10:30 am - 11:20 am
Facilities Planning, Real Estate, and Emergency Management & Preparedness
Ballroom
Enhancing Energy Reslience for Wartime Operations: Strategies, Technologies and Lessons Learned (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P8)

Jennifer Alley, HDR Engineering,
Mark Miller, HDR Engineering, Inc.
Joseph Strasser, AFCEC/CN, AF Office of Energy Assurance
John Tryon, AFCEC/COSM

This session examines how the Air Force and its partners are planning for resilient and sustainable energy solutions at military bases, especially in the face of adversarial threats. Presenters will discuss lessons learned, proposed technical solutions, and the importance of resilient infrastructure for mission assurance during both steady-state and wartime conditions.

10:30 am - 11:55 am
Upskilling for the Future
4th Estate
Future-Ready Mobility: Innovating Multimodal Transportation Solutions for Federal Installations (1.5 CM/PDH)
(P55)

Greg Ault, HDR

Christine Gentry, Stantec

Jimmie Jackson, US Army Aviation and Missile Command

Elizabeth Perales, Collaborative Placemaking LLC

Amy Rosepiler, Burgess and Niple

This session explores innovative multimodal transportation solutions for federal installations, drawing on best practices and case studies. Attendees will participate in workshop activities to adapt new mobility strategies to installation master planning and project development

10:30 am - 11:20 am
Collaboration and Partnerships
Holeman Lounge
Monuments and Memorials on Federal Land—Lessons Learned from the National Park Service in Washington, DC to the US Air Force Academy (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P6)

Alan Harwood, AECOM

Daniela Lawrence, AECOM

Tammy Stidham, National Park Service

Deanna Weber, AECOM

Panelists will share case studies on monumentation and memorialization, focusing on collaboration, outreach, and stakeholder engagement. Lessons from the National Park Service and the US Air Force Academy will illustrate strategies for successful partnerships and problem-solving in federal land projects.

10:30 am - 11:20 am
Facilities Planning, Real Estate, and Emergency Management & Preparedness
1st Amendment Lounge
New Authorities and Efficiency Improvements For Delivering DOW Facilities and How It Affects Facility Planning (No CM/PDH Credits)
(P29)

Karthik Bharat, NAVFAC

Seth Cutler, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Infrastructure Modernization and Resilience

Kelly Olson, PE, LEED AP, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Infrastructure Modernization and Resilience

Mike Rosenblatt, AICP, PMP, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Infrastructure Modernization and Resilience, 

This session offers an in-depth overview of recent updates to the Department of War’s real property authorities, acquisition policies, and construction execution processes. Presenters will highlight new strategies for lowering costs and improving facility performance, including expanded lease authorities, streamlined criteria, and innovative acquisition methods. Attendees will learn how these changes create new opportunities for partnerships and enhance the delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

11:30 am - 11:55 am
Facilities Planning, Real Estate, and Emergency Management & Preparedness
Ballroom
From Shaky Ground to Solid Structures: A Decision-Driven Framework for Resilient Facility Requirements (0.5 CM/PHD)
(P56)

Daniel Froedge, HDR, Inc.

Edward Kirmse, Rubicon Planning 

Jimmie Jackson, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center Huntsville

Matthew Williamson, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center Huntsville

Sidney Taylor, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center Huntsville

This session introduces the Facilities Validation Report (FVR), a mission-focused framework that advances MILCON and facility modernization requirements through a tiered maturity model with defined decision gates. The FVR stabilizes a single “Requirement Seed,” structures alternatives and existing-facility fit analysis, and translates mission demand into defensible spatial and cost requirements. Attendees will learn how this approach strengthens DD Form 1391 submissions, reduces scope drift and redesign, and provides a repeatable, scalable process for aligning installation planning, programming, and early design.

11:30 am - 11:55 am
Upskilling for the Future
4th Estate
Running Circles Around District Planning: Integrating Explosives Safety Early for Better Outcomes (0.5 CM/PDH)
(P24)

Jennifer Howland, The Schreifer Group

Beth Rothman, AFCEC

Jill Schreifer, The Schreifer Group

Matt Wilson, The Schreifer Group

The session provides a practical introduction to integrating explosives safety requirements into district planning. Attendees will learn strategies for early collaboration between planners and safety experts to streamline reviews and avoid costly redesigns.

11:30 am - 11:55 am
Technology
1st Amendment Lounge
The Power of Utilizing Planning Dashboards (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P15)

Brent Beckley, Rubicon Planning

Wes Hoggard, Mead & Hunt

Ed Kirmse, Rubicon Planning

Tim Murphy, Mead & Hunt

Emerson Wooge, Rubicon Planning

Presenters will showcase how planning dashboards like Power BI and ArcGIS Online can synthesize data from multiple sources to support military and federal planning. The session includes demonstrations of dashboard tools that enhance decision-making and real property management.

