DFI ACTIVITIES Welcome From the Chicago Organizing Committee #DFI44: >Future>Forward> is also about the next generation of engineers and contractors, and we are excited to have former professor and current contractor, Rick Deschamps, Ph.D., P.E., Nicholson Construction, presenting on the intricacies of the mentor/mentee relationship and where you may fall in the spectrum. The plenary ends with a session on DFI and Technology. This Conference Chair, Dhooli Raj, P.E., project manager at Collins Engineers; Technical 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, con- struction and environmental engineering at Iowa State University We invite you to be a part of the DFI 44 Annual Conference on Deep Foundations, #DFI44: >Future>Forward>, being held October 15-18 at the Hilton Chicago. This conference is a call to action to develop forward-thinking plans in geotechnical engineering through technical presentations and panel discussions. The 2019 Annual Conference provides an international forum for a wide range of geoprofessionals to present, discuss and debate all aspects of how we build on our current success to create and maintain a better tomorrow for us and future generations. All of this will be happening across the street from iconic Grant Park and Lake Michigan. The Wednesday sessions kick-off with The Chicago Legacy, th Download the Mobile App which includes local celebrity Geoffrey Baer, a beloved Chicago historian, entertainer and tour guide. He is presenting his impressions of the history, culture and people that have shaped the Chicago River corridor. Baer will set the stage for our panel of geotechnical experts who will discuss the Observational Method, deep foundations and earth retention, which are integral to the magnificent high-rise structures of the Chicago skyline. There will be a question-and-answer session with our renowned panel that includes Rich Finno, Ph.D., P.E., D.GE, Northwestern University; Tony Kiefer, P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Steve Scherer, Malcolm Drilling; Bob Schock, former president, Case Foundation Company; Bill Walton, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE, GEI Consultants; and Mike Wysockey, Ph.D., P.E., Thatcher Foundations. If you are attending this year’s Annual Conference, we encourage you to download our mobile app to access the most up-to-date information and stay connected with fellow attendees. Simply go to the App Store on your Apple or Android device and search for “DFI Annual Conference” to download the app. The app delivers: • Technical Committee and Working Group schedule • The most up-to-date conference program • Personalized schedule – that you can link with your calendar • Information on speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, cooperating organizations and media partners • New this year! Play the DFI Exhibitor Photo Scavenger game for a chance to win various prizes! • Interactive maps and local attractions • Notifications and reminders DEEP FOUNDATIONS • SEPT/OCT 2019 • 23 session includes presentations from technology leaders currently working in our geotechnical community, including a presentation from the DFI Project Information Management Systems (PIMS) Committee.
