110626 6th Annual SEI-CT Structural Engineering Seminar
Seminar Program & Exhibitor Layout (Coming Soon)
The 2026 SEI-CT Structural Engineering Seminar will feature a combination of Professional Presentations and a Student Poster Competition.
Seven (7) professional presentations have been selected and will be delivered throughout the seminar.
Simultaneously, invited student posters will be displayed and evaluated by attending professionals. Each student will also give a brief verbal presentation alongside their poster. Winners will be selected based on the combined quality of their poster and presentation. Top entries will be recognized during an Awards Ceremony at the event.
| Presenter | Presentation Topic |
| Steven Shankar | The I-95 Interchange 43 Design/Build Project |
| Sreenivas Alampalli | Trends and Technologies Influencing Bridge Inspection Towards Enhanced Asset Management |
| Young M. Sohn | Heat Straightening Repair in Connecticut |
| Jason Fuller | Sliding into the Future: Accelerated Replacement of the I-376 Commercial Street Bridge |
| Edward Cofrancesco & William Edberg | Walk Vertical lift Bridge - Lift Towers Aesthetics, Design, Fabrication, Erection |
| Adam Evans | Practical AI in Structural Engineering |
| William Hughes | Structural Engineers' Role in Natural Disaster Resilience, Mitigation, and Risk Management |
The Mountain Room @ Mount Southington, 396 Mt. Vernon Road, Plantsville, CT 06479 (https://mountsouthington.com/dining/the-mountain-room/)
A Note about Photographs - People participating in CSCE events may be photographed by individuals and/or a photographer hired by CSCE. These photographs may appear without compensation or notice in online, printed or electronic materials related to CSCE. People who do not want to be photographed should contact Amy Petrone, CSCE Administrative Assistant, by email at [email protected] or [email protected] or by phone at (860) 879-2723.
| Individual Attendees | Early-Bird (by 10/16) | Regular (after 10/16) |
CSCE Member (Including NYS PDHs) | $250.00 | $275.00 |
Non CSCE Member (Including NYS PDHs) | $300.00 | $325.00 |
Government & Educational Institution Employee & Retiree (Including NYS PDHs) | $100.00 | $125.00 |
CSCE Younger Member - Aged 35 or Younger (Including NYS PDHs) | $175.00 | $200.00 |
Non CSCE Member - Aged 35 or Younger (Including NYS PDHs) | $200.00 | $225.00 |
Full-Time Student (Student ID Required at Registration - No NYS PDHs) | $30.00 | $55.00 |
Sponsorships & Exhibitors | Availability | Fee |
Program Sponsorship Includes premium company logo recognition on the seminar program and event materials; recognition throughout the event; podium acknowledgment; 2 attendee registrations; and 1 exhibit table upon request at no additional charge. | 2 | $1,000.00 |
Lunch Sponsorship Includes company logo recognition associated with the lunch program and signage; podium acknowledgment; 1 attendee registration; and 1 exhibit table upon request at no additional charge. | 1 | $750.00 |
Student Program Sponsorship Includes company logo recognition associated with the student program/showcase, including relevant signage and materials; podium acknowledgment; 1 attendee registration; and 1 exhibit table upon request at no additional charge. Sponsorship will go towards student presenters support. | 1 | $750.00 |
Morning Break Sponsorship Includes company logo recognition during the morning break; event signage recognition; podium acknowledgment; 1 attendee registration; and 1 exhibit table upon request at no additional charge. | 1 | $600.00 |
Afternoon Break Sponsorship Includes company logo recognition during the afternoon break; event signage recognition; podium acknowledgment; 1 attendee registration; and 1 exhibit table upon request at no additional charge. | 1 | $600.00 |
Registration Sponsorship Includes company recognition at the registration area; opportunity to display a company banner and promotional materials at registration; podium acknowledgment; and 1 attendee registration. | 1 | $500.00 |
Exhibitor 1 exhibit table and 1 attendee registration, along with recognition as an event exhibitor. This option does not include sponsorship-level branding or podium acknowledgment. | 4 | $500.00 |
How we got here: Call for Abstracts: SEI-CT 2026 Structural Engineering Seminar
ASCE/SEI Connecticut Chapter (SEI-CT) invites practitioners, researchers, educators, and industry partners to submit abstracts for presentations at the 6th Annual SEI-CT Structural Engineering Seminar.
We are seeking in-person presentations on a wide range of structural engineering topics, with an emphasis on practical solutions, real-world applicability, innovative practices, unique project challenges, and applicable research.
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, subject to change
Location: Central Connecticut / New Haven area, venue TBD
Format: In-person presentations only; no papers required
Presentation Length: 50 or 30 minutes, including Q&A
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Length: Up to 250 words
Deadline EXTENDED: Monday, July 20, 2026 AUGUST 10, 2026
Abstract Submission Form: https://1drv.ms/b/c/
Please complete the abstract submission form, including one representative visual, and email it to SEI-CT at [email protected].
Additional details will be available on the CSCE website: https://sections.
For inspiration, please view past speakers and abstracts:
2025 Seminar: https://sections.asce.org/
2024 Seminar: https://sections.asce.org/
2023 Seminar: https://sections.asce.org/