GSPE PDH Day

GSPEProfessional Development Hours Day

December 5, 2025

The Annual GSPE Professional Development Hours Day is a highly anticipated event held every year, providing a valuable opportunity for professional engineers to earn the necessary professional development hours (PDH) required to maintain their licenses. This event is designed to cater to engineers across various disciplines and specialties, offering a comprehensive range of educational sessions to keep them updated with the latest advancements and industry trends.

Location: Georgia Tech Campus, Georgia Tech Exhibition Hall, 460 4th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313


Featured Sessions

TimeSessionSpeaker
8:00 AM ETWhat is Happening in Downtown Atlanta’s Upper WestsideRob MacPherson
9:00 AM ETBuilding Better Teams: Communication, Coordination, and Psychological SafetyDr. Chris Martin
10:15 AM ETIntroduction to Deck and JoistJohn McFarland
11:15 AM ETThe Impact of Data Centers on our Electrical GridTim Echols
12:15 PM ETBreak / Grab your Lunch Box
12:30 PM ETEngineering EthicsBill Womack and Cyril Okhio
1:30 PM ETDomestic and International Adaptive Reuse of Aggregate Pits and QuarriesSteve Stokowski
2:45 PM ETContract Basics for Engineers: Managing Contract Risks for BeginnersEve Errickson
3:45 PM ETLidar Fundamentals for Engineers and SurveyorsChristopher R. Valenta


Key Features:

Earn Up to 8 PDH: Attendees have the opportunity to accumulate up to 8 professional development hours throughout the day by participating in the sessions of their choice. This allows them to tailor their learning experience based on their individual interests and learning objectives. Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing after the event.

Lunch and Networking: A catered lunch is provided to all attendees, offering a chance to network and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow engineers, industry experts, and session presenters. This networking aspect enhances the overall value of the event, allowing professionals to exchange ideas and experiences.

Benefits:

Knowledge Enrichment: Engineers gain access to high-quality educational content that helps them stay up-to-date with the latest developments in their field, enhancing their expertise and professional competence.

License Maintenance: The PDH earned during the event fulfill the licensing board\’s requirements, ensuring that engineers can continue practicing their profession without interruption.

Networking: Attendees have the chance to expand their professional network by interacting with colleagues, industry experts, and potential collaborators.

Convenience: The event\’s comprehensive structure and flexible attendance options make it convenient for engineers to fit valuable learning experiences into their busy schedules.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
The event offers sponsorship opportunities for companies and organizations that wish to support professional development within the engineering community. Sponsors can gain visibility and recognition among a targeted audience of engineers and industry stakeholders.