Infrastructure
Investor
Network
Investor
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Global Summit
Michael Hill
Executive Vice President, Global Head of Infrastructure, OMERS Infrastructure
Get Ready for the #1 Infrastructure Event of the Year!
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit is where capital is allocated and boldest ideas in global infrastructure take shape. For four impactful days, immerse yourself in dynamic, expert-led sessions, tackle the industry’s toughest challenges, and gain the strategies you need to outpace the competition.
Join a powerhouse network of over 3,000 top-tier investors, fund managers, and game-changing partners. Forge connections, unlock capital, and fuel your next major move.
This is your moment. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today and lead the charge in shaping the future of infrastructure investing.
750+ LPs
Connect with LPs from across the globe over 4 days
350+ Speakers
Gain global insights from industry leaders
3000+ Industry leaders
Expand your network. Deepen relationships. Secure capital.
Achieve 4 Months of Business in Just 4 Days
A Bespoke Experience Just For You
Power Your Infrastructure Strategy in Just 4 Days
Struggling to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape? Wondering where the next big opportunity is?
Solution: The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit – the #1 event for global infrastructure investing. Here’s why:
Meet ALL THE KEY PLAYERS – top investors, fund managers, and strategic partners – ready to connect and drive deals.
Learn from ALL THE INDUSTRY LEADERS on our stages, delivering insights you can act on immediately.
Discover ALL THE MAJOR DEALS and industry-shaping announcements happening here first.
Rub shoulders with infrastructure-focused LP's
LP's registered to attend 2025:
Keynote Spotlight:
Leigh Harrison, Head of Real Assets, Macquarie Asset Management
Join Leigh Harrison as he explores private capital’s role in bridging the infrastructure investment gap and navigating today’s evolving market. With 30 years of experience in infrastructure investment, Leigh will share insights on market dynamics, strong partnerships, and global connectivity—key factors in shaping successful investments. Don’t miss this chance to gain expert perspectives on the future of infrastructure!
Where | Ballroom
When | Monday 17 March at 17.20
Keynote Spotlight:
Bayo Ogunlesi, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), now part of Blackrock
Join us for a keynote fireside chat featuring one of the legendary pioneers of infrastructure investing, Bayo Ogunlesi. In this engaging session, Bayo will share his insights on the evolution of infrastructure investment and the future of the sector.
Where | Global Investor Forum
When | Tuesday 18 March at 17.30
Keynote Spotlight:
Ralf Schumacher
Think you have what it takes to outpace a six-time F1 legend? Join Ralf Schumacher for an inspiring keynote, followed by the adrenaline pumping e-sports tournament. Show off your racing skills and see if you can claim the crown! Don’t miss your chance to learn from a motorsport icon and compete for ultimate glory!
Forum | Global Investor Forum
When | Tuesday 18 March at 18.00
Keynote Spotlight:
Katty Kay, BBC Studios
Join us to hear from Katty Kay as she delves into the current landscape of U.S. politics. With her deep insights and on the ground experience, Katty will shed light on the political trends and shifts impacting infrastructure and investment. This is your opportunity to gain a front row perspective on U.S. politics from one of the most respected voices in the field—don’t miss it!
Forum | Global Investor Forum
When | Wednesday 19 March at 09.50
Keynote Spotlight:
Kiko Emae, Senior Director, Government Pension Investment Fund
How do the world’s largest investors approach infrastructure? Find out from Kiko Emae, Senior Director at GPIF, the largest pension fund globally. This session will give you exclusive insights into GPIF’s long-term investment strategy, how they balance risk, sustainability, and returns, and what their approach means for your portfolio. Gain a rare opportunity to benchmark your strategies against one of the most influential institutional investors shaping the future of infrastructure.
Forum | Global Investor Forum
When | Wednesday 19 March at 17:00
Keynote Spotlight:
Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalBridge
What does AI’s rapid evolution mean for your infrastructure investments? In this must-attend closing keynote, Marc Ganzi, CEO of DigitalBridge, will unpack how AI is reshaping capital allocation, what trillions in projected capex could mean for your portfolio, and how power and resource demands will impact investment decisions. Get the knowledge you need to stay ahead of market shifts and position yourself for success in the AI-driven infrastructure era.
Forum | Global Investor Forum
When | Wednesday 19 March at 17:30
Powerful Perspectives
2025’s Featured Speakers
What’s Shaping the Future of Infrastructure?
Key themes:
Shaking up the market – assessing the impact of mergers, acquisitions and the emergence of new players
Assessing the impact of 2024 elections across Europe, America & beyond on global infrastructure policy
AI – Innovation, application and supplying demand in the infrastructure market
Making core
infrastructure
sustainable
Continuing to champion the energy transition in a deglobalizing, destabilised world
Private infrastructure’s critical role in power generation and transmission
Speaker
enquiries
James Hatwell
james.hatwell@pei.group
+44 (0) 203 994 7961
Sponsorship
enquiries
Alexander Jakes
alexander.j@pei.group
+44 (0) 203 862 7498
Registration
enquiries
Luca Greene
luca.g@pei.group
The world’s largest gathering of capital dedicated to global Infrastructure
Take centre stage at the pinnacle of infrastructure investment with 2025’s premier event
Exclusive networking with senior decision-makers and industry leaders worldwide
This 4-day event, featuring an editorially-driven agenda, offers dynamic discussions and unparalleled insights into the latest infrastructure challenges.
Showcase your solutions, elevate your brand, and position your organisation as a thought leader, while connecting and collaborating with the industry’s top influencers and investors for maximum visibility.
Your Gateway to High-Impact Connections and Growth
Build Your Network, Boost Your Opportunities
3,000+ of the world’s leading investors, managers and strategic partners
Across 50+ countries
350+ Speakers
Gain global insights from industry leaders
750+ LP’s
Connect with $1.2tn of infrastructure capital over 4 days
3000+ industry leaders
Expand your network. Deepen relationships and secure capital
Why partner with the event?
Network with industry leaders
Senior decision-makers, represent a diverse range of institutions including public and private pension funds, insurers, family offices, fund managers, investment consultants, law firms, banks, and placement agents.
Elevate your brand visibility
Engage in premium networking with potential clients and increase your brand’s presence both digitally and during live sessions. Leverage the Infrastructure Investor event app for seamless networking and collaboration.
Showcase your expertise
Sponsors can highlight their thought leadership and industry expertise through speaking engagements and targeted content on key topics.
