Public-Private Partnerships in Depth
A deep dive into structuring successful P3 deals from start to finish. Experts will break down how long-term P3 agreements are structured (comparing concession vs. availability-payment models over 30+ year...
The California Infrastructure Delivery Conference offers a curated, two-day program packed with insight, strategy, and actionable guidance. Designed for public-sector leaders and private-sector experts alike, the agenda explores how California’s most urgent infrastructure needs—from transit and water to civic buildings and enery—are being met through innovative delivery models and creative funding partnerships.
This year’s program features 25+ sessions, including keynote presentations, expert panels, and detailed case studies that unpack the tools, risks, and opportunities tied to alternative project delivery in California. Attendees will hear directly from owners, agency leaders, developers, AEC professionals, investors, and legal advisors who are shaping major infrastructure projects across the state.
From legislative updates and procurement strategy to risk management, community engagement, and smart infrastructure innovation, the sessions provide real-world examples and lessons learned from California and beyond.
Whether you're planning your first design-build procurement or advancing a city-wide P3 initiative, this program will connect you with the tools, people, and partnerships to help get it done.
A deep dive into structuring successful P3 deals from start to finish. Experts will break down how long-term P3 agreements are structured (comparing concession vs. availability-payment models over 30+ year...
A comparative primer on California’s project delivery methods beyond design-bid-build. This session demystifies Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Public-Private Partnerships (P3), examining when to use each approach. Panelists...
A focused look at Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) and CM/GC delivery, highlighting California’s recent experiences. This session shows how CMAR brings a contractor on board during design to control costs and...
An exploration of how cities and counties are using joint-development models to renew public facilities. This session features the flagship example of the Long Beach Civic Center project – a...
Tackling the question “how do we pay for it?” head-on, this session demystifies the funding stack behind modern infrastructure deals. Finance experts will explain how projects can combine diverse funding...
Go behind the scenes of Los Angeles World Airports’ landmark P3 project delivering an automated people mover (APM) train at LAX. In 2018 LAWA awarded a $4.9 billion design-build-finance-operate-maintain contract to...
Alternative delivery isn’t just for LA, San Diego, or San Francisco. In this session, speakers involved in California’s mid-sized and rural communities share how they’ve successfully structured projects using CMAR,...
An overview of Progressive Design-Build (PDB), the newly authorized two-phase model transforming project delivery in California. Presenters will explain how PDB flips the script by selecting a design-builder based mainly...
When funding is limited and procurement capacity is stretched, bundling multiple infrastructure assets into a single contract can drive cost savings and attract better bidders. Panelists will share how jurisdictions...
The hard work doesn’t end at contract award. This session tracks the full lifecycle of a design-build or P3 project from procurement through delivery, commissioning, and handover. Learn what internal...
A deep look at delivering a mega-project transit extension in the heart of Los Angeles. The Purple Line Extension (now under construction) is a multibillion-dollar subway project extending heavy rail...
A session spotlighting how alternative delivery and financing models are advancing energy infrastructure and sustainability goals. The panel will discuss how local governments can procure solar farms or community microgrids...
Even the most technically sound project can falter without public support. This session focuses on upholding community values, labor standards, and equity when delivering infrastructure via fast-track methods or private...
A forward-looking forum on how technology is reshaping the way we plan, build, and manage infrastructure. Speakers will highlight emerging tools – from smart sensors that monitor infrastructure health in...
A session on integrating transportation projects with mixed-use real estate development to create vibrant, transit-oriented communities. Leaders from transit agencies, city planning, and private development will discuss how joint development...
How can public agencies safeguard the public interest when using design-build or P3 procurement? This session delves into governance practices that ensure accountability and success. Topics include conducting rigorous Value-for-Money...
A briefing on the policy frameworks that enable (or constrain) alternative delivery in California. Legal experts and policymakers will survey recent changes in state law that expand project delivery options....
In this panel, the tables turn as infrastructure investors, bankers, and credit analysts share how they evaluate projects. What makes an infrastructure deal attractive or too risky? The discussion will...
Recent federal legislation (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, etc.) is injecting unprecedented grant funding into infrastructure – this session shows public agencies how to capitalize on it. Experts...
As water challenges mount, California utilities are embracing alternative delivery for speed and innovation in water supply and treatment projects. This session will explore how cities are using design-build-operate contracts...
Transportation agencies are turning to alternative delivery to speed up highways, bridges, and transit projects across California. In this session, panelists will discuss how tools like toll revenue P3 concessions...
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