When:  Feb 13, 2026 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (CT)

Associated with  Nebraska Section

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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Location

Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Drive
Omaha, NE 68106

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