Maximise your ROI
Our sponsorship packages deliver exceptional value for your investment, offering a variety of benefits tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives.
Drive thought leadership, build valuable connections, and maximise brand visibility
The opportunities to elevate and strengthen your brand
Pre-Event Resources
Day one.
Day four.
For more information or if you are interested in speaking at the Summit, please contact James Hatwell.
james.hatwell@peimedia.com | +44 (0)20 3994 7961
Connect, invest and succeed
Value that extends beyond the event
Accelerate your fundraising
Find investors who match your investment strategies and set up meetings ahead of the event on our membership platform.
Expand your investor network
Showcase your profile ahead of the event and use our membership team to connect with the right decision makers.
Better connections
Access unique, critical insight exclusive to members throughout the year along with preferential rates to attend any event within the Infrastructure Investor Network portfolio.
Discover global investors
Connect with the most active investors in infrastructure
The Network’s dedicated membership team will ensure your experience at the Global Summit is first class with personalized introductions and timely roundtable discussions.
Connect with top LPs, build lasting relationships and discuss opportunities that will help take your firm to the next level with the Infrastructure Investor Network.
Unlock your fundraising potential at the forum and beyond with the Infrastructure Investor Network.
Unlock your firm’s potential at the Forum and beyond when you join the Infrastructure Investor Network.
Better connections with the Infrastructure Investor Network
Purchase 12 month membership to attend the Global Summit, and enjoy exclusive access to:
- Our network directory of 3,200+ leading investors and fund managers for you to connect with
- Preferential rates to attend other Infrastructure Investor events in London, America, Japan and Korea
- Invite-only peer groups, monthly webinars and knowledge hubs for deeper insights
- … and so much more…
Our network makes decisions that shape markets
We are a professional membership offering exclusive access to investors, a wide range of resources, thought leadership and more. The Network provides members with essential information on market trends, compliance topics, regulatory insights, useful tools, online and in-person events and a comprehensive resource library. Members have access to behind-the-scenes, closed-door conversations among a community of peers who share their knowledge and expertise within our trusted Network.
Stay connected with the global community
Gwenola Chambon
CEO & Founding Partner of Vauban Infrastructure Partners
PEI continues to deliver an excellent Global Summit year after year. The Global Summit brings together the best thought leaders in our industry, and provides op…
Marc Ganzi
CEO of DigitalBridge
I am honoured to have had the opportunity to deliver the digital infrastructure keynote at the Infrastructure Investor Network Global Summit. It is particularly…
Gwenola Chambon
CEO & Founding Partner of Vauban Infrastructure Partners
PEI continues to deliver an excellent Global Summit year after year. The Global Summit brings together the best thought leaders in our industry, and provides opportunities to discuss new investment arenas, emerging challenges, and ongoing developments in infrastructure. We always enjoy the learning, networking, and business development opportunities that the Global Summit provides, and look forward to another successful event in 2024.
Marc Ganzi
CEO of DigitalBridge
I am honoured to have had the opportunity to deliver the digital infrastructure keynote at the Infrastructure Investor Network Global Summit. It is particularly exciting to witness the emergence of digital infrastructure as a distinct asset class within the broader infrastructure landscape. The summit provided the DigitalBridge team with a unique platform to connect with our global partners in an intimate and informative setting, congratulations to the organizers for another great event!
Connecting the world’s infrastructure asset owners
New for 2023, the Global Summit Investor Council will be dedicated to serving our institutional and private investors in attendance.
This invite-only forum will take place on Thursday 23rd March, and will involve various formats, including:
- A welcome breakfast gathering and introduction
- Focused roundtables on themes that are front of mind for investors
- The Infrastructure Investor: Investment Committee, featuring exclusive transaction case studies
Offering unparalleled insights and opportunities to network with your fellow LPs, the Investor Council is not to be missed for those that are eligible to attend.
Key themes include:
- Selecting smart strategies for your institution: core, value-add, debt and more
- How investors can continue to shape the energy transition
- Best practice for essential portfolio management techniques
- Protecting your portfolio against interest rates, inflation and increasing economic turbulence
Advance your strategies
Learn the latest industry insight from experts of the asset class. Find out how to protect your portfolio from inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical instability and so much more.
Gain peer-to-peer insights
Reconnect with your fellow investors and gain important and unfiltered peer-to-peer insights in this ever-changing environment.
Be part of the largest gathering of investors
Connect with 600+ leading institutional investors actively allocating to infrastructure.
Part of the Global Summit
The Investor Council is part of the industry leading Infrastructure Investor Global Summit. The Global Summit will take place across four days and is your best opportunity to connect with your peers, learn from inspirational speakers and stay at the forefront of the infrastructure market.
Six specialist forums
Empowering growth on the frontline of infrastructure’s emerging economies
Best practice in sustainability to improve investment strategy
Driving global connectivity through investing in innovation
The private infrastructure industry’s annual general meeting
Resilience and returns: unlocking infrastructure debt’s potential in a volatile market
Investing in energy: price, security, and the transition to net zero
2023's Keynote speakers:
A snapshot of who attendees heard from in 2023:
View the 2023 full list of speakers by Forum:
Resilience and returns: unlocking infrastructure debt’s potential in a volatile market
THE WORLD’S LARGEST GATHERING OF CAPITAL DEDICATED TO GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Institutional and private investors at Infrastructure Investor Global Summit
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit provides an unrivalled platform for institutional and private investors and allocators investing in infrastructure to gather.
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional and private investors to join the event. Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Network with the world's most active investors
2025 investor attendees include:
Key themes
Shaking up the market – assessing the impact of mergers, acquisitions and the emergence of new players.
Continuing to champion the energy transition in a deglobalizing, destabilised world
Assessing the impact of 2024 elections across Europe, America & beyond on global infrastructure policy
AI – innovation, application and supplying demand in the infrastructure market
Making core
infrastructure
sustainable
Private infrastructure’s critical role in power generation and transmission
What to expect?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in sectors including emerging markets, the energy transition, infrastructure debt and more.
Meet with the best and brightest funds
Connect and arrange one-to-one meetings with infrastructure’s biggest fund and asset managers in the market.
Connection and Collaboration in Central Berlin
Join us at the heart of Berlin
The 2025 Summit will be hosted at the Hilton Berlin, set within the historic Gendarmenmarkt Square.
