2025 Fall Forum
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Benaroya Hall & Virtual Event

Thank you to everyone who joined SEFW for our 15th Annual Fall Forum!
‍We were thrilled to showcase “Las Vegas Sphere: Building the Ultimate Experience” and appreciate you being part of such a special evening.

With its 440-foot diameter steel frame roof, the Las Vegas Sphere is the largest spherical structure in the world with a venue space for 18,000 guests. In addition, the structure supports a high-resolution, state of the art, interior and exterior LED display system that encases the building and can provide the ultimate immersive experience. The 2025 SEFW Forum will be presented by the design and construction team personally involved in the close coordination between architecture and structure, extensive structural parametric design and optimization, and closely coordinated team effort for construction planning and execution that made this project a natural choice for this year’s Forum.

If you missed the Forum, don’t worry—you can watch it online! Just click the button below.

Watch the Forum Recording!

Forum Watch Party – UW Tacoma, Room GWP 101
Hosted by SEAW Southwest Chapter

Join us at the University of Washington Tacoma for a live-streamed viewing of the Structural Engineers Foundation of Washington (SEFW) 2025 Fall Forum!
‍Click here to register to attend.
Discover the fascinating design and engineering of the Las Vegas Sphere, the world’s largest spherical structure with a 440-foot diameter steel frame and state-of-the-art LED display system. Learn how architects and engineers collaborated through advanced parametric design, digital coordination, and innovative construction solutions to bring this one-of-a-kind project to life.

Location: University of Washington Tacoma, Room GWP 101
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Food & Networking: Enjoy free pizza and soda provided by the SEAW Southwest Chapter while connecting with local engineers, students, and professionals!
Register: Click here to register to attend!

Forum Watch Party – Saint Martin's University
Society Room, Cebula Hall

Location: Saint Martin's University - 300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503.
Room: Society Room, Cebula Hall.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Food & Networking: Enjoy free pizza and soda provided by the SEAW Southwest Chapter while connecting with local engineers, students, and professionals!

Speakers

Gabe Braselton
Senior Architect | Senior Principle, Populous

Gabe has provided architectural and design services for Populous on a variety of projects including MLB ballparks and major arenas. His experience in this capacity has included facility design, concept development, contract documents and production/construction oversight. Gabe played a key role in the design, detailing and documentation for the exterior skin of the New York Mets’ Citi Field as well as extensive 3D visualization and production for the overall project. More recently, he’s completed comprehensive design work on award-winning NHL and NBA arenas in Las Vegas and Milwaukee, respectively..

Cawsie Jijina
Principal, Severud Associates

Cawsie Jijina is a professional engineer with more than 45 years of experience. He is adept in the design of many structural systems and is formally recognized by the judicial systems of the US, and the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Nevada as an expert in the field of structural engineering. Among his many innovative projects are the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, TSX Broadway/Palace Theater, JFK Air Terminal 6, the “Transformation” of Madison Square Garden and the mixed-use development at 20 Times Square, in New York City, as well as the renovation of the LA Forum in Inglewood, California. He is currently the Lead Design Structural Engineer for The LVXP Casino-Hotel-Performing Arts-Sports Complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2017, Mr. Jijina was named a Leader of Industry by the Concrete Industry Board of New York City and Engineer of the Year in 2024 by the American Council of Engineering Companies. Cawsie is the author of several technical articles in various technical journals and professional publications and is licensed as a professional engineer in New York, eleven other states, and the District of Columbia.

Greg Naso
Senior Vice President, Steelwork Systems Delivery

Greg Naso is the Senior Vice President of Steelwork Systems Delivery, where he leads complex structural steel initiatives with precision, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence. With extensive experience in steelwork systems, Greg specializes in orchestrating large-scale delivery programs, optimizing fabrication and installation workflows, and driving cross-functional collaboration across engineering, construction, and operations teams. Known for his strategic mindset and hands-on leadership, Greg has played a pivotal role in transforming steelwork delivery models to meet evolving industry demands. His expertise spans structural systems integration, supply chain coordination, and quality assurance, making him a trusted leader in high-stakes infrastructure and commercial projects.

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