Why Joseph Kopser Is a Good Fit:

• Deeply relevant to public works and infrastructure, with direct experience advising transportation agencies and city leaders on emerging technologies, smart cities, and cybersecurity
• Leads cybersecurity program management for Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s autonomous vehicle deployment, the largest of its kind by a public agency
• Expert in managing risk at the intersection of innovation and infrastructure, particularly across complex, multi-stakeholder projects like those common in public works
• Blends a military leadership background with real-world experience as a startup founder (RideScout, acquired by Mercedes-Benz) and public sector innovator
• Serves as President of Grayline Group, where he partners with AEC firms, agencies, and transit authorities to scope, assess, and implement forward-thinking strategies
• Highly engaging speaker who helps teams navigate change, build operational resiliency, and lead through disruption
• Brings credibility from his public recognition: White House Champion of Change (Energy & Transportation), DOT Innovation Award winner, and former Congressional candidate who connects across political and professional lines

Recommended Keynotes:

1) Leadership and Strategy in a Changing World

Based on his book, catalyst, Joseph will walk the audience through how change works, why disruption is happening more quickly, how to adapt, and what leadership it necessitates. He also identifies several emerging catalysts that are altering market and geopolitical realities today and demonstrates how corporate, government, and academic sectors can thrive amid these transformations.

‍This program is perfect for:

• Organizations of all sizes
• Leaders at all levels from entry to C-Suite
• All ages from youth leadership to senior executives
• Companies concerned about leadership in the Coronavirus pandemic of COVID-19

Format: 45-60 Minute Presentation with Q&A

2) In Leadership, People Will Be What They Can See

People Will Be What They Can See. Joseph's presentation will lay out the common themes associated with leading people regardless of sector. Joseph has used the same principles in combat in the Army, as an entrepreneur building a tech company, working for Mercedes in the corporate world after they bought my company, and running for Congress with a bi-partisan message in a bitterly gerrymandered district.

This program is perfect for:

• ​Teams of all sizes in business, entrepreneurship, energy, etc.
• Mid-level management seeking to inspire team members
• C-Level executives that want to increase their leadership and mentorship performance

Key Audience Takeaways: A greater understanding of their personal responsibility to inspire peak performance.

Format: 45-60 Minute Presentation with Q&A

Why Dave Sanderson Is a Good Fit

Dave Sanderson has delivered high-impact keynotes across industries, including construction, public works, and infrastructure-related organizations. His message of resilience, leadership in times of change, and team alignment has deeply resonated with audiences navigating growth, safety, and organizational challenges.

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA): Dave was the keynote speaker at SUBExcel 2018, ASA’s annual convention for construction subcontractors, specialty trades, and suppliers. His insights on overcoming adversity and building resilient teams made a lasting impression on leaders navigating the complexities of construction and contracting.
• ACA Houston Chapter: Dave presented to the ACA Houston Chapter, further demonstrating his ability to connect with professionals in industries tied to building, development, and infrastructure.
• LIDMA (Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association): While not traditionally a public works organization, Dave’s keynote at their annual conference earned a standing ovation, reinforcing his ability to move diverse audiences and highlight strategies for scaling in uncertain times.
• First Responder Mental Health & Wellness Conference: Dave’s keynote directly aligned with themes of public safety, wellness, and community infrastructure, showcasing his versatility and relevance to organizations that support the foundational systems our communities rely on.

• Embodies resilience and leadership in the extraordinary — as the last survivor off Flight 1549 (“Miracle on the Hudson”), Dave risked his life to save others, transforming that defining moment into a mission to inspire courageous action and clarity under pressure   .
• Globally trusted motivational speaker, delivering over 100 presentations per year across industries—from corporate settings to universities and nonprofits—bringing a blend of real-life grit with practical tools for adaptability and high performance   .
• Named one of Inc.com’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers, with over $14.8 million raised for the American Red Cross through speaking engagements and pro bono contributions—underscoring his commitment to service and authenticity   .
• Offers actionable frameworks to lead through adversity, such as the “personal flight plan,” and teaches how to convert turmoil into triumph and uncertainty into opportunity   .
• Highly relatable and emotionally impactful, known for holding audiences in rapt attention—he’s been called out by event organizers for creating “pin-drop” moments of connection and inspiration

Recommended Keynotes:

1) Change Your Narrative: Get Clear. Get Free. Get Going.

