City Companions’ Program; and more than 150 exhibits featuring new and innovative products and services. DEEP FOUNDATIONS • NOV/DEC 2018 • 51 A session will be dedicated to the DFI Legends program to recognize practitioners who have made significant contributions to and advancements in the research, design, construction, manufacturing and use of deep foundations. Nominations for the Legends Awards are being accepted through February 1, 2019. Visit the ‘Awards and Lectures’ page at www.dfi.org for more information. Early Registration Early registration opens in mid-January — don’t miss the early registration rate or first choice of exhibit space and underwriting opportunities. Additional information and registration details are available at www.dfi.org/Annual2019.
