2025 DVASE Dinner & Awards
Presentation of DVASE Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards and Keynote:
Presentation of DVASE Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards and Keynote:
Engineering the Future: How AI is Transforming Structural Engineering
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Down Town Club
600 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 191026:00pm Registration and Reception with Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
7:00pm Dinner, Awards Ceremony & Keynote Presentation
Speakers:
Emre Toprak, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Vice President at WSP USA
Emily Guglielmo, P.E., S.E., Principal at Martin/Martin, Inc.
Emily Guglielmo, P.E., S.E., Principal at Martin/Martin, Inc.
Abstract
Structural engineering is at a critical inflection point. Productivity in the construction sector has been declining for decades. Labor shortages, increased complexity, and limited investment in innovation have all taken a toll. At the same time, artificial intelligence presents a unique—and urgent—opportunity to reimagine how we work, create, and deliver value.
This keynote will explore how AI can help engineers shift from repetitive tasks to high-impact problem solving, elevate the profession, and meet the growing demands of our industry. From workflows to client-facing innovation, structural engineering is among the most primed for AI-driven transformation. The question is: Will we embrace the opportunity?
Join us for a forward-looking and practical discussion on how AI can help solve today’s biggest challenges—and reshape the future of our profession.
About Our Speakers:
Emre Toprak, Ph.D., P.E., Assistant Vice-President at WSP USA With 19 years of experience, Emre has led and managed a diverse range of projects, including new design buildings and portfolios of existing structures across Europe and the Americas. Emre specialized in the analysis, design, and evaluation of complex structures and holds a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, focusing on the performance-based design of wall systems and their components in tall buildings. Emre's digital leadership has been pivotal in driving organizational digital transformation and fostering a data-driven design culture. His expertise in structural-earthquake engineering and leadership in guiding digital initiatives have been instrumental in shaping the future of structural engineering services. Emre is also an active member of the NCSEA Foundation Artificial Intelligence team, contributing to initiatives related to education, tools, processes, and partnerships.
Emily Guglielmo, P.E., S.E., Principal at Martin/Martin, Inc. and leader of the San Francisco Bay Area office. She is Chair of the ASCE 7-28 Seismic Committee and is a voting member of the Wind and Main Committees. Emily is the chair of the National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Code Advisory Committee. Emily currently serves on the boards of the Charles Pankow Foundation and the AISC Education Foundation. She is the Past-President of the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC) and served as the President of NCSEA in 2020-2021.
Cost:
DVASE Members: $120
Non-members: $200
Table Sponsor (10) - $1,500
Includes Table of 10, Recognition on Signage and Dinner Program.
48 Hours Advance Notice Required for Cancellation.
Click below to register by May 5th!
Invite engineers at your firm to attend! Payment can be made with a credit card or mail a check payable to DVASE and send to:
DVASE, 1000 Jacksonville Road #25, Warminster, PA 18974.
If you have any questions, please email barbarasagusti@gmail.com or DVASEngineers@gmail.com.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR DINNER SPONSOR
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR LEADING SPONSOR
OFFIT KURMAN, P.A.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTING SPONSORS
FREYSSINET, INC.
FREYSSINET, INC.
HILLES-CARNES ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES
IDEA STATICA
LANGAN
IDEA STATICA
LANGAN
PULLMAN SST, INC.