Short Courses

Short Course proposals due July 13, 2026.

Courses on topics within the general scope of the Conference will be offered Monday, January 25.

Short courses are a cornerstone of the program, offering instructors a powerful platform to share expertise while shaping the professional development of the technical community. Go beyond a traditional presentation and deliver immersive, focused instruction to a highly motivated audience by highlighting emerging techniques, innovative research, and practical workflows.

These courses foster meaningful interaction, allowing you to engage directly with participants through discussion, hands-on activities, and real-world case studies that often leading to lasting professional connections and collaborations.

Submit a Short Course Proposal

 

 

All Conference registration terms and conditions, including substitutions, transfers, cancellations, and refunds apply to Short Courses.

 

 

EARLY-BIRD RATE

 

STANDARD RATE


4-Hour CourseTBDTBD
8-Hour CourseTBDTBD

 

 


2025 Education Sponsor

 

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WEDA is a non-profit technical and professional organization devoted to the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction. WEDA is a member of The World Organization of Dredging Associations (WODA). The Western Dredging Association ( WEDA) region covers North, Central and South America. The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) covers most of Europe, Africa, and the Mid and Near East. The Eastern Dredging Association (EADA) covers the Far East and Pacific region. The three organizations constitute WODA with equal representation on the WODA Board of Directors. WEDA is the host of the 24th World Dredging Congress & EXPO (WODCON XXIV) in 2025.

WEDA's goals are:

  • To promote the exchange of knowledge in fields related to dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction by sponsoring or co-sponsoring national and international technical conferences, seminars, and symposiums, including publication and dissemination of the proceedings.
  • To provide a forum for improvement of communications, technology transfer, and cooperation among associations, societies, and all organizations interested in dredging, navigation, marine engineering and construction.
  • To emphasize the importance of understanding and development of solutions for problems related to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment.
  • To support educational institutions for students interested in pursuing dredging and marine engineering as a career.
  • To promote membership in and furtherance of the Western Dredging Association through establishment and support of Chapters.
  • To recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding engineering and operational achievement.

Visit us online at westerndredging.org