When: Feb 13, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (CT)
Associated with Nebraska Section
The 43rd annual geotechnical conference provides a forum for the presentation of a wide variety of geotechnical field, design, and construction-related topics. Please join us for what promises to be an interesting and informative program. A certificate verifying 7.5 Professional Development Hours (6.5 hr of Technical PDH and Includes 1 hr of ethics) will be provided to registered attendees.
LOCATION
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
All professionals who are involved in geotechnical exploration, design, construction, or observation.
This would include:
- Engineers/Geologists
- University Instructors
- Technicians/Contractors
REFUNDS will be made if the conference is canceled or if the applicant cancels no later than five working days prior to the conference date.
PROGRAM
7:30 – 8:00 Registration
8:00 – 8:15 Welcome Address
Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, P.E. Ph.D.
Dept. of Civil and Env. Engr. Chair, University of Lincoln
9:30 – 10:30 “How Reliable is the CPT to Estimate Settlement of Foundations”
Dr. Peter Robertson, P.Eng., Ph.D., PK Robertson, Inc.
9:30 – 10:30 “A Case for a Deep Foundation Design-Construction Continuum”
Mr. Billy Camp, P.E., D.GE, Kiewit
10:30– 11:00 Break/Vendor Displays
11:00 – 12:00 “Ethical Strategies for an Irrational World” (Ethics)
Mr. Aaron Mann, Terracon
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch/Vendor Displays
1:00 – 2:00 “Quantifying Engineering Properties for Levee Design using CPT”
Dr. Navid Jafari, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
2:00 – 3:00 “Design and Quality Assurance of Ground Improvement System using CPT Analysis”
Mr. Alex Potter-Weight, P.E, Menard USA
3:00 – 3:30 Break/Vendor Displays
3:30 – 5:00 “Trials and Tribulations Crossing the Papillion Creek”
Mr. Bryan Kumm. P.E. & Mr. Jacob Sellin, P.E., HDR
Mr. Taylor Reinsch, P.E., Benesch
VENDOR DISPLAYS
List Coming soon!
HOTEL: Courtyard by Marriott at Omaha Aksarben Village
Hotel Address: 1625 S 67th St., Omaha, NE 68106
Special Conference rate of $119/night + taxes and fees between February 11, 2026 to February 14, 2026 (must book prior to January 14, 2026 to guarantee reservation at special rate. Following cut-off date, room rate will be subject to availability)
OTHER NEBRASKA ASCE EVENTS
Please attend our other events:
Geotechnical Short Course
Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Topic: Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) for Geotechnical Applications
Instructors:
Dr. Peter Robertson – PK Robertson, Inc
Ms. Kelly Cabal – ConeTec
Mr. Alex Potter-Weight – Menard USA
Register Here for Geotechnical Short Course
Geotechnical Section Meeting
Thursday, February 12, 2026 5:30-8:00 pm (Central Time)
Scott Conference Center, 6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106
Topic: Emerging Technologies for Levee Inspection
Presenters: Dr. Navid Jafari – Texas A&M University
Register Here for Geotech Section Meeting
Location
Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Drive
Omaha, NE 68106
Pricing Information
| Registration | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|
| All Registrants | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Professional (In Person) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $275.00 |
| Professional (Online) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $275.00 |
| Student/Professor (In-person) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Student/Professor (Online) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Retired (In-Person) | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Vendor | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Additional Vendor Representative | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Vendor Outdoor Booth Space | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Sponsor: Refreshment Breaks | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Sponsor: Handout | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Sponsor: Commercial/Slide during breaks & lunch | Regular | Late |
| All Registrants | $70.00 | $70.00 |
