Impact of Coronavirus on Scheduled ASCE Programs

Updated: September 14, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. ET

In response to the global outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), ASCE is committed to reducing the risk of adverse health impacts to the thousands of ASCE members, guests and staff that participate in numerous ASCE committee meetings, conferences and events. In addition to urging that business be conducted via teleconference or videoconference whenever possible, we have reviewed and updated our event policies and procedures. The following information will be updated as events warrant—always with the health and safety of our event attendees, exhibitors and staff as our top priority.

Event Status

ASCE is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation both internationally and domestically with guidance from federal, state and local governments and health officials, including the CDC and WHO, in determining whether to cancel or postpone scheduled events.

All in-person ASCE events* scheduled before April 30, 2020 are cancelled, postponed or have a virtual offering. Details below.

Affected Events
Event	Schedule Date	Status
Jack E. Leisch Fellowship	2020–2021	Cancelled
ASCE Week Orlando	March 22–27, 2020	Cancelled
Offshore Technology Conference Asia	March 24–27, 2020	Virtual Offering \| November 2–6, 2020
T&DI Student Competition: Around the World in XX Days Using YY Ways	March 27, 2020	Postponed \| TBD
Younger Member Leadership Symposia Alumni Summit	March 27–29, 2020	Cancelled
All ASCE Student Conferences and Society-Wide Final Competitions	Multiple Dates in April 2020	Cancelled
Continuing Education Seminars	Multiple Dates in April–September 2020	Cancelled
AEI FORUM	April 1–3, 2020	Cancelled
AEI International Student Design Competition	April 2, 2020	Virtual Offering \| April 2, 2020
EMI International Conference	April 5–8, 2020	Postponed \| TBD
SEI Structures Congress	April 5–8, 2020	Virtual Offering \| April 7, 2020
Earth & Space Conference	April 20–23, 2020	Cancelled
All In-Person Committee Meetings	Through April 30, 2020	Cancelled**
ASCE OTC Hall of Fame Gala	May 5, 2020	Cancelled
EWRI Congress	May 17–21, 2020	Cancelled
Watershed Management Congress	May 20–21, 2020	Cancelled
EMI/PMC Conference	May 26–29, 2020	Postponed \| May 25–28, 2021
ASCE International Conference on Transportation & Development	May 26–29, 2020	Cancelled
UESI Surveying & Geomatics Conference	May 31–June 2, 2020	Postponed \| April 25–27, 2021
ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop	Multiple Dates in June, July, & August 2020	Virtual Offering \| TBD
National CE Department Heads Conference	June 8–10, 2020	Virtual Offering \| June 8, 10, 17, 18, 2020
ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition	June 13–15, 2020	Cancelled
International Conference on Automated People Movers and Automated Transit Systems	June 29–July 2, 2020	Cancelled
LTPP Data Analysis Contest	July 1, 2020	Postponed \| September 1, 2020
Younger Member Leadership Symposia	Multiple Dates in July & August 2020	Cancelled
International Low Impact Development Conference	July 20–24, 2020	Virtual Offering
CI Student Days	July 31–August 4, 2020	Virtual Offering \| July 2020 Postponed \| July 30–August 3, 2021
UESI Pipelines 2020 Conference	August 9–12, 2020	Virtual Offering \| August 10–13, 2020
International Symposium on Frontiers in Offshore Geotechnics (ISFOG 2020)	August 16–19, 2020	Postponed \| November 8–11, 2021
ASCE Week Las Vegas	September 20–25, 2020	Postponed \| September 12–17, 2021
Presidents and Governors Forum (PGF)	September 10–12, 2020	Virtual Offering
ASCE Convention	October 28–31, 2020	Virtual Offering \| October 28–30, 2020
International Conference on Scour and Erosion	November 15–18, 2020	Postponed \| October 17–20, 2021
ASCE Lifelines Conference 2021	February 7–10, 2021	Postponed \| February 7–11, 2022

*This information applies to events managed by ASCE and its Institutes. For events managed by partner organizations or ASCE sections, branches or local chapters, please consult the event website or organizer for updates.

**Meetings may be held virtually. Please check with staff contact.

Stay Informed and Be Prepared

It is our goal to provide a healthy and safe environment for our members, guests, exhibitors, vendors and staff. While there is currently no vaccine for coronavirus, the CDC recommends adopting everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses, including flu and coronavirus:

Prevention and Treatment – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The following resources may be useful to help you remain informed:

ASCE COVID-19 Resources – Stay connected and engaged, and work at home more effectively
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Daily Situation Reports – World Health Organization (WHO)
How Coronavirus Spreads – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Guarding Against Stigma Related to Coronavirus – U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

On-Site Precautions

We are in communication with our event partners, including the hotels, associated venues and vendors, to ensure that the health and safety of all attendees is the highest priority at our events.

Our event hotels and other venues, including the ASCE offices in Reston and Washington, D.C., are implementing recommended protocols from health officials to ensure the health and safety of our exhibitors and attendees. These protocols include enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices, operating with a heightened sense of awareness and taking relevant health and safety measures.

We encourage you to check the website of the venue for specific information related to a hotel or meeting site.

Refunds Due to Cancellations or Travel Restrictions

We understand that members, sponsors or vendors may be unable to attend events due to governmental travel restrictions related to coronavirus, or due to precautionary travel restrictions implemented by their employers.

In the event ASCE must cancel an event, full refunds will be issued within 30 days of the event.

Attendees who are unable to attend should refer to the cancellation policy posted on the conference/event webpage.

Questions Related to Coronavirus-Related Concerns

We recognize that this is a serious and evolving situation and we will review and update our policy and procedures on an ongoing basis. Those with additional inquiries and concerns related to the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) upon our events may email ASCE customer service at registrations@asce.org.