Schedule
7:00 a.m. – Breakfast, Registration & Networking
7:30 a.m. – Monthly Meeting
8:00 a.m. – Presentation: Mystic Lake Amphitheater: Structural Design and Engineering Challenges
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Optional networking
A virtual option is available, but attendees are encouraged to join us in person to take full advantage of the complimentary breakfast and opportunities to connect with industry peers before and after the program.
Presentation:
Mystic Lake Amphitheater: Structural Design and Engineering Challenges
Description:
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a 19,000-seat outdoor entertainment venue featuring a distinctive curved steel canopy and a combination of structural systems. This presentation will explore the structural engineering challenges behind the project, with a focus on the canopy's complex geometry, steel design, and the coordination required to balance architectural intent, constructability, and cost.
Presenter:
Adam Lindberg, PE, LEED AP
Bio:
Adam Lindberg, PE, LEED AP, is a Principal at ERA Structural Engineering with over 20 years of experience designing complex and unconventional structures. His expertise spans a wide range of structural systems, including post-tensioned concrete, precast concrete, and composite steel, with specialized experience in curved structures, blast-resistant design, high-seismic design, and complex steel connections. Adam has led the structural design of numerous challenging projects, including the Mystic Lake Amphitheater, which he recently highlighted in his article “Crafting a Curved Canopy” for the September 2026 issue of Modern Steel Construction.