2024 Infrastructure Summit

11:00 a.m. Registration
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Opening Session
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m. Reception

Ticket sales are now closed. You may register on-site.

Digital Program

The Infrastructure Summit is your opportunity to learn about everything unfolding in transportation, transit, water, power, and more in the Greater Austin area. This event offers a unique chance for business and community leaders to gain insights into Austin's future directly from regional experts and elected officials.

We look forward to welcoming our keynote speaker, Austin's Interim City Manager Jesus Garza, along with speakers from Austin Transit Partnership, Austin Public Works, Texas2036, City of Austin, CapMetro, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, and more!

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Keynote Speaker, Jesús Garza

We're excited to announce that Jesús Garza, Austin's Interim City Manager, will be our Keynote Speaker. Garza previously served as City Manager from 1994-2002, and led the city during a period of considerable economic and population expansion through which he focused on business development, downtown revitalization, and the transformation of a former Air Force Base into the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, among other major initiatives.

Our Panels

I-35 Capital Express: Reconnecting AustinThe Future of Energy Infrastructure in Texas
Bringing Sustainability to Austin's InfrastructureRegional Transportation
Austin Light Rail: Infrastructure Opportunities that Connect Housing, Jobs and TransitResilience for Infrastructure and Communities
Air ServiceThe Next 100 Years of Water in Central Texas

Our Panelists

Check back for updates, as new panelists will be added each week leading up to the event.

  • Tommy Abrego

    Mobility35 Program Manager, TxDOT

  • Ghizlane Badawi

    CEO, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

  • Dianne Bangle

    CEO,
    Real Estate Council of Austin

  • James Bass

    Executive Director, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority

  • Zach Baumer

    Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Austin

  • Dr. Emily Beagle

    Webber Energy Group at UT Austin

  • Rob Borowski

    Sustainability Officer, Capital Metro

  • Greg Canally

    Executive Director, Austin Transit Partnership

  • BJ Carpenter

    Airport and Environment Sustainability Officer, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

  • Marc Coudert

    Climate Resilience & Adaptation Manager, Office of Resilience | City of Austin

  • Nicole Doheny

    Chief Financial Officer,
    City and County of Denver

  • Doug Driskill

    VP, Client Solutions Group Support Services, Dell Technologies

  • Mike Enger

    VP, Energy Market Operations & Resource Planning, Austin Energy

  • Allen Fore

    VP, Public Affairs, Kinder Morgan

  • David Harvey

    Chief Sales Officer, Southwest Airlines

  • Sam Haynes

    Deputy Chief, Communications & Marketing, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

  • Michael Irlbeck

    Director, Business Development, EPCOR USA Inc.

  • John Langmore

    Board Member, Austin Transit Partnership

  • Caroline Mays

    Director, Planning and Modal Programs, TxDOT

  • Jeremy Mazur

    Senior Policy Advisor, Texas2036

  • Richard Mendoza

    Director, Transportation and Public Works Department, City of Austin

  • Emily Risinger

    Director, Planning & Urban Design, Downtown Austin Alliance

  • Shay Ralls Roalson

    Director, Austin Water

  • Jason Roberts

    STX Manager of Projects,
    Jacobs

  • Carlos Rubinstein

    RSAH2O, LLC & Anser Advisory

  • Trey Salinas

    3 Point Partners

  • Christof Spieler

    Vice President, Huitt Zollars

  • Abby Tomlinson

    Strategic Communications Group Lead,
    AECOM

  • Niniane Tozzi

    Climate Change and Sustainability Lead, North America,
    Mott MacDonald

  • Mike Trimble

    Project Director, HNTB

  • José “Chito” Vela

    Austin City Council Member - District 4

  • Dottie Watkins

    President & CEO, CapMetro

  • Casey Wells

    Systems Planning Director at Texas Department of Transportation

Thank you to our sponsors!

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Reception Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Program Sponsors
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Corporate Sponsors
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Cancellation Policy
The Austin Chamber of Commerce must maintain a cancellation policy for events in order to properly plan for catering, venue expenses, and marketing efforts. Unless stated otherwise, Chamber reservations must be canceled 5 business days prior to the event to be eligible for a refund. All refunds will be issued 10 days after the event. No refunds will be issued for nonattendance. You are welcome to send another member of your staff in your place.