The U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference
The National Forum for Infrastructure Delivery
Two days of education, networking, and insights on the models and partnerships driving infrastructure investment across the nation.
Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure
Rethinking Infrastructure Delivery: Aligning Risk, Collaboration, and Outcomes
The U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference convenes public-sector owners, agency leaders, and private delivery partners focused on advancing major capital programs across transportation, water, energy, and civic infrastructure nationwide.
As projects grow in scale and complexity, public agencies are reevaluating how infrastructure gets financed, procured, and delivered — moving toward models that prioritize early alignment, shared risk, and informed decision making.
This conference explores the delivery strategies, funding structures, and partnership models moving projects from planning to execution.
From alternative delivery to federal funding alignment, procurement strategy, and risk allocation, the program is designed for public owners and industry partners advancing infrastructure at scale.
U.S. IDC by the Numbers
Public owners, agency leaders, investors, and delivery partners from across the country.
Decision-makers sharing what is working on real projects nationwide.
Panels, workshops, roundtables, and case studies across five program themes.
The Program · Featured Sessions
From Infrastructure Priorities to Delivery
Five themes follow the decisions public owners face, from setting priorities and structuring funding to procurement, community outcomes, and modernizing essential systems.
Theme 01Plan and Prepare6 sessions →
Theme 02Fund and Structure Partnerships7 sessions →
Theme 03Procure and Deliver9 sessions →
Theme 04Community Value6 sessions →
Theme 05Modernize Essential Infrastructure6 sessions →The 2027 agenda is taking shape. More sessions will be added to every theme in the coming months.
Speaker Preview
Meet the Leaders Shaping America’s Infrastructure
Hear from leaders representing state DOTs, transit and airport authorities, cities, federal agencies, developers, investors, and delivery partners.
A look at the program’s speakers. These leaders are among the more than 100 who have taken the U.S. IDC stage, with 2027 speakers to be announced in the coming months.
Danny Avula
Mayor
City of Richmond
Steve Benjamin
Former Mayor
City of Columbia
Sam Chai
President
Kiewit Development Company
Jaclyn Hartman
Assistant Secretary for Transportation Investments
Maryland DOT
Ryan Mitchell
Deputy Secretary of Project Implementation
Illinois DOT
Owen Morgan
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy
U.S. Department of Transportation
Chris Peoples
Chief Operating Officer
NCDOT
Jim Ray
Corporate President
HNTB
Jim Ross
Mayor
City of Arlington
Nia Rubin
SVP of Real Estate and Development
WMATA
Nicolas Rubio
Chief Executive Officer
Meridiam
Steve Townsend
Vice President of Commercial Development
Cintra
And many more. See every speaker from the most recent program, sorted A–Z.
View All SpeakersExplore the SessionsConnect With the Leaders Delivering Infrastructure
Engage directly with the decision-makers advancing projects nationwide, and see how agencies are structuring procurements, aligning funding with delivery timelines, and managing risk across complex capital programs. More than half of attendees represent public agencies.
Agencies that have joined us
Public Agencies & Owners
State DOTs, transit and airport authorities, cities, counties, and special districts advancing transportation, water, energy, and civic infrastructure.
Project Sponsors & Developers
Infrastructure developers, project sponsors, concessionaires, and operators moving projects from early planning through construction and operation.
Capital Providers
Banks, lenders, bond investors, infrastructure funds, financial advisors, and public finance agencies helping structure projects and align capital.
Industry & Delivery Partners
Architecture, engineering, construction, legal, environmental, technology, and consulting firms supporting procurement, delivery, and long-term performance.
2026 Highlights
The Conference in Action
Keynotes, panels, the show floor, and the conversations in between.
For Government Representatives
Complimentary Registration for Government Representatives
Representatives of government agencies and public authorities receive full conference access, including sessions, the exhibit hall, networking events, and conference meals.
- Cities & Counties
- State DOTs
- Transit & Airport Authorities
- Federal Agencies
- Special Districts
Government email required. Register with your official government email address (.gov, .mil, .us, or your agency’s domain).
Complimentary through the conferenceJune 23–24, 2027 · Dallas
Registration · June 23–24, 2027 · Sheraton Dallas
Choose Your Registration Type
Current rates end Friday, March 12 at 11:59 PM PT. Rates increase on March 13 and May 15.
- Current RateNow – March 12
- Late RateMarch 13 – May 14
- Final RateMay 15 – June 23
General Attendee
Recommended for most participants
$995
Rises to $1,195 on March 13
- CurrentNow – Mar 12$995
- LateMar 13 – May 14$1,195
- FinalMay 15 – Jun 23$1,395
- All panels and keynotes
- Workshops and exhibitions
- Networking sessions
- Meal receptions with food and drink
- Attendee list
- Digital networking platform and mobile app
VIP Attendee
Enhanced access and premium benefits
$1,395
Rises to $1,595 on March 13
- CurrentNow – Mar 12$1,395
- LateMar 13 – May 14$1,595
- FinalMay 15 – Jun 23$1,795
- Everything in General Attendee
- Early access to the attendee list with contact information, including emails
- Session audio recordings, transcripts, and presentations
- Priority badge collection
Government
For public sector employees only
Free
Complimentary through the conference
- ComplimentaryNow – June 24, 2027Free
- Full conference access, the same as General Attendee
- For employees of cities, counties, state departments, and public agencies
- Complimentary through the conference, June 23–24
Exhibiting? See exhibit packages. Rates change at 11:59 PM PT on Friday, March 12 and Friday, May 14. Government registration is complimentary through the conference.
Build America Week · Sheraton Dallas
One Week. Two Conferences.
The U.S. Housing & Community Development Conference and the U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference run back to back at the same hotel. Plan your week in Dallas and attend both.
- MonJune 21U.S. Housing
- TueJune 22U.S. Housing
- WedJune 23U.S. IDC
- ThuJune 24U.S. IDC
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Housing finance, development, and the partnerships behind communities nationwide.
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U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference
How major infrastructure programs get financed, procured, and delivered.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
The industry leaders who make the U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference possible and help bring public owners and delivery partners into the same room.
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