Life is defined not by what happens to us, but by how we respond and the story we choose to tell ourselves. In this powerful talk, Dave Sanderson, a survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson, shares how a single moment can reshape your perspective, reframe your narrative, and propel you toward extraordinary success.

Drawing from his near-death experience, Dave reveals how resilience, mindset, and decisive action can turn even the most challenging circumstances into opportunities for growth, leadership, and transformation. His journey from survival to success demonstrates how anyone - regardless of their past or current obstacles - can take control of their story and create a future of purpose, impact, and fulfillment.

Key Takeaways

• 100 Day strategy to get your outcome
• The key to having a consistent high-performance team
• High Velocity Decision Making - Speed is your competitive advantage
• Problem Solve via Anticipation - The power of pattern recognition
• Plural Pronouns - foster a sense of collaboration, unity, and shared purpose.

Through personal insights, real-world applications, and actionable strategies, Dave will inspire you to embrace uncertainty, redefine your limits, and step into your next chapter with courage and conviction.

Your past doesn't define you - your next move does. Are you ready to change your narrative?

2) Embrace Uncertainty to Ignite Opportunity

In this stirring presentation, Dave Sanderson reveals the lessons and strategies that helped guide his decisions following the crash of US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Dave not only survived the “crash” but realized that there were critical moments in his life that prepared him for how he came through the events of that day. In this 50-minute presentation, Dave shares practical and implementable strategies on resiliency, leadership, and mindset anyone can use to survive their “personal plane crash” moment, grow, and create opportunity out of uncertainty.

Takeaways

• Aviate, Navigate and Communicate
• Confidence, Competency, and Creativity
• Creating conditions around you for success

Why Frankie Russo Is a Good Fit

Frankie is known for blending high-energy inspiration with practical, immediately usable strategies. His expertise bridges the gap between emerging technologies like AI and the on-the-ground realities of industries where precision, safety, and teamwork are paramount. He connects deeply with contractors, union leaders, and infrastructure executives, helping them embrace change and lead effectively in high-stakes environments.

Key strengths Frankie brings to infrastructure and public works audiences include:

• Expertise in AI and innovation applied to construction and labor industries
• A proven track record with leading organizations in infrastructure and utilities
• A dynamic and relatable presentation style that inspires action
• A focus on collaboration, resilience, and workforce development

Relevant Experience‍

• Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) – Delivered a keynote on leadership, growth, and the New World of Work in the home building and construction sector, including how AI is reshaping the industry.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) – Spoke to union leaders and members on leadership, workforce development, and navigating change in labor-driven industries.
• Florida Power & Light / 35 Mules Innovation Hub – Engaged utility and infrastructure leaders on breakthroughs, resilience, and practical adoption ofAI and new technologies in legacy industries.

Core Themes for Infrastructure Audiences

• The New World of Work – How AI, technology, and workforce shifts are reshaping industries
• Leadership in High-Stakes Environments – Inspiring leaders where safety, precision, and execution are critical
• Resilience & Growth – Thriving amid disruption and change
• Collaboration & Workforce Development – Equipping leaders and teams to work together effectively across labor, contractors, and infrastructure projects

Why He’s the Right Fit for Your Audience

Your group operates in environments where safety, execution, and collaboration are non-negotiable. Frankie’s message resonates directly with these realities. Attendees will leave with renewed inspiration to lead in complex, high-risk environments, practical tools to integrate AI and innovation into daily operations, and stronger alignment across labor, contractors, and leadership teams.

