Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
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The applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites continue to evolve rapidly. Our goal is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from the government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. We will make every effort to mirror all aspects of past symposiums in terms of format and spirit. As a SAME event, registration fees will be covered by private sector sponsorships and registration fees. The registration fee is being waived for government employees.
November 3, 2025 - Registration Opens
November 2025 - Abstract & Moderator Submissions Open
January 2026 - Agenda Announced
March 2026 - Nominations for DCHWS Scholarship Due
February 13, 2026 - Registration closed
March 4, 2026 - Conference Starts
March 6, 2026 - Conference Ends
May/June 2026 - PDH Credits will be communicated
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
201 N 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-448-2000
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On-Site Hotel Parking
Daily: $49
Valet Daily: $65
Off-Site Parking
Gateway Garage (1540 Vine Street [www.philapark.org]) is accessible from Spring and 16th Streets. Daily rate is $27/day
Other parking options: www.spothero.com/philadelphia/parking
The Philadelphia Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is requesting your assistance in identifying students enrolled in Philadelphia area schools for our SAME Philadelphia Post Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites Symposium (DCHWS) Scholarship. SAME is recognized as the multi-disciplined integrator of military, public, private, and academic national infrastructure-related capabilities to produce viable solutions for America’s national security. DCHWS is open to private sector and government and is dedicated to exploring and discussing the applications of engineering and science associated with cleaning up hazardous waste sites. The technology is constantly changing, and our goal of the symposium is to facilitate an interactive engagement between professionals from government and the private sector related to relevant and topical issues affecting our field. This year the Post has more than $5,000.00 to be awarded to deserving students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate college STEM program that is positioned to help grow the next generation of professionals in the A/E/C industry.
3:00 PM: Registration and Exhibitor Setup Starts
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Moderator/Panelist Briefing
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Evening Session
Info coming in 2026
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Welcome Reception
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Welcome and Announcementsr
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Panel 1
Moderator: Info coming in 2026
Panelists:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Break and Networking
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Panel 2
Moderator: Info coming in 2026
Panelists:
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch - On Your Own
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Panel 3
Moderator: Info coming in 2026
Panelists:
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Break and Networking
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Panel 4
Moderator: Info coming in 2026
Panelists:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Evening Reception and Networking
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Welcome/Announcements/Scholarship Presentation
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Panel 5
Moderator: Info coming in 2026
Panelists:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Break and Networking
10:30 AM: Exhibitor Teardown Starts
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Panel 6
Moderator: Info coming in 2026
Panelists:
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Closing Remarks/Audience Comments/Adjourn
Kate Garufi, HDR, Master of Ceremonies
Wednesday Titanium Reception Sponsor
Wednesday Titanium Reception Sponsor
Wednesday Titanium Reception Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Mobile App Sponsor
Room Key Sponsor
Wifi Sponsor
Dan Amate, GZA GeoEnvironmental (Chair)
Gordon Araujo, UGI Utilities
Jimmy Blake, Ramboll
Andy Bullard, CDM Smith
Karen Buniak, TTI Environmental
Avery Buniak, TTI Environmental
Amy Basehoar, Shee Atiká Government Services
Kate Garufi, HDR
Lindsay Keller, USACE Philadelphia District
Robert Telschow, Colliers Engineering & Design
Dave Russell, AECOM
Jaimie Wright, Lewis Environmental
Kyle Young, Bluestone Environmental Group