To address these needs, stakeholders from across the government, business, and non-profit sectors joined The Intersector Project to discuss a collaborative approach to solving U.S. infrastructure problems. Among the attendees was Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) who provided the keynote address. He delivered expert perspective, thoughtful commentary, and valuable insight into the role of infrastructure in American life.
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The Intersector Project Hosts Summit, An Intersector Process for U.S. Infrastructure
Tuesday, December 27th, 2016June 8-10 in Atlanta, GA: Attend One Water Summit 2016
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016Summit attendees will assess how water drives economic growth, environmental sustainability, and opportunity for all in the United States. Through inspiring plenary sessions, interactive panels, mobile workshops, and caucuses, participants will strategize on how to accelerate the adoption of integrated, sustainable, and inclusive approaches to water resource management.
View this complete post...Attend the ACEC Annual Convention and Legislative Summit: April 17-20, Washington, DC
Wednesday, February 3rd, 20162016 ACEC Convention and Legislative SummitThe 2016 ACEC Annual Convention and Legislative Summit is coming to Washington, DC this Spring. Attendees can expect a wide variety of presentations, forums, keynote speeches, educational sessions and much more.
View this complete post...February 4-5, Panama City: 3rd Annual Central American & Caribbean Capital Projects & Infrastructure Summit
Thursday, January 8th, 2015The 3rd Annual Central American & Caribbean Capital Projects & Infrastructure Summit will unite the regions gathering the largest project developers, concessionaires, construction companies, operators, investors and government leaders to discuss opportunities about a wide variety of sectors including: roads & highway networks, canals and ports, airports, railways, mining infrastructure, telecom infrastructure, oil and gas, real state, mass transportation systems, water sanitation and sewage and technology.
View this complete post...February 25-27, Washington DC: High Speed Rail Summit 2014
Wednesday, February 12th, 2014Don’t miss the 2014 High Speed Rail Summit in Washington, DC this February 25-26. Transportation secretary Anthony Foxx will headline the summit.
Other highlighted speakers include: Karen Hedlund, FRA Deputy Administrator; John Mica, Congressman; Loretta Sanchez, Congresswoman; Stephen Gardner, Amtrak Vice President;
View this complete post...Hurricane Sandy: Getting New Jersey Back on the Grid
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012Lakehurst, NJ: Providing power after Hurricane Sandy from Fort Bragg, N.C. on Vimeo. Company B, 249th Engineer Battalion Soldiers receive generators in Lakehurst, N.J. The generators are part of the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. Soundbites from Capt. Michael Wiehagan and Sgt. 1st Class Barry Newman. Summit, NJ: Power Is On!! Hurricane Sandy Restoration in […]
View this complete post...Learn it from the experts at upcoming infra events
Thursday, May 26th, 2011If you’re looking for new ways to participate in the infrastructure discussion and hear directly from experts and policymakers, you might want to check out some of the infra events we have listed. Across the United States and scheduled through 2012, there are plenty to choose from.
View this complete post...Feb. 8-10: High Speed Rail Summit, Washington DC
Thursday, January 20th, 2011From the US High Speed Rail Association:
Be part of this important high speed rail summit! Hear from the new incoming Congress and the Obama Administration about plans to step up the national high speed rail program. Hear about the many challenges with launching a major new infrastructure project of this scale. Listen to senior elected officials discuss the importance of maintaining the ‘political sustainability’ needed to get it built. Hear from political and business leaders where this program is going, how money will be rolled out, and where the money will continue to come from to pay for these new systems.
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