Frankie can tailor his keynote to align with the priorities of your infrastructure leaders.

Why Keith Abraham Is a Good Fit

• Globally recognized keynote speaker with over 28 years of experience inspiring leaders and teams in 43 countries
• Extensive experience speaking to construction, infrastructure, and public works audiences, including:
  • Queensland Local Government Association – Leadership Conference
  • WSP (Australia & New Zealand) – Led senior executive leadership sessions and business development programs for a leading infrastructure firm delivering government-backed projects
  • Home Group – Trained leaders from one of Australia’s top home-building companies, constructing over 1,000 homes annually
• Specializes in goal-driven leadership, high performance, and meaningful team momentum—highly relevant to contractors and agency leaders managing complex operations
• Creator of the GoalDriver™ Formula, used by top companies to align purpose with performance
• Known for his dynamic, high-energy delivery—ideal for energizing and setting the tone for a full-day summit
• Helps organizations strengthen team connection, manage change, and elevate results in industries that rely on collaboration and trust

Recommended Keynote:

Accelerate Your Business: Unprecedented Growth

Drive exponential growth in your business by aligning leadership, strategy, and momentum. In this keynote, Keith Abraham shares how leaders can create clarity, focus, and discipline to fuel unprecedented results. 

This session focuses on three critical areas:

1) DYNAMIC DIRECTION

• Creating a compelling goal for growth. 
• Lean into the work you are avoiding. 
• Decide on what 10X growth looks like.

2) DETERMINE DRIVERS

• Understanding the 8 drivers of your people. 
• Applying the 10x10x10 growth formula.
• What do you need to do vastly different to accelerate? 

3) DETAILED DEVELOPMENT 

• Defining your non-negotiable daily habits. 
• Identifying the discipline required for success.
• Creating the 1 hour / 1 day / 1 week / 1 month roadmap

OUTCOME:

• Each Leader will define a goal that energizes, enthuses and empowers their Team to go beyond
• Each Leader will know how to leverage their efforts by using the power of GoalDrivers within their Team.
• Each Leader will create a set of daily non-negotiable growth habits that form an implementable growth momentum roadmap.

Jay Kiew is the leading expert on ChangeFluency™, having personally developed over 500 public works leaders across cities and organizations, having spent over 15 years delivering transformational change in complex, multi-stakeholder environments - exactly the type of collaborative ecosystem that defines successful public works projects.

As a change navigation strategist and keynote speaker with over 15 years of innovation experience, he has created more than $2B of impact for 400+ executives by designing, developing, and delivering organizational transformation, but his story extends far beyond the professional arena.

Kiew is a half-blind cancer survivor, whose life is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. His remarkable blend of professional expertise and personal resilience equips leaders to navigate uncertainty with confidence and connection.

At the age of 19, Jay became the world’s youngest Distinguished Toastmaster. He has since been featured in Forbes, USAToday, the Financial Times, Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Digital Journal, Ivey Business Journal, Change Leadership, and more. In 2024, the Project Management Institute inducted Jay as a Future50 honoree for his work on enabling organizations with AI Adoption.

Jay holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School and lives in Vancouver with his wife, two daughters and a stubborn Shiba Inu named Brooklyn.

Past Clients include: 

• National Safety Council
• BC Municipal Safety Association
• Concrete Ontario
• WorkSafeBC
• Traine Construction
• Public Works Association of BC
• Edison Electric Institute 
• Trico Electric Cooperative 

