The 2016 Central Regional Meeting will take place from November 2-4 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The meeting will include presentations and panel discussions on topics like the future transportation workforce and millennials, the state of the transportation industry in the central region, and transportation policy updates. There will also be opportunities for networking through various receptions and breakfast/lunch events. The meeting aims to bring together transportation construction professionals from the central United States to discuss current issues and opportunities in the industry.

1. 2016 Central Regional Meeting
November 2–4
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, Ill
Wednesday, November 2
3–5 p.m. Registration Opens
5:15-6 p.m. First-Time Attendee Introduction & Networking Event
6–7:30 p.m. Opening Reception
Thursday, November 3
8–9 a.m. Breakfast
9–10 a.m. Millennials and the Future of the Transportation Design & Construction
Workforce
Presenters: Steve McGough, President & COO, HCSS
Tom Webb, Vice President of Strategy/R&D, HCSS
Hosted by the ARTBA Industry Leader Development Council
10–12:15 p.m. Workshop on Millennials and the Transportation Design & Construction
Workforce
Hosted by the ARTBA Industry Leader Development Council
12:15–12:30 p.m. Networking Break
12:30–1 p.m. Workshop Presentations & Conclusion

2. 1–2 p.m. Networking Luncheon
2–2:30 p.m. Regional Vice Chair Opening Remarks:
Steve McGough, president & COO, HCSS
ILDC Central Regional Chair Comments:
Tom O’Grady, Corporate President, HNTB
2:30–3 p.m. ARTBA Chairman David Zachry’s Report
3–4 p.m. Executive Leadership Panel Discussion
The State of the Transportation Design & Construction Industry in the Central
Region
Presenter: Tom O’Grady, President, HNTB
4–5 p.m. Transportation Policy & RegulatoryUpdate, and Preview of the
Presidential/Congressional Elections
Presenter: Rich Juliano, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
5– 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception
Friday, November 4
8–9 a.m. Continental Breakfast
9–10 a.m. Illinois Department of Transportation Presentation
Presenter: Randall S. Blankenhorn, Secretary (invited)
10–11 a.m. Central Region Transportation Construction Market Report & November
Election Ballot Preview
Presenter: Dr. Alison Premo Black, ARTBA SVP & Chief Economist
11–11:15 a.m. Networking Break

3. 11:15–11:45 a.m. Grassroots in Action:
Presenter: CASE Construction and HCSS
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. State Market and Government Affairs Updates from ARTBA Chapter
Affiliates
Len Toenjes, President, AGC of Missouri
Chris Runyan, President, Ohio Contractors Association
12:45 p.m. Program Concludes