2026 Western & Central Regional Meeting & the Dr. J. Don Brock TransOvation Program
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
to Friday, November 6, 2026
Category: Regional Meeting
Agenda
| November 4 | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Hospitality Reception |
| November 5 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
ARTBA Chair's Presentation
- Tom O’Grady, President, HNTB |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Opening Presentation
- Ted Zoli, National Bridge Chief Engineer, HNTB - John Hillman, Structures Engineering Director, Kiewit |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM |
General Session: Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Transforming Transportation Construction
- Scott Fernald, construction manager, Granite Construction - Dr. Jim Birdsall, Chief Technology Officer - Infrastructure North America, Parsons - Charlie Nobles, Executive Director, Southern California Contractors Association |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM |
General Session: Technology, Talent, and the Future Transportation Workforce
- Jenna Brose, Vice President – Global Transportation & Water Operations Director, AECOM - John Cappello, Senior Account Executive, HCSS - Ed Shappell, Vice President of Strategy-Technology, WSB - Jason Pike, Design Division Director, Texas Department of Transportation |
| 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM |
Luncheon & ARTBA Market Update
- Dr. Josh Hurwitz, Senior Economist |
| 1:45 PM - 6:00 PM | Free Time |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Reception |
| November 6 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Keynote Speaker
- Lan Zhou, Director, Caltrans District 12 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
ARTBA Government Affairs Presentation
- Lauren Schapker, Vice President, Legislative Affairs |
| 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Adjourn |
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The room block deadline has passed. However, a limited number of room reservations MAY still be available. For assistance, please contact Catie Amsden at camsden@artba.org