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Program
 
The TRB Annual Meeting program covered all transportation modes, with more than 4,000 presentations in nearly 750 sessions and workshops addressing topics of interest to all attendees—policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions.  More than 40 sessions and workshops addressed the spotlight theme for 2013: Deploying Transportation Research - Doing Things Smarter, Better, Faster.

Annual Meeting registrants receive complimentary use of TRB Annual Meeting Online, a collection of information resources from the 92nd Annual Meeting.  The Compendium of Papers is now available with online access to more than 2,400 papers.  The Visual Aid Presentations, from more than 3,100 slide and poster presentations, are now available.

NEW benefit for Annual Meeting registrants!  The complete Annual Meeting program is available as a Mobile App for iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android devices.  This FREE app gives registered attendees access to the schedule of events, program participants, floor plans, exhibitors, and more.  Search for events chronologically, by subject area, program participant name, committee, event type, and other features.  The three meeting hotels have limited Internet connectivity in most areas, so this new tool was designed as a “resident” app.  This means that after the initial download, Internet access is not required since all data is stored on your mobile device.

 If you have previously used the Annual Meeting Interactive Program to create a personalized program, there is currently no way to connect 'My Program' in the Interactive Program with 'My TRB' in the Mobile App.  We hope to add this as a feature in the Annual Meeting Mobile App next year.  However, creating a personalized 'My TRB' program in the Mobile App is an easy and fast process.  Please see the FAQs for full information on the Mobile App.

To download the TRB Annual Meeting Mobile App, search “TRB 2013” in the App Store and Google Play, or click the button to the left using your mobile device.

TRB is pleased to announce release of its enhanced Annual Meeting Interactive Program that now includes improved navigation and layout, intuitive design, the ability to filter search results, a streamlined process for building your personal schedule, and more.  You can browse the Interactive Program to assist you in deciding which events to attend during the TRB 92nd Annual Meeting.  Search events by subject area, day, session or paper title, keywords, program participant name, committee, event type, and other features.

 Also new this year--only registrants will be given the opportunity to plan their personalized itinerary.  Registrants gain access to meeting room names and the option of creating and downloading their personal program after entering the email address they used to register for the meeting. Please plan to use the Final Program received onsite to double-check event details, which are subject to change.
The Interactive Exhibits Search provides information about exhibitors who participated in the TRB 92nd Annual Meeting.

Schedule at a Glance

Special Events at the TRB Annual Meeting

New Attendees Welcome Session
Sunday, January 13, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Shoreham

Those attending the TRB Annual Meeting for the first time, or for the first time in several years, are invited to this session.  Offered are a brief overview of TRB, tips on navigating the Meeting and on networking during the meeting, the role TRB can play in career development, and how to become involved in TRB activities and committees.  Refreshments are provided and an opportunity for attendees to meet each other and TRB leaders from similar areas of interest. 		 

Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lecture and Presentations of Awards for Outstanding Papers
Monday, January 14, 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Marriott

“A Holistic Approach to Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance and Preservation” is the title of the lecture that Dr. John P. Broomfield, a leading international expert in the field of corrosion and corrosion control of steel in concrete will deliver as the recipient of the 2013 Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship award.

The Deen Distinguished Lectureship award recognizes the career contributions and achievements of an individual in areas covered by the Transportation Research Board's Technical Activities Division.  Honorees present overviews of their technical areas, covering the evolution, status, and prospects for the future.

A copy of the lecture will be included in the TRB Annual Meeting Compendium of Papers available through TRB Annual Meeting Online and the flash drive received onsite.

Young Professionals Reception
Tuesday, January 15, 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Marriott

Co-hosted by the TRB Young Members Council (YMC) and Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT), this networking reception is open to all young professionals and supporters to discuss career development and to meet peers from around the country.  Light refreshments will be served.		  

Chairman's Luncheon
Wednesday, January 16, Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Shoreham

The Chairman's Luncheon program includes the introduction of new Executive Committee members and officers and presentation of TRB’s most prestigious awards.

John Horsley, executive director of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), will be the featured speaker.  Horsley, who will retire as AASHTO executive director in February, is also being honored with the W. N. Carey, Jr., Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding support of TRB and national transportation research programs.  His luncheon speech will highlight the states' perspectives on trends and challenges for the U.S. transportation system in coming years.