National Council of Structural Engineers Associations

08/20/2026

In our new Future Builders video, you'll see structural engineers doing something powerful: stepping into K–12 classrooms and showing kids that the buildings, bridges, and skylines around them were designed by people — people they could become.

Watch students light up as they build, test, and problem-solve alongside real engineers. And hear from the volunteers themselves on why this work matters — not just for the kids, but for the whole profession.

Future Builders is the NCSEA Foundation's national K–12 outreach program, connecting classroom curiosity to careers in structural engineering.

Learn more: https://ncseafoundation.org/future-builders/

08/19/2026

🌲 350 feet of clear span, held up by wood. Yes, really.

Engineering of Long-Span Mass Timber at the PNE Freedom Mobile Arch takes you inside one of the world's longest-spanning mass timber arch roofs — sixty glulam arches, three barrel vaults, zero shortcuts. Hear from speaker Robert Jackson below, then catch the full session on October 29 at 9:00 AM.

👉 See the other speaker videos: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/speaker-videos/

Robert Jackson provides a preview of his upcoming session, Engineering of Long-Span Mass Timber at the PNE Freedom Mobile Arch. 

08/18/2026

Find your people at The Big Build. 🛠️

You're not the only structural engineer who lights up at the intersection of coding and innovation — you just haven't been in a room full of them yet.

That's what the SE Hackathon is. A full day of building real solutions alongside engineers who get it. No lone-wolf energy, no sitting through another lecture — just hands-on problem-solving with people who think like you do.

Come find your crew.

📅 October 27, 2026
📍 Hilton Union Square, San Francisco
🔗 Register now: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/rates-and-fees/

08/17/2026

🔍 Every structure has stress fractures. So does every team — you just can't always see them.

Amy Eliza Wong's keynote shows Summit attendees how to spot the hidden fractures in team culture before they fail, using the same systems-thinking mindset engineers already bring to their work. Hit play to see how.

👉 Learn more and see all the keynotes: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/keynotes/

Amy Wong provides a sneak peek of her upcoming keynote, Mastering Conversational Intelligence® – Build a Team that is Stronger than the Structures You Design. 

08/14/2026

👥 Four generations, one room, zero filters.

Motivating Across Generations in Structural Engineering tackles the conversation every firm is quietly having — why senior leaders and early-career engineers see motivation so differently, and what actually bridges the gap. Hear from speaker David Cocke below, then join the session on October 29 at 9:00 AM for real data and real talk you won't find in a leadership book.

👉 See the other speaker videos: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/speaker-videos/

Hear from David Cocke about his upcoming panel discussion, Motivating Across Generations in Structural Engineering. 

08/12/2026

You don't need to write a single line of code to build something at The Big Build. 🛠️

The SE Hackathon is where structural engineers, project managers, problem-solvers, presenters, and the AI-curious come together to tackle the everyday challenges of our profession — and build real solutions.

Every team needs someone who understands the work. That's you. Register on your own and we'll connect you with a team; bring the problem worth solving and we'll bring the tools, guidance, and support.

📅 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
📍 Hilton Union Square, San Francisco
🎟️ NCSEA members $299 | Non-members $399 (group pricing available)

No coding experience required. Just your expertise, your ideas, and a problem worth solving.

🔗Register now: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/rates-and-fees/

08/11/2026

⏳ Last week to apply: SEA Grant Program

The clock's running down. The NCSEA Foundation SEA Grant Program closes August 16 — and if your association has an idea worth launching in education, advocacy, or community building, this is your window. Don't let a good idea sit on the shelf.

🔗 Review the details:https://ncseafoundation.org/app/uploads/2026/06/2026-SEA-Grant-Application-Questionnaire-6.11.26.pdf
🔗Submit your application: https://ncsea.submittable.com/submit/357173/2026-sea-grant-application

08/10/2026

🥁 This keynote doesn't just talk about leadership — it drums it into you.

Meet Justin Jones-Fosu, our Summit keynote speaker turning a Djembe drum into a masterclass on how great teams actually work. Hit play and see why structural engineers everywhere are about to start thinking about leadership a little differently.

👉 Learn more and see all the keynotes: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/keynotes/

Justin Jones-Fosu shares a preview of his upcoming keynote, Work (and Lead) to a Different Beat.

08/07/2026

⏳ Today's the day — last chance to save $150 on Summit registration. After tonight, the price goes back up.

Here's everything you'd be walking away from:

📚 Every technical session — earn up to 13 PDHs
🏢 Full access to the Exhibit Hall with 90+ exhibitors
🎉 Welcome to San Francisco Party
🍻 Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
🏆 SEE Awards Celebration

Don't let this one slip by. Register before the sale ends: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/rates-and-fees/

08/06/2026

⏰ Don't miss this: save $150 on Summit registration — today and tomorrow only. Lock in the price while it's low.

Here's what's waiting for you in San Francisco:

📚 Access to all technical sessions (earn up to 13 PDHs)
🏢 Entry to the Exhibit Hall featuring 90+ exhibitors
🎉 Welcome to San Francisco Party
🍻 Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
🏆 SEE Awards Celebration

Explore what's waiting and register today: https://www.ncsea.com/summit/rates-and-fees/