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SUNDAY, MAY 1 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Introduction to
Automated People Movers
Earn 4 PDHs! / Fee: $100

Instructors:

William J. Sproule, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor, Michigan Tech University;
Former Chair,
ASCE APM Committee





William H. Leder, P.E.
Adjunct Professor,
Michigan Tech University;
Former Principal,
Lea+Elliott, Inc.




This workshop will provide an introduction to APM systems, including the history, terminology, technology varieties, characteristics, standards, and applications. It will also cover planning and engineering considerations, procurement, and costs. It is an ideal introduction to the Conference for those attendees who have limited familiarity with APMs. Experienced APM planners and engineers will also find it informative.

William J. Sproule has almost 35 years' experience in government, consulting, university teaching, and research in Canada and the United States.He received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and is currently a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Tech University.He has been involved in APM research for many years, and is a former chair of the ASCE APM Committee, and proceedings co-editor for four APM Conferences.

William H. Leder's career spans 35 years in the public and private sectors, where he has focused on public transit and airport planning and engineering with an emphasis on APMs.He holds an MSCE from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is the 2004 recipient of the prestigious ASCE Horonjeff Award for his contributions in air transportation.He currently serves as an adjunct professor and distinguished practitioner-in-residence in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Tech University, where he teaches public transit, leads senior design projects, and is involved in transportation research.

SUNDAY, MAY 1

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Icebreaker Reception

Greet old friends and meet new friends in the industry at this casual get-together.Network and share ideas that will be useful to advance your career and business and cool your heels with a tasty morsel and refreshing beverage.

Included for Full & Student Registrants.
Additional Tickets: $45.
Sponsored by Sumitomo Corporation of America and
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc.


MONDAY, MAY 2

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Plenary Session:

Conference Welcome and Opening

Plan to attend the opening session of the 10th International Conference on Automated People Movers. Invited speakers include Governor Jeb Bush and Representative John Mica. Officials from Orlando International Airport and ASCE will also extend a welcome to attendees. Philip Castellana, President of Lea+Elliott, Inc., will present an overview of the state of the APM industry as it is 'Moving Into the Mainstream."

12 NOON - 1:30 PM

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Included for Full and Monday-Daily Registrants.
Additional Tickets: $40.

MONDAY, MAY 2

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lea+Elliott Dinner & Epcot® Fireworks Social

Lea+Elliott invites all Conference participants and their guests to a special dinner event at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. Following dinner, guests will ride a chartered bus to Disney's Epcot® to view IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, an electrifying laser and fireworks display set to original music. Witness a thrilling nighttime kaleidoscope as the sky erupts with more than 1,100 pyrotechnic bursts revealing Earth and its wonders.After-dinner coffee and beverages and dessert will be served during the show. Subsequent to the grand finale, our bus will return you to the Conference hotel. Don't miss this spectacular night to remember!

Included for all at no charge; however, each registrant must pre-register and present a ticket to attend the dinner and board the bus. Registration is limited.

Sponsored by Lea+Elliott, Inc

TUESDAY, MAY 3

10:30 AM - 12 NOON
Plenary Session:

APMs Moving to Mainstream

With more than 100 APM systems operating worldwide, the APM industry continues to evolve as a major part of the transportation network. Listen to APM suppliers explain how their products are helping to move us into the mainstream of transportation solutions. Leaders from several APM industry suppliers have been invited to participate in this roundtable discussion.

12 NOON - 1:00 PM

Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Included for Full and Tuesday-Daily Registrants.
Additional Tickets: $40.