EIP Reception and Pledge Signing events at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

BuildIT was proud to be present at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, IL for the Equity in Infrastructure (EIP) Reception and Pledge Signing events on October 5 and 6, 2026.  BuildIT was represented by Oscar Gonzalez, CEO of Gonzalez Associates, LLC, which specializes in Project Development & Delivery, Business Growth Strategy, Client & Stakeholder Engagement, Capture and Pursuit Support.

The Equity in Infrastructure events were held in concert with the 2026 APTA Transform Conference & Expo which is North America's flagship public transportation conference and innovation showcase which was held October 4–7, 2026, at McCormick Place and the Hilton Chicago. This triennial event drew 13,700 attendees and nearly 700 exhibitors to focus on zero-emission transit, AI technologies, and funding.

Special thanks to EIP Founders Phillip A. Washington, John Porcari, Dorval Carter, and Rick Jacobs along with Rachael Anderoju and Laura Merryfield.  BuildIT was also present to witness the inestimable Dorval Carter was inducted to the APTA Hall of Fame for his leadership of the Chicago Transit Authority.