2026 ASCE Environmental & Water Resources Engineering Conference

2026 ASCE Environmental & Water Resources Engineering Conference

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 08:30 AM

The quality of life we enjoy in Iowa, both now and in the future is directly related to the quantity and quality of our water resources. This conference and workshop will focus on examining the management and engineering challenges that lie ahead in addressing the important water resources issues in the years ahead. The health and welfare of the people of Iowa, and the continued development of the state economy, will depend on sound and timely engineering practice and management skills to ensure protection of our vital water resources.

Who Should Attend
Civil engineers, scientists, geologists, managers, stormwater managers, developers and urban planners, and administrators from both the private and public sectors. Participants will find the conference to be timely and relevant to the water resource challenges facing Iowan’s in the future. Individuals from public interest groups and the legislative arena will benefit from many of conference presentations.

Professional Development
This conference has been planned in accordance with the criteria established by the IELSEB for professional development hours (PDHs). A total of 7.0 PDHs are available for the conference.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, Iowa

2026 ASCE Geotechnical Engineering Conference

2026 ASCE Geotechnical Engineering Conference

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 08:30 AM

This 50th Annual Geotechnical conference provides information on current practices and new techniques in geotechnical analysis, design, materials, and construction. Conference topics cover a broad array of contemporary issues and design and construction techniques for professionals involved in highway design, foundations, site development, and geo-environmental disciplines.

Who Should Attend
This annual conference offers a valuable opportunity for the exchange of technical expertise among design professionals, contractors, owners, and developers working on projects in the subsurface environment or at sites influenced by geotechnical constraints.

Professional Development
This conference has been planned in accordance with the criteria established by the ISBELSE for professional development hours (PDHs). PDHs are available for Geotechnical program.

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, Iowa

Iowa Section and Dordt University Student Chapter Joint Meeting

Iowa Section and Dordt University Student Chapter Joint Meeting

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 04:00 PM

4:00 PM – Construction Site Tour – De Witt Gymnasium (700 7th St NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250)

5:00 PM – Social Hour – Dordt University Overlook

6:00 PM – Banquet – Dordt University Overlook

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Meeting Presentation, including Q&A

2025 ASCE Structural Engineering Conference & Workshop

2025 ASCE Structural Engineering Conference & Workshop

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - 08:00 AM

Who Should Attend
If you are involved in the planning, design, or construction of buildings, bridges, or other transportation structures, you should plan to attend this conference. The conference is designed to be of interest to engineers and technicians, public and private, who work in the structural engineering design and construction area. The conference provides a variety of topics related to advances in structural materials, case studies structural design projects, design guidelines and codes for building and transportation structures, sustainable design protocols, legal implications in design and construction contract documents, and managing and leading design teams. The planning committee strives to present a program that will be of interest to you directly, in your work, or in your community development projects. Learn from the experiences of other engineers in the structural engineering field by attending.

Professional Development
This conference has been planned in accordance with the criteria established by the ISBELSE for professional development hours (PDHs).

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, Iowa
2100 Green Hills Drive
Ames, IA 50014

2025 ASCE Land Surveying Conference

2025 ASCE Land Surveying Conference

Thursday, November 20, 2025 - 08:00 AM

This annual conference provides information on current practices and new techniques for land and engineering surveying for meeting regulatory requirements and a focus on construction survey projects. New advances in survey equipment/machine integration are providing opportunities for grading and paving control without traditional construction survey staking. Additional tools and techniques for engineering survey, subsurface utilities, and engineering survey business practices are presented.

Who Should Attend
Anyone involved in the business of land, engineering, or construction surveying should attend this conference.

Professional Development
This conference has been planned in accordance with the criteria established by the ISBELSE for professional development hours (PDHs).

ISU Alumni Center
429 Alumni Lane, Ames, IA 50011
Ames, IA 50014

2025 ASCE Transportation Conference

2025 ASCE Transportation Conference

Thursday, October 30, 2025 - 08:00 AM

Who Should Attend: 
Anyone involved in the business of planning, design, construction, or operation of transportation facilities should attend this conference. Learn from the experiences of other engineers in the transportation field by attending.

Professional Development: 
This conference has been planned in accordance with the criteria established by the ISBELSE for professional development hours (PDHs).

2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014