Call for Abstracts The DFI 45 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations (#DFI45) is taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, from October 13-16, 2020. The theme is People. Purpose. Passion. The conference will showcase a profession at the top of its game, highlighting the hard work, passion, connections, technologies and professionalism that drive the deep foundations industry worldwide. Abstracts for original technical papers and panel discussions are being accepted through Friday, December 13, 2019, at www.dfi.org/Annual2020 on the following topics: th • Mega and local projects (history and retrofitting, current projects) • Adapting deep foundation techniques for innovative urban and waterfront construction solutions (ground improvement, excavation support, drilled and driven piling, dewatering, tunneling) • Political influence on contract delivery (collaboration, logistics, financing, legal, teaming, contract vehicles, changed conditions) • High-value subsurface characterization processes (investi- gation in complicated geology, program optimization, interpretation/recommendations) • Development and use of national and state codes and standards • Designing for complex geology, loading conditions and project constraints (geotechnical and geological challenges, existing structures, access, schedule, code requirements) • QA/QC/monitoring during/after construction – relationships, qualifications, responsibilities • Local and national/international case histories with lessons learned • Other professional topics (ethics, safety, project management, deep foundations education) • Other deep foundations topics 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. Registration Registration opens on January 15 — don’t miss the early registration rate or first choice of exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities. www.dfi.org/Annual2020 DEEP FOUNDATIONS • NOV/DEC 2019 • 57
