Q: Who should attend the conference?
A: 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.
Q: Will this be a face-to-face conference?
A: Yes, this is a fully face-to-face conference.
Q: Who is co-sponsoring the conference?
A: FHWA, and 33 State Departments of Transportation 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).
Location of the conference
Q: Where will the conference take place?
A: Hilton Miami Downtown
1601 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
305-714-3732
Accommodation
Q: Is there a block of rooms?
A: Yes, Block of rooms at special conference rate can be reserved by visiting
www.abc-utc.fiu.edu/housing
Conference rate- single/double – $229 + tax/night
Government rate- single/double – $215 + tax/night
Government rate housing is for U.S. government employees only. The registrant has to show a valid government ID by checking in. Please note rooms are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Transportation
Q: How far is Miami airport from Hilton Miami Downtown?
A: It is about 8 miles, $23-$24 taxi or uber ride.
Q: Is there parking available at the Hilton Downtown Miami?
A: Self-parking is not available and valet parking is $45/day.
NETWORKING/SOCIAL EVENTS
Q: Is there going to be a reception?
A: Yes, on Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024, there will be a reception.
Q: Do we have to register and pay for the reception.
A: No, reception is included in the registration fee.
Q: Will dinner be served at the reception?
A: Finger food will be served.
SESSIONS
Q: Will the conference contain parallel sessions?
A: Yes, there will be parallel sessions.
WORKSHOPS
Q: Will there be any workshops?
A: No
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
Q: Do we get continuing education hours for attending the conference?
A: Yes, attendees will receive certificate of attendance for the duration of a participating session. The conference organizer (Florida International University) is responsible only for issuing the certificates of attendance.
Q: Do the certificates automatically, count as PDHs?
A: No, it will be the attendee’s responsibility to present this certificate to his/her Board of Professional Engineers for use in fulfilling continuing education requirements. FIU is an official approved sponsor of continuing education for professional engineers in Florida and New York State.
EXHIBITS
Q: When do the exhibitors move in/out?
A: Move in: Tuesday, Dec. 10th, 2024, from Noon – 6:00 pm
Move out: Thursday, Dec. 12th, 2024, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Q: What are the exhibit hours?
A: The exhibit hall will be open:
Wednesday Dec. 11th, 2024, from 7:00 am – 7:30 pm
Thursday Dec. 12th, 2024, from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
It is up to the exhibitors when they would like to be present at their booths.
Q: What is the cost of an exhibit booth?
A: $2,800+tax for a 10×10 booth. Please see the website or contact Mrs. Mina Saremi msaremi@fiu.edu
Q: What does come with a booth reservation?
A: The 10 x 10 booths come with:
8′ High Back Drape, 3′ High Side Drapes, ID Sign, and 2 participation IDs
Q: Can an exhibitor become a sponsor?
A: Yes, there are several different sponsorship opportunities such as:
| Co-Sponsor Conference Reception ONLY 1 Sponsor | $5,000 | To be held on Wednesday evening in the exhibit hall. |
| ONLY 1 Breakfast Sponsor on Wednesday 12/11/2024 ONLY 1 Breakfast Sponsor on Thursday 12/12/2024 | $2,500 $2,500 | Breakfast buffet will be served on Dec. 11th and 12th from 7:00am – 8:00am in the exhibit hall |
| ONLY 1 Coffee Sponsor on Wednesday 12/11/2024 ONLY 1 Coffee Sponsor on Thursday 12/12/2024 | $1,500 $1,500 | We will offer coffee during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks in the exhibit hall. |
| Lanyards for Name Badges ONLY 1 Sponsor | $3,500 | Name and company logo will be placed on the Lanyards. ⃰ |
| Conference Bag ONLY 1 Sponsor | $5,000 | Company name and logo will be placed on bag, as well as placing any advertisement materials inside the bag. ⃰ ⃰ |
| Session sponsorship | $1,500 | 5 minutes presentation of your company at beginning of the session of your choice.⃰ ⃰ ⃰ |
⃰ ⃰The exhibitor has to provide the labeled bags. FIU and IBT/ABC-UTC logos will also be placed on the bags.
⃰ ⃰ ⃰Session choice will be based on first come first serve.
For more detailed information please contact Mrs. Mina Saremi msaremi@fiu.edu or 954-895-7728
Cancellation Policy
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: No refund request will be honored after November 1st, 2024. All cancellations must be in writing and emailed to Ms. Saremi at msaremi@fiu.edu. If you do not cancel, and are not able to attend the conference, you will be responsible for your full payment.
Registration cancellations are subject to $100 administration processing fee.
Exhibit cancellations are subject to $450 administration processing fee.
Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
Q: Can companies sponsor the conference?
A: Yes, please see the table below:
| Level | Amount | Courtesy Entrance | Poster Ad Display at Conference | Special Benefits and Recognition at Conference | Recognition conference web site |
| Double Diamond | $8,500 | 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 | $5,500 | 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 | $3,500 | 1 | Name w/ Company Logo | Special recognition at the General session. Name and logo in conference program and proceedings. | Name and Logo |
| Gold | $2,500 | Name w/ Company Logo | Recognition at General session.Name and logo in conference program and proceedings. | Name and Logo | |
| Silver | $1,000 | Name Displayed | Recognition at General session.Name displayed in conference program and proceedings. | Name Displayed |
For more detailed information please contact Mrs. Saremi msaremi@fiu.edu 954-895-7728
REGISTRATION
Q: What is the registration fee?
A: Please see below:
| prior to 8/23 | 8/24 – 11/1 | 11/2 – Onsite | |
| General Registration | 675* | 875* | 1075* |
| State DOT, Local and Federal Agencies (U.S. only) | 495* | 575* | 675* |
| Speaker (presenting author)** | 495* | 675* | 875* |
| Students*** | 95* | 105* | 305* |
**Only for presenting author
***A valid full-time student ID has to be emailed to msaremi@fiu.edu
Q: Do the speakers have to register?
A: Yes, all the speakers have to register. The presenting authors will register at a special rate.
Nearby Attractions
Q: What are the nearby districts of interests?
- South Beach/Lincoln Rd
3 miles over the Venetian Causeway, 7 minutes drive ($12 taxi) - Design District
2 mile ($8 taxi) - Midtown and Wynwood Art District
The SOHO district of Miami, 2 miles ($6 taxi)
Q: Which are the restaurants within the walking distance of the hotel
- Mignonette
www.mignonettemiami.com
Oyster bar, seafood, prime rib - VERDE
www.pamm.org/dining
Located in Perez Art Museum, a modern casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. - Bin 18
www.bin18miami.com/main/html
A European bistro with artisan dishes composed with a purpose. - Monte Tapas & Bowls
www.montetapas.com
Spanish and Japanese infused Tapas. - Books & Books Café
www.arshtcenter.org/visit/cafe-books-books/
Café-style restaurant with a specialty coffee bar. - Sake Room
www.sakeroom.com
Japanese cuisine enhanced and infused by the flavors of Caribbean background with the largest selections of sake in South Florida. - The Daily
www.thedailyfood.com
Sandwiches and salads to go or stay, home-made soups and blended coffee drinks.
Q: What are the nearby Centers/Marketplaces?
- Mary Brickell Village
www.marybrickellvillage.com
Mix of upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment - Bayside Marketplace
www.baysidemarketplace.com
fashionable shops, restaurants, and daily entertainment