2026 ISIC North American Conference

Join us for the 2026 Conference in Louisville, Kentucky! We’ll be at the Marriott Downtown from Monday, August 24, through Wednesday, August 26. Book your room now! A limited block of rooms is available at a reduced rate on a first-come, first-served basis. Check back here for updates and details as the event approaches.

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Agenda

Workshops

Kick off the conference on Monday with FHWA-sponsored workshops on improving asphalt and concrete pavement construction quality using non-destructive intelligent construction technology. Industry experts will share the latest information on the commercially available technologies. Scroll through the agendas below to learn more.

Important Dates

  • April 20, 2026 – Call for presentation abstracts.
  • May 31, 2026 – Deadline for submitting presentation abstracts.
  • June 10, 2026 – Notification of accepted abstracts.
  • July 31, 2026 – Deadline for discounted registration.
  • August 15, 2026 – Deadline for submission of presentation, visual aids, and bios.
  • August 24, 2026 – ISIC Conference commences.

Meet the Conference Organizers

Conference Brochure

Meet your Keynote Speakers

Hotel Information

Conference Theme

Conference Topics

  • Technology Innovations (3D designs, machine controls, etc.)
  • Robotic/automation/semi-automation
  • Data management (Material Delivery Management System [MDMS] -expanded e-ticketing, digital as-builts)
  • Quality control, construction sensing, and monitoring (IC, PMTP, DPS, etc.)
  • Data security (Veta standard platform, cloud computing, data sharing, etc.)
  • Digital project delivery (digital twins, BIM, digital as-builts)
  • Life-cycle asset management (risk management, remote sensing and hazard monitoring, vulnerability assessment)
  • Artificial intelligence/deep-learning
  • Knowledge management and technology transfer (education & training, learning/ automating construction document processing with AI)
  • Adoption of intelligent construction technologies (ICTs)
  • Using technology for resiliency and emergency and disaster response
  • Partnerships/collaboration – successful partnerships of contractors, agencies, and public engagement for technology implementation
  • Recruitment and retention (attracting new generations with technology)
  • Traffic and construction safety (boots off the ground with technology)

Instructions for Exhibitors

Shipping instructions: incoming shipments to arrive no more than three business days prior to the start of the program. IMPORTANT: Please coordinate all shipping with the event manager Chelsie Winburn: Chelsie.winburn@whitelodging.com or 502-671-4243

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