Oct. 20, 2026: ASCE-NCS Capital Forum: Leading the Next Era of Infrastructure
Senior leaders from WSP, HNTB, Parsons, Jacobs, and HDR discuss the future of infrastructure delivery in the National Capital Region.
Join the ASCE National Capital Section for an evening of leadership, recognition, and regional conversation at the inaugural ASCE-NCS Capital Forum.
The evening will begin with a networking reception and cash bar, followed by a plated three-course dinner.
During the program, ASCE-NCS will present the inaugural Public Infrastructure Leadership Award to Kishia L. Powell, P.E., General Manager and CEO of WSSC Water, in recognition of her leadership in advancing public infrastructure and serving communities across the National Capital Region.
The program will also include installation of the 2026–2027 ASCE-NCS Board of Directors, with remarks from incoming NCS President Alan McDonald, P.E., civil engineer for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The evening will culminate with the Capital Forum panel discussion, bringing together senior leaders from several of the nation’s leading infrastructure firms:
- Victoria Sheehan, Highways and Roads Director, HDR
- Scott Weikert, Senior Vice President, Jacobs
- Rolando Amaya, Mid-Atlantic Region Executive, WSP
- Bryan Jones, Mid-Atlantic Division President, HNTB
- Tricia Walsh, Senior Vice President and Infrastructure North America Business Development Leader, Parsons
The discussion will be moderated by Michael J. Jelen, P.E., F.ASCE, Executive Vice President and Principal, DC Metro Office, CES Consultants.
Together, the panel will explore where the engineering profession and infrastructure markets are headed, how firms are developing the next generation of leaders, the impact of AI and technology on engineering practice, and the evolving approaches to delivering major infrastructure.
The ASCE-NCS Capital Forum is designed to bring together senior industry leaders, public agencies, consultants, contractors, emerging professionals, and civil engineers from across disciplines for a meaningful conversation about the future of infrastructure in the National Capital Region.
We are seeking up to two event sponsors for this Capital Forum. Please see "add ons" during registration to claim an event sponsor opportunity.
What You’ll Learn
• Where the engineering profession and major infrastructure markets are headed
• How leading firms are developing and retaining the next generation of engineering leaders
• How AI and emerging technologies are changing engineering practice and professional responsibility
• How infrastructure delivery is evolving, including project delivery, risk, affordability, and owner expectations
• Lessons and perspectives from senior industry leaders on building a successful engineering career
Who Should Attend
This program will be especially valuable for:
• Civil engineers and infrastructure professionals across all disciplines
• Public-sector leaders, agency staff, and infrastructure owners
• Consultants, contractors, and program and construction management professionals
• Firm leaders, project executives, and emerging leaders
• Students and younger members interested in engineering careers and leadership
• Anyone interested in the future of infrastructure delivery and the civil engineering profession in the National Capital Region
Registration Includes
- Professional networking (w/ cash bar)
- Plated dinner
- Moderated leadership panel
- Audience Q&A
- Opportunity to connect with engineering and infrastructure professionals from across the National Capital Region
- 1.0 PDH
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