Why Jay Kiew Is a Good Fit

• An innovation and change-fluency strategist with 15+ years of experience delivering transformational outcomes in complex, multi-stakeholder environments—perfect for agencies navigating public works projects. He’s helped design and deliver organizational transformation that created over $2 billion in impact for more than 400 executives.  
• A half-blind cancer survivor, Jay brings extraordinary resilience and personal authenticity to his work—empowering leaders to navigate uncertainty with openness, strength, and connection.  
• A leader with a track record in both private and public sectors—having led mission-critical transformations at Deloitte, TELUS, and ADP—including initiatives like $150 million in primary care reform and dramatically scaling digital adoption.  
• Named a PMI Future50 honoree in 2024 for his work on AI fluency and change leadership—and globally featured in outlets like Forbes, Financial Times, and Digital Journal—he brings both thought leadership and credibility to your summit.    
• A speaker whose storytelling is backed by frameworks like Change Fluency™: research-backed, actionable playbooks leaders can apply immediately—ideal for a Summit focused on positive change and effective public works leadership.  

Recommended Keynote:

EVOLVE: The Future of Public Works

In the infrastructure construction industry, how is work evolving beyond basic project management tools and traditional processes?

Today, construction contractors face endless change challenges: tightening economic conditions and profit margins, climate change, and the constant struggle for find and retain talent.

In this 60-minute keynote, innovation strategist Jay Kiew will share how trailblazing construction and public works organizations are driving innovation and integrating AI meaningfully into project delivery, workforce management, and stakeholder collaboration.

He will also unpack Change Fluency™, a leading change navigation playbook that equips audiences with strategies needed to skillfully navigate the evolution of work in infrastructure development.

Audiences will come away with...

• Understanding how the AI ecosystem is shifting the future of public works and infrastructure construction, pinpointing the areas of greatest impact and opportunity for contractors and public agencies alike
• Developing the Change Fluency™ necessary to drive innovation in project delivery, safety protocols, and team management come Monday
• Learning how to create capacity with a digital workforce in supply chain management, equipment optimization, and regulatory compliance
• Practical strategies for leading cross-functional teams (contractors, agencies, unions) through technological transformation while maintaining strong partnerships

Perfect for..

• Construction leaders curious about how infrastructure work is being reimagined in 2025
• Contractors and public agency partners who want to overcome barriers to AI adoption and enable their teams to integrate technology meaningfully within their organizations
• Executives looking to understand where industry leaders are applying generative and agentic AI in construction management, public procurement, and project delivery

Why Siri Lindley Is a Good Fit

• Proven coach to world-class performers, Siri has trained Olympic medalists, world champions, and elite corporate teams, helping them unlock resilience, purpose, and peak performance through her transformative ChampionMind™ methodology.
• Brings a powerful personal story of grit and perseverance—from overcoming life-threatening Acute Myeloid Leukemia (with less than a 5% chance of survival) to becoming a 2x World Champion triathlete and Hall of Fame inductee.
• Speaks directly to teams in high-pressure, high-performance environments—making her especially relatable to public works professionals who must lead under stress, collaborate deeply, and overcome visible and invisible obstacles.
• Delivers corporate programs with measurable impact, having worked with organizations like Danaher, Thermo Fisher Scientific, the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), and the National Association of Women in Construction—demonstrating her connection to industrial and infrastructure-adjacent audiences.
• Known for her infectious energy, authenticity, and life-changing keynotes—Siri is consistently ranked among the Top 10 Global Keynote Speakers and was recently named one of Real Leaders’ Top Executive Coaches in the World (2025).
• Helps organizations build resilient, fulfilled, and highly engaged teams, leading to increased productivity, reduced turnover, and a stronger culture.

Suggested Topic:

ChampionMind Leadership: Building Resilience, Authenticity, and Impact

World Champion triathlete, elite coach, and leukemia survivor Siri Lindley shares the ChampionMind principles that empower leaders to rise beyond challenges and lead with fearless authenticity. Through powerful mindset strategies and proven coaching frameworks, participants will learn how to own their energy, strengthen team trust, and create lasting impact through resilience, presence, and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• How to turn fear into fuel
• Tools to develop a world-class mindset
• Steps to lead with heart and resilience