WODCON XXIV AGENDA
Dredging Towards a More Resilient Future
Sunday, 22nd June, 2025
Pre-conference events
WODA Board of Directors Meeting
09:00 – 10:30
WODA Working Group Meeting TBD
10:30 – 12:00
WODA Working Group Meeting TBD
13:00 – 14:30
WODA Working Group Meeting TBD
14:30 – 16:00
Monday, 23rd June, 2025
Welcome to WODCON XXIV
Registration Open
7:30 – 17:00
Exhibitor Registration
7:30 – 12:00
Exhibitor Set-up
13:00 – 17:00 – EXPO Hall
Short Course: Nature-based Solutions Implementation: Progress and Proof through Practice (PDH: 8 hrs)
Instructors: Todd Bridges (UGA IRIS), Ram Mohan (Anchor QEA, UGA IRIS)
08:00 – 12:00 Part 1 – Sapphire Level
12:00 – 13:00 lunch
13:00 – 16:00 Part 2
Short Course: Innovations Toward Achieveing More Sustainable Management for Dredged Material (PD: 4 hrs)
Instructors: Buron Suedel (ERDC), Walt Dinicola (Anchor QEA)
08:00 – 12:00 – Sapphire Level
Short Course: USACE Hydrographic Survey (PDH: 8 hrs)
Instructor : John L. Mraz (USACE)
08:00 – 12:00 Part 1 – Sapphire Level
13:00 – 1600 Part 2
Safety Commission Meeting
10:00 – 12:00 – 400 A/B- Sapphire Level
Education Commission Meeting
12:00 – 14:00 – 400 400 A/B- Sapphire Level
Environmental Comission Meeting
14:00 – 16:00 – 400 A/B- Sapphire Level
Women of WEDA Reception
16:00 – 17:00
EXPO Hall Open
17:15 – 19:00
Welcome Reception
EXPO Hall
18:00 – 19:30 – 400 A/B- Sapphire Level
Tuesday, 24th June, 2025
Day 1 – Focus on Resilient Infrastructure
Registration Open
7:30 – 17:00
EXPO Hall Open
7:30 – 18:00
Short Course – TBA
08:00 – 12:00
Opening Plenary
08:30 – 10:00 – 400 A/B- Sapphire Level Ballroom
TAMU CEO Panel
10:30 – 11:50 – 400 A/B- Sapphire Level Ballroom
Short Course – TBA
13:00 – 17:00
1A – Innovative Design and Project Management
13:30 – 15:10
Track Contractor
1B – Predicting and Managing Turbidity / Suspended Sediments
13:30 – 15:10
Track Contractor
1C – Engineering With Nature and Restoration
13:30 – 15:10
Track Contractor
2A – Panel Discussion – Developing Greater Sustainable Dredged Material Management Strategies for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure Projects
15:40 – 17:00
Track Contractor
2B – Suspended Sediment / Turbidity Impacts
15:40 – 17:00
Track Contractor
2C – Panel Discussion – Enhancing Organizational & Personal Resilience in USACE
15:40 – 17:00
Track Contractor
Board of Directors Reception & Dinner (Invitation Only)
Wednesday, 25th June, 2025
Day 2 – Focus on Sustainability in Wind & Renewable Energy
Registration Open
7:30 – 17:00
EXPO Hall Open
7:30 – 18:00
Short Course: Leadership Mastery for Mid-Level Professionals: Effective Delegation, Stress Management, and Feedback Reception (PDH: 8 hrs)
Instructor: Kathryn Thomas (Anamar)
08:00 – 12:00 Part 1 – Sapphire Level
13:00 – 16:00 Part 2
Plenary Session
08:30 – 10:00 – 400 A/B- Sapphire Level Ballroom
Safety Stories and Safety Award Plenary
10:20 – 12:00 400 A/B- Sapphire Level Ballroom
4A – Beneficial Reuse and Sediment Management
13:30 – 15:10
4B – Environmental Aspects of Dredging
13:30 – 15:10
4C – Improving Dredge Safety
13:30 – 15:10
5A – Dredging Research
15:40 – 17:20
Track Contractor
5B – Environmental Aspects of Dredging
15:40 – 17:20
Track Contractor
5C – Safety – TBA
15:40 – 17:20
Harbor Cruise Inspiration Hornblower, Sponsored by Liebherr
Thursday, 26th June, 2025
Day 3
Registration Open
7:30 – 17:00
EXPO Hall Open
7:30 – 18:00
Short Course: DSC Dredging – Dredging Leadership, Value, Change Management, and Case Studies (PDH: 8hrs)
Instructors: Bob Wetta (DSC) and Mercedes James (DSC). Additional speakers: Charlie Johnson, Nick Wetta & Brian Landry, Damon Gonzales, P.E., Josh Louvre.
08:00 – 12:00 – Part 1 – Saphire Level
13:00 – 16:00 – Part 2
Short Course: The Importance of Guidance Systems in Dredging and Construction Operations (PDH: 4 hrs)
Instructor: Mike Carris (Trimble)
08:00 – 12:00 – Sapphire Level
Plenary Session
08:30 – 10:00 – 400 A/B- Sapphire Level Ballroom
6A – Beneficial Reuse and Sediment Management
10:20 – 12:00
6B – Data Driven Technologies
10:20 – 12:00
6C – Dredging Technology
10:20 – 12:00
Short Course: Modern Clamshell Dredging with Duty Cycle Crane (PDH: 4 hrs)
Instructor: Alexander Moosbrugger (Liebherr)
13:00 – 16:00 – Sapphire Level
7A – Beneficial Reuse and Sediment Management
13:30 – 15:10
7B – Sustainable Dredging; Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovation
13:30 – 15:10
7C – Dredging Technologies
13:30 – 15:10
8A – Beneficial Reuse and Sediment Management
15:40 – 17:00
8B – Adaptive Management In Dredging Projects
15:40 – 17:00
8C – Dredging Technologies
15:40 – 17:00
WODCON XXIV Gala, Presented by Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
USS Midway Museum
Friday, 27th June, 2025
Day 4 – Emerging Trends in Our Environment, Sustainability & Resiliency
Registration Open
7:30 – 17:00
EXPO Hall Open
7:30 – 12:00
Short Course – TBA
08:00 – 12:00
Environmental Plenary
08:30 – 10:00
9A – Sediment Remediation
10:20 – 12:00
9B – Permitting / Regulatory Coordination
10:20 – 12:00
9C – Reservoir Dredging Techniques
10:20 – 12:00
Exhibit Breakdown
Begins at 12:00
TBA – Post-Conference Tour
13:00 – 15:00
Requires separate registration / additional fee.