The U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference features a focused two day program with more than 20 sessions led by industry leaders. Below is a selection of the topics currently planned as part of the program.
An in-depth discussion of Progressive Public–Private Partnerships (P3s) and Predevelopment Agreements (PDAs), an emerging model that brings public owners and private partners together earlier in the project lifecycle to collaboratively...
The panel will explore the opportunities to develop new city hall projects through public-private partnerships, including opportunities for mixed-use development as part of a government campus redevelopment, and how government...
A strategic look at Georgia’s record-setting managed lanes procurement. The conversation centers on public value, political leadership, procurement discipline, and the long-term role of revenue-risk models. This session will spotlight...
As the scale and complexity of modern infrastructure continue to outpace traditional procurement methods, many public owners are establishing dedicated Alternative Delivery Offices. This session explores the organizational blueprint required...
Across the country, judicial systems face aging facilities, deferred maintenance, security vulnerabilities, and growing operational demands. The challenge is no longer whether courthouse infrastructure needs modernization — it is how...
In the world of project delivery, local impact is often the difference between a project that stays on track and one that stalls. This session moves beyond compliance to explore...
As the country confronts aging assets, capital constraints, workforce challenges, and emerging technologies, research institutions are playing a critical role in shaping the next generation of infrastructure policy and delivery...
A forward-looking conversation connecting national infrastructure performance benchmarks to delivery reform. How can innovation in project delivery serve as a lever to close funding gaps, reduce lifecycle costs, and improve...
City leaders come together for a candid discussion on what it takes to lead and deliver complex capital improvement programs in today’s environment. As expectations around infrastructure continue to grow,...
Former and current state DOT leaders come together to share insights from delivering major projects. Drawing on firsthand experience, this session will explore how agencies have structured, procured, and managed...
A candid discussion with airport owners leading some of the nation’s most ambitious capital improvement programs on how alternative delivery models are reshaping airport development. As passenger volumes rebound and...
As artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure rapidly reshape economic competitiveness, states and regions face a defining policy question: how do we balance urgency, value creation, and community impact? This session...
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...
Underutilized land and vacant real estate are often viewed as liabilities, yet they hold the key to transformative economic development and community revitalization. This panel explores how owners and developers...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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