Agenda 2026 Spring IAETP Conference

IAETP Spring Conference 2026 Tuesday, February 10
6:30 – 8:00 AM Registration
7:00 – 8:00 AM Round Table With: IDOT Drew Christopher Technology Policy and Support Manager. Jamie Shaw IDOT Senior Cadd Support Specialist Bentley -Dan Ahern, Civil Engineering Product Manager.
Workshop Track 1 Plaza D	Workshop Track 2 Plaza C	Workshop Track 3 Plaza A	Lecture Track Plaza G
08:00AM – 08:50AM Mike Mossman (IDOT) 3D Modeling IDOT-Tapered Bridge	08:00AM – 08:50AM Creating & Manipulating the Corridor Jeremy Carson	08:00AM – 08:50AM Intersection Design Part 1 – Horizontal and Vertical Geometry Marcus George	08:00AM – 08:50AM Drainage – Plans Production Tips and Tricks Holly Herring
08:50AM – 09:00AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	09:00AM – 09:50AM Drainage & Utilities – Tips and Tricks and New Functionality Beebe Ray
09:50AM – 10:00AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	10:00AM – 10:50AM Annotating Drainage and Utilities Holly Herring
10:50AM – 11:00AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	11:00AM – 11:50AM Drainage Plans, Profiles and Cross Sections Beebe Ray	11:00AM – 11:50AM Intersection Design Part 2 – 3D Model Detailing Marcus George	11:00AM – 11:50AM Deep Dive into Annotations – Annotation Groups Alexis Nichols
11:50AM – 01:00PM: LUNCH
⇩	⇩	⇩	01:00PM – 01:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Civil Labeler Alexis Nichols
01:50PM – 02:00PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	02:00PM – 02:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Text Favorites Alexis Nichols
02:50PM – 03:00PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	03:00PM – 03:50PM IDOT Environment – Setup, Item Types, Quantities, Reports and Sheeting Drew Christopher (IDOT)	03:00PM – 03:50PM Creating and Managing Multiple Terrain Models Marcus George	03:00PM – 03:50PM Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects Holly Herring
03:50PM – 04:00PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	04:00PM – 05:00PM Earthwork, Grading, and Working With Meshes Jeremy Carson
5:15 PM to 8:00 PM: Evening Social & Sponsor Reception. Attendees will receive a raffle ticket and two free drinks. Open bar if you are staying at the hotel.

IAETP Spring Conference Wednesday, May 14 2026
7:00 – 8:00 AM Registration
8:00AM to 8:50AM Keynote: Dan Vogen, VP of Transportation Bentley
Workshop Track 1 Savoy G	Workshop Track 2 Savoy F	Workshop Track 2 Savoy E	Lecture Track Savoy A-B
09:00AM – 09:50AM 3D Modeling IDOT-Specific Bridge IDOT	09:00AM – 09:50AM Beyond Centerline Geometry Megan Roden Bentley	09:00AM – 09:50AM Intersection Design Part 1 – Horizontal and Vertical Geometry Todd Holt Bentley	09:00AM – 09:50AM Printing and Publishing Dave Mayer Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	10:00 – 10:50 Annotating Title Blocks Dave Mayer Bentley
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	11:00AM – 11:50AM MicroStation CONNECT Edition – Ask the Instructor Dave Mayer Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩	01:00PM – 01:50PM Road Regression and Re-Design Alexis Nichols Bentley	01:00PM – 01:50PM Intersection Design Part 2 – 3D Model Detailing Todd Holt Bentley	01:00PM – 01:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Annotation Groups Bentley
01:50PM – 02:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	02:00PM – 02:50PM Cross Section Annotation Megan Roden Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
⇩	03:00PM – 03:50PM Quantities and Earthwork Holly Herring Bentley	03 :00PM – 03:50PM Site Modeling and Non-Corridor Modeling Alexis Nichols Bentley	03:00PM – 03:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Civil Labeler
03:50PM – 04:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	04:00PM – 05:00PM Special Ditch and Curb Annotation in Profile Jordan Belcher Bentley
5:15 PM to 8:00 PM: Evening Social & Sponsor Reception. Attendees will receive a raffle ticket and two free drinks. Open bar if you are staying at the hotel.

