2027 BRIDGE & TUNNEL INSPECTORS' CONFERENCE
Charting a Course for Bridge & Tunnel Inspection
April 13–15, 2027
Seaside Civic & Convention Center
Seaside, Oregon

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Submission Deadline: Noon PDT on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

 The planning committee for the 2027 Bridge & Tunnel Inspectors’ Conference welcomes proposals for presentations during the event, taking place from April 13–15, 2027, at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center, in Seaside, Oregon. Proposals that relate to the conference theme, “Charting a Course for Bridge and Tunnel Inspection” are encouraged and will receive priority. Case studies and presentations about lessons learned are of great interest. The committee seeks a presentation from each supporting state and/or local agency.

CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

The Bridge & Tunnel Inspectors’ Conference focuses on the safety inspection of bridges, tunnels, and other transportation structures, and provides continuing education for bridge and tunnel inspectors. The purpose of the conference is to provide a forum for inspectors and managers to share information, innovations, ideas, and best practices surrounding safety inspections as well as inspection methods, equipment, and management techniques. Additional opportunities are provided for attendees to gain a current national perspective on bridge and tunnel inspections from AASHTO and FHWA.

CONSIDERATIONS

  • Presentations are 25 minutes in duration, with an additional 5 minutes allotted for questions, discussion, and transition to the next speaker.
  • It is understood that the person who submits a proposal intends to participate in the presentation.
  • Proposers are asked to communicate with all co-presenters regarding their interest and availability before submitting a proposal.
  • Everyone whose work is selected for inclusion on the program, including co-presenters, are expected to register for, and attend, the full conference.
  • Scholarships may be available to assist with some expenses.
  • Proposers agree to present on any day of the conference should their proposal be accepted.
  • This conference is an in-person event. Proposals for remote presentations will not be considered.
  • Proposals of a commercial nature that promote products or services will not be considered.

PROPOSAL DETAILS

  • Proposals must be submitted via the online submission portal. Proposals sent by mail will not be considered.
  • A complete proposal includes:
      (1) Contact information for the proposer and all co-presenters.
      (2) A brief biography of the proposer and any co-presenters (250-word maximum per bio).
      (3) The title of the presentation.
      (4) A brief description of the presentation (250-word maximum).
  • Once you have assembled all required materials, click the “Submit A Proposal” button below to begin the submission process. Important: Once a proposal has been submitted, it may not be edited, thus the submitter must gather all required materials before beginning a submission.

TIMELINE

  • Proposals must be submitted by 12 noon Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
  • Proposers will be notified of their status by Thursday, November 19, 2026.
  • Accepted presenters and co-presenters must confirm their participation by registering for the conference by Tuesday, January 26, 2027.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions or issues regarding the submission process, please contact WSU Conference Management at ProfEd@wsu.edu.