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Connecting Industry Partners with Upcoming CLEvolution Opportunities

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Where

Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave. E
Cleveland, OH 44114

When

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline

October 2, 2026

About Industry Day

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport invites contractors, consultants, suppliers and business partners to join us for CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0.

The event will provide updates on upcoming work within CLEvolution, the airport's Terminal Modernization Development Program (TMDP), while connecting attendees with airport leadership, project partners and future procurement opportunities.

Whether you're an established industry partner or interested in learning how your business can become involved, CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0 is designed to provide valuable insight into one of Northeast Ohio's most significant infrastructure investments.

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Industry Day Networking Reception

Monday, October 12, 2026

Registered attendees will also be invited to a networking reception before Industry Day.
 
The reception will provide an opportunity for contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other industry partners to meet and connect with one another.
 
Additional details will be shared directly with registered attendees.

Event Information

Explore event details, planned areas of discussion, the tentative agenda and participating organizations for CLEvolution Industry Day 2.0.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Hear updates from airport leadership and program partners

  • Learn about upcoming work and anticipated procurement opportunities

  • Participate in topic-specific breakout sessions

  • Connect with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and potential teaming partners

Planned Areas of Discussion:

  • Headhouse

  • Site/Utilities/Roadway

  • Landside

  • Airside

Tentative Agenda:

Time Session
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, & Networking
9 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:05 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. Welcome Message from Mayor Justin M. Bibb
9:10 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. CLEvolution Vision
9:15 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. CLEvolution Overview
9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. Community Impact
9:35 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. Procurement
9:50 a.m. to 10 a.m. Q&A
10 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Program Overview & Project Introductions
  • Current Projects Update
  • BOD 2.0 Overview
  • Construction Phasing
  • Procurement Packaging & Timeline
11:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Q&A
11:15 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. Break
11:35 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Breakout Sessions
12:20 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakout Session Q&A

Agenda subject to change.

[TBD]

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?

Contractors, consultants, suppliers, architects, engineers, professional service firms, manufacturers, vendors, DBEs and businesses interested in future opportunities supporting CLEvolution.

Individuals interested in conducting business with the airport, including professionals in IT and technology, marketing and communications, safety and security, maintenance, and related fields.

Is there a cost to attend?

No, CLEvolution Industry Day is free.

When will breakout sessions take place?

Breakout sessions will take place immediately following the main presentation. Please see the Tentative Agenda section. Specific breakout sessions will be listed as soon as details are finalized.

What is the deadline to RSVP?

The registration deadline is Friday, October 2, 2026.

Will a hotel block be available?

Stay tuned for hotel block information.

Where can I park?

The Huntington Park Garage is located across the street from the Hilton Cleveland Downtown at 1141 West 3rd Street and connects directly to the hotel.

Guests parking on Level 2 can access the hotel’s concourse level through the connecting walkway. From the concourse, take the elevators to the fifth floor for the meeting.

Parking in the Huntington Park Garage is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional parking options within walking distance are shown on the map below.

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