Tell the real story: the challenge, your approach, the outcome, and what went wrong along the way. Honest accounts stay with attendees, and numbers help, but so does a plain description of what changed for your team.

You know your work better than anyone, and your peers want to hear how you did it. You don’t need a headline project or a flawless result. A problem solved well or a lesson learned the hard way is what other attendees are looking for.

Write your title and description as attendees will read them in the program, and name two or three things someone will be able to do after your session. 

Tracks: transportation, water, energy, cities, government and facilities, and ground-informed design.

Formats include:

• Breakout (45 minutes): A focused session where you share a project, lesson, or approach that attendees can take back and apply.
• Technical deep dive (90 to 120 minutes): An in-depth look at how something was built or solved, with room for detail, demonstrations, and questions.
• Immersive workshop (3 hours): A hands-on session where attendees work through a real scenario and leave with practical experience. Have more than one story?

Submit each as its own idea, matched to the track and format that suit it best.

You don’t need a perfect proposal on day one. Submit a solid version now, then update it before October 30. Include your co-presenters and a short bio so reviewers see the full picture.

Share what you know and how others can apply it. Leave the sales pitch out, and ask a colleague to read your draft before you submit.