LA Infrastructure Forum Agenda

Building Tomorrow: A Conversation on Infrastructure

Join this engaging discussion as Los Angeles leaders delve into the most critical infrastructure development issues facing the city and county—from public transportation to the future of water, energy and housing supply across the city and county. Learn about new strategies to boost funding, equity, community engagement, small business opportunities and economic growth that will insure a more resilient and sustainable future for the region.

Delivering World Cup 2026 and Olympics and Paralympics 2028—Insights on Global Event Planning

Don't miss this update from key participants in delivery of the 2026 World Cub soccer tournament and 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games in Los Angeles area venues. Key leaders from games organizer LA28 and regional agencies will share details on infrastructure upgrades now underway to boost mobility and quality of experience for these premier events, and on innovations and legacy improvements in sustainability, equity and community engagement to create an unforgettable outcome for athletes, fans, residents and businesses.

The Future of LA County’s Water

The Los Angeles County Water Plan, adopted last year, articulates for the first time a shared and inclusive regional path forward to sustainably and equitably achieve safe, clean and reliable water resources that will bolster local supply, conserve energy and reduce reliance on more costly imported water. The program seeks to increase water supply by 600,000-acre feet over the next 20 years, including capture of 300,000-acre feet of new stormwater annually. The county's infrastructure leader will update attendees on current and future development and contracting strategies for this program.

Sustainable Water Solutions: Collaborating for a Resilient Future

Water experts from across the county converge to further detail its long-term program to insure sustainability in resource supply and use. From recycled water initiatives and stormwater capture to groundwater replenishment and new reservoirs outside Los Angeles—learn how agencies and suppliers are working together to develop supply resilience and reuse projects. These include efforts under the new county water plan and the Pure Water projects. Moving projects forward has historic and current challenges but also numerous benefits for communities and opportunities for construction sector firms.

Hydrogen: Fueling a Sustainable Energy Future in LA County

Regional public and private sector leaders now launching new initiatives in hydrogen development explore its transformative potential as an alternative fuel to decarbonize sectors ranging from power supply and manufacturing to freight movement and public transportation. With major federal funding in place to launch California's hydrogen hub—the first in the U.S.—stakeholders who are advancing development of related infrastructure will outline project opportunities ahead.

Why Small Business Matters in Regional Contracting

Networking Break

Navigating Tomorrow in Workforce Development

Recruiting, developing and retaining a skilled and inclusive craft, technical and leadership workforce to plan and execute LA County's monumental infrastructure development mission will be a key challenge. With broad input needed from public and private stakeholders to find solutions, join the LA Infrastructure Forum's closing panel to engage with industry managers, educators and policymakers on the dynamic landscape of workforce development now and ahead. From personalized learning to leadership experiences, panelists will share strategies to equip prospective employees and employers with skills and strategies for success.