Join YPI to hear about the reseach that the YPI fellows have completed over the course of this year. This event is on December 21st at 12PM ET and it is a virtual event. Bellow are summaries of the fellow's research projects.

Sabika Bharmal

Sabika graduated the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s degree in Structural Mechanics and Design. As part of the 2023 YPI fellowship program, Sabika designed a reusable post-disaster relief structure and researched the efficacy of using a public private partnership as a delivery model.

The Vinh Mai

Vinh graduated George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Mathematics and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Infrastructure Investment and Finance at University College London. As part of the 2023 YPI Fellowship program, Vinh researched the way the state-owned enterprise delivery model affects infrastructure projects in comparison to traditional public procurements and public private partnerships.

Abdolmajid (Mazi) Erfani

Mazi graduated the University of Tehran with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a master’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. As part of the 2023 YPI Fellowship program, Mazi researched common risks and mitigation strategies related to the gender and racial diversity of senior leadership teams of Public Private Partnership projects.

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Celebrate the holidays with YPI! We are pleased to be hosting a 2023 Holiday Social, generously co-sponsored by our friends at Fitch Ratings and Leo Berwick. There will be food, drinks, and no shortage of infrastructure professionals to network with. This event is open to existing members and will be held at Féile (131 West 33rd St, New York, NY 10001) on Tuesday, December 12th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

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Join YPI at the P3 Government Conference for a fun night of networking at Whiskey and Oyster on December 5th at 7pm

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Join YPI and the Purple Line Transit Partners, LLC for a site tour of the Purple Line project at the P3 Government Conference on December 4th at 1pm. Transportation for this site tour will be provided from the Westin Alexandria Old Town.

The Purple Line is a 16-mile light rail line that will extend from Bethesda in Montgomery County to New Carrollton in Prince George's County. It will provide a direct connection to the Metrorail Red, Green and Orange Lines; at Bethesda, Silver Spring, College Park, and New Carrollton. The Purple Line will also connect to MARC, Amtrak, and local bus services.

The Purple Line is owned by the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA). In spring of 2016, MDOT MTA selected a private-sector partner, Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP) to design, build, operate, and maintain the light rail system for 35 years.

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Join YPI and Kiewit at the Bike Shed Los Angeles on November 30th at 5:30pm for a fun night of networking.

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Join YPI members in welcoming new and prospective members to YPI. This event is at The Long Room in New York on November 22nd at 6:00PM ET.

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Join YPI in reading The 99% Invisible City: The Hidden World of Everyday Design by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt. YPI will reimburse the cost of the book for YPI members who register for teh meetings and intend to make good faith efforts to join the YPI Book Club's short monthly discussions.

The YPI Book Club hosts casual but engaging bi-monthly Book Club meetings to discuss the book selected. These monthly meetings will last one hour each, with 2 meetings per book that will each cover one half of the book.

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We are delighted to team up with International Project Finance Association and invite our Future Leaders to join us in discussing The Inflation Reduction Act. This panel will take place on September 28th at 6:00pm ET with an in person option in Washington, DC or an online option.

This panel will focus The Inflation Reduction Act, the largest federal investment in the nation’s history at over $380 billion in estimated incentives in clean energy. The IRA’s ten-year runway gives certainty to private sponsors, investors and other participants to invest in, develop and finance projects that otherwise might not be viable, thereby accelerating a market that’s already growing exponentially. One-year after the passing of this landmark legislation, this interactive panel explores the impact of this historic bill to date and provides updates on projects that have already benefitted from the legislation.

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YPI is excited to welcome Dr. Joshua Coco for a workshop on the importance of relationship building to advance in your career and personal life, managing a work-life balance, and prioritizing mental well-being. This workshop will take place on September 26th at 6PM ET and will be held online.

Dr. Joshua Coco is an accomplished leader in higher education administration with over 16 years of experience. He has made significant contributions in the areas of enrollment management, student affairs, and educational technology as well as being recognized as an expert in recruitment, admissions, retention, Title IX, student conduct, crisis management, social media marketing, and educational technology integration (using 5G and AI throughout education). He has published research on improving retention of displaced students after natural disasters. Josh just recently left AT&T as an Educational Consultant and Lead Sales Systems Engineer, where he led initiatives to provide major research universities with technology solutions for improvement in research and infrastructure. He just started his own company, Coco Solutions, LLC, where he will continue to lead positive change within education, an area he is passionate about, focusing on leadership and professional development. Dr. Coco has been a featured speaker at national conferences and holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

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Mayer Brown, Aon, and YPI are delighted to host an exclusive networking reception for professionals in Chicago's infrastructure industry on September 13th at The Gage. Join us for an evening of great conversation, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and refreshing cocktails, while meeting and interacting with others in the industry.

We encourage you to RSVP here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join the Young Professionals in Infrastructure (YPI), in partnership with Inframation, for the Fourth Annual YPI Post InfraAmericas Drinks Event.

YPI's P3 Government Conference Networking Reception

Please join the Young Professionals in Infrastructure (YPI) for a reception with drinks and appetizers during the P3 Government Conference!

YPI Member Happy Hour

Join YPI in New York, NY on February 22nd at 6:00pm EST at Stout. Light food and drinks will be provided. Join us for a fun night of networking.

YPI New and Prospective Member Information Session

Join YPI to learn about the organizations, membership, and how to get involved.

YPI New and Prospective Member Information Session

Join YPI to learn about the organizations, membership, and how to get involved.

WIN & YPI reception at RPA’s 100th Anniversary Event

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, RPA is inviting WIN and YPI for a private viewing of The Constant Future: A Century of the Regional Plan at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central.This event will take place on October 17th from 8:30-9:30 AM. Breakfast will be included for all those who attend.

Join the Debate: What is the Federal Role in Building Gateway?

We hope you can attend this exciting debate on a critical project with two senior officials from the Biden and Trump Administrations. The Honorable John Porcari and the Honorable DJ Gribbin will face off on the role of the federal government in the Gateway project, and more broadly, in infrastructure projects of regional and national significance.

This event, which is co-hosted by YPI and Columbia University, will take place in New York (with a virtual option) on October 10th at 5pm. Please pre-register for this event as space will be limited.