PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
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The Airport Development and Investment Conference is framed around a central question: can U.S. airports keep up with demand and rising passenger expectations in an environment defined by capital constraints, regulatory complexity, and evolving delivery models
As airports face mounting pressure to expand and modernize, the program explores how infrastructure is being financed, regulated, and delivered in today’s market, and what it will take to move projects forward at the scale required.
Over two days, the conference brings together airport authorities and operators alongside developers, institutional and infrastructure investors, airlines, concession partners, lenders, and advisory firms. Through case driven discussions and peer level dialogue, the program examines how capital is being deployed, how risk is being structured, and how projects are advancing from planning through execution.
The result is a forum focused on the real decisions shaping airport capital programs today, and the frameworks that will define how infrastructure is delivered in the years ahead.
Key Themes:
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Rebuilding the U.S. Airport Development Model
- Is the traditional public airport model still viable for large scale infrastructure
- What is the right balance between public control and private capital
- Why have some U.S. airports resisted P3 models while others have embraced them
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Deploying Capital into Airport Infrastructure
- Where is institutional capital actually being deployed today
- What makes an airport project investable versus unfinanceable
- Are returns sufficient to justify the complexity of U.S. airport deals
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Regulation as a Driver of Development
- Are changing requirements from the Federal Aviation Administration, air traffic control systems, the Transportation Security Administration, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection enabling or constraining innovation
- What reforms would meaningfully accelerate airport delivery
- How early should developers engage regulators to improve outcomes
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Airlines as Infrastructure Partners
- Who ultimately controls the passenger terminal the airport, the airline, or the investor
- Will airlines invest capital or demand control without it
- How will airline strategies reshape airport development
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Airports as Real Estate Platforms
- Are airports underutilizing their land assets
- What infrastructure assets generate the highest returns
- How should airports balance aviation needs with commercial development
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Future Infrastructure and Aviation
- How real is the transition to electric and regional aviation
- What infrastructure investments should airports prioritize today
- Where is hype exceeding reality
Meet Our Speakers
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Two Days. 18 Sessions. One Agenda.
October 8–9, 2026 · Los Angeles, California
Session descriptions, speaker details, and venue information available on the full agenda page.
Program Formats & Networking Opportunities:
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Keynote Addresses
Renowned airport executives and infrastructure leaders will share key insights and success factors for delivering transformative airport projects through public-private partnerships and innovative delivery models.
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Educational Sessions
With 20+ expert-led sessions, the forum offers a deep dive into the most pressing issues in airport infrastructure delivery. Gain fresh perspectives, explore proven strategies, and walk away with actionable insights to guide your planning, procurement, and execution of capital projects.
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Roundtable Discussions
Peer-to-peer learning sessions featuring real-world case studies and best practices designed to help airport and public agency leaders maximize the success of infrastructure projects. These interactive discussions foster candid dialogue around challenges, solutions, and lessons learned—helping participants deliver long-term value through partnership.
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Workshops
Interactive, hands-on sessions where attendees exchange strategies, share technical insights, and collaborate on solutions to real-world challenges in airport planning, procurement, and project delivery.
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Learning Circles
Informal, small-group conversations focused on shared interests in airport development and project delivery. These facilitated gatherings offer a space to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.
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Project Forum
Airport owners and public-sector leaders from across the country will share upcoming capital plans, infrastructure priorities, and partnership opportunities. This forum creates a platform for meaningful dialogue between project sponsors and potential private-sector partners to help advance next-generation airport development initiatives.
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Receptions & Breaks
Daily networking receptions and refreshment breaks provide valuable time to connect with airport executives, public officials, developers, and industry advisors. Build relationships, exchange ideas, and discover new opportunities in a relaxed, collaborative setting.
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Exhibit Hall
Showcasing the latest technologies, services, and solutions in airport development, the exhibit hall offers a dynamic space to explore innovative tools, discover new partners, and connect with companies supporting the planning, financing, and delivery of modern aviation infrastructure.
Registration Options:
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$1,195 after Aug 7 | $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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$1,595 after Aug 7 | $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
For Public Sector Only
- 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
