About this Event
Fairfax City builds and maintains public infrastructure in partnership with transportation engineering consultants and construction companies. These specialists help plan, design, and build roads, and other civil engineering projects that form the foundation for the city’s high quality of life. Contracts for these projects are highly competitive, and the city seeks to strengthen local and regional business participation in the procurement process.
Information and Networking Event
The professional transportation engineering community is invited to attend “Transportation Engineering Industry Day” from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, at WillowWood Plaza in Northfax. The event, sponsored by Fairfax City Economic Development, the Fairfax City Public Works Department, Fairfax City Office of Procurement Services, and the Virginia Department of Transportation, will be held in the first-floor conference room at 10300 Eaton Place, Fairfax. Free parking is available on-site, including valet parking.
Projects and Procurement
In the spirit of building strong business partnerships, the city’s procurement team will share guidance on how to submit a strong proposal, including key compliance requirements. Attendees will learn about the scope of services available and the city’s expectations for its partners. City staff will share lessons learned from previous contracts and gather feedback and suggestions from industry during a moderated session. Additionally, prime consultants and subcontractors will have an opportunity to network and explore creating teams to respond to future requests for projects.
Innovation Pitch Showcase
The Industry Day event will feature an opportunity for attendees to display thought leadership around emerging ideas for infrastructure delivery and city services. Five presenters will be selected to deliver five-minute presentations highlighting innovative tools, technologies, and approaches that could improve the city’s transportation projects from concept to delivery. (This session is not part of any active procurement evaluation and will not influence RFP outcomes.) Representatives from Fairfax City Economic Development will describe the city’s growing innovation ecosystem and how attendees can participate.
Submit an Innovation Pitch Showcase idea by June 8. Selected presenters will be notified by end of day Tuesday, June 9.
Theme: Innovative Ideas for Infrastructure Delivery & City Services
Fairfax City is inviting forward-thinking companies, startups, researchers, and innovators to participate in the upcoming Industry Day Innovation Pitch Showcase. This interactive session will highlight emerging technologies, cutting-edge tools, and innovative approaches that can help address city infrastructure, transportation, utilities, maintenance, and operational challenges.
This is an opportunity to present your idea, product, or service directly to city leaders and transportation engineering professionals while building connections with potential partners and collaborators. Fairfax City welcomes ideas that may have potential for future pilot opportunities or collaborative projects, making this an ideal platform for customer validation, market research, and real-world engagement that can help increase visibility and growth within the industry.
Purpose
This session is intended to:
· Highlight innovative solutions relevant to city infrastructure, transportation, utilities, maintenance, construction, and service delivery challenges
· Support economic development and innovation ecosystem growth
· Explore opportunities for future pilots, studies, partnerships, and potential procurements
· Encourage collaboration between the public and private sector
Suggested Topic Areas
Potential themes include:
· Asset management and predictive maintenance tools
· AI and data analytics for infrastructure planning
· Construction efficiency and project delivery innovation
· Stormwater, climate resilience, and sustainability solutions
· Smart city and connected infrastructure technologies
· Mobility and transportation innovation
· Digital twins, GIS, and visualization tools
· Resident engagement and service delivery improvements
Presentation Format
· 5-minute presentation
· 3-minute moderated Q&A with panel
· Visual slides encouraged
Presentations should focus on ideas, applications, lessons learned, or demonstrations of emerging approaches. A template will be provided. Presenters will have access to a projector and screen.
Please note: this session is intended for thought leadership and innovation sharing rather than product marketing or sales demonstrations.
Who Should Apply
Submissions are encouraged from organizations and individuals developing or advancing innovative solutions (from early-stage concepts to commercially available products and services) related to city infrastructure, transportation, utilities, maintenance, construction, and operational challenges, including:
· Technology companies and startups
· Engineering, planning, and consulting firms
· Infrastructure and construction innovators
· Universities and research institutions
· Public agencies and nonprofit organizations
· Entrepreneurs and civic technology leaders
Selection Criteria
Presentations will be selected based on:
· Innovation and originality
· Relevance to city infrastructure, transportation, utilities, maintenance, construction, and service delivery challenges
· Practical applicability and scalability
· Potential public benefit
Important Boundary Statement
This session is exploratory in nature and:
· Is not part of any active procurement evaluation
· Will not influence current or future RFP outcomes
· Does not constitute a solicitation or procurement process
· Is designed as a showcase opportunity rather than a cash-prize competition (not award-based)
Feedback provided during the session is for discussion purposes only.
Submission Requirements
Interested presenters should submit this short form by end of day Monday, June 8. Selected presenters will be notified by end of day Tuesday, June 9.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
10300 Eaton Pl, 10300 Eaton Place, Fairfax, United States
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