2026 SEAoNY Annual Conference
Reimagining Structures:
Adaptive Re-Use in Practice
The Dynamics of Balancing Preservation with Innovation, from Structural Retrofits and Innovative Re-Use Strategies to Adaptive Design
DATE: Thursday, February 12, 2026
TIME: 7:30 AM - 5:45 PM
Well& Durst One Five One
151 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Conference Details:
- 7 Hours of PDHs
- Keynote Presentation
- Trade Show & Product Exhibition
- Networking & Fellowship Reception
Presentations and Speakers Include:
The Waldorf Astoria Redevelopment
Alastair C. Elliott, PE, LEED AP
Victoria G. Ponce De Leon, PE
Geoffrey S. Smith, PE, LEED AP
TYLin
Adaptive Reuse Checklist: Evaluation Essentials for Preserving Masonry Structures
Nicholas Cargill
ANA
Navigating the Engineering Challenges of Foundation Reuse
Kate Marino
Jose Renjifo Ciocca
Langan
Balancing Technology and Tradition: Modern Repair of a Guastavino Dome
Javier Cañada
Vicente Galvan
Ramon Gilsanz, PE, SE, F.SEI, F.ASCE, Hon. AIA NYS
GMS
Structurally Intensive Office to Residential Conversions for 1950's era Office Buildings
David Farnsworth
Arup
Circularity in Structural Steel: Lessons from Georgia Tech, Cambridge, and Global Practice
Ashpica Chhabra
WPM
Retrofitting Archaic Structural Systems to Preserve The Frick Collection
Lauren Feinstein, PE
David Ribbans, PE
SGH
Schedule*Individual workshops and timing subject to change.
| 7:30 - 8:00 AM |
Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Lectures |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
| 1:30 - 5:00 PM |
Lectures |
| 5:00 - 5:45 PM |
Cocktail/Networking |
Registration Fees:
| |
Early Bird Rate
Through 1/6/26 |
Regular Rate
1/7/26 - 2/10/26
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Onsite Rate
2/11/26 - 2/12/26 |
| SEAoNY Members* |
$375 |
$405 |
$560 |
| Non-Members |
$495 |
$535 |
$560 |
Online Registration Open Through February 10, 2026.
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*Members must log in to their SEAoNY accounts to receive membership discount on registration. (Students, did you know student membership is free?! Inquire about free student membership at admin@seaony.org)
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Event, Cancellation & Photo Policies:
SEAoNY will accept refund requests made in writing no later than Saturday, January 31, 2026. Registration fees are not refundable after this date.
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