Join the ASCE Texas Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute (COPRI) Chapter for their upcoming Annual Fall Conference on October 3.

When: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT

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

Industry Panel Discussions:

Key Note Speaker: Rob Thomas, P.E. – US Army Corp of Engineers

Women in Maritime Panel Discussion:  

• Dana Blume – Houston International Seafarers Center
• Denise Schaefer –  Odfjell USA (Houston) Inc
• CDR Kelley Brown – US Coast Guard Sector Houston Galveston

Beneficial Use Panel Discussion:

• Ray Newby – TXDOT Maritime Division
• Lori Brownell, P.E. – Port of Houston Authority
• Rhonda Gregg-Hirsch – US Army Corp of Engineers
• Todd Merendino – Ducks Unlimited

 Texas Port Authority Panel Discussion:

• Roger Hoh, P.E. – Port of Houston
• Victor Martinez – Port of Palacios
• Brandon Bergeron, P.E. – Port of Beaumont

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