IAETP Spring Conference Thursday, May 15 2026
7:00 – 8:00 AM Registration Breakfast
8:00AM to 8:50AM Keynote: IDOT’s Vision for Digital Delivery – Drew Christopher (IDOT Technology Policy & Support Manager), Jamie Shaw (Senior CADD Support Specialist)
Workshop Track 1 Savoy G	Workshop Track 2 Savoy F	Workshop Track 2 Savoy E	Lecture Track Savoy A-B
09:00AM – 09:50AM 3D Modeling Advanced IDOT-Specific Bridge IDOT	09:00AM – 09:50AM Using and Editing Templates Alexis Nichols Bentley	09:00AM – 09:50AM Creating and Manipulating the Corridor Megan Roden Bentley	09:00AM – 09:50AM Drainage & Utilities – Tips and Tricks and New Functionality Added in Recent Releases Holly Herring Bentley
09:50 – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	10:00 – 10:50 Modeling Retaining Walls & Side Slopes Holly Herring Bentley
10:50 – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	11:00AM – 11:50AM Using and Defining Superelevation Jordan Belcher Bentley	⇩	11:00AM – 11:50AM OpenRoads Survey – All Things Terrains EnvisionCAD
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩	⇩	01:00PM – 01:50PM Overlay, Stripping and Widening Bentley	01:00PM – 01:50PM Earthwork, Grading, and Working with Meshes Todd Holt Bentley
01:50 – 02:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	02:00PM – 02:50PM Strategies for Working with Multiple Independent Workspaces Rod Wing EnvisionCAD	⇩	02:00PM – 02:50PM What’s New for OpenRoads Designer 2024 Bentley
02:50 – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
⇩	⇩	03:00PM – 03:50PM Creating a Rural Driveway Civil Cell Bentley	03:00PM – 03:50PM All About Creating Drainage Features Jordan Belcher Bentley
03:50 – 04:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	04:00PM – 05:00PM Design and Model ADA Ramps Jordan Belcher Bentley

IAETP Spring Conference Friday, May 15 2026
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration Breakfast
Workshop Track 1 Savoy G	Workshop Track 2 Savoy F	Workshop Track 2 Savoy E	Lecture Track Savoy A-B
09:00AM – 09:50AM Editing and Managing Geometry Megan Roden Bentley	09:00AM – 09:50AM Placing a Ditch and Culvert Network Holly Herring Bentley	09:00AM – 09:50AM Defining Template Components and Constraints Alexis Nichols Bentley	09:00AM – 09:50AM How to Supplement a DOT Workspace Todd Holt Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	10:00AM – 10:50AM Creating ORD VBA Survey Feature Macros Rod Wing EnvisionCAD
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Introduction to Creating Civil Cells Part 1 (2D & 3D Geometry) Todd Holt Bentley	11:00AM – 11:50AM Analyzing Larger Storm Events Jordan Belcher Bentley	11:00AM – 11:50AM Template Triggers and Switches Alexis Nichols Bentley	11:00AM – 11:50AM Working with Annotations and Civil Labeler Megan Roden Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩	⇩	⇩	01:00PM – 01:50PM OpenRoads Survey Tips and Tricks Bob Mecham EnvisionCAD
01:50PM – 02:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Introduction to Creating Civil Cells Part 2 (3D Model Detailing) Todd Holt Bentley	02:00PM – 02:50PM Designing a Pond Holly Herring Bentley	02:00PM – 02:50PM Defining Template End Conditions Alexis Nichols Bentley	02:00PM – 02:50PM Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects Jordan Belcher Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
⇩	⇩	⇩	03:00PM – 04:00PM Annotating Drainage and Utilities Jordan Belcher Bentley

