Ice Miller lawyers Thomas John and Sebastian Smelko will be speaking at different panels at the 2023 P3 Government Conference. The firm is also a sponsor of the event.

The P3 Government Conference offers the opportunity to learn, discuss and share evolving concepts and state-of-the-art techniques in procuring and delivering critical infrastructure. The focus of this year’s Conference is “Policy, Politics, and Projects,” where we will delve into federal policies (how they can be strategically applied to state and local projects), vital realm of local politics (what it takes within a community to ensure the success of these projects), and real-life examples of projects that have successfully harnessed federal funds in partnership with P3s will take center stage, offering invaluable insights and inspiration.

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Ice Miller Presentations:

How Do I Deliver a Project with the P3 Model? Best Practices for a Successful Procurement Process (Wednesday, December 6, 9:45 am-10:30 am)

This panel will examine the key issues that public agencies must consider when conducting a project procurement – structuring the agreement, conducting a fair and competitive procurement process, and negotiating a final agreement that is transparent and protects the public interest.

Presenters:

• Jose Davila, Vice President, WT Partnership
• Thomas John, Co-Chair, P3/Public Infrastructure Group, Ice Miller
• Mike Schneider, Managing Principal, InfraStrategies
• Chris Shaeffer, Senior Program Director, RS&H

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Water Infrastructure Upgrade Projects and P3: Your Secret Weapon (Wednesday, December 6, 2:30 pm-3:00 pm)

Water Infrastructure is becoming an increasingly complicated resource around the country. How can P3s and federal programs such as WIFIA help deliver complex water projects? This panel will explore how, in combination with conservation and policy, this innovative nature of P3 is sparking new conversations about delivering water in an efficient, cost effective, and environmentally conscious manner.

Presenters:

• Jacob Jasperson, Sr. Advisor, Utility Metering Solutions
• Brian Shell, Assistant Vice President and Practice Lead for Water Alternative Delivery Advisory, WSP
• Sebastian Smelko, Partner, Ice Miller
• Aaron Snyder, Director of the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program, US Army Corps of Engineers
• Ryu Suzuki, Director, Wastewater Engineering, DC Water