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2023 Transportation Conference

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About the Conference

THE 45TH ANNUAL KBT TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE IS NOW COMPLETE. THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS, GUESTS, AND ATTENDEES. 

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR- 
JANUARY 17-29, 2024 AT THE GALT HOUSE IN LOUISVILLE. 

Each year KBT hosts Kentucky’s premier transportation networking and educational event. On January 11-13, 2023, business leaders, government agencies, local, state and national government officials, and economic development advocates, among many other areas of expertise will converge and explore transportation industry issues.

Attendees and speakers will span all modes of transportation – air, highways, local streets and roads, rail, public transit, and waterways – to discuss investment in infrastructure, innovation, and technology in our dynamic economic times. We will focus on the important role a safe, efficient, multimodal transportation network plays in growing our economy and enhancing quality of life.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

  • How are other states finding funds to build roads? We learn more about Oklahoma’s successes.
  • Sustainable energy sources across all modes- SAF, Hydrogen, Electric- what does it all mean for KY?
  • How will EV Chargers meet the market? Learn more about the procurement process. 
  • Complete Streets are coming to Kentucky! You will hear from the experts!
  • 2023 General Assembly Elected leadership
  • Industry leaders from KYTC and AASHTO

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Industry professionals from across all modes: air, highways, local streets and roads, rail, public transit, waterways, and safety
  • Government agencies including elected officials and staff
  • Associations and Economic Developers
Download the 2023 Conference Registrants List

WHY ATTEND?

  • Meet new friends and visit with old ones
  • Small group discussions and large social events
  • Share your ideas and concerns with peers
  • Learn beyond your field of interest
Registration for the conference is now closed. No registrations at the door- must be pre-registered to attend. 
For questions or concerns, please email Missy@kbtnet.org

Conference Lodging and Parking

When: January 11-13, 2023
Where: Omni Hotel and Resort- Louisville, KY

THE CONFERENCE SPECIAL ROOM RATE HAS NOW EXPIRED. ROOMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT REGULAR PRICE. 

PARKING: 
AT THE OMNI (VALET ONLY)

Valet Parking Rates:
Overnight Rate $40.00
*With unlimited in and out privileges
Day Rates:
0 – 4 Hours $30.00
4 – 8 Hours $40.00
*With no in and out privileges
 
OTHER PARKING OPTIONS
There are a great deal of parking options in downtown Louisville. If you do not plan to valet at the Omni, we suggest using the Marriott Louisville Parking Garage (280 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, KY 40202) located directly across the street from the Omni. 
You can also find other parking options at https://louisvilledowntown.org/parking-map/

Reserve a Room

  • Reserve a Room at the Omni Hotel

2023 SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

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Agenda

Download the Full Agenda
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All modes are represented by leaders from both the private and public sector including Highway Contractors, Engineering Consultants, Suppliers, Riverports Authorities, Short Line & Commercial Rail, Biking & Pedestrian Advocates, Public Transit, Commercial & General Aviation

Leaders

  • Governor Andy Beshear
  • Secretary Gray 
  • Senator Jimmy Higdon 
  • Senator Jason Howell
  • Representative Ken Upchurch 
  • Representative John Blanton 
  • AASHTO
  • Oklahoma Highways Contractors Association
  • KYTC department heads and cabinet leaders
  • UK Transportation Center & UK Center of Applied Energy Research
  • KY Energy and Environment Cabinet 
  • KY Department of Aviation

Topics

  • IIJA funding across modes
  • EV: Funding, Deployment, Procurement Process, NEVI 23-24
  • Riverports, Rail and Economic Development
  • Legislative Session 2023 Preview
  • Sustainable Fuels across modes

Presenters

Governor Andy Beshear

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Secretary Jim Gray

  • Secretary of Transportation- KYTC
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Senator Jimmy Higdon

  • Senator- District 14
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Senator Jason Howell

  • Senator- District 1
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Representative John Blanton

  • Representative- District 92
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Representative Ken Upchurch

  • Representative - District 52
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Aimee Andres

  • Executive Director- Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT)
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Andy Barber

  • Transportation Business Development Leader (KY, TN, AR)- HDR
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Rachel Bayens

  • Managing Partner- Government Strategies
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Todd Bloch

  • Aviation Manager- Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC)
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Vickie Bourne

  • Executive Director- Office of Transportation Delivery, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Philip Brady

  • Partnerships and Acquisitions Manager, East- Skyports
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Carrie Butler

  • Executive Director- Transit Authority of River City (TARC)
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Kenneth Butler

  • Senior Vice President, Director of Complex Bridge Practice- AECOM
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Seth Cutter

  • Vice President of Public Affairs- Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
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Amanda Davenport

  • Executive Director- Lake Barkley Partnership
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Matthew Douglas

  • Business Development and Alliance Manager- DroneUp
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William Downey

  • Director, Government Affairs- R.J. Corman Railroad Group
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Patty Dunaway

  • Vice President / Office Executive - Michael Baker International (Louisville Office)
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Robert Franxman, PE

  • Boone County Fiscal Court - Director of Public Works / County Engineer 
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Michael Gaynor

  • Assistant Vice President, Field Operations- Go Rail
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Angela Grett

  • Director of Corporate Affairs- Ingram Barge
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Justin Harrod

  • Electric Vehicle Project Manager- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Martha Horseman

  • Director, Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) - UK Kentucky Transportation Center
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Jeff Houchin

  • Project Manager- Intech Contracting
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Waylon Humphrey

  • Operations Division Chief - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
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Louis Johnson

  • Senior Landscape Architect/Owner/Project Executive- Gresham Smith
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Michael King

  • Director, Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability-Louisville Metro Government
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Adam Kirk, PE, PhD

  • Local Government Outreach Engineer - University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Center
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Doug Kreis

  • Director- Kentucky Transportation Center
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Joung Lee

  • Deputy Director and Chief Policy Officer- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
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Commissioner Bobbi Jo Lewis

  • Commissioner- Department of Rural and Municipal Aid
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Roger Libby

  • Head of Corporate Public Affairs – DP DHL Americas
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Keith Lovan

  • State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Tom Lovett

  • Director,- Owensboro-Daviess County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
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Shiela Medina

  • Assistant Director for Policy & Engagement UK Center for Applied Energy Research
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Susan Oatman

  • Statewide Local Public Agency Coordinator- KYTC
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Mikael Pelfrey

  • Director, Division of Planning- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Mark Polston

  • Senior Vice President, Advisory Services- WSP
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Brian Renehan

  • Senior Director, Energy Alternative Delivery
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Katie Rowe

  • Transportation Planner- Gresham Smith
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Pam Shepherd

  • Executive Director- Federated Transportation Services of the Bluegrass
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Jason Siwula

  • Deputy State Highway Engineer
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Charles ‘Chip’ Snowden

  • Senior Vice President, Aviation Market Principal- Hanson Professional Services
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Bobby Stem

  • Executive Director- Association of Oklahoma General Contractors
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Thomas Stout, PhD.

  • Inductive Pavement Lead- HDR
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Kenya Stump

  • Executive Director of the Office of Energy Policy- Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet
View Bio

Brian Wright

  • President/CEO- Owensboro Riverport Authority
View Bio

Jennifer Kirchner

  • Executive Director- Kentuckians for Better Transportation
View Bio

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Missy Angolia, Member & Event Coordinator
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