22nd Annual SEAOI Bridge Symposium
SAVE THE DATE: April 22, 2025
The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Bridge Symposium, which provides a forum for engineers to share analysis, design, and construction information from recent projects with unique and/or distinguishing characteristics. Attendance typically represents a diverse cross-section of all aspects of the profession, including design, construction management, material suppliers, academia, general contracting, and owners’ representatives.
Program
Program coming soon!
Location
The Old Post Office
433 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60607
Registration
Early Bird - register before 3/22/24 to receive discounted pricing!
$325 - Member
$450 - Nonmember
Regular Registration Rates effective 3/22/24 12 am:
$400 - Member
$525 - Nonmember
Students:
$150
Group Registration: Companies with 5+ attendees will receive $30 off each registration fee. Complete list of attendees' names and addresses must be submitted to fheinzel@seaoi.org to qualify and for registration.
Exhibitor Registration -- $1,000 – (4 available)
- Dedicated table outside event space
- One admission to event
- Recognition in the program and from the podium
- Access to participants during breakfast, lunch and breaks during the day
Each additional Exhibitor registration is $200
Lanyard Sponsor - SOLD OUT
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Program Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- Company logoed lanyard given to all registrants
- Two registrations to event
Lunch Sponsor- SOLD OUT
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Lunch Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- 8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Lunch
- Lunch served with cocktail napkins branded with sponsor's name/logo
- Two registrations to event
Program Sponsor - SOLD OUT
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Program Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- Dedicated back page of program given to all registrants
- One registration to event
Platinum - $1,500 (2 available)
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- Two minutes of speaking time during the event
- One registration to event
Breakfast Sponsor- SOLD OUT
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Breakfast Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- 8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Breakfast
- One registration to event
Afternoon Break Sponsor- SOLD OUT
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the Afternoon Break Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- 8.5” x 11” Sponsor recognition signage during Afternoon Break
- One registration to event
A/V Sponsor- SOLD OUT
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as the A/V Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world\
- 24” x 36“ Sponsor recognition poster at event entrance
- Dedicated Welcome Slide
- One registration to event
Gold - $900
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Gold Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- Sponsor logo and recognition as a Gold Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
- Two SEAOI Tuesday Update Ads (date TBD by both parties)
- One registration to event
Silver - $700
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Silver Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- Sponsor logo and recognition as a Silver Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
- One SEAOI Tuesday Update Ad (date TBD by both parties)
Bronze - $400
- Sponsor logo inclusion and recognition as a Bronze Sponsor in SEAOI’s marketing efforts (email blasts, Tuesday Update, SEAOI website, etc.) to over 2,400 structural engineers and members of the built world
- Sponsor logo and recognition as a Bronze Sponsor on all Welcome and Thank You slides
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Lanyard Sponsor
Lunch Sponsors
Program Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Breakfast Sponsor
Afternoon Break Sponsor
Audio/Visual Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Thank you to our Exhibitors!
About the Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lora Rensing, PE
Chief Engineer, Director - Department of Transportation
Lora Rensing was appointed as chief engineer and director of Highways Project Implementation in 2024 after three years as bureau chief of Construction. She has more than 27 years of experience in the transportation engineering field, with 24 years at IDOT. During her time at IDOT, Rensing has directed construction policies, provided expert guidance to ensure uniform construction practices on all road and bridge projects across the state, and managed contractor prequalification, payments, change orders and contract disputes. She also directed the planning, programming, design, and construction of state and local transportation projects in the Metro East area. Rensing is actively involved in many industry committees and organizations, and she is a designated voting member with the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials Committee on Construction. She earned her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Mark D. Shaffer, P.E., S.E.
Engineer of Bridge Design - Illinois Department of Transportation Bureau of Bridges and Structures
Mark Shaffer is the Engineer of Bridge Design for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). He oversees the incorporation of AASHTO policy into IDOT standards and works with other engineers and researchers to determine innovative and cost-effective solutions to bridge engineering issues. He also works with national institutions such as TRB and NCEES to help maintain the quality and innovation present in the bridge engineering community.
IDOT Bureau of Bridges and Structures Update
