Exploring the Future of Structural Engineering
The NCSEA Innovation Council is an initiative dedicated to helping the structural engineering community thoughtfully explore and apply emerging technologies—especially artificial intelligence (AI)—in practice.
As innovation accelerates across industries, structural engineers have an opportunity to lead, adapt, and shape how new tools and technologies enhance safety, efficiency, and impact. The Innovation Council provides a collaborative space for SEA members to learn, experiment, and contribute to the future of the profession.
What is the Innovation Council?
The Innovation Council is a member-driven community dedicated to helping the structural engineering profession thoughtfully explore and apply emerging technologies in practice. Areas of focus include:
How You Can Get Involved
This is a working community — not just a discussion forum. Participation may include:
- Learning through courses, webinars, and curated resources
- Engaging in discussion and idea exchange
- Collaborating on projects and pilot testing
- Serving in leadership or project management roles
- Submitting research or implementation ideas
Membership Types:
SEA Membership — A member of their state SEA
NCSEA Corporate Membership — Industry Partners or SE Firms
Provisional Membership — Those who have neither SEA nor NCSEA membership
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the Innovation Council and reach structural engineers, firm leaders, and technology-curious practitioners through two targeted formats.
Friday Forum
Virtual · 30 Min · Moderated
An informal, peer-to-peer discussion series focused on innovation and emerging topics. Light on presentations, heavy on conversation.
- 👥 Peer-to-peer discussion
- 💬 Case-based format
- 👁️ Meaningful sponsor visibility
Monthly Tech Talk
Virtual · 60 Min · Sponsored
A premium thought-leadership opportunity positioning sponsors in front of structural engineering innovation leaders and technology practitioners.
- 🖥️ 45-min expert presentation
- 🎙️ 15-min moderated Q&A
- 📼 Recorded and archived
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email Jill Kilker at jkilker@ncsea.com.
Leadership Team
Meet the members guiding the Innovation Council’s work.
Brian Petruzzi
Ayush Singhania
Dave Martin
Emily Guglielmo
Emre Toprak
John-Michael Wong
Al Spada
Jill Kilker
Upcoming Events
Friday Forums meet virtually every two weeks.
| Date | Discussion Board or Friday Forum | Topic | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 06/26/26 | Friday Forum | Open Discussion on Emerging Technology Trends | 1:00–1:40 CST |
| Fri 07/17/26 | Friday Forum | 1:00–1:45 CST | |
| Fri 07/31/26 | Friday Forum | Field Technology | 1:00–1:45 CST |
| Fri 08/14/26 | Friday Forum | Construction Administration | 1:00–1:45 CST |
| Fri 08/28/26 | Friday Forum | Building Inspection Tech | 1:00–1:45 CST |
| Fri 09/04/26 | Friday Forum | Tools & Platforms for Developing and Deploying Internal Apps (like Viktor) | 1:00–1:45 CST |
| Fri 09/18/26 | Friday Forum | Vibe Coding | 1:00–1:45 CST |
| Fri 10/02/26 | Friday Forum | Vibe Coding Continued | 1:00–1:45 CST |
| Tue 10/21/26 | Pre-conference | Pre-conference Education Session | TBD |
| Wed 10/22/26 | Office Hours | AEC TECH Office Hours | TBD |
| Tues 10/27/26 | NCSEA Innovation Council Hackathon | 8:00 AM–7:30 PM CST | |
| Oct 27–30, 2026 | NCSEA Summit! |
Submit an Idea
The Innovation Council is currently accepting project idea submissions related to AI applications, workflow automation, research initiatives, educational tools, and emerging technologies.
If you have a concept that could advance the profession, we encourage you to share it.