Civil Engineering Conference Special Programs

CERF is a global not-forprofit 501(c)(3) organization,created by ASCE, focused on constructing an efficient and renewable future. In collaboration with the construction, engineering,and environmental industries, CERF promotes and facilitates the advancement of innovation for a sustainable infrastructure. In particular, CERF operates innovative technology programs to speed the use of innovation into practice in the areas of transportation, public works, energy systems and applications, and the environment.

CERF also strives to bring about market transformation and move institutions toward a sustainable future through training and technical assistance, financial analysis, policy advocacy, and project demonstrations. CERF is headquartered in Washington DC, with offices in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Civil Engineering Research Foundation (CERF) Corporate Advisory Board (CAB)

Executive Program Series: Future Issues & Innovations

Tuesday, November 5 * 7:15 am - 10:15 am
CERF Corporate Advisory Board Executive Committee Breakfast

(By invitation)
Moderator: Richard Fox, President, Camp, Dresser & McKee, Cambridge, MA

10:30 am - 12 noon
Federal Forum

A free-flowing discussion with government leaders.

12 noon - 1:45 pm
Federal Forum Luncheon

Federal Forum Luncheon with Norman Y. Mineta, US Secretary of Transportation (invited).
Tickets are included in CERF Full registration fees. Tickets: $40.

CERF Executive Program Series

Session 1 * 2:00 PM-3:30 pm		Session 2 * 4:00 PM-5:30 pm
Sustainability: Changing the Way We Do Business Globally		Advanced Materials: Changing Our Approach to Design and Construction
	Moderator: William L. Robertson Chief Executive, Roy F. Weston, Inc. West Chester, PA		Moderator: Mike Shydlowski President & CEO, Master Builders, Inc. Cleveland, OH
	Panel: Dr. Roger Flanagan Board of Directors, Skanska, Reading, UK		Panel: Scott Hemphill Chief Executive and President, Hardcore Composites, Newcastle, DE
	Dr. Toshiaki Fujimori Executive Officer Institute of Technology Director, Shimizu Corporation, Tokyo, Japan		Dr. Joseph Sanders Chief Engineer, Charles Pankow Builders, Ltd., Altadena, CA
	Dr. Joseph Romm Executive Director   Founder, Center for Energy and Climate Solutions, Annandale, VA

Grand Hyatt Washington

The Henry L. Michel Award for Industry Advancement of Research was established by CERF in 1996 to honor the late Henry L. Michel, past CERF Chairman and Chairman Emeritus of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc. The Award recognizes leaders of the design and construction industry whose dedication and vision for CERF and the industry have provided the cornerstones for improving the quality of life around the world through design and construction research and innovation

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Reception

7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Dinner & Entertainment

Tickets are included in CERF Full, Spouse/Guest, and advance Tuesday-daily Registrations. Additional tickets: $100.

Welcome & Introductions:

Presentation of the 2002 Henry L. Michel Award to Dr. Benedict R. Schwegler, Jr.

Vice President and Chief Scientist, Walt Disney Imagineering, Research & Development, Inc.

Dr. Schwegler has been involved in nearly all of Walt Disney Imagineering's construction projects over the past 19 years. In his current position, he created and manages the 4D Simulation-based Design Team, which makes the construction and project planning process interactive, visually appealing, fun and creative as a computer game. To accomplish this, his team develops new software tools and formal information models to enable integration of a wide variety of design, construction, and operational data for all capital facility projects of The Walt Disney Company, especially theme parks and resorts. His team has also developed Integrated Infrastructure models that result in the most energy-efficient theme park and resort design ever built; novel water treatment technologies that result in the first closed-loop control of wastewater treatment plants; and next-generation fireworks.

Dr. Schwegler is a member of the CERF Corporate Advisory Board, Co-Chair of CERF's ad-hoc working group on integration of IT into the construction industry, and former National Chairman of CERF's Environmental Technology Evaluation Center (EvTEC). Dr. Schwegler earned his doctorate from UCLA.

Entertainment: David Werner Political Satirist

Wednesday, November 6 * 7:00 am - 8:30 am

CERF Breakfast

Included for CERF Full Registrants. Additional tickets: $25.

Welcome & Introductions: Harvey M. Bernstein President & CEO, CERF

Keynote: Mary E. Peters Administrator, Federal Highway Administration (invited)

8:30 am - 9:30 am
ASCE/TISP Joint Plenary with President George W. Bush (invited)

President Bush has been invited to join us at an early-morning session to deliver a special message to the nation to emphasize the importance of Civil Engineers and allied professionals in sustaining and developing society's infrastructure.

For security reasons, everyone attending this session will be required to show a photo ID (e.g., driver's license, passport)on entry, and to take a seat early at a time to be announced. Other security measures that may be required will be announced on site. CERF program activities will be rescheduled to accommodate the President's appearance.

10:00 am - 10:30 am
Refreshment Break

10:30 am - 12 noon
ASCE Annual Business Meeting, Awards Presentation & Presidential Induction

12 noon - 2:00 pm
Exposition Hall Lunch

Included for CERF Full, Spouse/Guest, and advance Wednesday-daily Registrants.

CERF Executive Program Series

Session 3 * 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm New Security-Related Legal & Financial Implications
	Moderator: Robert A. Rubin, Esq. Partner, Postner & Rubin, New York, NY		Thomas D. Thacher, II, Esq. President & CEO, Thacher Associates, LLC, New York, NY
	Panel: Lisa A. Banick, Esq. Partner, Garrity, Avignone, Banick & Whetsone, Esqs., Bozeman, MT		Michael Zetlin, Esq. Partner, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP, New York, NY
	Lee R. James President, Lee James & Associates, Denver, CO

Session 4 * 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Information Technology: Charting the Technological Fututre of the Construction Industry
	Moderator: Dr. Benedict R. Schwegler, Jr. Vice President and Chief Scientist, Walt Disney Imagineering, Research & Development, Inc., Glendale, CA		Panel: Geg Bentley CEO, Bentley Systems, Inc., Exton, PA

Washington Convention Center
ASCE celebrates its 150th Anniversary with a grand GALA!

We are able to seat 1,000 guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the importance of this event to the ASCE community, it is expected to sell out early. To avoid disappointment, we urge you to register as soon as possible. Gala Banquet tickets are included in CERF Full and Spouse/Guest Registrations.

Banquet Seating: All seating for the Gala Banquet is reserved. Those who wish to dine together should make their requests when selecting seating assignments at the Banquet Reservation Desk in the Convention Center, during registration hours. Banquet seating reservations will close on Tuesday, November 5 at 6:00 pm. Black tie optional.

Banquet Menu: At registration, Gala Banquet attendees are asked to select from these three entr?es: Filet Mignon, Honey-Glazed Grilled Salmon, or Vegetarian. Those who do not specify an entr?e will be served Filet Mignon.

Tickets: $90.

Sponsored by Marie Fletcher Carter
In Memory of Archie N. Carter,P.E., F.ASCE In Memory of Archie N. Carter, P.E., F.ASCE

For more information on the CERF Executive Program Series and its Corporate Advisory Board, please contact the CERF Communications Department at 202-785-6424 or info@cerf.org. Click here to register.