INFRADAY 2027 · 1-DAY REGIONAL EVENT
June 2, 2027 · Wednesday
Chicago, IL
Public capital programs, utilities and freight infrastructure across the Midwest.
Why attend
Connect with the public and private owners, utilities and delivery partners shaping infrastructure investment in Chicago and the surrounding region. Learn where capital programs are heading, what owners need and how projects can move from planning to construction.
Who you’ll meet
City and county owners, transit and freight agencies, water and power utilities, engineering and construction firms, and public finance advisers.
Program preview
Explore the core discussions shaping the program. Speaker announcements and the detailed session schedule will follow.
- SESSION 1
The Midwest capital pipeline: public owner priorities and procurement
Hear how owners are prioritizing investment, assessing project readiness and preparing upcoming procurement. Discuss what delivery partners need to know before pursuing the next opportunity.
- SESSION 2
Rail, transit and freight: modernization and regional connectivity
Explore capital priorities, regional connections and construction challenges. Discuss how owners can expand capacity or renew assets while maintaining reliable service.
- SESSION 3
Water systems: lead service lines, treatment and asset renewal
Explore capacity, reliability and resource constraints, with a focus on practical design and delivery choices. Compare owner requirements, lifecycle costs and opportunities for efficient systems.
- SESSION 4
Utility capital programs: reliability, substations and growing demand
Discuss capacity requirements, utility coordination and the infrastructure needed to serve new demand. Examine procurement, reliability and the decisions that shape delivery schedules.
- SESSION 5
City and county delivery: bridges, streets and public facilities
Explore capital priorities, regional connections and construction challenges. Discuss how owners can expand capacity or renew assets while maintaining reliable service.
- SESSION 6
Financing and executing programs: bonds, partnerships and digital delivery
Examine funding options, commercial commitments and risk allocation. Discuss what makes a project investable and how owners and financing partners can move it toward delivery.
The event experience
A focused day of owner perspectives, project discussions and practical panels, with networking breaks and lunch. Bring your project questions, exchange ideas with peers and build relationships across the infrastructure delivery chain.
Plan your visit
Date & location
June 2, 2027
Chicago, IL
Venue
Venue and travel details will be announced here.
Registration
Registration details will be announced here. Contact Infraday for event updates and participation opportunities.
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Build relationships around Midwestern transportation, utility renewal and industrial development programs.
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Engineering, construction, asset management, manufacturing and public finance partners.
Ways to get involved
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