The 21st Biennial Movable Bridge Symposium will occur, November 2-5, 2026. We will be returning to Tampa. Please make plans to join us.

More details to come soon!

Vendor exhibit spaces will present the latest technological developments in goods and services in the design, construction and maintenance of Heavy Movable Bridges and Structures.  Over 40 technical presentations specific to the Heavy Movable Structures industry will also be available to those in attendance.

Exhibit Spaces are SOLD OUT. For a preview of the Exhibit Hall click the Booth Layout below. If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Frank Marzella  fmarzella@hardesty.com or Daniel Appelbaum dappelbaum@hntb.com.

Past Recent Symposia Information

There were over 400 attendees at the 2022 Symposium in Orlando. To see who exhibited see the booth layout from the 2022 Symposium.

As we all experienced unprecedented disruptions during 2020, HMS was forced to cancel the 2020 Biennial Movable Bridge Symposium. While it was certainly not a replacement for our in-person event, we did offer a Virtual Symposium which allowed members to view presentations and receive PDH credits. These presentations are still available to HMS Members.

Past Symposia Dates, Since Founding in 1985

1st Symposium – Tallahassee, FL – 1985

2^nd Symposium – St. Petersburg, FL – 1987

3^rd Symposium – St. Petersburg, FL – 1990

4^th Symposium – Fort Lauderdale, FL – 1992

5^th Symposium – Clearwater, FL – 1994

6^th Symposium – Clearwater, FL – 1996

7^th Symposium – Lake Buena Vista, FL – 1998

8^th Symposium – Lake Buena Vista, FL – 2000

9^th Symposium – Daytona, FL – 2002

10^th Symposium – Orlando, FL – 2004 (Champions Gate)

11^th Symposium – Orlando, FL – 2006 (Universal Studios)

12^th Symposium – Orlando, FL – 2008 (Caribe Royal)

13^th Symposium – Orlando, FL – 2010 (Caribe Royal)

14^th Symposium – Orlando, FL – 2012 (Caribe Royal)

15^th Symposium – New Orleans, LA 2014

16^th Symposium – Tampa, FL – 2016

17^th Symposium – Orlando, FL – 2018 (Sea World)

18^th Symposium – Virtual Event – 2020

19^th Symposium – Orlando, FL – 2020 (Sea World)

20^th Symposium – New Orleans, LA 2024