Conference

REGISTERATION IS NOW OPEN!

Submit your Abstracts using the link below

(2024 Call for Abstracts)

To see a Short Video capturing highlights of the last (2022) face to face conference, click here
For highlights of the 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019 Conferences use this link .

About the Conference

The 2024 World Bridge Engineering Conference is a great opportunity to learn about the latest developments in bridge engineering which can be immediately integrated into practice. Presentations will cover all bridge and construction types providing an excellent platform to learn about the Innovative Bridge Technologies including, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in bridge engineering, advances in 3D printing using concrete and metal,  Accelerated Bridge Construction, policies, contracting methods, and marketing strategies that facilitate the construction of bridges using various materials and techniques. Case histories of successful national and international projects including emerging technologies will be presented. For complete list of topics please see the description below. Past conferences (held in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022) have been attended by more than 700 bridge professionals, including over 150 state DOT bridge engineers.

For past ABC Conference highlights visit link .

Who Should Attend the Conference?

Bridge design engineers; consultants; fabricators; erectors; precasters; construction professionals; maintenance engineers; transportation officials; policy makers; marketing professionals; federal, state, and local agencies; city, county, and regional officials; industry suppliers; academicians; and bridge professionals with any aspect of bridge design, construction, or maintenance.

Co-Sponsors

State Departments of Transportation and non-profit and bridge-related organizations and agencies will be co-sponsoring the 2024 World Bridge Engineering Conference. Following is the current list of Conference Co-Sponsors:

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Michigan Dept. of Transportation
Alabama Dept. of Transportation Minnesota Dept. of Transportation
Alaska DOT&PF Mississippi Dept. of Transportation
Arizona Dept. of Transportation Missouri Dept. of Transportation
Arkansas Dept. of Transportation Nebraska Dept. of Transportation
California Dept. of Transportation Nevada Dept. of Transportation
Colorado Dept. of Transportation Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation
Connecticut Dept. of Transportation Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Delaware Dept. of Transportation Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation
Florida Dept. of Transportation South Carolina Dept. of Transportation
Georgia Dept. of Transportation Tennessee Dept. of Transportation
Illinois Dept. of Transportation Texas Dept. of Transportation
Indiana Dept. of Transportation Utah Dept. of Transportation
Kansas Dept. of Transportation Vermont Agency of Transportation
Louisiana Dept. of Transp. & Dev. Virginia Dept. of Transportation
Maine Dept. of Transportation Washington State DOT
Wyoming Dept. of Transportation Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation

To become a co-sponsor, please contact Atorod Azizinamini (aazizina@fiu.edu).

Exhibitors

Exhibitor opportunities are available for the 2024 World Bridge Engineering Conference. Don’t miss the opportunity to exhibit your bridge engineering-related products and services at one of the premier bridge engineering conferences of the year.

Exhibitor Sponsorship Options Amount Description and Special Benefits
Co-Sponsor Conference Reception (Maximum 4 sponsor) $1,000 To be held on Thursday evening in the exhibit hall.
Lanyards for Name Badges (one sponsor)⃰ $2,500 Name and company logo will be placed on the Lanyards.
Breakfast Sponsors (No limit- we hope that you will support this event) $500 Breakfast buffet will be served on Dec. 8th and 9th from 7:00am – 8:00am in the exhibit hall
Coffee Break Sponsors (No Limit – We hope that you will support this event) $350 We will offer coffee during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks in the exhibit hall.
Conference Bag (one sponsor)⃰⃰ ⃰ $2,500 Company name and logo will be placed on bag, as well as placing any advertisement materials inside the bag.
Session sponsorship⃰ ⃰ ⃰ $1,200 5 minutes presentation of your company and product at beginning of the session of your choice.

To reserve your booth, please send an email to Mrs. Saremi at msare001@fiu.edu.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2024 World Bridge Engineering Conference.

Level Amount Complimentary Registrations Poster Ad Display at Conference Special Benefits and Recognition at Conference Recognition on ABC-UTC and conference web site
Double Diamond $10,000 3 Full poster ad 5 minutes presentation of your company in the General Session (limit 3 companies)Complimentary 10 x 10 booth (best location available).Special recognition and Plaque at General session.Full page ad, Name and logo in conference program and proceedings. Name and Logo
Diamond $6,500 2 Half poster ad 5 minutes presentation of your company in the beginning of one of the parallel technical sessions of your choice (limit 3 companies)
Special recognition and Plaque at General session.Half page ad, name and logo in conference program and proceedings.
Name and Logo
Platinum $5,000 1 Name w/ Company Logo Special recognition and Plaque at General session.Name and logo in conference program and proceedings. Name and Logo
Gold $3,500 0 Name w/ Company Logo Recognition at General session.Name and logo in conference program and proceedings. Name and Logo
Silver $1,500 0 Name Displayed Recognition at General session.Name displayed in conference program and proceedings. Name Displayed

To become a sponsor or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here . If you have additional questions, please contact Mina Saremi via email at msare001@fiu.edu  or at (954) 895-7728 with any questions.

Registration

Below is a list of pricing for the 2024 World Bridge Engineering Conference.  To register now, click on the link below the table.

Early Bird Registration
Prior to 8/23
From 8/24 to 11/1 After 11/2 & Onsite
General Registration $675.00 $875.00 $1,075.00
State DOT, Local and Federal Agencies (US only) $495.00 $575.00 $625.00
Speaker (presenting author) $495.00 $675.00 $875.00
Students $95.00 $105.00 $305.00

To register for the conference, please click here

Housing

Accommodations for the 2024 World Bridge Engineering Conference can be made at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

hotel exterior with view of outdoor lounge area and pool

To make a reservation, please visit our housing page of the website by clicking here.

For more information, please send an email to msare001@fiu.edu or aazizina@fiu.edu, or call 958-895-7728.

Sponsored and Organized by

Innovative Bridge Technologies/Accelerated Bridge Construction – University Transportation Center (IBT/ABC-UTC)

Florida International University
Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
www.abc-utc.fiu.edu

Conference Chair

Atorod Azizinamini
Email: aazizina@fiu.edu

For video clips capturing highlights of past conferences please click here