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.  

Exact session times are subject to slight shifts.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.  

Networking Breakfast 

 

9:05 – 9:10 a.m. 

Welcome Remarks  

  • Bryan Jones, Mid Atlantic Division President, HNTB 

 

9:10 – 9:30 a.m.

Fireside Chat with Congressman Sam Graves (R-MO-06), Chairman, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, U.S. House of Representatives  

  • Moderator: Rodney Davis, Head of Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 

9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Keynote Remarks by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate 

 

9:45 – 10:20 a.m.

Meeting the Moment: Transportation Workforce Strategies for an Infrastructure Boom 

Industry leaders and educators discuss strategies for building the skilled workforce needed to deliver on unprecedented infrastructure investments. 

  • Rich Barcaskey, Executive Director, Constructors Association of Western PA 
  • Josh Brown, President and CEO, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry 
  • Vicki Colvin, Dean, College of Engineering, Louisiana State University  
  • Moderator: Paige Shevlin, former Strategic Advisor for Infrastructure Workforce Development, U.S. Department of Transportation 

 

10:20 – 10:35 a.m.

Keynote Remarks by Governor Katie Hobbs, State of Arizona 

 

10:35 – 10:50 a.m.

Coffee and Networking Break 

 

10:50 – 11:20 a.m.

Across the Aisle: Uniting on America's Infrastructure Priorities  

A bipartisan conversation on investing in the transportation systems that connect our communities and drive economic growth. 

  • Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), U.S. House of Representatives 

  • Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), U.S. House of Representatives  

  • Moderator: Ryan Lindsey, Executive Vice President of Government Relations, CRH Americas  

 

11:20 – 11:40 a.m.

Delivering What Matters: From Highways to Households  

One-on-one with UPS’s CEO about the importance of transportation infrastructure for connecting supply chains and supporting commerce. 

  • Carol Tomé, Chief Executive Officer, UPS 
  • Moderator: Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 

11:40 – 12:15 a.m.

Spartanburg's Blueprint: Connecting Infrastructure Investment to Regional Growth 

Local and industry leaders highlight how targeted infrastructure investments can attract business, create jobs, and drive regional economic development. 

  • Logan Jones, Chief Growth Officer, Oshkosh Transport Segment, Oshkosh Corporation  
  • Kyle Sox, VP of Industrial Development, OneSpartanburg  
  • David Chapman, VP of Public Affairs, Michelin North America
  • Moderator: Amanda Mays, Director, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. 

Networking Lunch 

 

1:00 – 1:25 p.m.

The Road Ahead: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Efforts to Advance Safety 

Federal safety leaders discuss modernizing regulations and strengthening partnerships to advance both safety and emerging vehicle technologies. 

  • The Honorable Derek Barrs, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  
  • The Honorable Jonathan Morrison, Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
  • Moderator: Robert Sumwalt, former Chair, National Transportation Safety Board 

 

1:25 – 1:50 p.m.

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

Public and private sector experts discuss financing models and partnerships to maximize public investment across infrastructure projects of all scales. 

  • Javier Tamargo, U.S. CEO, Cintra 
  • Joe McGuiness, President and CEO, Avenew  
  • Jim Tymon, Executive Director, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
  • Moderator: Jim Ray, Corporate President, Advisory, HNTB

 

1:50 – 2:05 p.m.

Keynote Remarks by The Honorable Steven Bradbury, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation   

 

2:05 – 2:35 p.m.

From Pilot to Practice: Deploying Smart Mobility Infrastructure 

Leaders discuss the policies, standards, and investments needed to safely deploy smart mobility technologies at scale. 

  • Craig Cipriano, National Director, Zero Emissions Mobility, Advisory Services, STV Inc. 
  • Mayor Tim Kelly, City of Chattanooga, TN  
  • Stefania Yanachkov, Senior Manager, Federal Policy and Government Affairs, Waymo
  • Moderator: Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, President and CEO, Accelerator for America 

  

2:35 – 2:55 p.m.

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

A conversation on how port modernization is strengthening America's maritime gateways and building more resilient supply chains. 

  • Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Long Beach 
  • Moderator: Paul Matthews, Vice President, Port Assets and Strategic Partnership, Bowman 

 

2:55 – 3:25 p.m.

Building Smarter: How Technology Accelerated Georgia's Major Infrastructure Project  

A case study on how advanced digital tools and collaborative platforms streamlined design and delivery, reducing timelines and improving outcomes. 

  • Mark Fialkowski, President, Infrastructure North America, Parsons 
  • Don Lee, Senior Solution Architect, Bentley Systems
  • Tim W. Matthews, P.E., Assistant P3 Division Director, Georgia Department of Transportation
  • Don Lee, Senior Solution Architect, Bentley Systems 
  • Moderator: John Drake, Vice President, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

 

3:25 – 3:55 p.m.

Unlocking Project Delivery: From Local Barriers to Federal Fixes 

Practitioners and policymakers discuss permitting, supply chain, and regulatory challenges and how surface reauthorization could help address them. 

  • Tony Boals, Vice President, Asphalt Division, Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc. 
  • Will Reid, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Transportation  
  • Fred Wagner, Principal Environmental Advisor, Jacobs Corporation 
  • Moderator: Kristina Swallow, Assistant City Manager, City of Tucson; former President and Chair of the Report Card, American Society of Civil Engineers

 

3:55 – 4:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks  

 

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Networking Reception