Address:
Hilton Berlin
Mohrenstraße 30,
10117 Berlin,
Germany
Getting to us
Public Transport:
Located on historic Gendarmenmarkt, the Hilton Berlin hotel has easy access to public transportation
(station: Stadtmitte, metro lines U6/U2).
Airport:
- Berlin Metropolitan Area Airport: 20 kilometres
- Schoenefeld: 20 kilometres
Parking:
- $37 euros per day
- EV charging available
Advance Your Investment Strategy in Just 4 Days!
Dive into essential insights and connect with industry leaders through a concise agenda featuring key discussions, networking sessions, and expert panels. The agenda ensures you’re primed to seize every opportunity.
Download the full agenda across the 4 days OR take a look at the individual forum agendas below.
Speaker enquiries
If you are interested in speaking at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit 2025, please contact:
James Hatwell
james.hatwell@pei.group
+44 (0) 203 994 7961
Unrivalled networking experience
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit offers unparalleled opportunities to network with the world’s leading investors in Berlin. Our out-of-hours networking functions are the ideal setting to build strong relationships with investors and secure commitments. See below for the exciting plans we have in store.
Members’ Welcome Drinks Reception
Monday 6pm | Listo Lounge, The Hilton
Excellent branding opportunity for the opening networking reception of the week. 500+ attendees, complimentary drinks, canapes, entertainment and more. Put your brand in front of your key target markets from the get go.
Available for sponsorship.
Charity networking walk and running club
Tuesday 7am | Hilton Hotel reception
In its third year, our popular morning charity 5km run will be joined with a walk for those who prefer an easier pace. Take this opportunity to venture outside and see some historic Berlin landmarks and enjoy a dedicated breakfast upon your return.
Sponsored by Arclight Capital Partners.
Official Drinks Reception
Tuesday 6:30-8pm | The Hilton
After day one of the Global Investor Forum, our official drinks reception will take place in the networking area. Expect also our charity e-sports competition on the big screen, a keynote book signing, our specialist DJ and plenty of drinks and canapes.
Sponsored by Paul Hastings.
Global Summit Party
Tuesday 9pm | Bellboy Bar Berlin
Continue the networking into the night with our inaugural Global Summit Party. Continuing late into the night, there will be a dancefloor, cocktails and resident DJ. A great opportunity to stay front of mind with the industry.
Available for sponsorship.
Infrastructure Investor Women’s Circle Cocktail Reception
Wednesday 6-8pm | Solar Sky Bar
Following our dedicated Women in Infrastructure breakfast and DE&I panel taking place earlier on the Wednesday, this invite-only, exclusive drinks reception will take place in a unique offsite location in Berlin with 200+ of infrastructure’s most influential women in attendance.
Sponsored by Finance in Motion.
To discuss sponsoring these opportunities, please contact Alexander Jakes on alexander.j@pei.group.
This is where the future of infrastructure is built.
Get ready to connect with the most influential players in infrastructure
Access to the Global Summit
Event access and 12-month Network membership
£5875 plus VAT
Group Rate:
Purchase 3 or more passes in one transaction to unlock our group discount. Contact: luca.g@pei.group
Investor pass
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional and private investors.
Limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds.
Our 2025 Success is Fuelled by You – Thank You to Our Partners!
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Growth & Emerging Markets Forum
Examining macroeconomic trends influencing investment in emerging and growth markets, focusing on fundraising challenges, sovereign and climate risk strategies, digital and energy infrastructure megatrends, and comparative investment opportunities across different regions globally.
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Agenda
Growth ＆ Emerging Markets Forum - Monday 17th
07:30 - 09:10
Registration opens
09:10 - 09:15
Introduction from Infrastructure Investor
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome from the chair
Müjde Zeynel
Mujde Zeynel, Director, Castalia
09:30 - 10:15
Panel: The state of play: Macroeconomic trends shaping investment opportunities in the growth markets
Mujde Zeynel,
Matthew Jordan-Tank,
Pushkar Kulkarni,
Jordan Schwartz,
Neda Vakilian
- What is currently driving infrastructure growth in the emerging economies?
- Navigating the repercussions of a challenging fundraising environment on the emerging economies
- The impact of general elections on infrastructure investment in the specific regions
Moderator:
Mujde Zeynel, Origination and Business Development Principal, CCN Holding
Speakers:
Matthew Jordan-Tank, Director of Sustainable Infrastructure Policy and Project Preparation, EBRD
Pushkar Kulkarni, Managing Director Infrastructure & Sustainable Energies, CPP Investments
Jordan Schwartz, Executive Vice President, Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB)
Neda Vakilian, Head of Investor Relations, Actis
10:15 - 11:00
Panel: Strategic asset allocation in emerging markets: navigating opportunities and challenges
Chandra Reddy,
Mamoun Jamai,
Sundeep Malik ,
Andre Sales,
Alice Usanase
- Discussing the importance of allocation strategies for long-term investors mandated to invest in emerging markets
- Analysing how institutional investors are adapting their asset allocation strategies to capitalise on growth market opportunities
- Best practices and lessons learned from experienced investors in navigating dynamic environments
Moderator:
Chandra Reddy, Corporate Advisory and Principal Investments, Beyond Advisory
Speakers:
Mamoun Jamai, Head of Digital Infrastructure, ADIA
Sundeep Malik, Head of Portfolio Development International Business, Zurich Airport International
Andre Sales, Managing Partner & Infrastructure CEO, Patria Investments
Alice Usanase , Lead, Europe, Middle East & Francophone Africa, Africa Finance Corporation
Sundeep Malik
Head Portfolio Development International Business, Zurich Airport International
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11:00 - 11:30
Coffee ＆ networking
11:30 - 12:15
Panel: Navigating sovereign risk ＆ strategies for effective investment
Mark Moseley,
Bertrand Heysch De la Borde,
Ali Karimzada,
Ahmed Mubashir,
Anand Rajagopal,
Saad Ul Islam
- Examining how sovereign risk influences investment strategies and asset allocation
- Comparing what different countries and governments are doing to navigate sovereign risk
- Identifying successful frameworks and risk mitigation strategies
Moderator:
Mark Moseley, Principal, Moseley Infrastructure Advisory Services
Speakers:
Bertrand de la Borde, Director, Global Head of Infrastructure, IFC
Ali Karimzada, Head of Strategic Projects Division, Ministry of Economy of Republic of Azerbaijan
Ahmed Mubashir, Head of Infrastructure, EMEA & India, AIMCo
Anand Rajagopal, Sustainability Research Lead, Phoenix Group
Saad Ul Islam, Investment Director, Infrastructure Equity, British International Investment
12:15 - 13:00
Panel: Examining the transition and digital infra megatrends in emerging economies
Hans-Peter Egler,
Saed Arar,
Lucie Bernatkova,
William Brent,
Srini Viswanathan
- A deep dive into successful digital and energy infrastructure investments in an emerging market such as EV charging and data centers
- Discussing the role of public-private partnerships and foreign direct investment in expanding both sub sectors
- Predictions for the future of digital infrastructure and energy demand in emerging markets, including potential growth areas and evolving user needs
Moderator:
Hans-Peter Egler, Director, Sustainable Infrastructure / Technical Assistance, South Pole Group
Speakers:
Saed Arar, Head of Infrastructure Investments, Mubadala Investment Company
Lucie Bernatkova, Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Impact Investments, Allianz Global Investors
William Brent, Chief Marketing Officer, Husk Power
Srini Viswanathan, Founder & CEO, AltEons Energy
13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch
14:00 - 14:45
Investment Committee Scenario: Presentation of successful investment case studies from emerging markets
Jeff Schlapinski,
Alper Akar,
Viktor Kats
This session will assess two real life investment opportunities in the emerging markets while addressing the associated risks and strategic considerations. This session will highlight the key takeaways and strategies that led to success.
