Registration is located in the Seaport Ballroom Lobby.

Join industry leaders for breakfast and an interactive conversation specifically tailored to the needs of airport authorities evaluating P3s. This pre-summit session is designed for owners beginning to explore P3s, to help you understand where P3s can be applicable; and how they can save money and time when dealing with upgrades, repairs, and maintenance. Learn when P3s do or do not make sense, and what major considerations need to be made once choosing this route, in particular the crucial first steps.

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Laura DiBella, who currently serves as Florida's Secretary of Commerce, will draw upon her experience as the Executive Director of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association and Chairman of the Aerospace Alliance to discuss economic development strategies for airports and ports.

The esteemed panel will take us through the rationale for private-sector involvement as airports prepare to launch a variety of exciting developments. Key questions include: What is the project's economic impact? How will the project affect neighboring airports? How can we ensure the P3 model will bring greatest value to the project?

There are certain business considerations that a government must review before starting the P3 process. In this panel we will discuss the elements that should be considered as the public builds out the business case for a P3. In addition, panelists will share ways to effectively communicate the business case to the community at large.

Under the IIJA, TIFIA eligibility for airport projects was vastly expanded, opening the door to a lower cost of financing for P3s in airports, which has been a notable area of concern for airport CFOs in these transactions. Panelists will explore the range of eligible projects in the airport space, differentiate airports as distinct credits in the TIFIA loan process and provide an overview and timeline of the process for obtaining TIFIA financing for an airport P3 project.

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Since the Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) P3 was announced in May 2021, the airport has gone from zero commercial flights to having an airline with more than 14 destinations, making it one of the fastest growing airports in the country. Join us to discover how this phenomenal growth was unlocked through the first P3 agreement of its kind.

Join us as we explore ways in which airports can offload their environmental baggage to meet sustainability goals.

The first of two public sector exclusive bootcamps, this session will focus on the financial aspects of a P3 and examine the use of PABS, TIFIA, taxable debt, and other financing tools.

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) presents unique challenges for airports. New physical infrastructure requirements and a contained operating environment may create opportunities for private sector solutions. This panel will explore the inventory of expected airport needs and methods of delivery currently under consideration by airports providing thought leadership in the AAM space, and discuss private sector appetite and input on potential delivery methods and risk allocations.

The air cargo industry has become a key element in the e-commerce boom because it offers the benefits of speed and reliability. While airports are investing in on-airport cargo facilities they are land constrained. There needs to be a holistic discussion to include the land and facilities directly outside the airports.

Building a successful procurement and delivering a project demands the right partners. When running a P3 procurement, the public sector project manager could potentially spend more time with their advisors than they will with their own family – pick your advisor carefully. Join this session as we explore core skillsets and areas of expertise to engage as you move your project forward.

Over the last few years, some pioneering industrial power companies have developed a variety of “Energy-as-a-Service” (EaaS) microgrid solutions that support decarbonization efforts and energy independence - technologies such as renewable energies, low carbon generation, green hydrogen and carbon capture concepts. 

With growing concerns related to power demand/supply and climate change, these microgrid approaches are becoming an essential success factor for future business continuity and carbon “net-positive” operating scenarios, adding value as a way to “de-risk” new airport capital investments to cater for growing future peak demands. This panel will discuss the challenges, opportunities and best practices in delivering these projects through a P3 framework.

The basis of all good public-private partnerships is in the structuring of the deal and the management/oversight of the contract and efficient financing. During this session, both public and private sector experts will discuss the basic and best practices for P3 deal structuring and share their views on the best practices for contract management for the long-term success of a P3. 

Join us at this special networking event for all conference speakers and delegates. 

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Experts will examine the benefits of long-term operations and maintenance using the P3 structure to mitigate project risks. This conversation will cover how P3 counterparties allocate and price risk and how approaching the topic of O&M early on drives value and appropriately addresses the asset’s long-term goals.

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Recorded Presentations by George Casey, CEO, Vantage & Rick Cotton, Executive Director PANYNJ

A multi-practice approach was utilized to provide legal advice on the bond and commercial financing for the construction of a new Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. In this session, a panel of bankers, financing advisors and counsel will discuss the deal complexities and lessons learned as the financing element was steered to close in an ever-shifting market.

The panel will review business intelligence, AI and analytics, their maturation and evolution over the last few years, and the role business intelligence plays in aviation safety, security and sustainability, particularly in the areas of operations, overhead management, and lifecycle management.

Recent projects such as LaGuardia, O'Hare and JFK have exposed the challenges and barriers to entry for DEI Initiative firms in an airport environment. This dialogue will highlight how creative solutions implemented though a P3 program can turn challenges into opportunities and truly address diversity and equity in infrastructure.

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Megaprojects such as Kansas City International Airport's new $1.5B terminal are increasingly being viewed as community assets, primarily designed with a focus on customer experience. This panel will discuss how the P3 development team actively sought community input to inform the design of the new terminal from the outset and examine the integral role of the P3 structure in the project's success.