IAETP Spring Conference 2026 Tuesday, February 10
6:30 – 8:00 AM Registration
7:00 – 8:00 AM Round Table With: IDOT Drew Christopher Technology Policy and Support Manager. Jamie Shaw IDOT Senior Cadd Support Specialist Bentley -Dan Ahern, Civil Engineering Product Manager.
Workshop Track 1 Plaza D
08:00AM – 08:50AM Mike Mossman (IDOT) 3D Modeling IDOT-Tapered Bridge
08:50AM – 09:00AM: 10 Minute Break
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09:50AM – 10:00AM: 10 Minute Break
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10:50AM – 11:00AM: 10 Minute Break
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11:50AM – 01:00PM: LUNCH
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01:50PM – 02:00PM: 10 Minute Break
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02:50PM – 03:00PM: 10 Minute Break
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03:50PM – 04:00PM: 10 Minute Break
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Workshop Track 2 Plaza C
08:00AM – 08:50AM Creating & Manipulating the Corridor Jeremy Carson
08:50AM – 09:00AM: 10 Minute Break
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09:50AM – 10:00AM: 10 Minute Break
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10:50AM – 11:00AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Drainage Plans, Profiles and Cross Sections Beebe Ray
11:50AM – 01:00PM: LUNCH
⇩
01:50PM – 02:00PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
02:50PM – 03:00PM: 10 Minute Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM IDOT Environment – Setup, Item Types, Quantities, Reports and Sheeting Drew Christopher (IDOT)
03:50PM – 04:00PM: 10 Minute Break
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Workshop Track 3 Plaza A
08:00AM – 08:50AM Intersection Design Part 1 – Horizontal and Vertical Geometry Marcus George
08:50AM – 09:00AM: 10 Minute Break
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09:50AM – 10:00AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Intersection Design Part 2 – 3D Model Detailing Marcus George
11:50AM – 01:00PM: LUNCH
⇩
01:50PM – 02:00PM: 10 Minute Break
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02:50PM – 03:00PM: 10 Minute Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM Creating and Managing Multiple Terrain Models Marcus George
03:50PM – 04:00PM: 10 Minute Break
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Lecture Track Plaza G
08:00AM – 08:50AM Drainage – Plans Production Tips and Tricks Holly Herring
08:50AM – 09:00AM: 10 Minute Break
09:00AM – 09:50AM Drainage & Utilities – Tips and Tricks and New Functionality Beebe Ray
09:50AM – 10:00AM: 10 Minute Break
10:00AM – 10:50AM Annotating Drainage and Utilities Holly Herring
10:50AM – 11:00AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Deep Dive into Annotations – Annotation Groups Alexis Nichols
11:50AM – 01:00PM: LUNCH
01:00PM – 01:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Civil Labeler Alexis Nichols
01:50PM – 02:00PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Text Favorites Alexis Nichols
02:50PM – 03:00PM: 10 Minute Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects Holly Herring
03:50PM – 04:00PM: 10 Minute Break
04:00PM – 05:00PM Earthwork, Grading, and Working With Meshes Jeremy Carson
5:15 PM to 8:00 PM: Evening Social & Sponsor Reception. Attendees will receive a raffle ticket and two free drinks. Open bar if you are staying at the hotel.

IAETP Spring Conference Wednesday, May 14 2026
7:00 – 8:00 AM Registration
8:00AM to 8:50AM Keynote: Dan Vogen, VP of Transportation Bentley
Workshop Track 1 Savoy G
09:00AM – 09:50AM 3D Modeling IDOT-Specific Bridge IDOT
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
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10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
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2:50PM – 3:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
⇩
3:50PM – 4:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
Workshop Track 2 Savoy F
09:00AM – 09:50AM Beyond Centerline Geometry Megan Roden Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
01:00PM – 01:50PM Road Regression and Re-Design Alexis Nichols Bentley
01:50PM – 02:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM Quantities and Earthwork Holly Herring Bentley
03:50PM – 04:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
Workshop Track 2 Savoy E
09:00AM – 09:50AM Intersection Design Part 1 – Horizontal and Vertical Geometry Todd Holt Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
01:00PM – 01:50PM Intersection Design Part 2 – 3D Model Detailing Todd Holt Bentley
01:50PM – 02:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM Site Modeling and Non-Corridor Modeling Alexis Nichols Bentley
03:50PM – 04:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
Lecture Track Savoy A-B
09:00AM – 09:50AM Printing and Publishing Dave Mayer Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
10:00AM – 10:50AM Annotating Title Blocks Dave Mayer Bentley
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM MicroStation CONNECT Edition – Ask the Instructor Dave Mayer Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
01:00PM – 01:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Annotation Groups Bentley
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Cross Section Annotation Megan Roden Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM Deep Dive into Annotations – Civil Labeler Jordan Belcher Bentley
03:50PM – 04:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
04:00PM – 05:00PM Special Ditch and Curb Annotation in Profile Jordan Belcher Bentley
5:15 PM to 8:00 PM: Evening Social & Sponsor Reception. Attendees will receive a raffle ticket and two free drinks. Open bar if you are staying at the hotel.