Moderator: Jeff Schlapinski, Managing Director of Research, Global Private Capital Association (GPCA)
Speakers:
Alper Akar, General Manager, ICA
Viktor Kats, Managing Partner, Augment Infrastructure
14:45 - 15:00
DEG’s approach to achieve net zero and the role of infrastructure ＆ energy investing
Müjde Zeynel,
Jochen Von Frowein
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee ＆ networking
15:30 - 16:10
Panel: Addressing climate risk in emerging markets: challenges and opportunities
Georg Inderst,
Aditi Bhattacharya,
Alexandre Chavarot,
Gergely Horvath,
Lisa Pinsley,
Thomas Walenta, CFA, CAIA, FRSA
- Discussing the vulnerability of infrastructure in the regions and how climate change exacerbates existing challenges
- Exploring the financial instruments tailored to address climate risks, such as green bonds, climate funds, and public-private partnerships
- Case studies highlighting successful adaptation strategies and resilient infrastructure projects in emerging markets
Moderator:
Georg Inderst, Principal, Inderst Advisory
Speakers:
Aditi Bhattacharya, Unit Head, Private Sector and Climate Finance, Asian Development Bank
Alexandre Chavarot,Senior Advisor, Resilience Finance, Howden
Gergely Horvath, Investment Officer / Infrastructure & Climate Action Funds, European Investment Bank
Lisa Pinsley, Head: African Climate Acceleration Fund, African Infrastructure Investment Managers
Thomas Walenta, Principal and Co-Head for Asia-Pacific and Europe, Fund of Funds, responsAbility Investment AG
Gergely Horvath
Investment Officer / Infrastructure and Climate Action Funds, European Investment Bank
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Lisa Pinsley
Head: African Climate Acceleration Fund, African Infrastructure Investment Managers
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Thomas Walenta, CFA, CAIA, FRSA
Co-Head for Asia-Pacific and Europe, Fund of Funds, responsAbility Investments AG
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16:10 - 16:45
Back-to-back LP case studies: How institutional and MDB investors are driving investment across the emerging economies
Eugene Zhuchenko ,
Muneer Ferozie,
Matthew Jordan-Tank
This session will showcase a series of back-to-back case studies, providing an in-depth look at how institutional investors and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are driving infrastructure investments in emerging economies. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving role of institutional and MDB investors in shaping the future of infrastructure across diverse regions.
Moderator:
Eugene Zhuchenko, Managing Director, Etore Advisory
Speakers:
Muneer Ferozie, Regional Head of Transaction Advisory Services, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Matthew Jordan-Tank, Director of Sustainable Infrastructure Policy and Project Preparation, EBRD
16:45 - 17:15
Case study debate: Which region provides the most attractive infrastructure investment opportunities?
Dr Hubert Danso,
Saji Anantakrishnan,
Eduardo Aranibar,
Benas Poderis,
Karsten Sinner,
Harsh Vardhan Bisht
Representatives from different emerging and growth regions will argue why their respective regions are providing the most opportunity across different infrastructure assets.
Moderator: Dr. Hubert Danso, CEO ＆ Chairman, Africa Investor Group
Speakers:
Saji Anantakrishnan, Head of Infrastructure Australia and Asia, PATRIZIA – The Philippines
Eduardo Aranibar, Founder, Compass Earth Capital – Brazil
Benas Poderis, Partner, Head of Investment Management, Nter Asset Management – Lithuania
Karsten Sinner, Head of Infrastructure Fund Investments, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) – Central ＆ Eastern Europe
Harsh Vardhan Bisht, Sector Lead- Institutional Investments, Invest India – India
Karsten Sinner
Head of Infrastructure Fund Investments, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
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17:15 - 17:20
Closing comments from the chair
Müjde Zeynel
Mujde Zeynel, Director, Castalia
17:20 - 18:00
Keynote Fireside Chat: Building a better future: The role of private capital
Bruno Alves,
Leigh Harrison
We explore private capital’s role in bridging the infrastructure investment gap, the unique market dynamics at play and the topics that are top of mind for investors. With 30 years of experience investing in infrastructure, gain insights from Macquarie Asset Management’s Head of Real Assets into the importance of strong partnerships and global connectivity to create value and shape successful investments in an evolving landscape.
Moderator: Bruno Alves, Editor-in-Chief, Infrastructure Investor
Leigh Harrison, Head of Real Assets, Macquarie Asset Management
18:00 - 20:00
Official Welcome Drinks Reception sponsored by Mizuho | Greenhill
Our 2025 Success is Fuelled by You – Thank You to Our Partners!
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors
Sustainable Infrastructure Forum
Focusing on the critical role of sustainable infrastructure in investment success, addressing how to measure sustainability, navigate sustainability challenges, responsibly power AI, promote biodiversity, comply with regulations, and assess the impact of sustainable investments on financial performance.
