Kansas Rigid Inclusion Summit

Thursday, September 4, 2025 | Lenexa, Kansas

The first Rigid Inclusion Summit was held in Lenexa, Kansas, on September 4, 2025. Attendees enjoyed a day packed full of compelling presentations from industry leaders on topics ranging from load distribution to seismic design.

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Kansas Program Highlights

Technical Program

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In the technical program, you'll find details on the seminar, speakers, sponsors, and more.

Download the Technical Program

DFI Ground Improvement Committee Lead and Moderator

The Kansas Rigid Inclusion Summit was moderated by Miriam Smith, Ph.D., P.E. Smith is a senior director at Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc., and the chair of DFI's Ground Improvement Committee.

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Miriam Smith, Ph.D., P.E.
Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc.

Speakers

The Kansas Rigid Inclusion Summit featured a rich lineup of esteemed speakers from various sectors within the industry, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights from diverse perspectives.

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Kevin Johnson, Ph.D., P.E.
J.D. Hair & Associates, Inc.

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Michael Pockoski, P.E.
Helical Drilling

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Augusto Lucarelli
Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

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Tim Siegel, P.E., G.E., BC.GE
Dan Brown & Associates

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Ken Kniss, P.E.
Keller

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Alex Potter-Weight, P.E.
Menard USA

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Allen Bowers, Ph.D., P.E.
Geopier Foundation Co.

Kansas Venue

The Kansas Rigid Inclusion Summit was held at Kiewit Engineering in Lenexa, Kansas.

Kiewit Engineering, Inc.
8900 Renner Blvd
Lenexa, KS 66219