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 17-19, 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
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
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)
Reserve a Room
Agenda
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
Vickie Bourne
- Executive Director- Office of Transportation Delivery, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Seth Cutter
- Vice President of Public Affairs- Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Patty Dunaway
- Vice President / Office Executive - Michael Baker International (Louisville Office)
Martha Horseman
- Director, Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) - UK Kentucky Transportation Center
Waylon Humphrey
- Operations Division Chief - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
Michael King
- Director, Office of Advanced Planning and Sustainability-Louisville Metro Government
Adam Kirk, PE, PhD
- Local Government Outreach Engineer - University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Center
Joung Lee
- Deputy Director and Chief Policy Officer- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
Shiela Medina
- Assistant Director for Policy & Engagement UK Center for Applied Energy Research
Charles ‘Chip’ Snowden
- Senior Vice President, Aviation Market Principal- Hanson Professional Services
Kenya Stump
- Executive Director of the Office of Energy Policy- Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet