2023 Conference Schedule

  

 

2023 NATIONAL MEETING AND TRAINING CONFERENCE

JULY 8 - JULY 11, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Transportation: The Great Connector

 

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2023 National Meeting & Training Conference Schedule At-a-Glance
  Friday, July 7, 2023
6:00AM – 2:00PM Scholarship Golf Tournament - Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort (The Ike)
1:00PM - 3:00PM Tour of Long Beach Airport 
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Saturday, July 8, 2023
8:00AM – 5:00PM Registration Open, Exhibitor Move in (Hollywood Pre-Function)
9:00AM – 2:00PM Youth Symposium - Headquarters, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority
8:00AM – 12:00PM Tour of Foothill Transit Hydrogen Fuel Cell Fleet
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12:00PM – 2:00PM Professional Development Workshop #1 - You Are a Brand (Hollywood) 
Sponsored by Atkins
2:00PM – 3:00PM Break
3:00PM – 5:00PM Professional Development Workshop #2 - Communication Skills that Influence, Motivate, and Persuade (Hollywood)
Sponsored by MV Transportation
3:00PM – 5:00PM Joint Board of Directors & Council of Presidents Meeting (Silver Lake)
6:00PM – 9:00PM Welcome Reception/Opening Ceremony (Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)
Sunday, July 9, 2023
7:00AM – 8:00AM Ecumenical Service
8:00AM – 6:00PM Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
8:00AM – 9:00AM Continental Networking Breakfast (Wilshire Pre-Function)
9:00AM – 11:30AM Opening Plenary Session (Wilshire Grand I & II) - Sponsored by HNTB
11:30AM – 12:00PM Break
12:30PM – 6:30PM CEO Summit (Invitation Only)
5:30PM - 6:30PMCEO Reception (Invitation Only) - Sponsored by WSP
12:00PM – 1:00PM Concurrent Sessions
Track 1 - Addressing Public Transit Access & Equity: A Comparative Look at Chicago, IL & Dallas, TX
Track 2 - Climbing the Ladder of Leadership: Real Strategies for Career Advancement
Track 3 - Using Fareless Pass Programs to Increase Ridership and Equity
Track 4 - How to build & retain a diverse talent network & appeal to GEN Z
1:00PM – 2:00PM Lunch at the Exhibit Gallery
2:00PM – 3:00PM Concurrent Sessions
Track 1 - How Cultural Competency & Co-creation Support Equitable Transportation Projects
Track 2 - Diversifying the Transportation Workforce Through Partnership
Track 3 - Current and Future Trends of Mobility Pricing
Track 4 - USDOT Equity Priorities Including Equity Action Plan 
3:00PM – 3:30PM Break
3:30PM – 5:00PM Emerging Leaders Forum (Wilshire III) 
Sponsored by HDR
5:00PM – 6:00PM Emerging Leaders Reception
Monday, July 10, 2023
8:00AM - 5:00PM  Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
8:00AM – 9:00AM Continental Networking Breakfast (Wilshire Pre-Function)
9:00AM – 10:30AM USDOT Panel
10:30AM – 11:00AM Break
11:00AM – 12:00PM

Concurrent Sessions
Track 1 - Approaches for Improving Transit Accessibility and Equity for People with Disabilities
Track 2 - Crossing Barriers to Recruit Workers of Color into Frontline Public Transit
Track 3 - Meaningful Support of Indigenous and Native Communities in Policy & Practice
Track 4 - The Use of Internet of Things (IoT) & Technology to Deliver Better Infrastructure

12:30PM – 1:30PM Networking Lunch & Meet the NEW Primes Event
Partnering for Success: This event will provide a unique opportunity for small- and minority-owned businesses to network with both current and new primes.
2:00PM – 3:30PM Historically Underutilized Business Forum (Wilshire III) - Sponsored by AECOM
2:00PM – 3:30PM New member welcome & networking
3:30PM – 4:30PM Concurrent Sessions
Track 1 - Embedding Equity into Transit Megaprojects in the Bay Area
Track 2 - Leading with a Bold & Progressive Approach: Fostering Family Dynamics & Making Strides for Women in the Industry
Track 3 - Hire Love - Using a Culture Fit Approach to Address Workforce Shortages
Track 4 - Seed Planting with Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation
5:00PM Exhibitor Move Out
6:00PM – 7:00PM Scholarship Reception (Wilshire Pre-Function)
7:00PM – 9:00PM Scholarship Gala (Wilshire Grand I & II)
Sponsored by National Transit Institute
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
8:00AM – 9:00AM Continental Networking Breakfast (Wilshire Pre-Function)
8:00AM - 12:00PMRegistration Open
9:00AM – 10:30AM Annual Business Meeting
9:00AM – 1:00PM Tour: Port of LA/Long Beach (120 max)
THIS TOUR IS FULL
10:30AM – 11:00AM Break
11:00AM – 12:00PM Concurrent Sessions
Track 1 - Addressing Disparity Within Disparity
Track 2 - Effectively Preparing & Engaging the Workforce of the Future
Track 3 - Equity Considerations & Analysis for Freight Projects
Track 4 - AI Powered Repair Plans Enhancing Enterprise Asset Management and Maintenance at MATA 
12:30PM – 2:00PM Legislative Plenary Lunch Session (Wilshire Grand I & II)
2:30PM – 3:30PM Concurrent Sessions
Track 1 - Equity & Social Mobility: Addressing the Needs of Marginalized and Underserved Communities
Track 2 - COO Roundtable
Track 3 - Disability Training: Creating a Culture of Belonging
Track 4: Signal Priority & Preemption: Performance Measures and Practical Implementation
2:30PM – 3:30PM CITY Interns Showcase “A Day In The Life”
6:00PM – 7:00PM 2024 Host Chapter Reception (Wilshire Grand Pre-function)
7:00PM – 10:00PM Industry Awards Gala (Wilshire Grand I & II) - Sponsored by Bechtel