Revitalizing Resiliency
Texas Infrastructure Starts Here
September 16-19, 2026 | Corpus Christi, Texas
CECON is Texas’ premier civil engineering conference
bringing together industry leaders, public agencies, innovators, and emerging professionals to advance the future of Texas infrastructure through high-impact learning, collaboration, and networking
As we look at today’s challenges, such as climate adaptation, resource management, infrastructure durability, and long‑term community well‑being, our work demands thoughtful, innovative approaches. This year’s theme invites us to reexamine how we design, plan, construct, and maintain our systems with resilience at the forefront.
Schedule At A Glance
WEDNESDAY
September 16
- Exhibit Hall Opening
- Welcome & Opening Keynote
- Keynote Lunch
- TxDOT District Engineers Panel
- Breakout Sessions
- Happy Hour
- Evening Social
THURSDAY
September 17
- Keynote & Coffee
- Panel
- Breakout Sessions
- Panel Lunch
- Posters & Breakouts
- Motivational Keynote
- Awards Dinner
- CECON Casino Gala
FRIDAY
September 18
- Exhibits & Coffee
- Ethics Keynote
- Breakout Sessions
- Lunch & Business Meeting
- TCEF Leadership Series
- Technical Tour
Keynote Speakers
Our keynote speakers feature nationally recognized leaders who bring insight, innovation, and real-world perspective to the conference. Their talks inspire collaboration and address the critical challenges shaping the future of our industry
“This was my first time going so got exposure to a lot of cool things! Great first time.”
Trevor R., Leander
“I have spoken with many of my Chicago area engineer colleagues that I [felt like I] was attending ‘A National Conference.’ I will try to bring a couple more engineers down to the conference next year."
Clint T., Chicago
“I really enjoyed the conference. I believe it keeps getting better and better.”
Andrew D., Austin
“The key notes were at a higher level than past years. Great job.”
Andres S., Pearland
“Glad to see the conference improves every year. Looking forward to next year.”
Karl Z., Forney
“I liked the highlighted tracks for the institutes. Session topics were excellent and diverse in their offerings.”
Bobbie F., Fort Worth
Experience the unmatched value of attending here
656
People attended in 2025
42
unique sessions, including 4 discipline tracks from these Texas chapters: T&DI, GI, AEI, CI
93%
of attendees reported having positive experience at CECON
44%
of CECON attendees are government employees
Our Team
Meet the professionals driving CECON’s vision and mission
Bria A. Whitmire PE, CFM, CPM, ENV SP, CBO
CECON Senior Co-Chair
James Zapata PE
CECON 1st Year Co-Chair
Our Team
We want to hear how YOU define the future of sustainability! We are always accepting speaker and topic proposals for CECON. You can also get involved and make a difference by volunteering to join an ASCE Texas Section committee. We look forward to hearing from you!
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