ARTBA Chairman Leo Vecellio meets with Congressman John Mica after the 19th Annual PPV Conference

The Premier P3 Event for Twenty Years!

In 2008, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Public-Private Ventures (PPV) in Transportation Conference. Over the last two decades, the event has distinguished itself as the nation's premier P3 event by consistently producing an outstanding program featuring accomplished government and private industry speakers and the most up-to-date ideas and issues surrounding transportation infrastructure and finance. The PPV Conference's reputation of professional excellence only continues to grow as private investment in transportation infrastructure becomes more prevalent.

With a loyal audience of professionals from both public and private sectors, ARTBA's PPV conference has become, in the words of Innovation Briefs, the "de facto voice of the transportation community" on private sector roles in transportation infrastructure. This year, ARTBA plans to produce the largest and best conference to date. Don't miss your opportunity to attend this spectacular event!

Who Should Attend?

The PPV Conference owes its success to its blend of public and private sector participants. Conference attendees have included individuals from the following industries:

• Engineers
• Contractors
• Transportation officials from federal, state and local governments
• Investment Bankers
• Lawyers
• Professionals from brokerage firms
• Developers

Over 320 professionals from federal and state governments, financial institutions and transportation design and construction firms attended last year's event. Over 100 of these participants were public sector officials. The conference is the perfect opportunity to network with the individuals that will influence the future of P3 infrastructures. Register now before the conference sells out!

Past PPV Conferences

Former Colorado Governor Bill Owens speaks on Transportation P3s at ARTBA's 19th Annual PPV Conference

On November 1 and 2, 2007, ARTBA hosted its 19th Annual PPV Conference. The conference was an outstanding success with over 320 professionals from across the country in attendance. Featured speakers of last year's program included Representative John Mica (R-FL), the ranking Republican of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee; John Horsley, Executive Director of AASHTO; Robert Darbelnet, President & CEO of AAA; Former Governor of Colorado Bill Owens (R-Colo.), Vice Chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland; and Vice Admiral Thomas J. Barrett, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation; and Jack Schenendorf, Vice Chairman of the Policy & Revenue Commission. Other noted contributors were Pete Ruane, CEO of ARTBA; Commissioner Ted Houghton, member of the Texas Transportation Commission; and Bryan Grote, member of the Infrastructure Financing Commission.

Sessions included focused on everything from project case studies to innovations in construction and financing. For a full list of sessions and speakers, please click the links below.

• Last year's program
• Last year's brochure

Why Should You Attend?

With the nation’s transportation needs reaching a crisis level, private investment in transportation infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important topic. As public-private partnerships gain acceptance, ARTBA’s PPV Conference has also gained precedence as the foremost source of knowledge for both the public and private sectors. The event is the perfect opportunity to learn first hand the trials, successes and lessons learned of P3 investment. Attendees will hear from experts in private industry and government and have a chance to network with their peers and with key decision makers about future P3 involvement. Don't miss your chance to attend this spectacular event.