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
Collaboration and Partnerships
Ballroom
Crystal Ball: USACE Collaborative Vision for the Future (1.0 CM/PHD)
(P31)

Jimmie Jackson, USACE Huntsville Center

Lakeisha Johnson, USACE Huntsville Center

Shenita McConis, USACE Headquarters

Diondra Nichols, USACE Huntsville Center

Kelley Parker, USACE Huntsville Center

Ronnie Pride, USACE SW Regional Planning

Jared Tadsen, USACE SW Regional Planning

USACE leaders will discuss the shift from siloed to enterprise-wide planning approaches, emphasizing collaboration, resource sharing, and innovation. The session highlights strategies for improving efficiency and mission delivery through unified execution.

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
Upskilling for the Future
4th Estate
From Campus to Career: Introducing Students to Federal Master Planning (1.0 CM/PHD)
(P2)

Ricqui Brager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mary Finnegan, The Schreifer Group

Dr. Paula Loomis, Urban Collaborative, LLC

William Seamiller, FPD Student Representative

This session bridges the gap between academic planning education and real-world federal master planning. Experts from both private and federal sectors will guide students through activities and discussions on applying classroom knowledge to federal planning scenarios, highlighting the importance of student involvement in shaping the future of federal planning.

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
Facilities Planning, Real Estate, and Emergency Management & Preparedness
Holeman Lounge
Building Installation Resilience: Lessons Learned from the Fort Belvoir Installation Resilience Plan and a Model for Defense Community Collaboration (1.0 CM/PHD)
(P40)

Maureen Goodrich, U.S. Army IMCOM

Patrick Hogeboom, Michael Baker International, Inc.

Vonzell Mattocks, Northern Virginia Regional Commission

The session showcases the comprehensive resilience planning process at Fort Belvoir, integrating climate projections, risk assessment, and regional partnerships. Attendees will learn how to develop actionable resilience strategies and multi-agency collaboration models.

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm
Technology
1st Amendment Lounge
Planning Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard's Digital Tomorrow (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P4)

John “J.C.” Douglass, PMO 555 WNY, NAVFAC

Matthew Morris, PMO 555 WNY, NAVFAC
Layel Pallesen, AECOM

Lisa Park, AECOM

Chad Rinker, AECOM

Andrea Sweigart, AECOM

This session explores the transformation of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard through digital modeling, simulation, and geospatial analysis as part of the Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program. Attendees will learn how innovative digital tools and data-driven strategies are being used to modernize legacy shipyards and optimize infrastructure for future mission requirements.

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Upskilling for the Future
Ballroom
The Empowered Planner: Optimizing Requirements, Boosting Affordability, and Accelerating Acquisition (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P16)

Brittany Bates, CNIC

Claire Cary, CNIC

Sharon Hill, NAVFAC Atlantic

TK Rosen, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Will Sanford, HDR Inc.
Dean VanderLay, HDR Inc.

This session focuses on the Navy’s new approach to infrastructure investment, empowering planners to optimize requirements, boost affordability, and accelerate project delivery. Attendees will learn strategies for integrating planning and acquisition to reduce costs and improve outcomes.

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Collaboration and Partnerships
4th Estate
Partnering for Success: Interagency Collaboration and the Transformation of Washington's Monumental Core (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P20)

Kelsey Bridges, District Department of Transportation

Stephanie Free, National Capital Planning Commission

Benjamin Turpin, National Capital Planning Commission

Presenters will highlight collaborative initiatives led by the National Capital Planning Commission to improve and beautify Washington’s monumental core. The session covers partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and planning processes for major public realm projects.

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Facilities Planning, Real Estate, and Emergency Management & Preparedness
Holeman Lounge
In Real-Time: Ongoing Advanced Planning Initiatives (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P27)

Alex Berryman, NAVFAC MIDLANT

Derrick Burke, NAVFAC MIDLANT

Thomas Rosen, NAVFAC MIDLANT

Justin Tackett, NAVFAC MIDLANT

NAVFAC MIDLANT will share lessons learned from implementing innovative planning approaches under resource constraints. The session encourages attendees to consider atypical planning practices to achieve more with less.

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Technology
1st Amendment Lounge
New Mission Beddown Collaboration, Air Force Collaboration Combat Aircraft (CCT) (1.0 CM/PDH)
(P14)

Tim Murphy, Mead & Hunt

Travis Willer, AICP, Air Combat Command

Nicholas DiRosario, 432 Wing Creech AFB, NV

This session explores the collaborative process of beddown planning for the Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) mission at Creech AFB. Panelists representing Air Combat Command, the installation, and contracted planners will share their roles, coordination strategies, and lessons learned in integrating new missions with existing operations. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges, successes, and best practices for multi-stakeholder planning and facility development in a resource-constrained environment.

3:30 pm - 4:20 pm
Technology
Ballroom
AFTERNOON PLENARY
DOW Installation Master Planning: Updates to Policy and Criteria and the Development of a Master Plan Digital Repository (No CM/PDH Offered)
(P30)

Rogelio Flores, NAVFAC

Kevin Lariscy, Army IMCOM HQ

Bethaney Krzys, Michael Baker International

Nathan Manning, NAVFAC

Shenita McConis, USACE

Kelly Olson, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War

Rachael Richter, Michael Baker International

The session details recent updates to Department of War installation master planning policy, criteria, and the development of a geospatial digital repository. Panelists will discuss progress, challenges, and the vision for future collaboration and standardization.