Register Now for the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) 51st Annual Conference on Deep Foundations – November 2 – November 5, 2026 – Orlando, FL

Sea Level Impacts: Navigating Challenges Together

November 2–5, 2026 | Orlando, Florida

Join us for DFI’s 51st Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Orlando, Florida. This international conference focuses on “Sea Level Impacts: Navigating Challenges Together”, examining the multifaceted challenges and global implications of rising sea levels. Explore industry advancements, techniques, and project delivery through case studies, research-based papers, and practical presentations.

Conference Highlights

• Sea level analysis and projections
• Planning and policy strategies
• Engineering solutions
• Case histories of successful projects
• Alternative and nature-based solutions
• Implementation strategies
• Insurance, financing, and contract considerations
• And more!

Schedule Overview

• Monday, November 2: Technical Committee Meetings, Lunch & Learn, Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception
• Tuesday, November 3: Full Day – Exhibits, Opening Plenary, Technical Sessions, Welcome Luncheon, Welcome Reception
• Wednesday, November 4: Full Day – Exhibits, Technical Sessions, Business Meeting
• Thursday, November 5: Half Day – Exhibits, Technical Sessions, Closing Plenary

Organizing Committee

A dedicated group of industry professionals leads this conference, chaired by Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., BC.GE of Nicholson Construction Company. Program Co-Chairs include:

• Ignazio Paolo Marzano, Ph.D., P.E. – Sapienza University of Rome
• Lisa Papandrea, P.E. – Underpinning and Foundation Skanska
• Gisele Ribeiro Passalacqua, P.E. – WSP

The committee ensures a comprehensive program addressing emerging challenges, innovative solutions, and global perspectives in deep foundation engineering.