As stated on the ASDSO website:
Dam Safety 2008 will attract approximately 850 attendees from all 50 states plus Puerto Rico, and several nations. ASDSO's annual conference offers a unique blend of training in both technical and practical dam safety applications, along with the opportunity to network with a variety of professionals representing all aspects of the dam safety community. University students in engineering, hydrology, geology and related fields are encouraged to attend, and, with presentation of a valid student ID, will be admitted to conference sessions free of charge.