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Call for Presenters

Call for Presenters

The Infrastructure Conference brings together practitioners, leaders, and partners from across Michigan to share practical insights, emerging ideas, and real-world lessons that strengthen how we plan, build, and maintain infrastructure.

We are seeking presenters who can contribute thoughtful, experience-driven sessions that support collaboration, innovation, and informed decision-making across sectors. Whether your work highlights policy, planning, funding, technology, operations, or community impact, we welcome proposals that offer clear value to attendees and advance the broader infrastructure conversation.

Use the information below to review submission details, session expectations, and timelines.

Presenter submissions are now open! Submit your proposal by March 30, 2026!

What We Are Looking For

Key Emphasis Areas

  • Cross-asset collaboration and coordination
  • Integrated solutions and ideas
  • Case Studies that highlight communities and the steps they took

To bring this theme to life, the conference will feature breakout sessions organized around three dynamic pillars:

People – “The driving forces and foundations of Asset Management”

  • Leadership, steering committees, and Asset Management policies
  • Engaging elected officials and communities
  • Organizational culture, workforce development and succession planning
  • Integrated planning structures and innovate approaches to Asset Management
  • Data management, sharing, and best practices

Projects – “The lessons learned and success stories of Asset Management”

  • "Dig once" case studies and multi-agency/regional coordination
  • Public-private partnerships, shared services and lessons learned
  • Creative and innovative funding approaches and unique projects
  • Asset managements role in project planning
  • Community involvement and outreach on projects

Potential – “The possibilities and frontier Asset Management can lead us to”

  • Emerging technologies: GIS, CMMS, AI, Digital Twin Technology, SCADA, fiber optic sensing, data centers
  • Clean energy transition: geothermal, energy efficiency, energy waste reduction, closed loop systems,
  • Innovative pilot programs and condition assessment tools
  • Equity, affordability and sustainability
  • Ideas for land use, planning, development and how we can continue to break down silos for integrated solutions

Who Should Submit and Why

Who Should Submit

  • Public and private infrastructure asset owners
  • Government agencies (federal, state, and municipal)
  • Utilities and regional authorities
  • Consultants and contractors
  • Nonprofits, academic institutions, and trade organizations
  • Elected officials and policy leaders
  • Subject matter experts and practitioners with relevant experience

Why Present

  • Share expertise with a cross-sector audience
  • Highlight innovative practices and real-world success stories
  • Contribute to the advancement of integrated infrastructure management in Michigan and beyond

Submission Guidelines

  • Fill out the Presenters Submission Form by March 30, 2026, to be considered.
  • Include details like the title, presenters, abstract, objectives, format, and other information outlined in the submission form.
  • Following the deadline for submissions, the IIC content planning committee may reach out to submitters for further information for the consideration process. Sessions that meet the Key Emphasis Areas will be prioritized by the committee.
  • For questions, please reach out to us at mic@michigan.gov