Meeting/Event Information

Presentations: Multiple speakers whom have projects, case studies, or work that is relevant to the goals of ASCE COPRI. Final Conference Agenda - CLICK HERE! 

Industry Panel Discussions:

Port Authority Panel Discussion:

• Craig Kasper, P.E., Director, Project and Construction Management, Port of Houston 
• Jeffery Thomas, P.E., Chief Engineer, Port of Galveston  
• Ed Long, P.E., Director of Engineering, Port of Port Arthur

Challenges Affecting Coastal Communities Panel Discussion:

• Kelly A Burks-Copes, PhD., PMP, Chief, Program Support Branch, Mega Projects Division (MPD, USACE - Galveston District (SWG)) 
• Maria Fernanda Aguirre, Director, Community Relations, Port of Houston Authority 
• Scott Elmer, P.E., Assistant Director of Operations, Harris County Flood Control District
• Tony Williams, Deputy Director, Coastal Field Operations, Texas General Land Office

Impacts of Extreme Weather on our Bay System Panel Discussion:

• Brad Lomax, Founder/CEO, Waterstreet Ltd.
• Mohammad "Shahidul" Islam, Ph.D., P.E., BC.WRE, Subject Matter Expert, H&H Branch, Engineering and Construction Division, USACE - Galveston District (SWG)
• Kelly Brooks, CEPRA Program Manager, Texas General Land Office
• Jennifer Beseres Pollack, Ph.D., Larry D McKinney Endowed Chair for Coastal Conservation & Restoration, Harte Research Institute

 When:  October 2, 2025 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Where:  Rice University - Anderson-Clarke Center, 6100 Main St, Houston TX, 77005 

Tickets: $85 per attendee (member and non-member) - Includes Lunch, Coffee, and Light Refreshments

Event Contact: Nathan Mezzano, [email protected], and Joseph Scarborough, [email protected] 

TX COPRI goals are to enhance the advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge for members engaged in sustainable development and protection of coasts, oceans, ports, waterways, and wetlands. TX COPRI will bring added products and services to local members of ASCE and will foster communication and cooperation among our members in government, industry, and academia.

PDHs will be provided in person at the conclusion of the conference.

Parking: Paid Parking only on campus. West Lot #5 is recommended.

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