CEEVC/SAME Fall 2025 Seminar: "What Does the Future Hold?"

Update - Due to the ongoing Government shutdown and its implications, the ODU CEEVC/SAME 2025 Fall Seminar has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

The Old Dominion University Civil and Environmental Engineering Visiting Council (CEEVC) and The Hampton Roads Post of the Society for American Military Engineers (SAME) invites you to attend the Fall 2025 Seminar:

ODU CEEVC/SAME Fall Seminar: "What Does the Future Hold?”: Federal, State, & Regional Contracts

This seminar is on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The objective of the seminar is to disseminate information to the architectural, engineering and contracting community on potential projects and budgets that Federal, State, & Regional agencies are developing for upcoming years. Agency representatives will present their budgets, procurement trends, project lists and priorities for the next fiscal year and beyond. Small Businesses will be highlighted at the Fall Seminar. A Small Business Sponsorship is available with an opportunity to present their business at the seminar (Limited to six (6) small businesses) ODU Faculty will have project posters highlighting current research.

Invited agencies include, but are not limited to:

• US Coast Guard
• US Air Force
• US Army Corps of Engineers
• NAVFAC Midlant
• Jefferson Labs
• Old Dominion University
• Christopher Newport University
• Virginia Department of Transportation
• Norfolk AIrport Authority

Participating Agencies are subject to change.

Special Topic Presentation: HRBT and CBBT - A Boring Tunnel Presentation with Ryan Banas with HRBT and Mike Crist with CBBT

Proceeds from this event go to supporting programs in the ODU Civil and Environmental Engineering Department such as scholarships, graduate assistantships, and research. CEEVC is an organization comprised of volunteers who support the education mission of the ODU CEE Department.

Drawings for Door Prices will be held at the end of the seminar!

Location: Norfolk Yacht and Country Club is located on 7001 Hampton Boulevard. Go to http://www.norfolkyacht.com for detailed directions.

Seminar Ticket Fee: $200.00 + fees (includes lunch, coffee breaks, and raffle ticket.)

Questions: Contact Carly Goldsborough at [email protected] or 757-552-1092

We may be providing an attendee list prior to the seminar. If you wish to opt out of the attendee list, please check the box on the registration form.

You're invited to stop by and explore the ODU Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research Posters!
These posters showcase the innovative research being conducted by our faculty. They will be on display in the morning and again during the lunch hour.

Take a moment to view, learn, and engage. It's a great way to support the ODU Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and connect with the impactful work happening right here.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available, Including:

Platinum Level Sponsor - $1,000 + fees- There are only two available so get in early on this valuable opportunity! Receive the same benefits as the Gold Level Sponsor, plus take advantage of the platinum level sponsorship by presenting a 3-minute promotional video or live presentation for your company.

Gold Level Sponsor - $750+ fees - Benefits of a Gold Level Sponsor include Two (2) tickets to attend the Seminar, Announcement of Gold Level Sponsorship during the Seminar via the showcase of Firm Logo shown on screen before/after presentations (company logo on full screen), and Firm Logo in the Program (company logo on full page).

Silver Level Sponsor - $500+ fees - Benefits of a Silver Level Sponsor include One (1) ticket to attend the Seminar, Announcement of Silver Level Sponsorship during the Seminar via the showcase of Firm Logo shown on screen before/after presentations (2 logos per slide), and Firm Logo in the Program (2 logos per page).

Bronze Level Sponsor - $350+ fees - Benefits of a Bronze Level Sponsor includes Announcement of Bronze Level Sponsorship during the Seminar via the showcase of Firm Logo shown on screen before/after presentations (4 logos per slide), and Firm Logo in the Program (4 logos per page).

Small Business Sponsor - $300+ fees - Small Business Sponsors are limited to six (6). Benefits of a Small Sponsor includes One (1) ticket to attend the seminar, a 5 minute presentation during lunch, and announcement of the Small Business Sponsors during the seminar via the showcase of Firm Logo shown on screen before/after presentation (6 logos per slide) and Firm Logo in the Program (6 logos per page).

Individual Level Sponsor - $100+ fees - Benefits of an Individual Level Sponsor includes announcement of Individual Level Sponsor names during the Seminar, all names of Individual Sponsors listed on one (1) page in the Program, all names shown on screen on one (1) slide before/after presentations. Company Logos will not be shown with this level of sponsorship.

Thank you for your support!

Sorry – but no shows will be billed if not canceled by Thursday, October 30, 2025 5:00 p.m. EST. If you need an invoice or reciept, please contact Carly Goldsborough at [email protected].

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