U.S. Infrastructure Development Conference
Conference site: https://www.usinfrastructureconference.com
Hourly Schedule
Wednesday, June 3
- 9:10 AM
- Breaking Silos, Building Trust: Early Collaboration for Infrastructure Success
- In his address, Jim Ray will make the case for a new delivery playbook grounded in early, integrated collaboration and strategic transparency. Rather than viewing P3s or alternative delivery as purely financing mechanisms, it highlights why owners, advisors, lawyers, lenders, and contractors must come together from day one to sharpen cost certainty, reduce waste, and manage risk before it escalates. Drawing on real project examples and practical lessons, the talk illustrates how transparency can serve as a true competitive advantage—improving procurement, discouraging counterproductive behaviors, and building public trust. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to apply this approach and elevate expectations for accountable, on-time, and on-budget infrastructure delivery. This opening address sets the tone for a conference dedicated to partnership and collaboration: showing that early investments in teamwork and openness deliver the strongest outcomes for our communities.
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Speakers:
Jim Ray
- 3:10 PM
- Projects in Practice: DOT Leadership Lessons from the States
- Former and current state DOT leaders share insights from delivering major projects. This session explores how agencies have structured, procured, and managed programs within broader capital strategies — reflecting on successes and setbacks across governance, enabling legislation, and risk allocation frameworks. The discussion highlights the leadership required to move complex projects forward, and how states are building internal capacity and positioning for alternative delivery. Attendees will gain practical lessons on refining procurement approaches and aligning financing strategies with long-term capital program goals.
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Speakers:
Bobby Lewis
Thursday, June 4
- 9:20 AM
- A Conversation with FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster: Advancing America’s Infrastructure Future
- Join FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster for a fireside conversation on federal transportation priorities, and the evolving challenges facing public agencies across the country. Moderated by Jim Ray, Corporate President, Advisory at HNTB, this discussion will explore how collaboration, innovation, and strategic investment are shaping the next generation of infrastructure projects.
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Speakers:
Jim Ray
Jim Ray
Corporate President
Bobby Lewis
