Infrastructure 2022

Session archives
2022
As the U.S. looks to recover and rebuild, there’s one critical issue on every muni leader’s mind: infrastructure. Over the course of two days, The Bond Buyer convened experts and innovators to dive deep into all the complexities at INFRASTRUCTURE. How do we close the infrastructure gap? What areas will receive the biggest investments? How does ESG factor in? These questions and so many more were addressed by the most influential minds in municipal finance. This is the essential event to explore a vital and layered issue that will define the future of our nation.
Keynote sessions
Infrastructure 2022: Afternoon keynote

Morteza Farajian, Executive Director, Build America Bureau

November 30
Infrastructure 2022: Opening keynote

Mr. Landrieu will be introduced by Seán W. McCarthy, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Build America Mutual Assurance Company.

November 30
General sessions
Infrastructure 2022: Opening remarks

Christine Reynolds, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

November 30
In conversation with the rising stars on the U.S. infrastructure developments

The Bond Buyer's latest class of exceptional muni industry young professionals will join us for a discussion on current economic developments and the impact they are having on the U.S. infrastructure projects and the rollout of the IIJA.

November 30
Examining municipal implications of the inflation reduction act

Our panel of muni industry experts will help us parse through the law and understand exactly what it does and doesn't do for the public finance industry.

November 30
Outlook from the leaders in infrastructure

Top muni industry executives will share their views on the current developments and a road ahead.

November 30
Latest on the implementation of the infrastructure law

The discussion will center around what progress has been made thus far.

November 30
P3s: Latest deals and a look ahead

Peter Keating, Contributing Writer, The Bond Buyer; Jonathan Dingle, Senior Investment Director, Meridiam; Michael Discenza, CFO-North America, Transurban Limited; Mr. Saavan Gatfield, Senior Director, Business & Relationship Management — Infrastructure & Project Finance, Fitch Ratings; Steve Park, Partner, Ballard Spahr

November 30
Asset recycling in US: Obstacles and opportunities

We will focus on a holistic portfolio analysis to determine which assets are best suited for major improvements and monetization.

November 30
How does ESG fit into the infrastructure development plan

As the ESG factors become integrated into the muni sector, we will examine how they inform the thinking around the current and future infrastructure projects.

November 30
Luncheon and fireside chat with Jessica O. Matthews

Jessica O. Matthews will share her story and discuss how she discovered her "why" in the infrastructure industry.

November 30
Resiliency planning: Incorporating the climate change factors into the infrastructure projects

In the face of past, current and expected devastation and the resultant costs associated with climate change-related weather events, it is high time to think about building infrastructure projects that will help counter as well as withstand some of those effects when they happen. The discussion will mainly revolve around flood, wildfire, and violent storm-resiliency projects.

November 30
Energy as a service P3s

During this panel discussion, we will delve into this emerging and growing area of P3s in the U.S.

November 30
Examining the impact of inflation/recession

As the inflation pressures continue and the fear of recession grows, we will focus our attention to the following discussion points: How to handle and what impact it will have; Better planning for pricing/GMP pricing negotiations

November 30
Highway innovations

Join the Oregon Department of Transportation Chief Innovation Officer, Maureen Bock, in conversation about the Nation's first statewide Road User Charge program and other forward looking projects addressing EV charging and more.

November 30
The role of munis in the future of cities

During this 30-minute presentation, Arizent's research team will present their findings on the topic of the future of cities and how munis will help shape it.

November 30
Case studies
Case study on D.C.'s first P3 deal: Department of transportation's smart street lighting project

Bolstered by the IIJA, the aim behind the District's first P3 deal is twofold: to convert D.C.'s network of more than 75,000 streetlights into energy-efficient LED bulbs and to upgrade its Wi-Fi infrastructure. To explain the intricacies of the deal, how it all came together and what to expect going forward, we will be joined by the parties directly involved in the project.

November 30