ASCE 2026 California Infrastructure Symposium
Where Big Ideas Meet the Bay
Get ready, California—the future of infrastructure is heading to South San Francisco.
Join us in South San Francisco, at the heart of innovation and ingenuity, for the 2026 ASCE California Infrastructure Symposium (CAIS)—a high-energy, content-packed gathering of the people shaping what’s next for our state’s built environment. Whether you’re designing it, funding it, regulating it, building it, or maintaining it, this is the room you want to be in.
What to Expect
This year’s Symposium delivers cutting-edge conversations, real-world solutions, and unmatched access to leaders across the infrastructure ecosystem:
- Forward-thinking keynote speakers tackling California’s biggest challenges—climate resilience, sustainability, equity, funding, innovation, and delivery
- Dynamic technical sessions and panels featuring top engineers, public agency leaders, policymakers, and industry disruptors
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of transformative Bay Area infrastructure projects
- A buzzing Exhibit Hall showcasing the latest technologies, tools, materials, and services
- High-value networking with colleagues, collaborators, old friends, and new connections—from coffee breaks to evening receptions
This isn’t just another conference—it’s where ideas turn into action and relationships turn into partnerships.
Who Should Attend?
CAIS brings together decision-makers and innovators from across the infrastructure spectrum, including:
- Civil, structural, transportation, water, environmental, and geotechnical engineers
- Public works professionals and municipal leaders
- State, regional, and local public agencies
- Construction, design-build, and program management firms
- Planners, policymakers, and regulators
- Technology providers, solution vendors, and startups
- Consultants, academics, and emerging professionals
If you care about how California plans, builds, funds, and sustains its infrastructure, this event is for you.
Why Sponsor or Exhibit?
Sponsorship and exhibiting at CAIS means visibility, influence, and connection. Put your brand in front of the people who make decisions, manage projects, and set priorities—while supporting a flagship event that advances the profession statewide.
See You in South San Francisco
With its unbeatable Bay Area location, vibrant energy, and access to world-class infrastructure, South San Francisco sets the perfect stage for three unforgettable days of learning, connection, and inspiration.
Register to attend. Sponsor. Exhibit. Be part of what’s next.
We can’t wait to welcome you to CAIS 2026.
Program
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, 4/22 – Envision SP Training – We offer this full-day training session the day before the Symposium at the same venue (South San Francisco Conference Center). The course, led by instructor Rachael Keish, includes lunch.
Thursday, 4/23 – CA Infrastructure Symposium – Includes a full day of sessions (concurrent tracks) with industry leaders in transportation, water, and other disciplines of civil engineering.
Friday, 4/24 – Technical Tours – Technical tours will be held in the morning.
Friday, 4/24 – Awards Luncheon – An ASCE Region 9 Awards ceremony will be held mid-day.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration/Check-In
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Welcome & Keynote with Adan Ortega, MWD
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM – Session 1
Water – Getting Real about Real Time Operations
Transportation – Building Resiliency into Key Corridors (LOSSAN, Hwy 37)
General Infrastructure – Sustainable Aspects of California’s Ports
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM – Lunch & Keynote with Toks Omishakin, CalSTA
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Session 2
Water – Potable Reuse: Projects, Pitfalls, and Promises
Transportation – Making the Connection (High Speed Rail – LA to Vegas)
General Infrastructure – ASCE National Infrastructure Report Card
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Networking Break – Snacks & Refreshments
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Session 3
Water – New Dams, Old Dams, And Dam Problems
Transportation – Modular Terminal Construction at LAX
General Infrastructure – LA Fires and Aftermath – Rebuilding
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM Break
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Evening Networking Reception
* Program subject to change
Friday, April 25, 2025
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Technical Tour – POLB Harbor Tour
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Technical Tour – Aquarium of the Pacific Behind-the-Scenes
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Registration/Check-In
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Awards Luncheon with Antonio Villaraigosa
Welcome & Keynote
Individual Award Presentations
Project Award Presentations
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS


Hotel Information

HILTON LONG BEACH
$259 per night (+ tax/fees)
The California sunshine and cool Pacific breeze meet here.
ASCE’s discounted rates are valid through March 24, 2025.
701 West Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California, 90831
Sponsors
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about the CA Infrastructure Symposium, reach out to the ASCE San Francisco Section using the information below:
KEY EVENT ORGANIZERS
Ruwanka Purasinghe, PE, MS, ENV SP, M.ASCE (Co-Chair)
LADWP (Program Management)
Josue Vaglienty, PE, M.ASCE (Co-Chair)
OCTA (Sr. Project Manager, Capital Project Delivery)
Yazdan Emrani, PE, M.ASCE (Region 9 Director)
Town of Woodside (Director of Public Works/Town Engineer)
Rune Storesund, D.Eng., PE, GE, F.ASCE (Region 9 Web Magic)
Storesund Consulting (Consulting Engineer)
Christine O’Brien, PE, M.ASCE (Region 9 Awards Chair)
Wood Rodgers, Inc. (Project Engineer)


