INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026

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Thursday, October 15th

Miami Tower, Sky Lounge and Conference Room. 100 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33131, United States

Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Bryan Ledford

Bureau Chief, Major Projects at Tennessee DOT

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Justin Powell

Secretary of Transportation at South Carolina DOT

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Eduardo De Lara

Managing Director North America at Sacyr Concesiones

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Carly Swanson

Director of Innovative Delivery at North Carolina Turnpike Authority

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Rolando “Roly” Tapanes

VP of Business Development at VertiPorts by Atlantic

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Dr. Morteza Farajian

Executive Director at Build America Bureau

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Siamak (Sia) Kusha

Group Head Partnering & Project Development at Plenary Americas

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Christopher Elmore

Managing Director at Goldman, Sachs & Co LLC

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Gregg Reuben

CEO at Centerpark; Chair, U.S. Department of Transportation Advisory Board

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Noah Jolley

Senior Vice President, Advisory at HNTB

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Andre Dua

Co-chair at Partnership for Miami

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Casey Bush

Director, Infrastructure Finance at KeyBanc Capital Markets

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Benjamin Djiounas

Managing Director at J.P. Morgan

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Liam Kelly

Principal, Infrastructure at KPMG

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Rafael Teixeira

Managing Director at Álava International

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Keith Carswell

Director, Department of Economic Innovation & Development at City of Miami

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José María Lacasa

Executive Vice President Florida Business Director at FirstBank Florida

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Alice Bravo

President & CEO at Alice Bravo & Associates, LLC.

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Danielle Cohen-Higgins

Miami Dade County Commissioner

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Mike Redondo

State Representative at Florida Legislature

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Andrej Micovic

Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Energy and Infrastructure Group

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Piet van Os

Head of Enterprise Resilience at Waymo

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Michael Swift

Vice President, Transportation Public Finance at Wells Fargo

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AGENDA

9:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

9:30 AM

Welcome Remarks

9:45 AM

Future of Autonomous Vehicles and Autonomous eVTOL

10:45 AM

Coffee Break & Networking

11:05 AM

Federal Infrastructure Investment, NIDO and the Future of P3s

12:05 PM

Coffee Break & Networking

12:25 PM

The Infrastructure Pipeline: What’s Next Across America

1:25 PM

Lunch & Networking

2:40 PM

What Can We Do in Miami?

3:40 PM

Coffee Break & Networking

4:00 PM

Financing the Future of Infrastructure

5:00 PM

Networking Cocktail

INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2026

The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 4th edition of the Infrastructure Summit, that will take place on October 15th, 2026, hosted by CP Group at Miami Tower. A premier gathering that convenes industry leaders, government officials, investors, and experts in urban and territorial development.

The 2026 Summit will address the most pressing infrastructure trends in the United States, including the expansion of smart mobility systems, the rise of AI-driven infrastructure monitoring, energy transition in transport and construction, and innovative financing models for large-scale urban projects.

Attendees will explore how cities are adapting to new federal sustainability targets, how digitalization is reshaping planning and operations, and where transatlantic collaboration can unlock investment and innovation across the public and private sectors.

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TOPICS

The Future of Autonomous Vehicules and eVTOL

This panel will explore the evolution of autonomous vehicles and advanced air mobility, including the smart roads, vertiports, connectivity, and digital systems needed for implementation. It will examine integration into existing transportation networks, regulatory and safety challenges, public acceptance, and Miami’s potential to become a leading market.

Federal Infrastructure Investment, NIDO, and the Future of P3s

This fireside chat will examine federal infrastructure investment priorities and NIDO’s role in project development and delivery. The discussion will explore how public-private partnerships can complement public resources with private investment, address regulatory and financial obstacles, and create the conditions for successful project delivery.

The Infrastructure Pipeline: What´s Next Across America

This panel will highlight state infrastructure pipelines, investment priorities, and upcoming procurement opportunities across transportation and mobility. The discussion will address project delivery timelines, engineering and construction needs, and challenges involving costs, permitting, workforce availability, and resilience.

What Can We Do in Miami?

This panel will examine the infrastructure Miami needs to sustain its growth, from transportation and housing to utilities, energy, digital connectivity, and resilience. It will explore how public agencies, developers, engineering firms, and investors can collaborate to turn these needs into actionable projects, including through public-private partnerships.

Financing the Future of Infrastructure

This panel will explore how public funding, debt, equity, and private capital can be combined to finance infrastructure projects. The discussion will examine bankability, investment structures, risk allocation, and market conditions, with a focus on accelerating the transition from planning to financial close and construction.