Schedule

Sunday October, 6

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Registration Area
Registration

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Mobile Workshop:  A Tour of Dayton’s Peace Bridge and Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center 
Join an enlightening tour of Dayton’s transformative infrastructure, beginning with the award-winning Third Street Peace Bridge, a symbol of community resilience and connection. Experience firsthand how this landmark fosters unity through innovative design. Following the bridge tour, we will visit the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, to explore the rich heritage of the Wright brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar and immerse yourself in the history that shaped aviation and African– American literature.  Transportation from the hotel to the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood will be provided. Meet in the hotel lobby by 2:45 PM.

Meet in lobby by 3:15 PM

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Tradewinds
Welcome to Dayton Opening Reception 
Join your colleagues at the opening reception to enjoy beverages, snacks, and jazz music from Deron Bell and his trio. 

Monday, October 7

7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |Registration Area
Registration

7:30 AM | Foyer
Breakfast Open

8:00 AM to 8:30 AM | Salon E-H
Welcome to the Region
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) Executive Director, Mayor of Dayton, MVRPC Chairperson, and Deputy City Manager of Dayton welcome executive directors to the region.

Speakers:  

Brian O. Martin, AICP, Executive Director, MVRPC and Executive Directors Conference FirstVice Chairperson
Sarah Lommatzsch, MVRPC Chairperson and City of Riverside, OH, Councilmember
Jeffrey Mims, Mayor of Dayton, Ohio
Joe Parlette, Deputy City Manager, Dayton, Ohio

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM | Salon E-H
Civic Roundtable Executive Director Community Launch 
Civic Roundtable is a collaboration tool we will use throughout the conference to share and connect. Civic Roundtable staff will explain how the platform works and how it will enhance our experience during the conference and beyond.

Speaker:
Austin Boral, Co-Founder, Civic Roundtable 

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM | Salon E-H
Rapid Fire Innovations 
Share with your colleagues (in two minutes or less) a new project, study, revenue enhancement, or other innovation your regional organization is pursuing. Handouts and other materials are welcome but not required. 

Moderator:
Ty Warner, Executive Director, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

10:30 AM to 10:45 AM  | Foyer
Break  
Refreshments will be provided.

10:45 AM to 12:15 PM | Salon E-H
Rapid Fire Innovations: Continued  

12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Lunch Keynote: Air Taxis, eVTOLs, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Speaker:
Ted Angel, Director of Projects and Business Development for Aerospace & Defense, Dayton Development Coalition

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM  | Foyer
Break 
Refreshments will be provided.

1:45 PM – 2:15 PM | Salon E-H
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission Initiatives  
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) executive director Brian Martin provides an overview of Miami Valley and several MVRPC projects.   

Speakers: 
Brian O. Martin, AICP, Executive Director, MVRPC  
Fabrice Juin, Manager, Regional Equity Initiative 
Martin Kim, AICP, Director, Community and Regional Planning 

2:15 PM to 3:15 PM | Salon E-H
Internal Strategic Planning 
Explore frameworks and methodologies for developing an internal strategic plan. 

Moderator:  
Dylan Mullenix, Executive Director, Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization 

Speakers: 
Michael Helgerson, Executive Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Agency 
Ariella Maron, Executive Director, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

3:15 PM to 4:00 PM | Salon E-H
Regional Storytelling 
The Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act was transformative for regions across the country. With re-authorization on the horizon, this session will explore how regional organizations are telling the story of how the federal funding they received changed their areas for the better.

Speaker:
Amy O’Leary, Executive Director, Southeast Michigan Council of
Governments

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Salon E-H
Unconference  
You set the agenda for this session! Earlier in the day, attendees will be prompted to suggest discussion topics through Civic Roundtable and vote on which topics interest them the most. The top vote getters will form the basis for several roundtable discussions. You are free to attend the discussion of greatest interest to you and may move between groups as you wish. 

Moderator:
Chuck Wemple, Executive Director, Houston-Galveston Area Council

6:00 PM | Thai 9 Restaurant
Coordinated Off-Site Group Dinner
Enjoy a relaxed dinner out with your colleagues at Thai 9 (11 Brown Street). Dinner is coordinated but on your own. Transportation is provided. Meet in lobby by 5:40 PM.

Tuesday, October 8

7:00 AM to 7:30 AM | Hotel Lobby
Choose Your Stride: Walk/Run on the Miami Valley Trail Network 
Start your day with a walk or a run (you choose!) on the beautiful Miami Valley trail. Meet in hotel lobby at 6:50 AM.

7:45 AM to 4:00 PM | Registration Area
Registration  

8:00 AM | Foyer
Breakfast Opens

8:30 AM to 9:30 AM | Salon E-H
Attracting and Retaining Staff: Workforce Workshop 
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop related to workforce. In the first half of this workshop, attendees will discuss how to attract and retain staff.

Moderator:  
Rick Dunne, Executive Director, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments 

Speaker: 
Kristina Egan, Executive Director, Greater Portland Council of Governments 

9:30 AM to 9:40 AM | Foyer
Break
Refreshments will be provided.

9:40 AM to 10:45 AM | Salon E-H
Staffing the Region: Workforce Workshop 
In the second half of this workshop, attendees will discuss innovative approaches to address regional workforce shortages.

Moderator:
Becky Bradley, Executive Director, Lehigh Valley Regional Planning Commission

Speakers: 
Jim Kinnick, P.E., Executive Director, Eastgate Council of Governments 
David Warm, Executive Director, Mid-America Regional Council 

10:45 AM to 11:30 AM | Salon E-H
Utilizing AI in the Workplace  
Discover the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) from expediting routine tasks, enhancing decision-making, and ensuring security.

Speakers:
Stephanie Roberto, Senior Solutions Consultant, TiER1 Performance
Mike Lewis, Account Manager, TiER1 Performance

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Salon E-H
Introduction to Drive Electric Dayton 
Rap Hankins, President of Drive Electric Dayton, joins us to talk about EV initiatives in the Miami-Valley region. Drive Electric Dayton is an Ohio-based nonprofit that promotes electric vehicle usage in Southwest Ohio.   

Speaker: 
Rap Hankins, President, Drive Electric Dayton

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Salon E-H
Social Lunch
Join us for a lively social lunch hour! This is a fantastic opportunity to network, share ideas, and relax with fellow attendees.  

1:15 PM to 3:15 PM | Salon A-D
Executive Directors Council Meeting 
Everyone is welcome to attend.

3:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Break for Mobile Workshop

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM | Salon E-H
Mobile Workshop: Drive Electric Tour of Electric Vehicles  
Drive Electric Dayton will have electric vehicles on display and provide EV rides to attendees. Spend a fun afternoon exploring sustainable vehicles and their growing usage in the Miami Valley region. Meet in Salon E-H before heading outside.

6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Coco’s Bistro
Board Dinner
Invitation only. Dinner will be at Coco’s Bistro (address: 250 Warren St, Dayton, OH). Transportation will be provided. Meet in lobby.

Wednesday, October 9

8:15 AM to 9:00 AM
Board Meeting Registration

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Breakfast 
Invitation only

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM  | Kettering
Board Meeting