Deep Foundations Institute

Deep Foundations Institute DFI is an international association of contractors, engineers, suppliers, academics and owners in the deep foundations industry.

🎤 A Must-See Session at  !We're excited to share that Peter Kandaris has been selected to deliver the prestigious Hal Hu...
06/02/2026

🎤 A Must-See Session at !

We're excited to share that Peter Kandaris has been selected to deliver the prestigious Hal Hunt Lecture on Communication at SuperPile ’26, taking place June 24–26 in New Orleans.

His presentation, “We Gotta Talk . . . and Listen,” shares inspiring stories about how meaningful conversations can shape careers, personal growth and life-changing opportunities.

📍 Join us in New Orleans and be part of a conversation that may change the way you communicate—and listen.

Find out more - https://bit.ly/Hal-Hunt-26

🏨 The cutoff date for discounted   hotel rooms has been extended to THIS Friday, June 5!If you were on the fence about a...
06/01/2026

🏨 The cutoff date for discounted hotel rooms has been extended to THIS Friday, June 5!

If you were on the fence about attending this year’s conference in New Orleans, this is your sign to take the leap! You don’t want to be stuck on the sidelines until SuperPile’s return in 2028!

👉 Get Your Discount - dfi-events.org/superpile26/hotel

⛳Looking for a meaningful way to boost brand visibility while making a difference? Check out the sponsorship opportuniti...
05/29/2026

⛳Looking for a meaningful way to boost brand visibility while making a difference? Check out the sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 DFI Ed Trust Pennsylvania Golf Outing!

Each valued sponsorship puts your logo in front of industry peers while also providing financial assistance to deserving students of the industry.

🔗dfi-events.org/pa-golf26/sponsorships

⛳The    Ed Trust’s California Golf Outing is headed to Pleasanton!We’re excited to spend October 19 at The Club at Castl...
05/27/2026

⛳The Ed Trust’s California Golf Outing is headed to Pleasanton!

We’re excited to spend October 19 at The Club at Castlewood, tucked into the beautiful rolling hills south of Sacramento. Save the date and get ready for a great day on the course.

Best part? Proceeds from the event help students and future geotech professionals!

🎖️ Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect, remember and spend time with those we cherish.
05/25/2026

🎖️ Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we reflect, remember and spend time with those we cherish.

🤿 Food, Fun and Flippers at  !After a long day of talks and networking, trade your badge for a blizzard of fun in the ma...
05/21/2026

🤿 Food, Fun and Flippers at !

After a long day of talks and networking, trade your badge for a blizzard of fun in the magical world of Antarctica. Get up close with playful, waddling penguins or brave thrilling attractions like Penguin Trek and the Kraken roller coaster.

🌊 Join us at SeaWorld Orlando for this exclusive DFI51 outing—available to all conference attendees - dfi-events.org/dfi51

🌊 The latest   digital edition is here.In the lead-up to   later on this year, this special issue takes a deep dive into...
05/19/2026

🌊 The latest digital edition is here.

In the lead-up to later on this year, this special issue takes a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges of our time: rising sea levels.

From global impacts to real-world engineering solutions, it’s all about how our industry can come together to design smarter, build stronger and act faster.

🔗 Read the digital edition here: bit.ly/DF-May-Jun-26

How do deep foundations perform when earthquakes trigger soil liquefaction?Join us for a webinar exploring new research ...
05/18/2026

How do deep foundations perform when earthquakes trigger soil liquefaction?

Join us for a webinar exploring new research on pile settlement and downdrag in liquefiable soils, featuring large-scale centrifuge testing at the UC Davis Center for Geotechnical Modeling and advanced numerical simulations.

📅 May 26 | 4 p.m. CEST | 10 a.m. ET
🔗 dfi-events.org/dfi-europe-webinar

✨We are thrilled to announce Robert B. Gilbert as the 2026 Osterberg Lecturer in New Orleans! Join us at   as Gilbert—re...
05/13/2026

✨We are thrilled to announce Robert B. Gilbert as the 2026 Osterberg Lecturer in New Orleans!

Join us at as Gilbert—renowned for his expertise in risk assessment—dives into the challenges of designing offshore pile systems in the Gulf of Mexico. Discover how these foundations are engineered to withstand the relentless force of hurricanes. 🌀

Make sure you're registered for SuperPile ‘26 so you don’t miss this Category 5 lecture!

🔗dfi-events.org/superpile26/

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