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IIC26 Agenda

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Registration for this event runs from April 1 to September 7, 2026 – please note that registration may close early if we reach capacity, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

 

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2026 Agenda

  • Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

    10:30am - 4:45pm

    10:30AM To1:00PM

    Registration

    Registration begins day one of the conference at 10:30am and will feature an opportunity to arrive early to connect with others and conference vendors.

    Please note: registration for the event closes on September 7th and we will not be accepting late or same day registrations. 

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    11:30AM To1:00pm

    Networking Reception and Lunch

    Join fellow IIC26 attendees for a networking reception starting at 11:30 with refreshments and a street taco buffet. More information about the meals can be found on our frequently asked questions tab.

    1:00PM To1:40PM

    Welcome and Council Updates

    Kicking off the event, attendees will hear updates from the Chairs of the Water Asset Management Council (WAMC), Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC), and Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC).

    Palencia Mobley, P.E.

    Chairperson, Michigan Infrastructure Council

    CEO and Founder of MODE Collective

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    Cameron Van Wyngarden

    Chairperson, Water Asset Management Council

    Township Superintendent of Plainfield Charter Township 

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    Ryan Buck

    Chairperson, Transportation Asset Management Council 

    Director of the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study

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    1:40PM To2:35PM

    Opening Keynote

    Gareth Lifton, Senior Vice President - Global Advisory, AECOM
    2:25PM To2:40PM

    Networking & Vendor Break

    2:40PM To3:35PM

    Breakout Sessions

    The Realities of Asset Management - Workshop & Panel Discussion lead by GLWA

    TAMC 2025 PASER Findings - Presentation by Eric Costa, MDOT

    Getting to Sustainable Heating; The Tale of One Michigan City - Panel Discussion lead by Missy Stults, City of Ann Arbor

    3:35PM To3:50PM

    Networking & Vendor Break

    3:50PM To4:45PM

    Breakout Sessions

    Leveraging Asset Data: Turning Scattered Information into Better Infrastructure Decisions - Workshop lead by Iain Cranston, icInfrastructure

    Water Main Inspection Pilots & Case Studies - Presentation by Elliot Smith and Tim Slusser, motmot

    Elective Pay Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow - Panel Discussion facilitated by Cassie Rowlands, Michigan Infrastructure Office

    4:45PM

    Day One Concludes

    Following the afternoon breakout sessions, day one of the event will conclude at 4:45pm, allowing attendees a free evening in Livonia to connect with others and enjoy the area. 

  • Thursday, September 24th, 2026

    8:00am - 4:00pm

    8:00AM To9:00AM

    Breakfast and Registration

    Join fellow IIC26 attendees for networking and registration for second day arrivals at 8:00am on day two, featuring refreshments and a breakfast buffet. More information about the meals can be found on our frequently asked questions tab.

    Please note: registration for the event closes on September 7th and we will not be accepting late or same day registrations. 

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    9:00AM

    Welcome

    Day Two of the conference will kick off promptly at 9:00am with announcements and an outline of events for the day. 
    9:00aM To9:45AM

    Morning Keynote

    Mark de la Vergne, Director of Network Growth, Michigan Central
    9:45aM To10:50AM

    Panel Discussion

    The Wins and the Work Ahead; Early Insights from Michigan's Regional Infrastructure Coordination Hubs (RICH) Pilot - Panel Discussion featuring Representatives from Regions Participating in the RICH Pilot 

    Learn More About the Pilot

    10:50AM To11:00AM

    Morning Break

    Join fellow attendees for a short morning break in between sessions. 

    11:00aM To12:00PM

    Panel Discussion/Lightening Talks

    Champions in Action; Elevating Asset Management Across Michigan - Lightening Talks and Panel Discussion featuring Asset Management (AM) Champions Program Graduates

    Learn More About the AM Champions Program

    12:00PM To1:00PM

    Networking Lunch

    Join fellow attendees for a networking lunch. More information about meals can be found in the frequently asked questions tab. 

    1:00PM To1:15PM

    Asset Management Awards Ceremony

    Join us in celebrating award winners from across infrastructure disciplines who were selected by the Michigan Infrastructure Council, Transportation Asset Management Council, and Water Asset Management Council to highlight their dedication and work in asset management. 

    Learn More About the 2026 Awards

    1:15PM To1:30PM

    Networking & Vendor Break


    1:30PM To2:25PM

    Breakout Sessions

    Lidar; Here to Support You, Now and Into the Future - Presentation by Ulrika Zay, DTMB and others

    Funding the Fix: Building the Capital Stack for Complete Lead Line Removal - Presentation by Palencia Mobley P.E., Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC)

    From Infrastructure to Intelligence: Leveraging Integrated Asset Strategy to Enable Michigan’s AI Economy - Presentation by Sam Olmsted, Peninsula Fiber Network

    2:25PM To2:40PM

    Networking & Vendor Break

    2:40PM To3:35PM

    Breakout Sessions

    Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Workforce - Presentation by Ahmad Ramadan, LEO

    Breaking Down Silos in Real Time: A Public-Private Working Group Approach to Data Center Siting in Michigan - Panel Discussion Facilitated by Dr. Jean Hardy, MSU

    Leveraging Asset Management to Support Successful Funding Initiatives - Presentation by Jacob Rushlow, Farmington Hills

    3:35PM To3:45PM

    Afternoon Break

    Join fellow attendees for a short break before the closing ceremony. 
    3:45PM To4:00pm

    Closing Ceremony

    Join fellow attendees for the closing ceremony, highlighting the work and accomplishments of the councils and their staff and stick around to hear exciting announcements about our next event. 
    4:00PM

    Conference Concludes

    The last day of the conference concludes at 4:00pm.