November 9-10, 2026

ASCE Structural Engineering Conference and Workshop

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

Schedule

Please note, the workshop will be held on day one and the conference will be held on day two. This is a change from previous years. 

Workshop

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker(s): Curtis Carter, PE, Chief Bridge Engineer, Iowa Department of Transportation
10:30 PM – 12:00 PM

Three Ongoing Bridge Research Projects

Speaker(s): Justin Dahlberg, PE, Director - Bridge Engineering Center, Iowa State University
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Luncheon

Presentation by ISU Steel Bridge Team

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

AASHTO Bridge Specification Recent Updates

Speaker(s): Frank Russo, PE, PhD, Russo Structural Services