
special events & Programs

New York City Tours
NCSEA has partnered with SEAoNY to offer a selection of NYC Building Tours, led by local structural engineer tour guides. Tour groups will connect with their tour guide at a designated meeting spot and walk the building together. Learn the “inside scoop” on an interesting structure from a local SE and discover the unique structural engineering challenges overcome to create a one-of-a-kind NYC landmark.
Building tours will occur Tuesday and Wednesday at various times, to be announced soon. Each Summit attendee is allowed to purchase only one ticket – which will be good for one tour. Later, you will be asked to provide your top three building tour choices. We will then build tour groups based on those preferences and notify you of your building tour reservation. This non-traditional process is designed to give as many people as possible this unique opportunity. Tour groups will be small (~20 people each), and we expect to sell out of tickets quickly.
Registration fee is $149 (members of NCSEA)/ $299 (nonmember) per person. Summit registration is required to attend.

PRECONFERENCE - AI Applications for Structural Engineers: A Hands-on Workshop
Join the NCSEA Foundation’s AI Grant Team for a half-day pre-conference interactive seminar before the NCSEA Summit, focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in structural engineering. Whether your firm is just starting to explore and integrate AI tools or you’re ready to develop custom applications, this session will offer hands-on strategies, peer collaboration, and actionable takeaways. This hands-on seminar will be hosted in two specialized tracks — Consumer and Developer — designed to equip and enable participants with different levels of technical skills with AI.
Registration fee is $299 (members of NCSEA)/ $499 (nonmember) per person. Summit registration is not required to attend. This event will award 3.75 PDHs.

New York City Welcome Party
Welcome to New York! It's been waiting for you! Enjoy an evening of NYC-style fun, tasty food, and refreshing beverages. Celebrate our profession as you mingle and connect with like-minded individuals. If you're a structural engineer who enjoys a night out, this event is not to be missed!

Summit Run Club
Interested in some casual networking via group runs before the conference offerings begin? Whether you're just looking for a way to get your steps before sitting in conference rooms all day or training for a marathon, pack your shoes and plan on meeting up with the NCSEA Summit Run Club each morning.
Time: 6:30am
Distance: 3mi+
Pace: TBD based on attendees
Route: TBD
Organized by: Angelina Stasulis

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
Join us in the Exhibit Hall for happy hour drinks and snacks. Take advantage of this prime networking opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections!

SEE Awards Celebration
The SEE Awards Celebration spotlights the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation within the structural engineering world. This annual event is included with the purchase of a Summit registration. Held on Thursday evening, the celebration includes a short awards presentation, as well as an after-party with food, drinks, and entertainment. It’s sure to be a memorable evening, and we encourage all registrants to attend!

SEE Awards Celebration
The NCSEA Awards Celebration spotlights the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation within the structural engineering world. This year, NCSEA is thrilled to announce this annual event will be included with the purchase of a Summit registration. Held on Thursday evening, the celebration will include a short awards presentation, as well as an after-party with food, drinks, and entertainment. It’s sure to be a memorable evening, and we encourage all registrants to attend!
Thank you to Atlas Tube for sponsoring this event, and to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!
*One ticket is included with your Summit Registration. You may also purchase this event ticket separately for you or a guest.
$100 per ticket.

CSI’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
HOSTED BY ASHRAF
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY CSI
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate CSI’s 50th Anniversary and all of you who have been a part of our growth over the past five decades. You will be entertained and inspired as you enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and a decadent dinner. Dress to impress and don’t forget your dancing shoes! The Ashraf All-Stars will play all your favorite hits. Evening attire recommended: Sport coat for men, cocktail dress or slacks for women. (Please, no jeans, shorts, t-shirts, flip flops, or tennis shoes.)
Thank you to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!
*There is an additional fee.
Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds go towards the NCSEA Foundation. Summit registration is not required to attend.

Exhibit hall happy hour
Join us as we celebrate the structural engineering profession and our passion for the industry. This must-attend event in the exhibit hall will feature beer and wine, networking, and entertainment—a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections! Business casual attire is encouraged for attendees.
Thank you to our reception sponsor, Nucor, and to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!
*One ticket is included with your Summit registration. You may also purchase this event ticket separately for you or a guest.
$100 per ticket.

Summit Run Club
Interested in some casual networking via group runs before the conference offerings begin? Whether you're just looking for a way to get your steps before sitting in conference rooms all day or training for a marathon, pack your shoes and plan on meeting up with the NCSEA Summit Run Club each morning.
Time: 6:30am
Distance: 3mi+
Pace: TBD based on attendees
Route: TBD
Organized by: Angelina Stasulis

Viva Las Vegas - Welcome Party
Get ready to hit the Top Golf driving range with the most skilled and vibrant structural engineers from around the country as we celebrate our profession in style with the views of the Vegas Strip. This gathering will offer fantastic entertainment, great food, refreshing drinks, and ample chances to mingle and connect with like-minded individuals. If you're a structural engineer who enjoys having a good time, this event is not to be missed!
After checking in at the Registration Desk, on the 3rd floor of the Convention Center, please head to Top Golf, located directly outside the Convention Center, and head up to the 4th floor. Please have the NCSEA Summit App running on your mobile phone and have your ticket (QR code) readily available for scanning upon entry.
*One ticket is included with your Summit Registration. You may also purchase this event ticket separately for you or a guest.
$100 per ticket.

PRECONFERENCE - Existing Building Assessments: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Structural Engineers
The NCSEA Building Assessments Subcommittee invites you to join us for a half-day pre-conference symposium on building assessment, a vital and growing area of practice for structural engineers. This summit will share highlights from the 2024 fall webinar series on building assessment, which covered a range of topics related to the evaluation of existing buildings, such as:
· Investigation methods and tools, including non-destructive testing, surveying, monitoring, and scanning.
· Common failures in different types of structures, including specifically steel, concrete, wood, masonry, parking garages, balconies and decks, and building envelopes.
· Report writing and recommendations, including rating systems, levels of assessments, and legal aspects.
You will also have the opportunity to network with your peers and learn about the latest developments and resources from the NCSEA Building Assessments Subcommittee. In addition, you will participate in a dynamic discussion on next steps when a structural engineer discovers a potentially unsafe condition and whether they should advise the building to be evacuated or otherwise closed.
Thank you to our event sponsor, DEWALT, and to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!
Registration fee is $249 (members of NCSEA)/ $449 (nonmember) per person. Summit registration is not required to attend. This event will award 4.75 PDHs.

Immersive Las Vegas Sphere Tour - SOLD OUT
Let’s hit the Vegas Strip and see a new structural wonder up close and in real life!
Hear from Severud as they give you the behind the scenes look of the Sphere and explain unique project challenges and solutions. This tour is not offered publicly; it is specially curated and created for the Summit. This presentation and tour will include continuing education credits.
Tickets are limited and will sell out. Summit registration is required to attend.
First tour begins at 10:00am and concludes by 1:00pm.
Second tour begins at 11:30am and concludes by 2:30pm.
Thank you to our event sponsors – W&W | AFCO Steel, AISC, and Cast Connex – and thank you to our Summit anchor sponsor, CSI!
*There is an additional fee.
Tickets are $99 per person (member)/ $199 per person (nonmember).