Agenda

Agenda as of November 28, 2022. Please check back often for updates!

2022 Agenda

Wednesday, November 30

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  1. 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm

    Registration Open

  2. 6:30 pm — 9:00 pm

    AIAI Networking Reception (OPEN TO OWNERS & PUBLIC SECTOR ATTENDEES ONLY)

    Chesapeake View

    Please join fellow AIAI members and public sector guests for light fare, cocktails and dessert.

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Thursday, December 1

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  1. 7:00 am — 6:00 pm

    Check-In & Registration

  2. 7:00 am — 8:30 am

    AIAI P3 101 Breakfast Workshop (Open to Public Sector Representatives Only | Advanced Registration Recommended)

    Potomac Ballroom III-VI

    Join industry leaders for breakfast and an interactive conversation specifically tailored to the needs of agencies evaluating P3s. This pre-conference session is designed for those beginning to explore P3s, helping them understand where P3s can be applicable; and how they can save money and time when dealing with upgrades, repairs, and maintenance. Learn when P3s do or do not make sense, and what major considerations need to be made once choosing this route, including the first steps.

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  3. 7:30 am — 8:30 am

    Networking Breakfast

    Expo Hall
  4. 8:30 am — 9:00 am

    Welcome & Opening Keynote

    Regency Ballroom EF
  5. 9:00 am — 10:00 am

    IIJA and P3: Maximizing Resources and Results

    Regency Ballroom EF

    From transportation to broadband to energy, the IIJA offers unprecedented funding opportunities to fortify our nation's infrastructure. Learn how P3 procurement can improve project delivery and allow you to leverage these dollars more effectively.

  6. 9:00 am — 10:30 am

    AIAI P3Direct Bootcamp: Determining Your Project Delivery Options (Open to Public Sector Attendees Only | Advanced Registration Required)

    Washington Ballroom

    Is your project a good Public-Private Partnership candidate? Join AIAI experts as they explore what makes a good P3 project and what to consider as you are bringing your project to market.

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  7. 10:00 am — 11:00 am

    Virginia's P3 - Present, Past and Future

    Regency Ballroom EF

    Virginia's P3 initiative is transforming the State, providing remarkable results for communities across the Commonwealth. P3 projects both completed and in the pipeline will not only improve the quality of life for its citizens, but also deliver exceptional opportunities for DBEs and SWaM contractors to participate.

  8. 11:00 am — 11:30 am

    Networking Coffee Break

    Expo Hall
  9. 11:30 am — 12:30 pm

    IIJA and Transportation: What Have We Learned One Year Later?

    Regency Ballroom EF

    Our panel of experts will discuss the impact of IIJA on transportation initiatives and share the successes and challenges government agencies have experienced in utilizing these funds effectively.

  10. 11:30 am — 12:30 pm

    Why Do a P3? Building the Business Case for a P3 and How to Gain Community Support

    Potomac Ballroom III-VI

    There are certain business considerations that a government must consider before starting the P3 process. In this panel we will discuss best practices for building the business case for a P3 and effectively communicating the business case to the community at large.

  11. 12:30 pm — 2:00 pm

    AIAI P3Direct Bootcamp: Financing (Open to Public Sector Attendees Only | Advanced Registration Required)

    Washington Ballroom

    This session will focus on the financial aspects of a P3, and examine the use of PABS, TIFIA, taxable debt, and other financing tools.

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  12. 12:30 pm — 1:30 pm

    Networking Lunch

    Expo Hall
  13. 1:30 pm — 2:30 pm

    Social Equity in Infrastructure: More than Just Streetlights

    Regency Ballroom EF

    This panel will demonstrate how utilizing the P3 model is positively impacting communities. Panelists will discuss the District of Columbia's innovative streetlighting program.

  14. 2:30 pm — 3:30 pm

    P3 Opportunities in the Inflation Reduction Act

    Regency Ballroom EF

    The Inflation Reduction Act provides nearly $185 billion in new tax incentives and funding to promote energy efficiency and improve transportation infrastructure. In this session, our panelists will review the legislation and discuss ideas for utilizing P3 procurement to maximize value and impact.

  15. 2:30 pm — 3:30 pm

    Best Practices for Successful P3 Procurements: Identify the Appropriate P3 Process for Your P3 Approach

    Potomac Ballroom III-VI

    A P3 procurement model is a combination of design, construction, financing, operations, and maintenance. This panel will examine the key issues that public agencies must consider when conducting a project procurement - structuring the agreement, conducting a fair and competitive procurement process, and negotiating a final agreement that is transparent and protects the public interest.

  16. 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm

    AIAI P3Direct Bootcamp: Risk Allocation (Open to Public Sector Attendees Only | Advanced Registration Required)

    Washington Ballroom

    This session will address the types of risk, how risk transfer can deliver value, and the best practices for allocation and mitigation to ensure project success.

