CECON 2014 is brought to you by the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in partnership with the Texas Concrete Pipe Association. CECON 2014 shifts focus from our tremendous past to tackling future civil engineering challenges as we continue to build a better world.

Join us at the San Luis Resort and Spa September 16 - 19, 2014. CECON 2014 will bring you three days of education and net-working based around the future of:

PORTS | TRANSPORTATION | ENERGY

TEXAS SECTION

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San Luis Resort & Spa

September 16 - 19, 2014 | Galveston, Texas

Texas CECON 2014THE FUTURE OF...

PORTS | TRANSPORTATION | ENERGYSeptember 16-19

Hotel San Luis & SpaGalveston, TX

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Noon Keynote Lunch Presentation by Bob Harvey, Greater Houston Partnership (0.5 PDH)

1:30 PMTechnical Tour: Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and MuseumThe museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrat-ing the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production.

ASCE’s Vision 2025 is the professional standard for excellence in civil engi-neering. Look for these icons to identify sessions focused on ASCE’s goals.

1 PM Breakout SessionsSession One: Lightning Round Presentations (1 PDH)

Session Two: Table Top Discussion “What Future Problems are Foreseen for Ports, Transportation & Energy?”

4:15 PM Breakout SessionsSession One: “The Cost of Doing Nothing”

Session Two: Soft Costs of Construction Lawsuits

Session Three: Public Outreach: “How to Talk to Legislators” 5:15 PM Reception 6:15 PM Luau Dinner & Awards Dinner Sponsored by:

Fireside Chats:Diversity in Civil EngineeringBridge Aesthetics

• Network with your colleagues around the state• Interact with elected officials and industry leaders on today’s

hot topics• Engage with panelists on current topics such as the Texas

Transportation Funding Amendment and the energy/water nexus

• Attend technical sessions on recent and upcoming advances in design and construction

• Learn how to advocate for infrastructure funding and carry that message into your community

• Celebrate the accomplishments and careers of fellow engi-neers and the media that cover engineering infrastructure and feats at the Thursday night Luau and awards ceremony

Tuesday, September 16, is a President’s Welcome Recep-tion from 7 - 9 PM. Join us for this opportunity to gather with friends, family and colleagues.

Whether you can come for one day or all three, you won’t want to miss this conference. CECON 2014 awaits you in Galveston on September 16-19, 2014. You will have opportunities to:

PORTS (Air, Water, Space) WEDNESDAYSEPTEMBER 17

TRANSPORTATION THURSDAYSEPTEMBER 18

ENERGY FRIDAYSEPTEMBER 19

10 AMSpacePort Panel Discussion (1 PDH)Panelists:• David Alexander

Director, Rice Space Institute• John Roth

Vice President, Business Development; Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Space Systems

• Colin Rice Houston Airports System Infra-structure Group

Moderator: Jeannie KranzPresident, K6 Strategies

Vision 2025Entrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life, civil engineers serve competently, collaboratively, and ethically as:

Master Builders

Stewards of the Environment

Innovators

Managers of Risk

Leaders in Public Policy

1 PM Breakout Sessions(1.5 PDH each)Session One: NextGen Air Traffic Control System

Session Two: Panama Canal Expansion Effects on Texas Ports

Session Three: Port Security: Best Practices and Risk As-sessment in Port Security

FEATURED PANEL - 2:30 PMMulti-Modal Port Panel DiscussionAs one of the world’s busiest ports, the Port of Houston is a large and vibrant component of the regional economy. A 2012 study by Martin Associates says ship channel-related businesses contribute more than a millions jobs throughout Texas. This panel will discuss the future growth opportunities related to the Port of Houston, which helps to generate more than $175 billion in statewide economic impact.Panelists:• Mike Alford, Houston District Engineer - TxDOT• Stephen Don Carlos, Mayor of Baytown and Port of Houston Commissioner• Brenda Mainwaring, Vice President Public Affairs - Union Pacific Rail Road• Alan Fletcher, Texas State Representative - District 130

4:15 PM Breakout Sessions(1 PDH each)Session One: Storm Surge

Session Two: Port of Houston Barbours Cut Wharf 1 Reconstruction

Session Three: RCC and CRC Pave-ment Panel Discussion.

5PM Reception

6:15 PM BBQ Dinner Sponsored by

8 AMESCALATION OF TRANSPORTATIONPresented by:Bill King President & Director, Southwest Airport Services

(1 PDH)9:30 AM Breakout Sessions (1.5 PDH each)Session One: Energy Impact on South Texas- Eagle Ford Shale (1 PDH)

Session Two: Freight/High Speed/Bullet Trains-Differences (1 PDH)

Session Three: Debate on the Calculation of Soil Swell Potential Vertical Rise (PVR) 11:30 AMKeynote Lunch Presen-tation by John Drobny, (retired) Port of New York New Jersey (0.5 PDH)

FEATURED PANEL - 2:30 PM (1.5 PDH)Transportation Infrastructure Panel DiscussionOur transportation system has suffered from a lack of funding to support the maintenance of aging infrastructure, development of new technology, and necessary projects to accom-modate growth and increased usage. This panel, which includes legislators, industry leaders, agency representatives and business leaders will discuss challenges and opportunities for the future of transportation in Texas.Panelists:• Jim Murphy, Texas State Representative• Mike Russell, Acadian Ambulance• James Koch, Director of Transportation Planning and Programming - TxDOT• Brian Manning, Sterling Construction Company and ASCE Technical Region Chair• Moderator: Jack Drake, Founder and Chairman of Transportation Advocacy Group

- Houston Region (TAG)

7 AMNetworking Breakfast

8 AMEnergy Presentation by Lance Smith, Twin Eagle Energy (1 PDH)

9:15 AM Breakout Sessions (1 PDH each)

Session One: Keystone Pipeline

Session Two: Geothermal Energy

Session Three: LNG Energy Secure

FEATURED PANEL - 10:45 AM (1 PDH)Energy/Water Nexus - Close Interdependency Between Managing Water and Energy Resources, Including Financing ConcernsThis panel is hosted by American Society of Civil Engineers - Environmental Water Resources Institute.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Kelley

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United States Coast Guard, PA2 James Dillard

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Ed Edahl, FEMA

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