Join us on March 17 for a full-day event focused on the future of transportation and infrastructure in the U.S. and maximizing the impact of federal infrastructure investment.  

The doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the Summit will provide a catered breakfast, lunch, and networking reception. Be sure to join us! 

Speakers and exact session timing are being updated regularly. Please continue to check back for the latest programming information.  

 

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.  

Networking Breakfast  

 

9:00 – 12:00 p.m.  

Morning Discussions and Keynotes  

(Check back for exact timing and additional confirmed speakers)  

 

The Outlook on Surface Transportation Reauthorization  

Fireside chat with Congressional leaders on near-term infrastructure priorities, the current state of the new reauthorization bill, and what’s achievable before the end of this Congress.  

 

Meeting the Moment: Transportation Workforce Strategies for an Infrastructure Boom  

As historic federal infrastructure investments drive a surge in transportation projects, demand for skilled labor is rising sharply. Practitioners and business leaders will discuss how they are partnering to meet this demand, sharing scalable workforce models that help agencies and employers keep projects on track.  

  • Rich Barcaskey, Executive Director, Constructors Association of Western PA  

 

CEO Fireside Chat  

  • Carol Tomé, Chief Executive Officer, UPS  

  • In Conversation With: Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce  

 

Paving the Way: How Strategic Infrastructure Fuels Economic Growth  

Targeted investments infrastructure catalyze private capital, jobs, and regional competitiveness. The discussion will highlight replicable models and measurable economic outcomes.  

 

Gateway to Growth: Modernizing U.S. Ports for a Resilient Supply Chain  

A conversation with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Long Beach  

 

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.  

Networking Lunch  

 

12:45 – 4:00 p.m.  

Afternoon Discussions and Keynotes  

(Check back for exact timing and additional confirmed speakers)  

 

Federal Safety Strategy and Modernizing Rules for Next-Generation Transportation  

  • Derek Barrs, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  

  • Jonathan Morrison, Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  

  • Moderated by: Robert Sumwalt, former Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board; Executive Director, Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  

 

Financing the Next Generation of Infrastructure: From Mega Projects to Main Street  

As infrastructure demands grow and public dollars remain constrained, leaders must rethink how projects are funded, financed, and delivered. This discussion brings together perspectives from the public and private sectors to explore how partnerships and creative investment models can leverage and maximize public funding.  

  • Alberto González, Global Director of Business Development, Cintra 

  • Joe McGuiness, President and CEO, Avenew  

 

Scaling Smart Mobility: Automation and Connected Corridors  

Autonomous vehicles, connected corridors, and smart infrastructure deployments are changing the transportation landscape. Federal, state, and local practitioners will discuss what policies, standards, and investments are needed to scale safely and accelerate mainstream adoption.  

 

Unlocking Project Delivery: From Local Barriers to Federal Fixes  

Infrastructure projects often face delays and cost overruns due to challenges in permitting, supply chains, and local approvals. Public and private sector leaders will explore practical strategies to streamline delivery without sacrificing accountability, connecting on-the-ground obstacles with policy and regulatory fixes that can keep projects on time and on budget.  

  • Will Reid, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation  

  • Fred Wagner, Principal Environmental Advisor, Jacobs Corporation  

 

Innovating for Efficiency: Transforming Transportation Delivery  

As agencies and businesses seek to deliver more projects faster and at lower cost, new tools and methods are reshaping how transportation infrastructure gets built. Business and public sector leaders will share how digital delivery, advanced materials, and data platforms are reducing risk, improving safety, and driving more efficient transportation delivery.  

 

  • Mark Fialkowski, President, Infrastructure North America, Parsons  

 

3:50 – 4:00 p.m.  

Closing Remarks  

 

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  

Networking Reception