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  17. 3:30 pm — 4:00 pm

    Networking Coffee Break

    Expo Hall
  18. 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm

    Meeting The National Energy Demands of an Electrified Society

    Regency Ballroom EF
  19. 5:00 pm — 6:00 pm

    Secrets to Success: Navigating Your P3 from Policy to Project Delivery

    Regency Ballroom EF
  20. 6:00 pm — 7:30 pm

    Networking Reception

    Expo Hall

    An evening reception before you head out for dinner. Please join us for this special networking event for all attendees.

Friday, December 2

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  1. 7:30 am — 2:00 pm

    Registration Open

  2. 7:30 am — 9:00 am

    AIAI P3Direct Bootcamp: Operations & Maintenance (Open to Public Sector Attendees Only | Advanced Registration Required)

    Washington Ballroom

    Experts will examine the benefits of long-term operations and maintenance using the P3 structure to mitigate project risks. This boot camp will cover how P3 counterparties allocate and price risk and how approaching the topic of O&M early on drives value and appropriately addresses the asset’s long-term goals. This conversation is designed for audience engagement and dialogue is encouraged, so bring your questions!

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  3. 8:00 am — 8:30 am

    Breakfast & Keynote: Sean McGarvey, President of North America’s Building Trades Union

    Regency Ballroom EF
  4. 8:30 am — 9:00 am

    DOD and P3 – A Fireside Chat with the U.S. Navy

    Regency Ballroom EF

    The US Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) recently released an RFQ for its Naval Base Point Loma, Old Town Campus P3 project. Set to be one of the country’s largest P3s to date, the Navy is looking for private partners to design, build and finance a 70 acre development in San Diego.

  5. 9:00 am — 10:00 am

    P3 & Mass Transit - Improving Project Delivery

    Regency Ballroom EF

    The federal government is making an unprecedented investment in mass transit, but most transit projects come in behind schedule and over budget. What changes can we make to help P3 and other early contractor involvement part of the solution?

  6. 9:00 am — 10:00 am

    How Do I Design a P3? Best Practices in Deal Structuring and Contract Management

    Potomac Ballroom III-VI

    The basis of all good public-private partnerships is in the structuring of the deal and the management/oversight of the contract and efficient financing. During this session, both public and private sector experts will discuss the basic and best practices for P3 deal structuring. They will also share their views on the best practices for contract management for the long-term success of a P3.

  7. 10:00 am — 10:30 am

    Networking Coffee Break

    Expo Hall
  8. 10:30 am — 11:30 am

    Risk & Reward - Evaluating and Managing Project Size and Risks

    Regency Ballroom EF

    As project sizes increase, and the appetite and ability for the private sector to take on certain risks decreases, our panel will discuss how these factors will impact the P3 market going forward in terms of teaming and competition.

  9. 10:30 am — 11:30 am

    People: The Key Ingredient for P3 Success? Staff, Advisors and Stakeholders

    Potomac Ballroom III-VI

    Building a successful procurement and delivering a project demands the right partners. When running a P3 procurement, the public sector project manager could potentially spend more time with your advisors than you will with you own family, so you need to pick your advisor carefully. In this session we explore the core skillsets and areas of expertise you'll want to engage as you move your project forward.

  10. 11:30 am — 12:30 pm

    P3 on the Ballot

    Potomac Ballroom III-VI

    This session will discuss the outcomes of the most recent P3 and infrastructure-related measures appearing on ballots across the country. Our panelists will provide in-depth analysis of the implications of the election results and their impact regarding public support for funding infrastructure improvement programs.

  11. 11:30 am — 12:30 pm

    Developing An Effective Digital Equity Plan Through Strategic Partnerships and Engagement

    Washington Ballroom

    The Federal government recently enacted a once-in-a-lifetime investment in broadband infrastructure that will transform access to high-speed internet services. As states and municipalities prepare plans and applications for broadband infrastructure projects, they must carefully consider how these investments will advance availability, affordability, and adoption of high-speed internet services. This panel will identify key components of effective digital equity strategies and inform how to meaningfully engage community leaders and constituents to drive equitable access to broadband and technology.

  12. 12:30 pm — 1:30 pm

    Lunch with the Mayors

    Regency Ballroom EF
  13. 1:30 pm — 2:00 pm

    Fireside Chat with John Porcari

    Regency Ballroom EF

    Now one year old, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act opened new funding opportunities for states and cities nationwide. With climate, equity and innovation leading the Administration’s infrastructure priorities, the P3 model stands to deliver these outcomes for communities. Will P3 be embraced further to deliver equity? Are there new opportunities in clean energy and transportation for the model? Noted infrastructure leader John Porcari will provide his insight into what’s next.

  14. 2:00 pm

    Conference Ends