International Program

The International Program has been especially designed to introduce you to and immerse you in the Global Civil Engineering scene. In this year of ASCE's 150th Anniversary Celebrations, the program content has been enhanced to feature new activities and prestigious speakers representing organizations involved in global activities. Hernando de Soto, renowned author and President of Peru's Institute for Liberty and Democracy (ILD), will keynote the International Delegations Luncheon with the ASCE Board of Direction, Sunday, November 3. After presenting his provocative empirical findings from research in the developing world, de Soto will discuss implications for the infrastructure sector in the transformations he urges and the leadership role that the global community of engineers can play in the process.

For more information about Hernando de Soto visit: www.ild.org.pe

The International Roundtable, a discussion forum for representatives of engineering societies around the world, will follow the luncheon. Discussion of this year's topic, Corruption in the Built Environment: Implications of Transparency on Engineering Quality, will be led by Peter Eigen, Executive Director, Transparency International, USA. A white paper will be made available to all participants and attendees.

For more information about Transparency International visit: www.transparency.org

As the conclusion to the international activities, the ASCE International Activities Committee will host the International Dinner, Tuesday, November 5, in honor of delegates representing engineering societies around the world.

International Hospitality Suite

International Members are invited to frequent the International Hospitality Suite throughout the week to relax and converse with peers:

Sunday, November 3 * 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm (Sponsored by CH2M HILL)
Monday, November 4 * 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, November 5 * 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, November 6 * 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Sunday, November 3 * 12 noon - 2:00 pm
International Delegations Luncheon with ASCE Board.

Renaissance Hotel

This luncheon provides an opportunity for ASCE Board members to meet our honored guests to initiate conversations on professional topics of mutual interest.

Luncheon Speaker:
Hernando de Soto President, Institute for Liberty and Democracy (ILD), Lima, Peru

Hernando de Soto is author of The Other Path and The Mystery of Capital, based on five years of field research in developing countries by the Lima, Peru-based private, non-profit Institute for Liberty and Democracy, (ILD), of which he is President. In his book, he argues that five-sixths of the world's population holds the answer to its poverty in its property, if only this property were recognized by government and legal authorities.

de Soto, who did postgraduate work at the Institut Universitaire de Hautes Etudes Internationales in Geneva, served as an Economist for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, President of the Executive Committee of the Copper Exporting Countries Organization (CIPEC), Managing Director of Universal Engineering Corp., a Principal of Swiss Bank Corp. Consultant Group, and Governor of Peru's Central Reserve Bank. He was President Alberto Fujimori's personal representative and principal adviser.

(Official international delegates will attend by invitation. Other conference attendees may purchase tickets to attend.)

Tickets: $40. Sponsored by CH2M HILL

2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
International Roundtable

Renaissance Hotel
(All welcome)

At each Civil Engineering Conference, the International Activities Committee hosts a roundtable panel discussion for officers from ASCE's Agreement of Cooperation Societies (ASCE's international counterparts) to air issues of concern to the Civil Engineering profession worldwide. One topic is decided upon in advance and each panelist (representing a different country) relates how the topic is handled in that country.

All Conference attendees are encouraged to attend this stimulating discussion. All participants and attendees will receive a white paper presentation.

Moderator:
Peter Eigen (invited) Executive Director, Transparency International, USA Corruption in the Built Environment: Implications of Transparency on Engineering Quality

Sponsored by CH2M HILL

Tuesday, November 5 * 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
International Dinner

Grand Hyatt Washington

Each year, the International Activities Committee hosts an International Dinner for officers from ASCE's Agreement of Cooperation Societies. This year's event is again open to all Conference attendees. The evening begins with a champagne reception, followed by dinner and dessert.

Master of Ceremonies: IAC Chair

Business attire is encouraged. Except for official international delegates, all attendees must purchase dinner tickets.

Dinner Menu: At registration, dinner attendees are asked to select from these entr�es: Filet Mignon with Lobster Medallion or Brioche-Crusted Sea Bass. Those who do not specify an entr�e will be served Filet Mignon.

Tickets: $90.