Introductory Remarks and Welcome from The Bond Buyer and Conference Co-Chairs.
What regulatory and legislative developments have come out of Capitol Hill and how have they changed the public finance landscape? Where do we see the biggest opportunities? What are the hurdles?
As uncertainty over federal funding remains, the status of the highway trust fund and Congress’ willingness to fill the holes in it has moved state and local governments to foot more of the country’s infrastructure bills. What is the industry doing to manage the funding burdens?
We will sit down with members of the Bond Buyer 2026 Hall of Fame to talk about their storied public finance careers. With experience spanning decades, we will take stock of where the industry has been in the past and what, in their view, lies ahead for the public finance industry.
As energy needs and costs skyrocket and federal policy changes complicate how the various grids manage the demand, the public power sector has adapted. Where does nuclear fit into the picture? Renewables? Can the industry handle the much-discussed AI Data Center explosion?
As the current administration pushes for more private capital in US infrastructure, how are issuers planning projects of all sizes with private partners? What types of new opportunities do P3s provide? How can issuers harness the momentum?
Public transit programs are seeing increased pressures from decreased ridership, remote work, fair avoidance, and outdated facilities. How can these agencies thrive in the face of these headwinds?
The challenge of building new housing and making it affordable is omnipresent in almost all areas around the country. While major legislation has stalled in Washington, there have been new tools introduced to the market that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Have issuers benefited from them? How easy have they been to use? Where does H.R.6644 – 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act stand now
With the nation focused on addressing extensive infrastructure requirements, how does the buy-side evaluate the investment landscape and associated risks within U.S. infrastructure? What specific developments do investors anticipate in the near future, and what prospects exist for alternative investment participants?
Amidst a backdrop of sustained demand for air travel, we look at the latest developments shaping the nation’s airports. While credit profiles remain broadly resilient, what specific risks and challenges are beginning to surface within the sector? Has airline consolidation affected.
Water and wastewater programs face a myriad of challenges across the nation. From persistent droughts and catastrophic flooding to critical lead pipe remediation and quality control mandates, how are issuers utilizing SRFs and other essential tools to finance these evolving infrastructure requirements?
With the decrease in federal funding, how are issuers managing the resulting budgetary pressures and intensifying credit risks within the healthcare and rural hospital sectors?