ASCE Innovation Forum
Wednesday, May 6
8:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET
Join the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on May 6th to hear insightful discussion on innovations shaping infrastructure both today and in the future.
ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure highlighted ongoing improvements to the U.S. infrastructure network though critical needs across funding, policy, and engagement from stakeholders. ASCE’s Innovation Forum will elevate approaches to addressing America’s infrastructure challenges through policy, technology, data, and related practices advancing proactive solutions. Key discussions will focus on the infrastructure workforce, leading developments in the water delivery and efficiency, and how communities can best plan for and respond to disaster through infrastructure.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions (301 Water Street SE Washington, DC). Doors open at 8:30am with light breakfast. Programming will start at 8:50 a.m.
Seating is limited, but a livestream option is also available.
RSVP to attend in person or online here.
8:15 – 8:50 a.m. |
Coffee & Networking |
8:50 – 9 a.m. |
Welcome |
9:00 – 9:30 a.m. |
Opening Waterside Chat
Innovating Infrastructure: Leadership, Technology & Transformation |
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. |
Panel: Building Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Workforce
Training, education, and networks to create the infrastructure of the future |
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. |
Spotlight: How Local Government can Lead
Enhancing project delivery and response through permitting, asset management, and safety |
10:30 – 11:15 a.m. |
Panel: Solutions in Water Quality and Efficiency
Highlighting renewed technologies, practices, and tools to promote enhanced water delivery and system lifecycle |
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Panel: Innovation in Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
Climate resilience tools, predictive modeling, rapid response systems, and community‑centered rebuilding strategies |
12 – 12:05 p.m. |
Closing Remarks |