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IDOT Registration

IDOT employees– Please have an area representative register your office/district in one transaction. 
Representatives-Please select “I’m registering on behalf of this person” and provide your name and email address. The invoice will be sent to you in the registration confirmation.  Please submit that to your finance department.
Checks must be made out to the “University of Illinois”

Pre-Conference Workshops 

Monday, March 3, iHotel & Conference Center (Illinois Ballroom)

$65.00 per person and includes entrance into the morning and afternoon workshops and lunch.

Risk Management in Engineering:  Learning from Case Studies (9-12 pm)
Presenters: Melissa Roberts, Vice President, USI Insurance Services and Katie Jones, Partner, O’Hagan Meyer

Join presenters Katie Jones, Partner with the law firm of O’Hagan Meyer, and Melissa Roberts, Vice President with USI Insurance Services as they present fact patterns from four recent and real cases with compelling implications for consulting engineering firms.  The presentation will lead to review of:  (1) the standard of care; (2) preferred contract language; (3) navigating site observation and field reports; (4) code compliance; and (5) best practices for subconsultant agreements.

The Workshop will also include an hour-long course on Ethics for the Design Professional from Professional Liability cornerstone insurer, AXA XL.  The presentation will help to define ethical behavior, review professional association ethical canons, and explore models for ethical decision-making and strategies for ethical responsiveness.

Lunch (12-1 pm)

Bridging Innovation: Exploring U-BEAM® Solutions for Faster, Stronger, and Cost-Effective County Infrastructure (1-4 pm)
Presenters: Melissa Islam, The Will Group, Kay Jimison, Valmont Industries, Inc., Guy Nelson, Valmont Structures, Russ Renner, Whiteside County, Amanda Swanberg, Valmont Industries, Inc.

Join industry experts for an in-depth discussion on Valmont’s U-BEAM® bridge technology and its impact on county infrastructure. This session will cover innovative bridge design solutions that align with AASHTO guidelines and AISC specifications, leveraging the U-BEAM® Design Tool for optimized performance. Learn how advanced galvanizing technology enhances bridge longevity and industry acceptance. Featuring a fireside chat with Russ Renner, PE, SE (Whiteside County Engineer), Guy Nelson, PE, SE (Senior Bridge Engineer, Valmont Structures), and Amanda Swanberg (Director of North America Sales & Marketing Business Partner), moderated by Melissa Islam of The Will Group. Gain insights into real-world applications and best practices for modern bridge construction.

Conference Registration 

Dates: Tuesday, March 4 & Wednesday, March 5
Location: iHotel & Conference Center
Registration Fees:

Advance Registration:            $190.00     Registration received by February 1, 2025
Registration:                               $225.00    Registration received between February 2 and February 24
Onsite Registration:                $300.00     Registration received after February 24

The registration fee includes the following:

  1. Entrance into all presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday
  2. Breakfast and lunch on Tuesday
  3. Breakfast on Wednesday
  4. Fish Fry at Legends on Monday Night (5:00 pm)
  5. Tuesday Night Mixer @ the Colonnades Club (5:00-7:30 pm)
  6. Parking

Cancellations will not be accepted after February 1.  You may however send someone in your place.

2025 Conference Program

Professional Development Hours

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be offered for attending the conference. One PDH equals one contact hour.

Attendees will receive a certificate granting the PDHs after the conference concludes. It will be your responsibility to chart your attendance and determine your hours.