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Mark your calendar for Friday, June 26, in Old Sacramento for a day of learning and exploring.

After a full day of education sessions, we will tour the California State Railroad Museum.

The event is open to both members and nonmembers.

Member registration includes attendance at the annual in-person NSPE-CA Board of Directors and Rededication Luncheon on Saturday, June 27.

Member Registration — https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/EDDC9SRDPPZ4U

Nonmember and Guest Registration — https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/C5NUGS6BNBY8Q

Location

The conference is being held at:

The Stanford Gallery
111 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

The event is accessible by Sacramento Light Rail, Capitol Corridor train, and car. The museum is a 5 minute walk — under the freeway — from the Sacramento Valley Station.

There are two parking garages in Old Sacramento. The Stanford Gallery and California Railroad Museum are closest to the garage accessible via I Street.

As you face the entrance to the museum, the Stanford Gallery is on the left. Please consult the photos below for the location of the entrance door.

Schedule

Click on the links for session details.

Day 1 — Friday, June 26

9:15 a.m.
Hosted coffee and snacks

9:30–9:50 a.m.
Welcome from NSPE-CA President Andrew Johnson and Immediate Past President Michael Ozatalar with an overiew of NSPE-California activities and opportunities.

9:50–10:10 a.m.
Welcome from NSPE Vice President Leanne Panduren, with an update on NSPE

10:20–11:20 a.m.
Session 1: The State of High Speed Rail in California
Bruce Roberts, P.E., Rail and Systems Delivery, Contract Manager, California High-Speed Rail Authority

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Session 2: Board for Professional  Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists Licensure Enforcement Issues
Natalie King, P.E., BPELSG Registrar

12:30–1:15 p.m.
Hosted sandwiches and beverages

1:15–2:15 p.m.
Session 3: National Transportation Safety Board Processes and Incident Investigation
Ruben Payan, Adolfo Rodrigues, David Rodriguez

2:25–3:25 p.m.
Session 4: An Update From U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jesse Schlunegger, P.E.

3:30–5 p.m.
Tour the California State Railroad Museum

5:30 p.m. — No-host dinner at Pilothouse Restaurant, Delta King, Old Sacramento

Day 2 — Saturday, June 27

9:15 a.m.
Hosted coffee and snacks

9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
NSPE-CA Board of Directors meeting.
All NSPE-CA members are welcome.

12–1 p.m.
NSPE-CA Officer Rededication Ceremony and Hosted Lunch

1–2 p.m.
NSPE Code of Ethics
NSPE Vice President Leanne Panduren, P.E., F.NSPE
NSPE-CA Members are welcome to attend.

Lodging

The conference is being held within the same building as the California State Railroad Museum. Below is a list of nearby hotels.
  • AC Hotel Sacramento
  • The Delta King Hotel
  • Embassy Suites Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade
  • The Exchange Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • The Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown — Arena
  • Hyatt Centric Downtown
  • Kimpton Sawyer Hotel
  • Vagabond Inn Executive — Sacramento (Old Town)
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