February 19-22, Orlando, Fla.
What can you expect to find at Environmental Connection?
Twenty-two full-day training courses addressing hot topics such as wind erosion, construction site management and NPDES regulations and compliance. PHDs and CEUs are available.
Over 50 case studies and technical paper presentations providing original research and proven techniques to help you stay ahead in a competitive market.
More than 160 vendors showing the latest products and technology available in the largest expo dedicated to erosion and sediment control.
For complete information, visit www.ieca.org/conference.
EC08 Tentative Conference Schedule
| Saturday, February 16 | |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | CPESC Council Meeting |
| Sunday, February 17 | |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | CPESC Council Meeting |
| 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | IECA Board of Directors Meeting |
| 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Registration Open |
| Monday, February 18 | |
| 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 – 8 a.m. | Speaker/Moderator Meeting |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Training Courses |
| 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Exhibitors: Heavy Equipment Move In & Golf Player Set Up |
| 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. | EC08 Orientation Party |
| 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | CPESC Reception (all CPESC, CPSWQ and CESSWI are invited) |
| Tuesday, February 19 | |
| 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. | EC08’s Golf Tournament |
| 7:30 – 8 a.m. | Speaker/Moderator Meeting |
| 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Exhibitor Set Up |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Training Courses |
| 12 – 1 p.m. | Award’s Luncheon |
| 3:30 – 3:50 p.m. | Exhibitor Orientation |
| 4 – 7:30 p.m. | Expo Grand Opening Celebration |
| Wednesday, February 20 | |
| 7 – 8 a.m. | Chapter Leadership Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:30 – 8 a.m. | Speaker Moderator Meeting |
| 8 – 10 a.m. | General Session & Keynote Speaker |
| 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Kennedy Space Center Tour |
| 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Expo Open |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Poster Presentations |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 12 – 1 p.m. | Ambassador Lunch in the Expo meeting rooms |
| 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch in the Expo |
| 1:30 – 5 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. | Chapter Challenge HydRodeo |
| 6:30 p.m. | Chapter Meetings |
| 7 – 8:30 p.m. | IECA Board of Directors Open Meeting |
| Thursday, February 21 | |
| 6:30 – 8 a.m. | 5K Race/Walk for IECA’s SOIL Fund |
| 7:30 – 8 a.m. | Speaker Moderator Meeting |
| 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Disney’s Innovation in Action Tour |
| 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | EC09 Reno Exhibitor Pre-Sale Meeting |
| 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Expo Open |
| 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch in the Expo |
| 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Technology Section Lunch |
| 1:30 – 5 p.m. | Technical Sessions |
| 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. | Board-Hosted International Forum |
| Friday, February 22 | |
| 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Field Tour: Greenwood Urban Wetland |
| 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CPESC Exam |
| 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CPSWQ Exam |
| 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CESSWI Exam |
| 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | CISEC Exam |
| Meeting schedule | |
| Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to IECA members. IECA members are strongly encouraged to attend their Chapter’s meeting on Wednesday after the Chapter Challenge HydRodeo. | |
| Monday, February 18 | |
| 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Market Study Task Force |
| 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Professional Development Committee |
| Tuesday, February 19 | |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Chapter Advisory Committee |
| 5 – 6 p.m. | Past Presidents’ (by invitation only) |
| Wednesday, February 20 | |
| 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | SOIL Fund Committee |
| 12 – 1 p.m. | Ambassador & International Development Committee (by invitation only) |
| 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Awards Committee |
| 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Chapter Leader Focus Group (by invitation only) |
| 3:30 – 5 p.m. | Government Relations Committee |
| 4 – 5 p.m. | Membership Team |
| 6:30 p.m. | Individual Chapter Meetings: All IECA members are strongly encouraged to attend. |
| Thursday, February 21 | |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | EC09 Pre-Sale |
| 9 – 10:30 a.m. | Future of the Association Strategy Team (by invitation only) |
| 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | Standards and Practices Committee |
| 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Technology Section Committee (must RSVP by Monday at 5 p.m.) |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Economic Research Committee |
| 3 – 4 p.m. | Climate Change Committee |
| February 18 & 22: Training Courses February 20 &21: Technical Sessions | |
| The road to success begins at EC08. Connect with the brightest minds in the erosion and sediment control industry at EC08 for unparalleled education that fits your needs. From streams and wetlands to home building and roadways. EC08 has training courses and technical sessions presented by field-seasoned professionals familiar with your issues and concerns. | |
Customize your education
EC08 offers a variety of formats to help you customize your education and meet your training goals. Mix and match to get the full conference experience while you earn credit toward becoming “IECA Trained” or continuing education units (CEUs) and professional development hours (PDHs) for your professional certification.
Full-day training courses
These courses are the perfect way to improve your skills in erosion control or stormwater management while receiving the PDHs or CEUs you need to earn or maintain your professional certification.
New for EC08: There are full and half-day training courses offered Wednesday and Thursday in addition to the usual Monday and Tuesday schedule.
Technical Sessions
Offered Wednesday and Thursday, these shorter, topic-focused sessions will help you expand your knowledge in specific areas of erosion control and stormwater management. With over 50 sessions to choose from, dabble in the unfamiliar or explore new ways to conquer your current problems. These sessions consist of five different formats:
• technical papers
• case studies
• training workshop
• forums
• poster presentations
Wednesday and Thursday technical session passes include all sessions offered that day. You do not need to register for individual sessions.