IAETP Spring Conference Thursday, May 15 2026
7:00 – 8:00 AM Registration Breakfast
8:00AM to 8:50AM Keynote: IDOT’s Vision for Digital Delivery Drew Christopher, Jamie Shaw
Workshop Track 1 Savoy G
09:00AM – 05:00PM 3D Modeling Advanced IDOT-Specific Bridge IDOT
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
2:50PM – 3:00 PM: 20 Minute Snack Break
⇩
3:50PM – 4:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
Workshop Track 2 Savoy F
09:00AM – 09:50AM Using and Editing Templates Alexis Nichols Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Using and Defining Superelevation Jordan Belcher Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
2:50PM – 3:00 PM: 20 Minute Snack Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Strategies for Working with Multiple Independent Workspaces Rod Wing EnvisionCAD
⇩
3:50PM – 4:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
Workshop Track 2 Savoy E
09:00AM – 09:50AM Creating and Manipulating the Corridor Megan Roden Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
01:00PM – 01:50PM Overlay, Stripping and Widening Bentley
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
2:50PM – 3:00 PM: 20 Minute Snack Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM Creating a Rural Driveway Civil Cell Bentley
⇩
3:50PM – 4:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
Lecture Track Savoy A-B
09:00AM – 09:50AM Drainage & Utilities – Tips and Tricks and New Functionality Added in Recent Releases Holly Herring Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
10:00AM – 10:50AM Modeling Retaining Walls and Side Slopes Holly Herring Bentley
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM OpenRoads Survey – All Things Terrains EnvisionCAD
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
01:00PM – 01:50PM Earthwork, Grading, and Working with Meshes Todd Holt Bentley
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM What’s New for OpenRoads Designer 2024 Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 20 Minute Snack Break
03:00PM – 03:50PM All About Creating Drainage Features Jordan Belcher Bentley
03:50PM – 04:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
04:00PM – 05:00PM Design and Model ADA Ramps Jordan Belcher Bentley

IAETP Spring Conference Friday, May 15, 2026
8:00 – 9:00 AM Registration Breakfast
Workshop Track 1 Savoy G
09:00AM – 09:50AM Editing and Managing Geometry Megan Roden Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Introduction to Creating Civil Cells Part 1 (2D & 3D Geometry) Todd Holt Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Introduction to Creating Civil Cells Part 2 (3D Model Detailing) Todd Holt Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
⇩
Workshop Track 2 Savoy F
09:00AM – 09:50AM Placing a Ditch and Culvert Network Holly Herring Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Analyzing Larger Storm Events Jordan Belcher Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Designing a Pond Holly Herring Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
⇩
Workshop Track 2 Savoy E
09:00AM – 09:50AM Defining Template Components and Constraints Alexis Nichols Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
⇩
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Template Triggers and Switches Alexis Nichols Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
⇩
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Defining Template End Conditions Alexis Nichols Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
⇩
Lecture Track Savoy A-B
09:00AM – 09:50AM How to Supplement a DOT Workspace Todd Holt Bentley
09:50AM – 10:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
10:00AM – 10:50AM Creating ORD VBA Survey Feature Macros Rod Wing EnvisionCAD
10:50AM – 11:00 AM: 10 Minute Break
11:00AM – 11:50AM Working with Annotations and Civil Labeler Megan Roden Bentley
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
01:00PM – 01:50PM OpenRoads Survey Tips and Tricks Bob Mecham EnvisionCAD
1:50PM – 2:00 PM: 10 Minute Break
02:00PM – 02:50PM Using OpenRoads Designer to Identify and Manage Utility Clashes in Transportation Projects Jordan Belcher Bentley
02:50PM – 03:00 PM: 10 Minute Snack Break
03:00PM – 04:00PM Annotating Drainage and Utilities Jordan Belcher Bentley

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