15th Annual SEAOI Structures Symposium - Call for Abstracts

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September 16th, 2025 at The Franklin

The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois is delighted to offer with the 15th Annual Structures Symposium, which provides a forum for engineers to share analysis, design, and construction information from recent projects in Illinois and across the nation 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.

Call for Abstracts - Closes July 21st, 2025

Use this form to submit an abstract for a 30 minute presentation at the 2025 SEAOI Structures Symposium, which will be held on September 16th at The Franklin in Chicago, IL.

Abstract Requirement

- This form must be completed in full and returned by July 21, 2025.

Abstract Review Criteria

• Innovation: presentations should highlight new or innovative tools, methods, or services relevant to the structural engineering industry.
• Approach: including definition of the problem, execution, results, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Clarity: the concept and expression should be clear and concise.
• Learning Objectives (at least three)
• Speakers will be notified of abstract acceptance by mid-August.

Location

The Franklin
222 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60606

Registration

Early Bird Registration (before August 16th, 2025):

Member: $325
Nonmember: $425

Normal Registration (begins August 17th, 2025):

Member: $425
Non-Member: $525 

Group Registration: Companies with 5+ attendees will receive $30 off each registration fee.

Sponsors/Exhibitors

Exhibitor Opportunities -- $1,000

• 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 $250

Sponsor Opportunities

Program Sponsor - $2,200 – 1 available

• 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
• Dedicated Welcome Slide
• Two registrations to event

 Lunch Sponsor- $2,000 – 1 available

• 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
• Dedicated Welcome Slide
• Two registrations to the event

 Platinum - $1,500 – 4 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
• Dedicated Welcome Slide
• Two minutes of speaking time during the program
• Two registrations to the event

A/V Sponsor- $1,000 - 1 available

• 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

Breakfast Sponsor- $1,000 - 1 available

• 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
• Dedicated Welcome Slide
• One registration to event

Afternoon Break Sponsor- $1,000 – 1 available

• 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
• Dedicated Welcome Slide
• One registration to event

Gold - $1,000

• 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 registrations to the 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 registration to the event

Bronze - $500

• 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
• One registration to the event