S3 2026 Registration & Fees
Registration
- If you are attending as an individual, please click the Attendee button.
- If multiple people from your company are attending, or if you are registering on behalf of someone else, click the Group Attendee button.
- To purchase an exhibit booth click the Exhibitors & Sponsors button.
Please Note: if you are not the admin contact for your company, you will not be able to register as an exhibitor or sponsor. Please contact events@dfi.org to update your details.
The following buttons will take you to our external event registration app.
Conference Registration Fees
Following are the standard member and nonmember rates for those registering and paying in advance of the conference.
Full Conference Access - Attendees
Nonmember fees include membership dues thru December 31, 2026.
| DFI Members | Nonmembers | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Registration | $775 | $960 |
| Government/University Employees | $390 | $500 |
| Young Professionals (35 and younger) | $580 | $690 |
| Speakers | $375 | $375 |
| Students | $100 | $100 |
- Includes: Full conference access and DFI membership through December 31, 2026
- Also includes: Welcome Reception and daily lunches
Exhibit Spaces
Only one Exhibit Booth Attendee is included with a booth. All other attendees should register at their Full Conference Access rate.
| DFI Members | Nonmembers | |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor Space 10'x10' Includes 1 attendee |
$1,460 | $1,695 |
- Includes: Full conference access and DFI membership through December 31, 2026
- Also includes: Welcome Reception and daily lunches
All Access Conference - Day Passes
All Access Day Passes include all sessions, meals and breaks for that day. Day 2 passes also include access to the Day 2 Welcome Reception.
| DFI Members | Nonmembers | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 Only Wednesday, 8/12 |
$545 | $730 |
| Day 3 Only Thursday, 8/13 |
$545 | $730 |
- Includes: Full conference access and DFI membership through December 31, 2026
- Also includes: Welcome Reception (if applicable) and meals for that day
Exhibit Hall Only - Day Passes
| DFI Members & Nonmembers |
Includes | |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Hall Only Day 2
Wednesday, 8/12 |
$275 | Breakfasts, breaks and Welcome Reception |
| Exhibit Hall Only Day 3 Thursday, 8/13 |
$150 | Breakfasts and breaks |
| Exhibit Hall Only Both Days 8/12 & 8/13 |
$375 | Breakfasts, breaks and Welcome Reception |
- Includes: Welcome Reception (if applicable)
- Does not include: Daily lunches
Special Programs and Event Tickets
Welcome Reception Ticket included with full conference registration and conference day passes.
| Members & Nonmembers |
|
|---|---|
| WiDF Reception Ticket Tuesday, 8/11 |
$100 |
| Welcome Reception Ticket Wednesday, 8/12 |
$125 |
Onsite Registration Fees
Following are the member and nonmember rates for those registering on August 5 or later. These rates go into effect at 12:00 a.m. ET on August 11, 2026.
Full Conference Access - Attendees (onsite)
Begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on August 11, 2026.
| DFI Members | Nonmembers | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Registration | $875 | $1,060 |
| Government/University Employees | $490 | $600 |
| Young Professionals (35 and younger) | $680 | $790 |
| Speakers | $375 | $375 |
| Students | $100 | $100 |
- Includes: Full conference access and DFI membership through December 31, 2026
- Also includes: Welcome Reception and daily lunches
All Access Conference - Day Passes (onsite)
Begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on August 11, 2026.
All Access Day Passes include all sessions, meals and breaks for that day. Day 2 passes also include access to the Day 2 Welcome Reception.
| DFI Members | Nonmembers | |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 Only Wednesday, 8/12 |
$645 | $830 |
| Day 3 Only Thursday, 8/13 |
$645 | $830 |
- Includes: Full conference access and DFI membership through December 31, 2026
- Also includes: Welcome Reception (if applicable) and meals for that day
Exhibit Hall Only - Day Passes (onsite)
Begins at 12:00 a.m. ET on August 11, 2026.
| DFI Members & Nonmembers |
Includes | |
|---|---|---|
| Exhibit Hall Only Day 2
Wednesday, 8/12 |
$375 | Breakfasts, breaks and Welcome Reception |
| Exhibit Hall Only Day 3 Thursday, 8/13 |
$250 | Breakfasts and breaks |
| Exhibit Hall Only Both Days 8/12 & 8/13 |
$475 | Breakfasts, breaks and Welcome Reception |
- Includes: Welcome Reception (if applicable)
- Does not include: Daily lunches
Fee Payments and Cancellations
Payments
You may register for this conference using a major credit card, debit card, wire transfer, ACH bank transfer or check. Payments are due within 30 days of registration and should be made payable to DFI.
To make payment by wire, contact our Bookkeeper at bookkeeper@dfi.org.
If you would like to pay via ACH bank transfer, please click the "Check" option on the checkout screen, put ACH in the "Reference Number" field and email our Bookkeeper at bookkeeper@dfi.org.
Please Note:
- All payments in full are net 30 days from the date of registration or by the event date, whichever is first and exhibit booths will be released if payment is not received according to these terms
- Sponsorship fees are non-refundable once received by DFI.
- Registration for this event is not included in your sponsorship fee.
Cancellations
Mail written cancellations to:
- Deep Foundations Institute
326 Lafayette Avenue
Hawthorne, NJ 07506 USA - Memo: S3 2026
Email cancellations to: events@dfi.org
Please Note:
- Refunds for Exhibit Booths will not be issued after Friday, June 26, 2026.. Please refer to your Exhibit Space Agreement for details
- Refunds for Registration will not be issued after Friday, July 24, 2026. However, you may transfer your registration to another attendee.
Other Terms and Conditions
Images of individuals may be captured by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) during events/activities organized and hosted by DFI using still photography, video or any other medium. DFI reserves the right to use such images on the DFI website and social media outlets, in Deep Foundations Magazine, in newsletters and/or other publicity material. By registering and/or participating in a DFI event/activity, the persons whose images are captured during such an event consent to the use of said images by DFI or any of its subcontractors as described above.
As a registrant of this event, and its related activities, you agree to have your contact details provided to exhibitors and sponsors and also to receive email from DFI and its members relating to its events, membership, and publications as well as newsletters, updates, and other announcements.