DFI Deep Foundation Institute Annual Conference on Deep Foundations Oct 20-23, 2025 – Nashville

DFI 50th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations
Celebrating 50 Years

October 20-23, 2025 | Nashville, Tennessee

DFI’s 50th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations is October 20 – 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. The theme of this international conference is “Celebrating 50 Years,” focusing on the evolution of the industry. We will explore advancements in industry practices, techniques and project delivery through perspectives, case histories and research-based papers and presentations.

Highlights
Industry Evolution and Knowledge Transfer
Transportation Applications
Modeling the Past, Present and Future
Working Platforms
Managing Risk with Testing and Data
Geo-Hazards (Seismic and Other Natural)
Developments in Marine Projects
Growth and Ground Improvement
Underground and Tunneling
Sustaining the Future
And more!
Schedule Overview
Monday, October 20
Conference Day 1: Technical Committee Meetings, Lunch and Learn and Women in Deep Foundations Networking Reception.

Tuesday, October 21
Conference Day 2 (Full Day): Exhibits, Opening Plenary and Technical Sessions, Welcome Luncheon and Welcome Reception.

Wednesday, October 22
Conference Day 3 (Full Day): Exhibits, Technical Sessions, and Business Meeting Luncheon.

Thursday, October 23
Conference Day 4 (Half-Day): Exhibits, Technical Sessions and Closing Plenary.