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Agenda
Sustainable Infrastructure Forum - Monday 17th
07:30 - 09:10
Registration opens
09:10 - 09:15
Introduction from Infrastructure Investor
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome from the chair
Anna Baumbach
Anna Baumbach, Partner, Palladio Partners
09:30 - 10:15
Panel: Sustainable infrastructure: an essential for investment success
Simon Whistler,
Thomas Bayerl,
Lucie Delzant,
Eugene Holubnyak,
Sam Lissner
- How to measure sustainability across every stage of the investment process
- Navigating the short-term and longer-term implications of the ESG backlash globally and how investors are navigating this
- How to manage growth in line with meeting net zero and what it means when net-zero commitments aren’t met
Moderator: Simon Whistler, Head of Real Assets, Principles for Responsible Investment
Speakers:
Thomas Bayerl, Global Head Illiquid Assets, Member of the Board of Management, MEAG MUNICH ERGO Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH
Lucie Delzant, Sustainable Finance Lead, Axa Climate
Eugene Holubnyak, Co-Founder, Avalon International Corporation
Sam Lissner, Partner, Ridgewood Infrastructure
10:15 - 11:00
Panel: How to sustainably power AI
Nathalie Tidman,
Derek Chu,
Kristina Kloberdanz,
Oxana Megglé,
Shami Nissan,
Melisa Simic
- Is it responsible to invest in data centers? How to balance the data center power requirements and the investment opportunities surrounding the interplay
- A deep dive into associated concerns of data center development such as water consumption, e-waste, and land use concerns and examples of how they have been successfully mitigated
- What is sustainable procurement and how to ensure assets have a “net zero behaviour”
Moderator: Nathalie Tidman, Editor, Infrastructure Investor Deals
Speakers:
Derek Chu, Head of American Real Assets, AustralianSuper
Kristina Kloberdanz, Chief Sustainability Officer, Macquarie Asset Management
Oxana Megglé , Sustainable Finance Lead, IFC
Shami Nissan, Head of Sustainability, Actis
Melisa Simic, Senior Director of Sustainability, Nuveen
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee ＆ networking
11:30 - 12:15
Panel: Giving back to nature – exploring nature-based solutions ＆ biodiversity
Joss Blamire,
Damien Braud,
Lisa Junghans,
Jakub Skavroň
- The future of infrastructure investment – does biodiversity have a place at the table?
- Navigating the challenges of financing nature-based solutions
- How can nature based solutions address biodiversity restoration challenges and how to measure it?
Moderator: Joss Blamire, Director, Infrastructure standards, GRESB
Speakers:
Damian Braud, Head of NBS and Senior Managing Director, Ardian
Lisa Junghans, Project Lead, Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin
Jakub Skavroň, Chairman of the board, Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic
12:15 - 13:00
Panel: Steering through the complexities of ESG regulations
Frank Dornseifer,
Catherine Edet,
Ruairi Revell,
Nik Stone,
Mark White
- Navigating the complexity of the SFDR and how investors have successfully navigated the disconnect between the EU and the rest of the world
- How investors are navigating the risk of greenwashing and how robust frameworks help to accurately measure sustainable across all stages of the investment process
- Practical guidance for compliance with the regulations on climate disclosure
Moderator: Frank Dornseifer, Managing Director, Bundesverband Alternative Investments
Speakers:
Catherine Edet, Head of Environmental, Social and Governance, STOA Infra Energy
Ruairi Revell, Head of Sustainability – Economic Infrastructure, abrdn
Nik Stone, Head of ESG, Nala Renewables
Mark White, Senior Analyst, Albourne Partners
13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch
14:00 - 14:25
Fireside chat: Sustainability metrics unpacked: How to assess and improve impact
Christian Heller
Speaker:
Christian Heller, CEO, Value Balancing Alliance
14:25 - 15:00
Case Study: How sustainable investments have played a part in a value creation plan
Jaideep Das,
Luke Gorton,
Shami Nissan
ERM will discuss the critical intersection between ESG and Technical DD and how these themes play a strong and material role in value creation planning. The session will focus on live examples of investments and the value created, and share insights on the value creation levers such as opex savings, cost of capital, revenue enhancement and enterprise value.
Moderator: Jaideep Das, Partner, Global Leader of Services and Innovation, ERM
Speakers:
Luke Gorton, Senior Managing Director and Head of Europe, John Laing
Shami Nissan, Head of Sustainability, Actis
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee ＆ networking
15:30 - 16:05
LP Panel: To what extent do sustainability considerations shape investor allocation strategies?
Maria Yakushenko,
Anna Baumbach,
Michael Brand,
Severin Buchwald,
Paris Fronimos,
Petya Nikolova
- Why integrating sustainability into infrastructure investments is crucial
- How LPs are managing the load of data requests
- Examples of how investment and sustainable professionals have successfully collaborated
Moderator: Maria Yakushenko, Investment Specialist Infrastructure and Private Natural Capital, APG Asset Management
Speakers:
Anna Baumbach, Partner, Palladio Partners
Michael Brand, Managing Director, Co-Head of Real Assets, Aksia
Severin Buchwald, Senior Expert Sustainable Finance, MEAG
Paris Fronimos, Director, Infrastructure ＆ Renewable Resources, BCI
Petya Nikolova, Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Retirement System, Office of the Comptroller
16:05 - 16:45
Debate: To what extent do sustainable investments drive tangible investment growth across an investment portfolio
Simon Whistler,
Gwen Colin,
Cristina Rotariu
In this session, two experts will engage in a lively debate examining the impact of sustainable investments on overall portfolio performance. Participants will discuss whether integrating sustainability criteria into investment strategies genuinely enhances financial returns or if it merely serves as a marketing tool.
Moderator: Simon Whistler, Head of Real Assets, Principles for Responsible Investment
Speakers:
Gwen Colin, Head of ESG and Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners
Cristina Rotariu, Director, Renewables Energy, Allianz Capital
16:45 - 17:15
Fireside chat with Meridiam
Zak Bentley,
Thierry Déau
17:15 - 17:20
Closing comments from the chair
Anna Baumbach
Anna Baumbach, Partner, Palladio Partners
17:20 - 18:00
Keynote Fireside Chat: Building a better future: The role of private capital
Bruno Alves,
Leigh Harrison
We explore private capital’s role in bridging the infrastructure investment gap, the unique market dynamics at play and the topics that are top of mind for investors. With 30 years of experience investing in infrastructure, gain insights from Macquarie Asset Management’s Head of Real Assets into the importance of strong partnerships and global connectivity to create value and shape successful investments in an evolving landscape.
