What Are We Up To?
Aii maintains an active schedule hosting and attending lectures, panel discussions, conference, and more. From Washington D.C. to Warsaw, Poland, and beyond, our experts engage with students, the public, policy experts, and public officials. Check out a few of our highlighted activities below, then see how Aii is the media’s trusted source for in-depth, nonpartisan expert analysis.
SPEAKING & EVENTS
David Venable will participate in a panel focused on multilateral approaches to post-conflict reconstruction.
Aii brings thought leaders and industry professionals to the Transportation Systems Sector Security Roundtable
Benjamin Dierker to moderate panel discussion on the role of existing in building the future
Aii board members discuss carbon pipeline benefits, federal regulations, and safety in Nebraska.
Benjamin Dierker speaks at the Global Excavation Safety Conference to discuss ways to cut excavation damages in half
Benjamin Dierker joins the pipeline sector symposium.
Benjamin Dierker speaks at the Utility Safety Partners Summit to present the results of an Aii damage prevention survey
Executive Director Benjamin Dierker discusses excavation damage to buried utilities with the Institute for Homeland Security.
Executive Director Benjamin Dierker joins policy makers and industry leaders gathered in Columbia, South Carolina to discuss the state’s energy future.
Aii Executive Director traveled to Israel to engage with innovative start up companies.
Aii participated in a thought leadership summit around critical infrastructure security.
Benjamin Dierker joins Indiana Law Review Symposium discussing Transportation Infrastructure Law and Policy: The Road Forward.
Benjamin Dierker joins a panel for Texas A&M Graduate Careers Series entitled “Research Careers Outside of Academia”
Brigham McCown shares stage with DOT Sec. Elaine Chao at Heritage Foundation.
Brigham McCown attends a meeting with the Federal Aviation Administration
Brigham McCown joins the Task Force on Innovation at the NARUC Summer Policy Summit.
Brigham McCown delivers keynote speech at BIASC Industry Building Show.
Brigham McCown speaks to graduate students at George Mason on Grid security.
Brigham McCown speaks to graduate students at the Clinton School of Public Service.
Brigham McCown gives lecture to graduate students at the Bush School.
Aii hosts Washington, D.C. expert panel on energy security in Europe.
Aii hosts Washington, D.C. expert panel on Rail Safety.
Brigham McCown speaks at the Warsaw Security Forum on investing in energy infrastructure.
NEWS & MEDIA
Benjamin Dierker discusses rail and the National Defense Authorization Act.
Brigham McCown speaks on Fox News about Trump Administration infrastructure package.
Brigham McCown comments on a $700 million power plant under construction in Jackson Township.
Brigham McCown comments on infrastructure revitalization.
Brigham McCown talks about how private companies may benefit from infrastructure investments on FOX Business.
Brigham McCown talks pipeline safety and energy infrastructure with the Washington Journal on C-SPAN.
Expert analysis of recent Hoboken Train Crash investigation.
Brigham McCown talks oil transportation safety with the Washington Journal on C-SPAN.
Brigham McCown speaks to Fox News about rail infrastructure security.
Expert analysis of rail collision in NYC on ABC News.
Brigham McCown discusses Keystone Pipeline with MidPoint.
Brigham McCown discusses the House passing the Keystone XL Pipeline
PODCAST & RADIO
Executive Director Benjamin Dierker was a guest on IHS’s podcast “Structurally Sound.”
Introducing Aii and our research to the Damage Prevention world
Executive Director Benjamin Dierker joins latest episode of Groundswell Capital’s podcast to discuss everything infrastructure.
Roy Mathews discusses a recent LNG plant explosion and energy policy
Roy Mathews talks through what has led to record-high gas prices.
Roy Mathews discusses public policy in the energy and environment sectors.
Aii board member Mandy Gunasekara discusses her time at the EPA and current energy events.
Roy Mathews discusses innovation in nuclear energy, renewable energy, energy storage and more.
Roy Mathews Discusses Policy for Eastern Europe
Brigham McCown discusses the difference pipelines can make in the world’s energy crisis.
Brigham McCown explains pipeline importance to Redeemer Broadcasting.
Reaction to Merrimack Valley gas explosions on Boston’s NPR news station.
Brigham McCown discusses midstream infrastructure on Flash Point with Ryan Mills of AFPM.
Advisory Council member, Warren Hoemann talks highways with the Eyes on the Road podcast.
Aii founder, Brigham McCown, discusses infrastructure challenges around the country and how Aii makes an impact
How do drones and rail go together?
AFFILIATIONS
Judge for the Future City International competition.
Aii hosts student interns annually participating in the TFAS D.C. Summer Programs
Benjamin Dierker joined the Morality of Markets Working Group.
Benjamin Dierker completed transportation-focused leadership academy.
Member of the American Flood Coalition.
Charity sponsor for the 2019 Air Force One Golf Invitational.
Partner with the Beyond the Runway Coalition.
Infrastructure Week Affiliate since 2015
CAMPAIGNS
Learn about the energy resources powering modern life with Aii Energy Month
Learn about underground infrastructure with #ModernRootsMarch
How does your state fare on damage prevention? See our report card!
Share in the Action
EVENTS
Want to see Aii in Action at your event? Aii has experts ready to share their experience and insight with students, professors, industry leaders, public officials, and more. Whether it is sharing our expertise in a lecture or participating in a panel discussion with similar or contrasting viewpoints, we are there. To invite Aii to your event, conference, hearing, or other event, reach out to us at [email protected].
MEDIA
Aii is a trusted source for nonpartisan, balanced analysis and insight on the challenges and solutions facing American infrastructure. We regularly appear in the pages of news outlets, on cable news, podcasts, and radio, and through opinion articles. If you need an expert to weigh in on the issues of the day, contact us at [email protected]. Visit our Media Center to see Aii in Action and for more resources and information on the 75 outlets relying on Aii for the full story.
AFFILIATIONS
The Alliance for Innovation and Infrastructure strives to make a difference through research and education. Not only do we advance innovative solutions to critical challenges facing our nation and its infrastructure, but we partner with and support others making an impact. We proudly align our efforts with others making strong, data-driven, and nonpartisan proposals to help build a better future. Let us join your cause, to get Aii in Action as a partner or to learn about opportunities for sponsorships, contact us at [email protected].