2026 Tulane Engineering Forum
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:15 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
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The Tulane Engineering Forum returns on April 24, 2026! For 26 years, we have brought together leaders from across industry, government, and academia to explore the engineering challenges shaping our region and the future of the field. Register now: https://tef.tulane.edu
This year’s forum brings together speakers from organizations including Entergy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baker Hughes, Shell, PG&E, PSEG, Penn State, and Tulane University.
A full day of insight and discussion, including:
- Drew Marsh, Entergy
- Bob Perez, Baker Hughes
- James Martin, Gulf Wind Technology
- Cynthia Ebinger, Tulane University
- Ibrahim Krad, EPRI
- Richard Anderson, Pacific Gas & Electric
- Zeeshan Sheikh, PSEG
- Chaopeng Shen, Penn State University
- Kimberly Gramm, Tulane Innovation Institute
Featuring a plenary panel on levee systems and flood protection:
- Norma Jean Mattei, University of New Orleans (Moderator)
- Christopher Dunn, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Ryan Foster, Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East
- Mead Allison, Tulane University
- Mark Wingate, MSMM Engineering
Across the day, sessions will explore topics such as:
- Bridge design and failure analysis
- Energy systems, critical minerals, and grid resilience
- Cyber and wildfire threats to infrastructure
- AI-driven hydrologic modeling and coastal systems
- Innovation in bioengineering and startups
- Advances in space systems and propulsion
Whether you’re looking to stay current on industry trends, connect with peers, or gain a new perspective, TEF offers a full day of meaningful engagement.
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Where is it happening?
Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130-1714, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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