Moderator: Bruno Alves, Editor-in-Chief, Infrastructure Investor
Leigh Harrison, Head of Real Assets, Macquarie Asset Management
18:00 - 20:00
Official Welcome Drinks Reception sponsored by Mizuho | Greenhill
Digital Infrastructure Forum
Exploring the latest trends and challenges in digital infrastructure, focusing on capital allocation and fundraising, the challenges and opportunities of powering the demand for AI, data centre market dynamics, sustainability requirements, and the future landscape of digital assets through expert panels and discussions.
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Digital Infrastructure Forum - Monday 17th
07:30 - 09:10
Registration opens
09:10 - 09:15
Introduction from Infrastructure Investor
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome from the chair
Andrea Logan
Andrea Logan, Director, FirstPoint Equity
09:30 - 10:15
Opening Panel: Building the future: latest trends in digital infrastructure
Thomas Bumberger,
John Apostolides,
Steven Marshall,
Erica Noda,
Joshua Parrish,
Laurens-Jan Sipma
- Exploring the trends in capital allocation and fundraising challenges in the current climate
- Assessing the long-term viability and profitability of current digital infrastructure trends
- How hyperscalers ae reshaping the digital infrastructure landscape
Moderator: Thomas Bumberger, Managing Director & Partner, BCG
Speakers:
John Apostolides, Investment Partner, Palistar Capital
Steven Marshall, Chairman, Cordiant Capital
Erica Noda, Global TMT Sector Lead for Global Clients ＆ New Business, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
Joshua Parrish , Managing Director, Credit, DigitalBridge
Laurens-Jan Sipma, Senior Director, APG Asset Management
Erica Noda
Global TMT Sector Lead for Global Clients ＆ New Business, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
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10:15 - 11:00
Panel: Supercharging AI - Capitalizing on the growing data center economy
Andrew Hayward,
Stephan Freitas Krause,
Dr. Christopher Stief,
Isabelle Kemlin,
Quynh Tran
- Data centres – real estate or infrastructure investments? Comparing investment strategies to maintain the supercharged AI demand such as value add
- How to navigate regulatory compliance, technological advancement challenges and the need for robust infrastructure
- Looking through the crystal ball: what’s next for data centers?
Moderator: Andrew Hayward, Senior Investment Due Diligence Analyst – Real Assets, Albourne Partners
Speakers:
Stephan Freitas Krause, Director – Infrastructure Financing, KfW IPEX Bank
Isabelle Kemlin, Business and Innovation Executive / Vice Chair of the Board, RISE – Research Institutes of Sweden / Swedish Datacenter Industry
Dr. Christopher Stief, Founder & CEO, Data Center Partners
Quynh Tran, Deputy Head, Structured Finance Americas, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Isabelle Kemlin
Business and Innovation Executive - RISE / Vice Chair of the Board - Swedish Datacenter Industry
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11:00 - 11:30
Coffee ＆ networking
11:30 - 12:15
Panel: Navigating market dynamics and trends in fibre
Fran González Menéndez,
Jeroen Kleinjan,
Inka Klinger,
Nacho Rios,
Darragh Stokes
- Comparing the current state of fibre overbuild across the globe
- Exploring key trends in fibre network consolidation
- The impact of demand on pricing and financing strategies in the fibre market
Moderator: Fran González Menéndez, Partner, Analysys Mason
Speakers:
Jeroen Kleinjan, Managing Director, Global Lead Telecoms, ING
Inka Klinger, Head of Project Finance, Hamburg Commerical Bank AG
Nacho Rios, Founding Partner, Rivergo Advisors
Darragh Stokes, Managing Partner, Hardiman Telecoms
12:15 - 13:00
Panel: The energy equation: Data centers and their growing power needs
Matt Himler,
Melissa Grant,
Bill Green,
Henrik Hansen,
Phoebe Smith,
Stefan Wala
- The power demand – a challenge or an investment opportunity?
- Comparing different solutions to overcome power restraint across the globe
- Assessing the move away from sustainable power solutions to meet the demand for power
Moderator: Matt Himler, Principal, ECP
Speakers:
Melissa Grant, Director, Real Assets, Aksia
Bill Green, Managing Partner, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure
Henrik Hansen, CEO, Danish Data Center Industry
Phoebe Smith, Managing Director, PATRIZIA
Stefan Wala, Head of Origination, Kommunalkredit Austria AG
13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Fireside chat: How a Mid-Market Investor Addresses the Most Capital Intensive Infrastructure Theme of All-Time
Dominik von Scheven,
Mark Prybutok
Moderator:
- Dominik von Scheven, Managing Director, Hamilton Lane
Speaker:
- Mark Prybutok, MD & Head of Data Infrastructure Strategy, GI Partners
14:30 - 15:00
Keynote: AI in Infrastructure: Insights from The AI Value Playbook
Lisa Weaver-Lambert
Speaker:
Lisa Weaver-Lambert, Board Advisory and Strategic Business Transformation, Data & AI Executive
Lisa Weaver-Lambert
Board Advisory and Strategic Business Transformation, Data ＆ AI Executive
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15:00 - 15:30
Coffee ＆ networking
15:30 - 16:10
LP Panel: Fundraising realities: Balancing growth and pricing in digital infrastructure
Andrea Logan,
Ashli Aslin,
Christian Fingerle,
Benjamin Hemming,
Sachin Prinja,
Mark Weisdorf
- Can digital infrastructure investments still provide optimism for investors in times of volatility?
- Navigating regulatory frameworks and the impact on capital flow and investment strategies
- Successful strategies in digital infrastructure initiatives
Moderator: Andrea Logan, Director, FirstPoint Equity
Speakers:
Ashli Aslin, Partner, Senior Analyst, Infrastructure, Albourne Partners
Christian Fingerle, Senior Managing Director, StepStone Group
Benjamin Hemming, Head of Illiquid Assets Debt, MEAG
Sachin Prinja, Investment Director, Real Assets, Cambridge Associates
Mark Weisdorf, Chair of the Investment Committee, IST3 Investment Foundation
16:10 - 16:45
Panel: How sustainable is digital infrastructure?
