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The ICAT Vision
Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji
ICAT Conference Chair
Chairman, Civil Engineering and Construction
Bradley University
It is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since our first Conference. During this period, it was offered under different names starting with the Midwest Traffic Conference. I would like to thank the many friends who provided the needed support to make the vision a reality.
The mission of the Innovations Conference on Asphalt and Transportation (ICAT) is to develop a network of business executives, policymakers, and scholars from around the USA. The objective is to promote business partnerships, align and leverage new alliances, explore new funding sources, and address major challenges facing the infrastructure industry. The uncertainties presented by the global economy will drive revolutionary business developments and innovation on a greater scale than ever before. Specifically, the ICAT:
- Provide a forum to examine and seek answers to profound questions and challenges facing the transportation industry with special focus on funding and regulations.
- Review information and creative ideas relevant to the highway infrastructural industry and pursue business partnerships with executives from government, business and education.
- Inspire new conversation between influential business executives, policymakers and scholars to deal with the deteriorating US transportation infrastructure.
- Develop mechanisms for alternative funding sources and means to educate policymakers on emerging legislation, fast-changing markets, and innovation.
- Explore means to gain strategic insights into current business challenges, best business practices, innovation, and develop new awareness to help legislatures make informed decisions.
Throughout history, business leaders have helped create enduring bonds and relationships to build bridges of understanding between organizations and people. The ICAT strives to create the positive environment for candid discourse needed to build a better America.