Register Now for WODCON XXI for Reduced Rates

 
If you haven’t already registered for WODCON XXI, this is a reminder that reduced rate registration for WODCON XXI ends March 31, 2016. Rates increase April 1, 2016. 

For questions or assistance, please contact us at info@westerndredging.org. For all up-to-date conference information, visit www.WODCON2016.org.

EARLY REGISTRATION RATES | (Rates increase April 1, 2016)
Registration fee includes: All technical sessions, exhibits, breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, Ice Breaker Welcome Reception, Keynote Luncheon, Evening Harbor Cruise, GALA Dinner and a copy of proceedings. The post conference Port of Miami Tour & Luncheon can be added for an additional fee of $50. (Spaces for this tour are very limited.)

*All prices are in US Dollars Member (WEDA, CEDA & EADA)
Non-Member
Member & Speaker
Non-Member & Speaker
Student
$1,195
$1,345
$1,095
$1,245
$500

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Monday June 13, 2016

  • 7:30 AM – Registration open
  • 8:00 AM – Short Courses (4 hrs.)
    • Slurry Transport
    • Dredging Material Capping
  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Exhibitor Set up
  • 1:00 PM – Short Courses (4 hrs.)
    • Dredge Pump Operation
    • Dredging Safety
  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Environmental Comm. Meeting
  • 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Welcome Reception

Tuesday June 14, 2016

  • 7:00 AM – Expo Hall open
  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – Opening Plenary
  • 9:30 AM – AM refreshment break
  • 10:00 AM – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 11:30 AMLunch / Giora Israel spkr.
  • 1:00 PM – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 3:00 PM – PM refreshment break
  • 3:30 PM  – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 5:15 PM – Young WODA Corner
  • 6:30 PM Young WODA Social

Wednesday June 15, 2016

  • 7:00 AM – Expo Hall open
  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – Morning Plenary
  • 9:30 AM – AM refreshment break
  • 10:00 AM – Tech. sessions & panel

Wednesday (cont.)

  • 11:30 AM – Lunch
  • 1:00 PM – Tech sessions & panel
  • 3:00 PM – PM refreshment break
  • 3:30 PM – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 5:15 PM – Young WODA Corner
  • 6:30 PM – Evening Harbor Cruise

Thursday June 16, 2016

  • 7:00 AM – Expo Hall open
  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – Morning Plenary
  • 9:30 AM – AM refreshment break
  • 10:00 AM – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 11:30 AM – Lunch
  • 1:00 PM – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 3:00 PM – PM refreshment break
  • 3:30 PM – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 5:15 PM – Young WODA Corner
  • 6:30 PM – WODCON GALA Dinner

Friday June 17, 2016

  • 7:00 AM – Expo Hall open
  • 7:30 AM – Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM – Morning Plenary
  • 9:30 AM – AM refreshment break
  • 10:00 AM – Tech. sessions & panel
  • 10:15 AM – Exhibitor tear down
  • 11:30 AM – Closing session
  • 1:00 PMPort of Miami Tour
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
The Western Dredging Association has selected the Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel as the venue for the World Organization of Dredging’s 21st World Dredging Congress (WODCON XXI). The Hyatt Regency Hotel is centrally located in the heart of downtown Miami, Florida. It is within walking distance to the Mary Brickell Village (marybrickellvillage.com), American Airlines Arena and the Bayside Market Place (baysidemarketplace.com) and 15 minutes away from Miami International Airport and the beaches.

This exciting venue for the 21st World Dredging Congress is also next door to a Miami Metro Mover station, a complimentary service that provides transportation to and from various hotspots in downtown Miami. This complimentary transportation also connects to the Metrorail which has service to the Miami Airport.

To reserve a room at the Hyatt Regency Miami at the special WODCON group rate of $145 per night, click the reservation link.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SHORT COURSES – Member $150 | Non-Member $200

Short Course – Monday June 13th

Time

Instructed by:

Slurry Transport
Dredged Material Capping
Dredge Pump Application & Operation
Dredging Safety without Compromise
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Sape Miedema
Mike Palermo
Robert Visintainer
Julie Hile
*Each course attended receives a certificate for 4 professional development hours. Courses may be added during online registration or you may enroll in these short courses independently.
SOCIAL EVENTS – WODCON XXI offers plenty of social networking opportunities.

Event

Date & Time

Sponsored by:

Ice Breaker Reception
Keynote Luncheon
Young WODA Social
Evening Harbor Cruise
GALA Dinner
June 13, 6:30 PM
June 14, 12:00 PM
June 14, 6:30 PM
June 15, 6:30 PM
June 16, 6:30 PM
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co.
Anchor QEA, LLC
Piedroba Consulting Group, LLC
J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.
Caterpillar, Inc.

YOUNG WODA – For the younger professionals, 35ish and under in age. | webpage
Every evening from 5:15 to 6:15 PM, students and young professionals in the industry will be mixing in the Young WODA corner inside the exhibit hall, sharing their dredging experiences, brainstorming the future of the global dredging industry, and above all having fun. Company representatives and seasoned experts are welcomed to join us too. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided every day.

On Tuesday evening, immediately following the Young WODA social hour, we will be heading to a nearby tavern for the Young WODA offsite social. Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be provided by our sponsor Piedroba Consulting Group.

POST CONFERENCE TECHNICAL TOUR – PORT OF MIAMI | View Details
Please join us for the Post Conference Technical Tour around the Port of Miami immediately following the closing ceremony on Friday June 17th. Conveniently board the 115 foot Anticipation IV from the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk dock, just steps away from the closing ceremony. The cost is $50 per person and you can R.S.V.P. when registering.
EXHIBITORS
Dredging exhibitors from all over the world will showcase their products and services inside the 28,000 square foot Riverfront Exhibit Hall, located on the lobby level of the Hyatt Regency Miami. Due to the overwhelming demand to exhibit and attend this conference, the expo hall is completely filled. To see who will be exhibiting, click here to view the layout map.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsoring WODCON XXI will position your organization to maximize its global exposure and increase your name recognition and credibility among WEDA, CEDA & EADA members and conference attendees.
For sponsorship opportunities, please click the “Become A Sponsor” button to the right and contact WEDA’s Executive Director, Tom Cappellino at tcappellino@westerndredging.org.

For all up-to-date information on WODCON XXI, visit www.wodcon2016.org. If you have any questions regarding WODCON or need assistance with the registration, please contact us atinfo@westerndredging.org.
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