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Southern regional meeting
The 2016 Southern Regional Meeting will take place from October 26-28 at the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans, LA. The agenda includes presentations and panel discussions on topics such as the impact of artificial intelligence on the construction industry, the state of transportation design and construction in the South, and state and federal transportation policy and market updates. Events include a first-time attendee networking event, opening and networking receptions, breakfasts and luncheons, and presentations from transportation officials and industry leaders. The meeting will provide an opportunity for transportation construction professionals in the Southern region to network, learn, and discuss important issues facing the industry.
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Southern regional meeting
- 1. 2016 Southern RegionalMeeting October 26–28 Ritz Carlton New Orleans, LA Wednesday, October 26 3:00–5:00 p.m. Registration Opens 5:15-6 p.m. First-Time Attendee Introduction & Networking Event 6:00–7:30 p.m. Opening Reception Thursday, October 27 8:00–9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00–10:00 a.m. Artificial Intelligence and Impact on the U.S. Construction Industry Presenters: Ross Smith, Director of Customer Engineering, Skype Jeff Siegel, Technology Solutions Center Director, Vice President at HNTB Hosted by the ARTBA Industry Leader Development Council 10:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Innovative Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Hosted by the ARTBA Industry Leader Development Council 12:15–12:30 p.m. Networking Break 12:30–1:00 p.m. Workshop Presentations & Conclusion
- 2. 1:00–2:00 p.m. NetworkingLuncheon 2:00–2:30 p.m. Regional Vice Chair Opening Remarks: Tom Elmore, CEO, Eutaw Construction ILDC Southern Regional Chair Comments: Chris Fronheiser, Vice President, AECOM 2:30–3:00 p.m. ARTBA Chairman David Zachry’s Report 3:00–4:00 p.m. Southern Region Transportation Construction Market Report & November Election Ballot Preview Presenter: Dr. Alison Premo Black, ARTBA SVP & Chief Economist 4:00–5:00 p.m. Transportation Policy & RegulatoryUpdate, and Preview of the Presidential/Congressional Elections Presenter: Dean Franks, ARTBA Vice President of Congressional Affairs 5:00–6:30 p.m. Networking Reception Friday, October 28 8:00–9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 9:00–10:00 a.m. Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Presenter: Dr. Shawn Wilson, Secretary 10:00–11:00 a.m. Executive Leadership Panel Discussion The State of the Transportation Design & Construction Industry in the South Steve Dewitt, Senior Vice President, ACS Infrastructure Development Jonathan Hirschfeld, Vice President, Hirschfeld Industries Michael Vecellio, Vice President of Vecellio Group and President – Construction, Vecellio & Grogan Jim Schneiderman, Area Manager, PCL Civil Constructors Bruce Moulds, Senior Vice President, WSP / Parsons Brinckerhoff
- 3. 11:00–11:15 a.m. NetworkingBreak 11:15–11:45 a.m. Grassroots in Action Presented by: CASE Construction and HCSS 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. State Market and Government Affairs Updates from ARTBA Chapter Affiliates Presented by: Tom Layfield, Executive Director, Alabama Road Builders Association Dave Moellering, Executive Director, Georgia Highway Contractors Association Mike Pepper, Executive Director, Mississippi Road Builders Association Jeffrey C. Southard, Executive Vice President, Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance Bob Burleson, President, Florida Transportation Builders’ Association 12:45 p.m. Program Concludes