Joss Blamire,
Wouter Koning,
Anand Rajagopal,
Lucas Ruland,
Nat Sahlstrom
- A deep dive into water consumption, e-waste, and land use concerns and examples of successfully navigating these challenges
- Addressing the sustainability challenges of supply chains
- How digital investors are assessing sustainability in their portfolios
Moderator: Joss Blamire, Director, Infrastructure standards, GRESB
Speakers:
Wouter Koning, Executive Director / Head of Digital Infrastructure, ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Anand Rajagopal, Head of Sustainability Research, Phoenix Group
Lucas Ruland, Director Digital Infrastructure Finance, NIBC Bank
Nat Sahlstrom, Chief Energy Officer, Tract Capital
16:45 - 17:15
Polling debate: The future landscape of digital and infrastructure
Andrea Logan,
Canan Anli,
Carlos Kuchkovsky,
Victor Magny
Every participant will endorse alternative technologies and developments they view as key to the evolution of digital infrastructure assets:
Moderator: Andrea Logan, Director, FirstPoint Equity
Speakers:
- Edge data centers – Canan Anli, Senior Advisor, GIRA Strategic Finance
- Quantum cloud computing – Carlos Kuchkovsky, CEO ＆ Cofounder, Qcentroid
- Subsea fibre optic cables – Victor Magny, Partner, PMP Strategy
17:15 - 17:20
Closing comments from the chair
Andrea Logan
Andrea Logan, Director, FirstPoint Equity
17:20 - 18:00
Keynote Fireside Chat: Building a better future: The role of private capital
Bruno Alves,
Leigh Harrison
We explore private capital’s role in bridging the infrastructure investment gap, the unique market dynamics at play and the topics that are top of mind for investors. With 30 years of experience investing in infrastructure, gain insights from Macquarie Asset Management’s Head of Real Assets into the importance of strong partnerships and global connectivity to create value and shape successful investments in an evolving landscape.
Moderator: Bruno Alves, Editor-in-Chief, Infrastructure Investor
Leigh Harrison, Head of Real Assets, Macquarie Asset Management
18:00 - 20:00
Official Welcome Drinks Reception sponsored by Mizuho | Greenhill
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Global Investor Forum
The Global Investor Forum is the centrepiece platform for the Summit. Spanning two days, the forum features over 150 speakers, with global leaders from leading infrastructure investment managers, complemented by LP voices and eye-catching out-of-industry keynotes. Covering topics from geopolitics to AI, from value creation to secondaries, and much more, the Global Investor Forum tackles all the key themes under infrastructure’s broadening umbrella.
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Agenda
Day 1 | Global Investor Forum - Tuesday 18th
07:00 - 07:30
Member’s Wellness Morning (walk ＆ run) and Breakfast sponsored by ArcLight Capital Partners
07:30 - 08:30
Registration opens
Plenary
08:30 - 08:35
Welcome from Infrastructure Investor
08:35 - 08:45
Welcome from the chair
Olivia Eijking
Olivia Eijking, Director/Founder, Kreen Limited
08:45 - 09:25
Spotlight opening discussion: Powering the AI economy – infrastructure's next big challenge?
Stancel Riley,
Deepa Bharadwaj,
Tavis Cannell,
Marc Ganzi,
Sikander Rashid,
Angelo Acconcia
- Opportunities, funds in market, deals – how has AI gripped the private infrastructure market in recent months?
- Data centres as the key? How can infrastructure players provide the power generation, reduce emissions and provide utilities for these increasingly vital but power-thirsty assets
- Finding reward in the derivatives – how can the above challenges for this sector provide opportunity for nimble infrastructure investors?
- How do investors maintain a supply chain that’s backed by uncertain revenue prospect, avoid technology risk, and make returns in this rapidly evolving AI landscape?
Moderator: Stancel Riley, Co-Head Financial Sponsors & Strategic Solutions, Mizuho | Greenhill
Deepa Bharadwaj, Head of Infrastructure Europe, IFM Investors
Tavis Cannell, Global Head of Infrastructure, Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalBridge
Sikander Rashid, Managing Partner and Head of Europe, Infrastructure, Brookfield
Angelo Acconcia, Partner, ArcLight Capital Partners
09:25 - 10:05
Keynote macro panel: The coming age of infrastructure? Evolving into the undisputed leader in private assets
Wilhelm Schmundt,
Jack Howell,
Gijs Voskuyl,
Don Dimitrievich,
Gwenola Chambon,
Mohamed El Gazzar
- After private equity and debts’ successes in recent times, do the coming years represent the opportunity for the coming age of private infrastructure?
- Considering the current interest rate and inflation environment, what roles are core, value add and opportunistic strategies playing in contributing to the asset class’s growth?
- Navigating global megatrends successfully in an unpredictable macroeconomic environment over the next few years
- Applying a PE toolkit to the transition to a sustainable economy – vital to infrastructure’s success?
Moderator: Wilhelm Schmundt, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Global Head of Infrastructure Investors , Boston Consulting Group
Jack Howell, Co-President, Stonepeak
Gijs Voskuyl, Managing Partner, CVC DIF
Don Dimitrievich, Portfolio Manager, Senior Managing Director, Energy Infrastructure Credit, Nuveen
Gwenola Chambon, CEO & Founding Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners
Mohmed El Gazzar, Senior Partner, I Squared Capital
10:05 - 10:45
Panel: Sustaining momentum in infrastructure’s energy transition push
Jonathan Dillon,
Bruno Candes,
Michael Hill,
Lucy Heintz,
Jim Hughes,
Marco van Daele
- How can the private infrastructure market sustain the significant momentum in energy transition investment?
- Encouraging the right risk appetite for technologies and developments that will push the energy transition forward
- State of play in the energy market – natural gas emission debate, continuing energy security concerns, nuclear risks and more
- Renewables – managing supply chain issues and high costs to sustain appeal for investors
Moderator: Jonathan Dillon, Partner, Clifford Chance
Bruno Candes, Partner, InfraVia
Michael Hill, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Infrastructure, OMERS Infrastructure
Lucy Heintz, Partner, Energy, Actis
Jim Hughes, Managing Partner, EnCap Investments L.P.
Marco van Daele, CEO, SUSI Partners AG
10:45 - 11:10
Coffee and networking
Plenary
11:10 - 11:50
Panel: Time to unmute? Core returns to the fore
Justin Bower,
Gabriele Damiani,
Alina Osorio,
Jeff Jenkins,
Minal Patel,
Louis-Roch Burgard
- As the market sees some relative recovery from high rates, how have core strategies bounced back from a muted period?
