The Bond Buyer and parent company Arizent will take the pulse of municipal finance leaders ahead of the conference to identify opportunities and obstacles the industry faces and report on the findings. How are issuers dealing with the policy changes in Washington? Where do market participants see the sector in five years? Ten years?

As the country looks to address the vast infrastructure needs, how does the buy-side view the opportunities – and the risks – of investing in U.S. infrastructure? What do investors want to see more of in the coming months/years? What opportunities are there for alternative investors?

Following time on Wall Street and State Debt Manager, Ms. Hamilton founded Sycamore Advisors in 2004. With $33B in deals –DOTY finalist 4 times – Sycamore focuses on first in class analytical and debt modeling and ratings strategies; having created multiple new credits with dedicated revenue streams to support major capital programs, relieving pressure on GO credits.

Stifel Public Finance is a national leader in municipal finance, combining local market expertise with the reach of a top underwriting platform. Stifel ranks #1 in California, leading all underwriters by number of negotiated municipal bond issues statewide. Backed by dedicated California offices and sector specialists, Stifel delivers tailored financing strategies, deep investor distribution, and proven execution for issuers across the State’s cities, counties, school districts, and special districts.

S&P Global Ratings, a division of S&P Global Inc. (NYSE: SPGI), is a leader in providing credit ratings insight for the public and not-for-profit sectors. Our public finance analysts provide a deep understanding of markets with sector-specific experience. Learn how our perspective can help you make better-informed financing decisions. Visit spglobal.com/uspublicfinance

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.

As a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and analysis, Moody’s Ratings offers valuable insights into the financial stability and creditworthiness of organizations, debt instruments, and securities. Our credit ratings help inform issuers during the decision-making process to create timely, go-to-market debt strategies and capture wider investor focus. Investors gain a broad view of global debt markets through our credit ratings and research, helping decision-makers navigate market volatility.