Infraday Midwest

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2024 Partners Include

Avicado Construction Technology Services

Avicado empowers construction owners to leverage their systems and data. Our experts partner with enterprise organizations like data centers, universities, hospitals, public agencies, and developers to create seamless interoperability across their teams and technologies.

As a construction owner’s strategic partner, Avicado reduces churn on construction programs and fosters healthy, data-driven decision-making. We bring our unparalleled construction technology expertise to every project, no matter the size.

Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)

The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) administers the Illinois Human Rights Act. The IL Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment, financial credit, public accommodations, housing and sexual harassment, as well as sexual harassment in education.

Kahua

Kahua helps you manage processes, documents and cost on your construction programs and projects from inception to closeout. Purpose-built solutions for owners, program managers, general contractors and subcontractors help you minimize time-to-value and enhance user adoption. Kahua enables collaboration between all project participants to streamline communication and improve efficiency. Eliminate waste and rework by keeping everyone on the same page with the latest design and scope information. And with Kahua’s comprehensive dashboards and reporting, you get the visibility and control you need to minimize risk.

Kahua is a lifecycle solution, with applications for capital planning, sources of funds, design review, bid management, document management & control, cost management and asset handover. Kahua is available on all mobile devices to easily connect field to office.

Kahua apps are built on kBuilder, an Enterprise Low-Code Application Platform which enables Kahua partners and customers to rapidly build new apps or customize existing apps to extend or enhance Kahua solutions. This gives you the agility you need to adapt as your business needs evolve. To date, over 600 private and public apps have been developed on kBuilder, and public apps are available to the Kahua community on the kStore app marketplace.

Powering Chicago

Bringing together the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 electricians and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) of Chicago and Cook County, Powering Chicago is an electrical industry labor-management partnership that invests in consistently better construction, better careers and better communities within the metro Chicago region. Employing the latest technology, its members are elevating industry performance through their commitment to safety, level of experience and reliability, while also investing in the future of skilled labor through an innovative apprenticeship program that is paving the way for the next generation of skilled electricians.

STV

Founded more than 100 years ago, STV is a leader in providing architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, program and construction management and advisory services for transportation systems and infrastructure, water, and social infrastructure such as healthcare, educational and justice facilities. Through our commitment to quality and innovation, we are creating a better future.

Agenda

2024 Speakers Include

Adam Stratton, Director, Solar Business Development, Acciona Energy USA Global LLC

Adrian Pearmine, Western Director of Mobility Technologies, STV

Ana Isabel Mendoza, GIS Specialist, McLean County Government

Bethany Bennick, Deputy Team Lead for Water & Wastewater Technologies | Global Environmental Technology Team, U.S. Department of Commerce

Bill Selbig, Research Hydrologist, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, USGS

Brian Daly, Program Manager, Department of Environment and Sustainability, Cook County

Brian Katamay, Long Term Control Planner, City of Aurora

Chris Meister, Executive Director, Illinois Finance Authority

Dareen Salama, Co-Founder and CEO, Gryps

Earl Jackson Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Department of Transportation & Infrastructure, City & County of Denver

Ebonie Davis, Public Contracts Unit Administrator, Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)

Elbert Walters III, Executive Director, Powering Chicago

Elizabeth Granato, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Asset Management, Cook County Government

Emily Eichholzer, Water Utility Specialist, City of Naperville

Eric Boria, Senior Technical Analyst and Project Manager, GTI Energy

Eric Paul Dennis, Research Associate of Infrastructure Policy, Citizens Research Council of Michigan

Eze Phil-Ebosie, Director of Engineering, ComEd

Feng Huang, Manager, DER Interconnection, ComEd

Hapreet Suji, Manager - Capital Programs, OnIndus

Jacqueline Umbles, Public Affairs, Department of Procurement Services, City of Chicago

Jana Williams, Assistant Procurement Officer, City of Chicago

Jim Doten, Carbon Sequestration Program Manager, City of Minneapolis

Joe Shacter Director, Program Management, Amtrak Chicago Hub Improvement Program

JuanPablo Prieto, Director, Diversity Programs, Chicago Transit Authority

Karl Frisk, Operations Manager | Central District Operations, Peoples Gas

About

Your point of contact on the event is Ken Bauco - 646 675 0171 - ken@infraday.com.

Welcome to the 5th Infraday Midwest. This event aims to bring together policymakers, industry experts, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to infrastructure development and modernization across the Midwest region.

Public infrastructure in the Midwest plays a crucial role in supporting economic growth, connectivity, and quality of life for its residents. The region encompasses a vast network of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, airports, railways, water and wastewater systems, energy grids, and public facilities. Investments in the Midwest's public infrastructure aim to address maintenance and modernization needs, enhance transportation efficiency, promote sustainable practices, and ensure resilient infrastructure systems. These efforts are crucial for fostering regional development, attracting businesses, facilitating trade, improving mobility, and providing essential services to communities throughout the Midwest. Public-private partnerships, federal funding, and collaboration among various stakeholders are vital for sustaining and advancing infrastructure initiatives in the region.

2024 Topics Include:

Revolutionizing Public Infrastructure: The Impact of AI and Machine Learning
Adapting Infrastructure for a Changing Climate: Strategies and Innovations by Public Agencies
Midwest Utility Infrastructure: Case Studies and Insights
Pathways to Renewable Energy and Net Zero in the Midwest
Urban Transformation: The Impact of New Mobility Solutions on City Landscapes
Challenges and Solutions for Public Works Directors in the Midwest
Financing the Future: Infrastructure Investment Strategies in the Midwest
Innovative Approaches to Water Infrastructure in the Midwest: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Directions
Real Estate and Infrastructure in the Midwest: Navigating Development and Sustainability
Enhancing Midwest Airport Infrastructure: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Prospects

The event provides both the public and private sector an opportunity to interact, network and gain knowledge of where the infrastructure market is heading in the Midwest – where the opportunities lie, and what the deficits are, directly from the project owners.

We invite you to join us this September 10th in Chicago.

2024 Venue

Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection

333 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

7am-6pm