Industry: Infrastructure & Transportation Development

Transportation Infrastructure & Equity (T.I.E.) Summit

Background

In response to Georgia’s $10.2 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding, the Urban League of Greater Atlanta launched the Transportation, Infrastructure & Equity (T.I.E.) Summit. This two-day event aimed to address how federal investments can be deployed equitably, reaching historically underserved populations and catalyzing economic opportunity across the state.

Objectives

The T.I.E. Summit was designed to:

  • Educate attendees on the scale and scope of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments coming to Georgia.
  • Explore how equity can be embedded in infrastructure and workforce spending.
  • Create connections between public agencies, prime contractors, MWBEs, and workforce development organizations.
  • Provide technical assistance, access to procurement opportunities, and insight into federal and state-level funding mechanisms.

Scope of Work

The selected agency was tasked with full-scale event execution, including:

Strategic Planning & Consultation

  • Developed the two-day thematic structure and agenda aligned with federal funding priorities.
  • Facilitated advisory committee planning and stakeholder engagement sessions.

Speaker and Program Management

  • Curated over a dozen sessions featuring high-impact speakers from Delta Air Lines, state departments, municipalities, and federal agencies.
  • Managed speaker invitations, confirmations, run-of-show logistics, and presentation content.

Venue and On-Site Management

  • Coordinated on-site execution across both days including MWBE showcase setup, session transitions, and networking receptions.
  • Managed vendor operations including audiovisual, catering, and signage.

On-Site Support and Event Execution

  • Provided staff for real-time troubleshooting, speaker coordination, and registration support.
  • Oversaw all live logistics, ensuring a seamless attendee and speaker experience.

Registration and Attendee Management (Optional Add-On)

  • Provided check-in support, event signage, and directional guidance.
  • Supported real-time attendee tracking and distribution of digital programs.

Deliverables

  • Complete event timeline with milestone tracking
  • Monthly financial expenditure reports and vendor tracking
  • Speaker recruitment matrix and session content briefs
  • AV, catering, and venue coordination plans
  • Custom floor plans and on-site logistics strategy
  • Optional: Registration landing page and digital program integration

Results

Two-day Summit successfully executed, drawing hundreds of attendees including business leaders, policy makers, and MWBE representatives.

Delta Air Lines featured as Presenting Sponsor, reinforcing private-sector commitment to supplier diversity and DEI.

20+ Speakers and Panels, including leaders from Georgia Department of Transportation, county and municipal governments, and community advocates.

Strategic Outcomes:

  • Increased MWBE visibility and contracting awareness
  • Knowledge-sharing on BIL and CHIPS Act implementation
  • Strengthened regional collaboration on infrastructure equity