Underground Construction - December 2022 - 29

UCT 2023
New to the education program this year is a special edition
of the NASSCO Exchange, a focused series of presentations
geared to share and exchange concepts and advancements impacting
the underground infrastructure industry.
Also new in 2023 is participation by the Horizontal
Directional Drilling Association, an organization created to
benefit small- to large-rig drilling firms. This group will introduce
its mission and plans in one session (Tuesday morning),
along with providing panelists in the annual Contractors
Roundtable (Wednesday morning). To learn more and join
the group, the HDDA will be exhibiting as well.
For those needing educational credits, UCT provides opportunities
for up to nine Professional development hours or
.09 Continuing Education Units.
Other activities at UCT include:
* The renowned RehabZone™ is again hosted by industry
members, as part of the exhibit area. Funded and presented
by leading industry companies, this exclusive event features
the original, hands-on, interactive educational experience.
* The inaugural Underground Construction Awards
(UCA) will be held on Feb. 8, in conjunction with UCT.
These awards represent a special occasion to highlight
accomplishments and people of the underground
infrastructure industry in a unique, personal and
deserving fashion.
* Also, in conjunction with UCT, the Underground
Construction Technology Association (UCTA) is
hosting a TopGolf Infrastructure Extravaganza from
6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. An evening of great
sport, food and networking will be the perfect wrap-up
for the first day of UCT.
* The Center for Underground Infrastructure Research
& Education (CUIRE), at the University of Texas at
Arlington, holds its 21st Annual Pipeline and Trenchless
Technology Training and Certification Schools on
Monday, Feb. 6, at the Orange County Convention
Center. This year's pre-show program includes Pipes,
Advanced HDD, Microtunneling/Pilot Tube, and Spray
Applied Pipe Lining
UCT is getting down to business so that you will be equipped
to navigate the many opportunities and challenges of 2023. The
following pages provide just a few highlights of all the activities
and opportunities included in UCT 23.
Registration and the hotel block are open. Visit UCTonline.
com for details. Program updates can be found under the education
tab.
We look forward to you joining the excitement in Orlando!
UCT Highlights
A self-paced, walk-through
exhibit, RehabZone™ offers
attendees a unique, interactive
experience showcasing
innovative rehabilitation
methods and emerging technologies in a no-sell
environment.
New for 2023 are all-electric cutters. This advancement in
cutting technology will provide attendees with a hands-on look
at how electric cutters feel, compared to air powered cutters.
Additional new elements include potable water technologies,
UV-cure demonstrations, grouting demonstrations and a safety
discussion on mental health in the construction industry.
The exclusive RehabZone is included with your UCT registration.
For organizations looking to take a group through
the 'Zone, guided tours are available. For details, please contact
David Hill, SAK Construction, dhill@sakcon.com.
Inaugural UCAs Honors Innovations
Underground Construction
magazine is proud to present
the inaugural Underground
Construction Awards (UCAs).
Taking place on Wednesday,
Feb. 8, UCAs provide an important
opportunity for the
underground infrastructure
Karen E. Francis
UCT Convention Director
community to recognize accomplishments, projects and technology
advances that made a significant impact on the market.
Winners will be announced, and awards presented, during a
special ceremony after the UCT networking reception.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Jenna.Rutan@
GulfEnergyInfo.com or Josh.Allen@UCONonline.com.
A limited number of individual tickets are available.
For details, visit UC-Awards.com.
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