The U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference offers a curated, two-day program packed with insight, strategy, and actionable guidance. Designed for public-sector leaders and private-sector experts alike, the agenda explores how California’s most urgent infrastructure needs—from transit and water to civic buildings and energy—are being met through innovative delivery models and creative funding partnerships.
This year’s program features 25+ sessions, including keynote presentations, expert panels, and detailed case studies that unpack the tools, risks, and opportunities tied to project delivery. Attendees will hear directly from owners, agency leaders, developers, AEC professionals, investors, and legal advisors who are shaping major infrastructure projects across the state.
From legislative updates and procurement strategy to risk management, community engagement, and smart infrastructure innovation, the sessions provide real-world examples and lessons learned.
Whether you're planning your first design-build procurement or advancing a city-wide P3 initiative, this program will connect you with the tools, people, and partnerships to help get it done.
Delivering public infrastructure that meets societal needs, withstands scrutiny, and delivers long-term value requires more than technical excellence—it demands strategic foresight, robust governance, and collaborative execution. This panel brings together...
A comparative primer on project delivery methods beyond design-bid-build. This session demystifies Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Public-Private Partnerships, examining when to use each approach. Panelists will discuss the...
This session addresses the people side of project development: how to earn public buy-in and political approval for major infrastructure, especially when new funding mechanisms or private involvement is proposed....
A dive into structuring successful P3 deals from start to finish. The panel will break down how long-term P3 agreements are structured (comparing concession vs. availability-payment models over 30+ year...
Placemaking is a collaborative, people-centered approach to urban planning and development that seeks to create vibrant, meaningful public spaces where communities can thrive. Rather than focusing solely on physical infrastructure,...
A look at Construction Manager-at-Risk and CM/GC delivery, highlighting recent projects. This session shows how CMAR brings a contractor on board during design to control costs and manage risk on...
An exploration of how cities and counties are using joint-development models to renew public facilities. This session features social infrastructure successes (courthouses, university buildings, hospitals) where risk transfer and private financing...
Tackling the question “how do we pay for it?” head-on, this session demystifies the funding stack behind modern infrastructure deals. Finance experts will explain how projects can combine diverse funding...
In this session, speakers involved in mid-sized and rural communities share how they’ve successfully structured projects despite fewer internal resources. Expect practical advice on capacity building, consultant selection, and working...
An overview of Progressive Design-Build (PDB), the two-phase model transforming project delivery. Presenters will explain how PDB flips the script by selecting a design-builder based mainly on qualifications and working...
When funding is limited and procurement capacity is stretched, bundling multiple infrastructure assets into a single contract can drive cost savings and attract better bidders. Panelists will share how jurisdictions...
The hard work doesn’t end at contract award. This session tracks the full lifecycle of a design-build or P3 project from procurement through delivery, commissioning, and handover. Learn what internal...
Even the most technically sound project can falter without public support. This session focuses on upholding community values, labor standards, and equity when delivering infrastructure via fast-track methods or private...
A forward-looking forum on how technology is reshaping the way we plan, build, and manage infrastructure. Speakers will highlight emerging tools – from smart sensors that monitor infrastructure health in...
A session on integrating transportation projects with mixed-use real estate development to create vibrant, transit-oriented communities. Leaders from transit agencies, city planning, and private development will discuss how joint development...
How can public agencies safeguard the public interest when using design-build or P3 procurement? This session delves into governance practices that ensure accountability and success. Topics include conducting rigorous Value-for-Money...
In this panel, the tables turn as infrastructure investors, bankers, and credit analysts share how they evaluate projects. What makes an infrastructure deal attractive or too risky? The discussion will...
Recent federal legislation (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, etc.) is injecting unprecedented grant funding into infrastructure – this session shows public agencies how to capitalize on it. Experts...
Transportation agencies are turning to alternative delivery to speed up highways, bridges, and transit projects across the country. In this session, panelists will discuss how tools like toll revenue concessions...
Project readiness is the cornerstone of successful delivery. This panel will explore the essential strategies and best practices that public agencies and their partners can use to ensure projects are...
Opportunity Zones offer a powerful tool for catalyzing investment in underserved communities, providing tax incentives that attract private capital to projects with the potential for significant social and economic impact....
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