IBC Co-Sponsors

The Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania gratefully acknowledges our Co-Sponsors for their support and promotion of the International Bridge Conference®

• ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling
• American Public Works Association (APWA)
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• American Composites Manufacturers Association
• American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE)
• Associated Pennsylvania Constructors
• The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• International Bridge Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)
• National Institute of Steel Detailers (NISD)

• National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA)
• Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO)
• ASCE Orthothropic Bridge
• Pile Driving Contractors Association
• Portland Cement Association
• Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)
• Prestressed Concrete Association of Pennsylvania (PCAP)
• SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings
• Steel Erectors Association of America
• Transportation Research Board (TRB)

Publication Partners

The Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania would also like to gratefully acknowledge our Publication Partners for their support and promotion of the International Bridge Conference®.

• Bridge design & engineering
• Bridges Magazine
• Coatings Pro Magazine
• The Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings (JPCL) and Paintsquare.com (JPCL is the voice of SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings)
• Roads & Bridges Magazine

IBC OVERVIEW

The International Bridge Conference ® (IBC) is the pre-eminent arena for the bridge industry in North America, Europe and Asia. Sponsored by the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, the IBC annually attracts over 1,600 bridge owners and engineers, senior policy makers, government officials, bridge designers, construction executives, and suppliers from throughout the United States and abroad. Now in it’s 26th year as an annual conference, in 2008 participants came from 47 States and 18 countries. The IBC is planned by an all-volunteer group and provides continuing education and networking opportunities to members of all facets of the bridge industry.

Events include:

Exhibit Hall - the IBC exhibit hall which is open throughout the Conference. Over 170 exhibitors representing consulting firms, software, design & construction and featuring interactive, heavy equipment displays and demonstrations. Thanks to the new spacious Convention Center, the 2008 IBC Exhibit Hall offered more than 45 new exhibitors as compared to previous years.

Technical Sessions have always been the heart of the IBC, where attendees can watch, listen and learn about the numerous, various topics scheduled for presentation. Conference attendees may choose from presentations in four concurrent technical sessions, as new technical presentations are scheduled every 25 minutes. Pre-selection of presentations is not required.

Workshops, or Special Interest Sessions are focused sessions on specific topics, usually 4 or more hours in length, and are presented by co-sponsors, partners and other leading industry groups. Pre-selection of presentations is not required.

Seminars - 4, 8 or 16 hour intensive courses scheduled during the Conference provide registrants with in-depth focused continuing education on a variety of topics. Separate registration is required, and a certificate of completion is awarded to each registrant.

Many Committee Meetings of industry groups are planned during the dates of the IBC to allow industry professionals to efficiently combine important committee functions with their trip to the IBC.

The Bridge Awards Luncheon Luncheon recognizes the recipients of all IBC Awards and Medals. A full list of past winners, as well as the current recipients can be found here.

Finally, two Student Awards are presented for winning submissions from both Undergraduate and Graduate students in the field. Open submissions are accepted in both categories; please review the program at the Call for Papers section.

Pittsburgh: The City of Bridges

Located at the confluence of three sparkling rivers and banked on all sides by green hills, Pittsburgh has earned its reputation as one of America’s “most livable” cities. Long a center for the production of steel, iron, glass, Pittsburgh’s economy is now driven by technology, medicine, finance and tourism.

Nights come alive in the Cultural District, home to five theaters within walking distance of hotels and the convention center. The Cultural District also affords a selection of up-scale and mid-range dining, from French to Italian, Tex Mex to Thai.

In the Strip District, the clubs are hot, the food is spicy, and dance floors pulse to the sounds of rock, blues, jazz and salsa. Award-winning brewpubs serve up the finest lagers and ales, while classic Pittsburgh fare is featured at nearby diners. By day, the Strip is alive with street vendors and shoppers buying the freshest breads, pastries, cheeses, coffees and ethnic specialties.

IBC Executive Committee