Introductory remarks and welcome from The Bond Buyer and conference co-chairs.

The Bond Buyer: Michael Ballinger, Publisher – The Bond Buyer
Co-Chair 1: Elizabeth Coolidge, Head of Public Finance – Oppenheimer
Co-Chair 2: Christine Reynolds, Partner – Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Identifying what goes into the project delivery decision making process for owners is important. With the adoption of new alternative models to accommodate fluctuating market conditions, the number of delivery model options are growing. This session will engage in a conversation about how legal issues, schedule, finance, cash flow and long-term operations all play into the complex challenging decision-making process and help identify when certain delivery models are optimal.

Transit across U.S. cities face continuous challenges, including shifts in commuter patterns, fare avoidance and major needed maintenance and upgrades. How are agencies managing?

What has transpired so far in Washington this year and what does it mean for the public finance industry? Panelists will delve into the legislative and tax policy changes, from private activity bonds to tax credits to  what it all means for the state and local governments that fund and build the vast majority of U.S. infrastructure. How has the regulatory landscape changed?

We will sit down with members of the Bond Buyer 2025 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.