When:
Tuesday October 23rd
-to-
Thursday October 25th, 2018 

Where:
Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio
2500 Kuhio Ave, 
Honolulu, HI, 96815

Map & Directions

Call for Abstracts:   View/Print PDF
The Board of the Pacific Chapter of WEDA invites you to submit an abstract for a technical presentation or poster at our Fall 2018 conference in Honolulu, HI. New to the 2018 conference is an additional half day of conference proceedings to provide attendees more presentation time slots. There will also be a poster session and additional marketing opportunities for attendees may be available, upon request. In addition, the conference will be held Tuesday through Thursday instead of following our regular Wednesday through Friday schedule.

Presentations and posters on all aspects of dredging and disposal, navigation structures, environmental restoration, and related topics are welcome and presentations specifically relevant to West Coast issues or projects are encouraged. Please limit your abstract to one page. If your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to give a presentation on that subject at the conference. You will not be asked to write and submit a technical paper. Click here to view the call for abstracts PDF. 

Please limit your abstract to one page. Presentations on all aspects of dredging and disposal, navigation structures, environmental restoration, and related topics are welcome and presentations specifically relevant to West Coast issues or projects are encouraged. If your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to give a presentation on that subject at the conference. You will not be asked to write and submit a technical paper. 

Abstracts Due Date: 

The deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to Friday June 15, 2018. Please specify if you are more interested in a presentation or poster.

Send abstracts to kimbrie.gobbi@woodplc.com.

Projected Agenda Summary: 

• Tuesday sessions will include the 2018/19 Federal Dredging Program presentation as well as the Corps/Industry and Ports Meeting from 8-11 AM, Invited Paper Presentations from 1-4 PM, and a Hosted Ice Breaker Luau 5-8 PM.
• Wednesday agenda will consist of technical presentations and a luncheon program. A tour unique to the culture and industry of Honolulu will follow the luncheon.
• Thursday will continue with technical presentations throughout the day and conclude with chapter business in the early evening. Please note this conference has an additional half day of presentations for attendees to have the chance to share talks.

Location:
Centrally located in downtown Waikiki, the Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio is within easy reach of the white sand beaches of Honolulu in an area full of tropical beauty, gourmet dining, entertainment options, and a plethora of nearby indoor and outdoor adventures.

Sponsorship: 
As you know, this event could not happen without the generous support of our sponsors such as you. Similar to past conferences, we are very excited to offer three levels of sponsorship this year:

• Captains ($1,000) – includes prominent logo placement throughout the event, recognition at the ice breaker, and space at the registration table for information and giveaways.
• Leverman ($500)  – includes prominent logo placement throughout the event and recognition at the ice breaker.
• Deckhand ($250) – includes logo placement at the event and recognition at the icebreaker.

For Captain, Leverman & Deckhand Sponsorship, please use the online registration form by clicking here.

In addition to our standard sponsorships, there will be opportunities to sponsor the coffee breaks on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and the afternoon luncheon presentation on Wednesday. For these opportunities, please contact Kimbrie Gobbi at kimbrie.gobbi@woodplc.com and copy Jarod Norton at Jarod.K.Norton@usace.army.mil for details.

Hotel Reservations:  Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio

Book your reservations as soon as possible for the special WEDA Pacific Chapter Government & Non-Government group rate of $179/night. (Option to upgrade your room for just $50/night). For your convenience, the group rate is available 3 days before and 3 days after the meeting dates.

Book your reservations by clicking on the online reservation link below or by calling: 1-808-922-0811. To receive the group rate, you must mention that you are attending the Western Dredging Association Conference.

Conference Registration:
If you plan on attending the 2018 Pacific Chapter Meeting in Waikiki, you MUST complete the online registration form. If you will be paying by check, contact info@westerndredging.org for assistance,

Registration Fees:

• $325 Member (Current WEDA Member)
• $425 Non-Member
• $325 Government Employee (non-member)
• Sponsorships are available using the online registration form
  • $1000 Captains
  • $500 Leverman
  • $250 Deckhand
• $75 for Guests ($25 for lunch & $50 for tour)

Mahalo and see you in Waikiki...

Kimbrie Gobbi
Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure
9210 Sky Park Ct. Ste 200
San Diego, California 92014
(858) 300-4637
kimbrie.gobbi@woodplc.com