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Morning
8:00
AM
AM
Arrival
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00
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Opening
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15
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Plenary
Los Angeles Case Study — Delivering Airport Infrastructure at Scale
Los Angeles is currently one of the most complex airport infrastructure programs in the United States, driven by the upcoming Olympics and long-term regional growth. This plenary explores how large-scale infrastructure programs are structured, managed, and financed, and what lessons can be applied to other major airport programs across the country.
10:00
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Fireside Chat
An Executive Perspective on Delivering Airports
A Conversation with Senior Airport Leadership — Announcement Coming Soon
This conversation offers a candid, senior-level perspective on how one of the largest airport systems in the United States is managing growth, capital investment, and operational complexity. The discussion will address the pressures of preparing for a globally significant event while maintaining long-term financial sustainability and public accountability.
10:45
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Break
Networking Break
11:00
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Panel 1
To P3 or Not to P3 — Strategic Choices for US Airports
Airports across the United States are taking different approaches to development. Some are embracing private capital and long-term partnerships while others are maintaining full public control. This panel examines the real strategic considerations behind these decisions, including political constraints, financial capacity, risk transfer, and long-term operational implications.
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Afternoon — General Session
1:00
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Panel 2
The Capital Stack — FAA Funding and Private Investment
Blending federal funding with private capital is one of the most complex and misunderstood aspects of airport development in the United States. This panel breaks down how grants such as AIP and IIJA interact with private investment, bond financing, and airport revenues, and explores what the current federal landscape means for project feasibility across different airport types.
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Track ACapital & Investment
Track BDevelopment, Delivery & Operations
1:45 PM
1:45
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Panel 3
Where Is Capital Actually Getting Deployed Today?
Despite strong investor interest in infrastructure, relatively few airport deals in the United States are reaching execution. This session focuses on actual capital deployment — which opportunities are attracting investment, what structural features are making deals work, and where the gaps remain between interest and execution.
1:45
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Panel 7
Permitting, NEPA, and Federal Approvals
Regulatory approvals remain one of the primary constraints on airport development timelines. This session explores how FAA processes and NEPA requirements impact delivery, what differentiates projects that move efficiently from those that stall, and what proposed or enacted federal reforms may change the landscape.
2:30 PM
2:30
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Panel 4
Financing Airport Infrastructure — Debt Markets
Debt remains a critical component of airport financing, but lending conditions have evolved significantly. This panel explores what makes a project bankable, how lenders are pricing risk across development stages, and what airport operators and developers need to understand about current debt market dynamics.
2:30
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Panel 8
Security, Border Control, and Terminal Design
Security and border processing are core drivers of terminal design. This panel examines how requirements from the TSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection influence layout, cost, and passenger experience, and how airports are balancing security mandates with operational efficiency and passenger flow.
Networking Break — 3:15 PM
3:30 PM
3:30
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Panel 5
Inside the Investment Committee — Would You Invest in This Deal?
In this interactive session, investors evaluate a hypothetical airport opportunity as if it were being presented to their investment committee. Panelists assess the deal in real time, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and red flags, giving attendees a rare inside look at how capital decisions are actually made.
3:30
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Panel 9
Rethinking Terminal Delivery — Speed and Cost
With rising construction costs and long delivery timelines, airports are rethinking how terminals are built. This panel explores alternative delivery approaches including modular construction and phased development, and examines which methods are proving effective at reducing cost, compressing schedules, and managing risk.
4:15 PM
4:15
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Panel 6
Access to Capital and Participation in Infrastructure
As procurement requirements and capital markets evolve, participation in airport infrastructure is also changing. This panel examines how MWBE participation is being implemented in practice, whether meaningful equity participation is achievable within current deal structures, and what changes would be required to broaden access.
4:15
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Panel 10
Execution Risk — Why Projects Fail
Even well-structured projects can face significant challenges during execution. This panel focuses on where airport developments most often encounter problems, including stakeholder misalignment, interface risk between construction and operations, and cost escalation, and what can be done at the planning stage to reduce exposure.
Evening
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Morning
8:00
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Arrival
Registration & Networking Breakfast
9:00
AM
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Opening
Welcome & Day Two Opening
9:15
AM
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Plenary
Airlines as Infrastructure Partners — The Future of Terminal Development
Airlines are the primary users and often the driving force behind airport infrastructure decisions. This plenary examines how major carriers are approaching terminal control, long-term commitments, and development partnerships, and what the evolving airline-airport relationship means for how new infrastructure gets financed and built.
10:00
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Panel 11
The Future of Passenger Processing and Throughput
As passenger volumes grow, airports must increase throughput without expanding physical infrastructure. This panel explores technology-enabled solutions, process redesign, and what realistic capacity gains look like across different terminal configurations.
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10:45
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Panel 12
Designing Airports for Flow, Not Capacity
Traditional airport design has focused on capacity. The next generation focuses on flow. This panel examines how layout, technology, and passenger movement can be optimized to improve efficiency, reduce dwell times, and create a better experience without necessarily building more square footage.
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11:30
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AM
Break
Networking Break
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Track AReal Estate & Infrastructure
Track BFuture Systems & Aviation Technology
12:45 PM
12:45
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Panel 13
Landside Monetization — Parking, Curb, and Access
Landside assets are often among the most stable and profitable components of airport revenue. This panel explores how parking, curbside access, and mobility management are evolving through pricing, technology, and new transportation modalities, and how airports are thinking about long-term monetization and concession structures.
12:45
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Panel 16
Energy, Electrification, and Future Aviation Infrastructure
The transition toward electric and hybrid aircraft will increase energy demand at airports. This panel examines what infrastructure is required, how on-site generation and microgrids fit into the picture, and how airports are planning for an energy future that remains highly uncertain in terms of timing and technology.
1:30 PM
1:30
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Panel 14
Private Aviation Infrastructure — FBOs and Private Terminals
Private aviation infrastructure is emerging as a distinct and increasingly institutional asset class. This session examines why investors are targeting FBO platforms, how hangar-driven development models are evolving, and what the growth of private terminals means for the broader airport real estate landscape.
1:30
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PM
Panel 17
Advanced Air Mobility and Regional Aviation
Beyond eVTOL concepts, regional and hybrid-electric aviation may represent a more immediate opportunity. This panel explores what infrastructure is needed, how airports should plan for uncertain adoption timelines, and whether regional air mobility can meaningfully relieve pressure on major commercial hubs.
2:15 PM
2:15
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Panel 15
Cargo, Logistics, and Airport Real Estate
Air cargo is increasingly shaped by logistics and e-commerce rather than traditional airline models. This panel explores how companies like Amazon are reshaping demand, how airports are competing with alternative logistics hubs, and what the long-term real estate and investment opportunity looks like for cargo-focused infrastructure.
2:15
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Panel 18
Air Traffic Control Modernization and System Capacity
Airspace constraints are becoming a critical limitation for airport growth. This session examines the current state of ATC modernization, what NextGen has and has not delivered, and what systemic investments are required to expand system capacity.
Conference Close
3:00
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Closing
Closing Remarks & Conference Adjournment