State Infrastructure Bank In-Person Symposium

State Infrastructure Bank Symposium

DATE: May 21, 2025
FORMAT: In-Person Symposium
LOCATION: Austin, Texas
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DESCRIPTION:

The State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Symposium, hosted by the University of Maryland’s Build America Center (BAC) and in collaboration with the Federal Highway Administration and Texas Department of Transportation, will take place on May 21, 2025, in Austin, TX. This event will bring together state DOT officials, FHWA representatives, financial experts, and other key stakeholders to explore strategies for expanding and enhancing the use of SIBs as a powerful financing tool for transportation projects.

Participants will engage in discussions on the current state of SIBs, new capitalization opportunities, implementation challenges, and best practices for improving program efficiency and effectiveness. Through interactive sessions and expert insights, this symposium aims to identify actionable strategies for advancing SIBs and maximizing their role in transportation infrastructure development.

AGENDA:

Location: Austin, TX
Date: May 21, 2025

7:30 – 8:30 AM | Registration

8:30 – 9:00 AM | Welcome & Introductions

  • Overview of Symposium objectives
  • State DOT participants introduce their SIB programs

9:00 – 9:45 AM | Module A: SIBs – State of the Practice

  • Review of current SIB activity, federal updates, and lessons learned

10:00 – 10:45 AM | Module B: An Assessment – What Does it Take to Make a SIB Work?

  • Case studies from states with successful SIB programs

11:00 – 11:45 AM | Module C: Unpacking the Benefits and Values of SIBs

  • Exploring new financing strategies, including TIFIA loans and toll credits

12:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch

1:30 – 2:30 PM | Module D: Roundtable: Opportunities to Enhance the SIB Program

  • Roundtable discussion on what steps could be taken at both the State and Federal levels to enhance the use of SIBs for advancing transportation infrastructure projects

2:30 – 3:30 PM | Module E: Launch a New SIB Program – Insights and Strategies

  • Lessons from states launching new SIBs

3:45 – 4:30 PM | Module F: Roundtable: The Role of Marketing in Building a Successful SIB Program

  • Exploring marketing and outreach strategies that are critical to increasing SIB utilization

4:30 – 5:00 PM | Conclusion & Wrap-Up

  • Summary of key takeaways and next steps
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