Impact of Coronavirus on Scheduled ASCE Programs

Updated: June 17, 2021 at 1:00 a.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 May 31, 2021 are cancelled, postponed or have a virtual offering. Details below.

Affected Events
Event	Schedule Date	Status
T&DI Student Competition: Around the World in XX Days Using YY Ways	March 27, 2020	Postponed \| TBD
ASCE ExCEEd Teaching Workshop	Multiple Dates in June, July, & August 2020	Virtual Offering \| TBD
CI Student Days	July 31–August 4, 2020	Virtual Offering \| July 12–August 2, 2021
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
International Conference on Scour and Erosion 2020	November 15–18, 2020	Postponed \| October 18–21, 2021
ASCE Lifelines Conference 2021	February 7–10, 2021	Postponed \| February 7–11, 2022
UESI Surveying & Geomatics Conference 2021	April 25–27, 2021	Postponed \| April 3–5, 2022
UESI Pipelines 2021 Conference	August 3–6, 2021	Virtual Offering \| August 3–6, 2021
Geo-Extreme 2021 Conference	August 15–18, 2021	Postponed \| November 7–10, 2021
Electrical Transmission & Substation Structures Conference 2021	September 19–23, 2021	Postponed \| October 2–6, 2022
9th Forensic Engineering Congress	November 5–8, 2021	Postponed \| November 4–7, 2022
EWRI Operations & Maintenance of Stormwater Control	November 14–17, 2021	Postponed \| March 13–16, 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 web page.

Questions About 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.