2024 Symposium in Photos
Attendees networking at the 2024 Symposium.
New Venue, New Heights in Success
The books are closed on the 2024 Symposium and the committee could not be happier with the results. The pre-registration numbers were back to pre-pandemic levels and the new location breathed a new sense of excitement to the event. Conversation flowed between sessions while others found a few minutes to sit, get a relaxing chair massage, or even sit for a professional headshot.
A portion of the sessions were once again recorded and available on-demand until December 1, 2024. Full registrants have access to the recordings and others can still sign up to earn a few more PDH credits. The full program offered both an opening session, and a luncheon keynote speaker. Industry veteran, Rob Hutton, offered advice and issued a challenge to help fund a tiny home at the Community First project. With the help of matching donation from an anonymous donor, ACEA members raised over $10,000 toward the project. Another first for the Symposium.
ACEA members raised over $10,000 towards the Community First tiny home project. Another first for the Symposium.
Thank you to the sponsors and exhibitors for their support. The committee is to be commended for their input and dedication to keeping the event fresh, choosing relevant topics, and being on hand to ensure a smooth-running event. The volunteers who helped direct traffic were indispensable at this location. Planning for the 2025 Symposium is underway. Anyone interested in helping to plan the event is welcome. Send a note of interest to info@aceatx.com. \ CP
Members enjoy the chance to catch up with colleagues.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
REGISTRATION LJA Engineers Pape-Dawson Engineers
NAME BADGE MLA Geotechnical
NOTEBOOK BGE, Inc.
KEYNOTE Jones-Heroy & Associates
EDUCATION
KTCivil Capital Excavation Lone Star Paving
BREAKFAST Joe Bland Construction
CHARGING STATION CobbFendley
NETWORKING BREAK Certified Arbor Care Rios Group, Inc.
MARGARITA SOCIAL Bleyl Engineering Certified Arbor Care Westwood Professional Services
THANK YOU EXHIBITORS!
4Ward Land Surveying
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)
Ameritex Pipe & Products
BWise Environmental Consulting
Bauerle Partners
Central Texas Technology Solutions
Certified Arbor Care
Compliance Resources, Inc.
Contech Engineered Solutions
GeoSolutions
Gary Engineering
Greenrise Technologies
Hydro Source Services
Lime Association of Texas
MLA Geotechnical
Pape-Dawson Engineers
Rinker Materials
Tensar, Division of CMC
Texas Gas Service
Tree Mann Solutions
A special thank you to the 2024 Symposium Committee.
Tim Weston, P.E., Chair, MLA Geotechnical
Elizabeth Boswell, City of Austin
Amanda Elliott, E.I.T., CFM K, Friese & Associates
Eric Gonzales, GeoSolutions
Joydeep Goswami, P.E., City of Austin
Matthew Scrivener, Austin Land Solutions
Colby Harris, P.E., Gray Engineering
Tiffany Leal, The Chapman Firm
Aneil Naik, Drenner Group
Zach Steele, P.E., Manhard
The 2024 Symposium Committee members: Eric Gonzales, GeoSolutions; Colby Harris, P.E., Gray Engineering; Zach Steele, P.E., Manhard; Amanda Elliott, EIT, K Friese; Tiffany Leal, The Chapman Firm; Joydeep Goswani, P.E., City of Austin; Elizabeth Boswell, City of Austin; Alli Blotter, Alli Blotter Enterprises; Aneil Naik, Drenner Group; Committee Chair Tim Weston, P.E., MLA Geotechnical.
SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS
Photos by Jerrell Trulove, Trulove Studios
The tiered classrooms offered easy interaction with the speakers.
Garrett Shepperd, ACEA Board President presents an award to Tim Weston, P.E. Symposium Committee Chair.
An attendee from Doucet & Associates during a break.
The Opening Session featured a panel discussion with Moderator Aneil Naik, Drenner Group; Jacy Warwick, D.R. Horton; Matthew Rodriguez, P.E., MLA Geotechnical; Zach Steele, P.E., Manhard; and Garrett Shepperd, Fuquay, Inc.
Networking with colleagues can be a hoot!
Exhibitor Texas Gas Service visits with attendees.
The Expo Hall is a great way to learn about products and make new connections.
Andrew Hunt, P.E., CFM with Project Control presents the popular Ethics Jeopardy session.
Colleagues catch up during the breaks.