JW Marriott, L.A. Live | October 8-9, 2026
Advancing Airport Infrastructure: Capital, Partnerships, and Delivery
The Airport Development & Investment Conference convenes airport authorities, government sponsors, investors, and delivery partners focused on advancing airport infrastructure through strategic investment, public-private collaboration, and innovative project delivery.
As airports face unprecedented capital demands — driven by passenger growth, aging assets, technology, expansion needs, and resilience requirements — authorities and their industry partners are rethinking how projects get financed, structured, and delivered.
This conference explores the capital strategies, partnership frameworks, and delivery models moving airport projects from planning to execution.
From P3 structures and concession models to alternative delivery, risk allocation, and unlocking capital beyond traditional sources, the program is designed for the owners, investors, and partners moving airport projects from strategy to execution.
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Meet the Leaders Shaping Airport Development
Hear from 100+ executives representing airports, airlines, investors, developers, government agencies, and more.
Basil Binns
Deputy Director, Administration & Business Development
Miami Airport
Francisco Brugueras
Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance
Barclays
Gerrard Bushell
Partner & Chairman
Carlyle Airport Group
Carlton Byrd
Managing Partner
ATI
George Casey
Chair & CEO
Vantage Group
Ken Cope
SVP of Real Estate Development
Denver International Airport
Kaveh Dabiran
Managing Director
United Airlines
Richard Davey
Chief Executive Officer
Massachusetts Port Authority
Monica Del Rio
Director, Airport Affairs
Southwest Airlines
Dan Edwards
Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs
U.S. Dept. of Transportation
Cherian George
Senior Advisor - Project Finance
BAM Mutual
Tammie Hall-Roberts
Chairwoman, Board of Directors
Raleigh-Durham Airport
Jim Heitmann
COO
PANYNJ
Michael Helvey
Director, Office of Airport Compliance
Federal Aviation Administration
Maximilian Kalis
COO
TBI Airport Management | VINCI
Jahred Kallop
Co-Chief Investment Officer
Tikehau Star Infra
Vikram Krishnan
Senior Partner
McKinsey
Huntley Lawrence
Principal
HAL Strategy Group
Brian Mattingly
Director, Corporate Real Estate
Delta Airlines
Steve Morris
Senior VP, Aviation
Hill International
Steve Nackan
President, Concessions
AECON
Dwight Pullen
Senior Vice President
AECOM
Jim Ray
President, Advisory
HNTB
Kathleen Sharman
Associate Vice President
Ricondo
Reed Singer
Managing Director
Ullico
Steve Sisneros
Executive Advisor
Paslay Group
Reshma Soni
Managing Partner
American Airlines
Marlon Smith
Managing Director
JLC Loop
Ricky Smith
General Manager
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
Adam Stahl
Deputy Administrator
TSA
Steve Summers
Managing Director
Greenhill Partners
Sabine Trenk
CEO
Fraport USA
Rob Walker
Managing Director
United Airlines
Phil Washington
Former CEO
Denver International Airport
Darcy Wilson
Managing Director, Infrastructure Investments
Fengate
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75+ additional speakers on the full roster
Inside the Program
The program is organized around the key forces shaping airport infrastructure today — from how capital is deployed and projects are structured to how regulatory frameworks, airline dynamics, and evolving infrastructure needs are influencing delivery.
- Rebuilding the Airport Development Model
- Deploying Capital into Airport Infrastructure
- Regulation as a Driver of Development
- Airlines as Infrastructure Partners
- Airports as Real Estate Platforms
- Future Infrastructure and Aviation
Sessions are designed to provide practical insights from active programs, real world case studies, and peer level discussions across these themes.
Who's in the Room?
Bringing together leaders responsible for advancing airport infrastructure across the public and private sectors.
Public Sector
Airport authorities and public agencies leading capital programs and overseeing airport operations.
Private Sector
Airport operators, developers, engineering and construction firms, and advisory teams supporting project delivery.
Capital Providers
Infrastructure investors, lenders, and financial advisors focused on financing and structuring airport projects.
Industry Partners
Firms providing services across planning, design, construction, operations, and long term asset management.
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Registration Options:
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$1,395 after Sept 11
Recommended for most participants
- Access to all panels and keynotes
- Access to workshops and exhibitions
- Access to networking sessions
- Access to meal receptions with food and drink
- Access to attendee list
- Access to digital networking platform
- Access to mobile app
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$1,795 after Sept 11
Enhanced access and premium benefits
- Access to all panels and keynotes
- Access to workshops and exhibitions
- Access to networking sessions
- Access to meal receptions with food and drink
- Access to digital networking platform
- Access to mobile app
- Early access to attendee list with contact information (including emails)
- Access to session audio recordings, transcripts, and presentations
- Priority badge collection
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For Public-Sector Airport Reps Only
Access to all benefits
- Access to all panels and keynotes
- Access to workshops and exhibitions
- Access to networking sessions
- Access to meal receptions with food and drink
- Access to attendee list
- Access to digital networking platform
- Access to mobile app
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For Airline Reps Only
Access to all benefits
- Access to all panels and keynotes
- Access to workshops and exhibitions
- Access to networking sessions
- Access to meal receptions with food and drink
- Access to attendee list
- Access to digital networking platform
- Access to mobile app
