Date/Time
Date(s) - April 16, 2014
7:00 am - 9:30 am
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Location
University Center Chicago
Ely Chapter Spring Chautauqua
In Honor of Earl L. Neal and His Monumental Work
Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Registration, Breakfast and Networking
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Spring Chautauqua Program
The world of public-private partnerships (P3s) for infrastructure development and operation is evolving at a rapid pace. Come hear about and discuss with a panel of experts the risks and potential rewards for both the public and private sectors by using P3s for infrastructure projects and the impacts those projects may have on taxpayers and the surrounding communities.
Format: After a brief overview of P3s, panelists representing local government, lenders and private developers will discuss issues and solutions to some of the challenges faced in utilizing P3s for infrastructure projects. There will be a brief general question and answer period followed by two interactive break-out sessions allowing attendees to participate in two sessions on different sub-topics.
Topics:
• Traditional municipal ownership/contracting mechanisms vs. P3s
• Managing expectations of contractors, governmental entities and taxpayers
• Post-construction operation of infrastructure facilities
• Current and future P3s for Metro Chicago
• What can we learn from other regions/other countries
Panelists:
• David Narefsky (Moderator) - Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
• Edward Fanter – Managing Director, Public Finance and Infrastructure Banking, BMO Capital Markets GKST Inc.
• John Cooke – Director, Capital Planning and Policy, Bureau of Economic Development, Cook County, Illinois
• Aaron Toppston – Senior Development Manager, The Walsh Group
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