EVENT INFO
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Virtual meeting information provided upon registration
State of LAX: Projects, Progress, and Planning
As many global visitors’ first and last stop in Los Angeles, LAX is amidst a multi-billion dollar transformation as part of Los Angeles World Airport’s (LAWA) Capital Improvement Program. Aimed to enhance traveler experience, efficiency, and dependability, projects such as the Automated People Mover, Consolidated Rent-A-Car facility, and the Airfield & Terminal Program Roadways Improvements Project are landmark investments to ensure LAX is ready to effectively, sustainably, and safely manage large crowds in and out of the region.
Hear more from Michael Christensen, LAWA’s Assistant General Manager and Chief Airport Development Officer, as he explains the status of each project, what’s next, and how the private sector can partner with LAWA to ensure Los Angeles can confidently accommodate the major global events coming ahead.
Where the California High-Speed Rail Stands Today
The California High-Speed Rail is the nation’s first true high-speed rail system, designed to connect Northern and Southern California. Construction began in 2015, with 119 miles currently under development in the Central Valley as work continues to advance statewide. Receive a status update from Beverly Kenworthy, Southern California Deputy Regional Director, California High-Speed Rail Authority, and learn how the private sector can get involved to support its development.