- Whilst appetite for value-add and higher returns persists among LPs, how are core funds finding their way back into investor portfolios?
- Core defensive, core plus… accommodating for a range of expectations across different types of investors when it comes to core offerings
Moderator: Justin Bower, Co-Founder, FirstPoint Equity
Gabriele Damiani, Head of Core/Core + Infrastructure, Swiss Life Asset Managers
Alina Osorio, President, Fiera Infrastructure
Jeff Jenkins, Founder & Partner, Bernhard Capital Partners
Minal Patel, Global Head of Infrastructure, Schroders Capital
Louis-Roch Burgard. , Co-Head, Equity Investments, Infranity
11:50 - 12:30
Panel: Deglobalisation – strategically tackling a megatrend for infrastructure investors
Ali Miraj,
Olivia Wassenaar,
Roopa Murthy,
Nicolas Motelay,
Anish Butani,
Marta Perez
- Identifying and assessing the most significant deglobalisation-linked risks to private infrastructure investment
- Just in case vs just in time strategies – what is best to employ and where across your portfolio?
- How to protect investor interests and returns as a multi-decade megatrend begins to play out
Moderator: Ali Miraj, Global Lead, Infrastructure Sponsor Coverage, ING
Olivia Wassenaar, Partner, Head of Sustainability & Infrastructure, Apollo Global Management
Roopa Murthy, Partner, Head of EMEA Infrastructure Debt, Ares Management
Anish Butani, Managing Director, Infrastructure, bfinance
Nicolas Motelay, Managing Director, New End Associates
Marta Perez, Head of Infrastructure, Allianz Global Investors
12:30 - 12:50
Portfolio case study: Beyond dispensing: the evolving role of pharmacies in healthcare systems
Angelika Schöchlin,
Davide Tavaniello,
Rodolfo Guarino
- Many pharmacy models are being deployed across Europe with each country adopting a different regulatory approach, what can be learnt from the Hippocrates journey and its evolution into a critical healthcare infrastructure asset?
- What makes the Italian pharmacies a true infrastructure investment and why is it so different from other countries?
- What does value creation look like? How will this lead to the development of new healthcare services?
Moderator: Angelika Schöchlin, Managing Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners
Davide Tavaniello, Co-CEO, Hippocrates Holding
Rodolfo Guarino, Co-CEO, Hippocrates Holding
12:50 - 13:30
Panel: Sustainable infrastructure – a core pillar of the alternatives portfolio?
Jon Phillips,
Daniel Lau,
Rowan te Kloot,
Esther Peiner,
Scott Lebovitz,
Martin Neubert
- Resilience, impact, decarbonising? Identifying the key characteristics of sustainable infrastructure across different assets and sectors
- The emergence of climate-specific infrastructure funds – a vital cog in the sustainable infrastructure wheel?
- Navigating growing ESG backlash or fatigue in the fight for financing a future sustainable economy
Moderator: Jon Phillips, Chief Executive Officer, Global Infrastructure Investor Association (GIIA)
Daniel Lau, Portfolio Manager, CalSTRS
Rowan te Kloot, Managing Principal Energy Transition Infrastructure, HSBC Asset Management
Esther Peiner, Partner, Head of Private Infrastructure, Partners Group
Scott Lebovitz, Managing Partner and Head of Transition Infrastructure, TPG
Martin Neubert, Chief Investment Officer & Partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Martin Neubert
Chief Investment Officer ＆ Partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP)
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13:30 - 14:30
Networking lunch
Stream A: Global Investor Forum
14:30 - 15:10
Panel: Navigating through a changing North American landscape
Meredith Bishop,
Recep Kendircioglu,
Scott Jacobs ,
Stephen Dowd,
Bill Green,
Emil W. Henry Jr.
- Two months into a new White House administration, how is sentiment for the US infrastructure market shaping up?
- The IRA – reviewing the last two years, and what the future holds
- Macro and micro considerations across the continent – natural gas, decarbonisation, implications of a challenging real estate market, credit opportunities and more
Moderator: Meredith Bishop, Senior Vice President, Prosek Partners
Recep Kendircioglu, Global Head of Infrastructure Equity, Manulife
Scott Jacobs, CEO & Co-Founder, Generate Capital
Stephen Dowd, Chief Investment Officer – Private Infrastructure Strategies, CBRE Investment Management
Bill Green, Managing Partner, Climate Adaptive Infrastructure
Emil W. Henry Jr., CEO & CIO, Tiger Infrastructure Partners
Stephen Dowd
Chief Investment Officer – Private Infrastructure Strategies, CBRE Investment Management
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15:10 - 15:50
Panel: Mid-market infrastructure’s time to shine?
Alexandra Dimsdale-Gill,
Misha Nahorny,
Ross Posner,
Emmanuel Rogy,
Christopher Beall,
Roderick MacDonald
- Why is the mid-market proving to be the space to operate in, in a challenging economic environment?
- How are mid-market players truly offering investors return enhancing results?
- Core & value add; specialist & multi-strategy – what strategies are proving most appealing in this area of the market?
Moderator: Alexandra Dimsdale-Gill, Partner, Clifford Chance
Misha Nahorny, Managing Director, Arjun Infrastructure Partners
Ross Posner, Managing Partner, Ridgewood Infrastructure
Emmanuel Rogy, Partner, Cube Infrastructure Partners
Christopher Beall, Founder & Managing Partner, NOVA Infrastructure
Roderick MacDonald, Director Investment Management, Finance in Motion
Stream B: Secondaries Seminar
14:30 - 15:10
Panel: Infrastructure secondaries in focus
Alice Brogi,
Dr. Dimitar Lambrev,
Manuel Häusler,
Henry Willans,
Brent Burnett,
Marc Meier
- How, and to what size, is the infra secondaries market destined to grow over the coming years? Is it sustainable with more competition and increasing prices?
- What are the drivers for this market growth in a difficult economic environment?
- Detailed underwriting, overcoming liquidity issues, infra specialism – the keys to success in this arena?
Moderator: Alice Brogi, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Dimitar Lambrev, Senior Portfolio Manager – Infrastructure Investments, UNIQA Insurance Group
Manuel Häusler, Senior Managing Director and Member of the ASF Management Committee, Ardian
Brent Burnett, Global Head of Infrastructure and Real Assets, Hamilton Lane
Henry Willans, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Marc Meier, Managing Director, Partners Group
15:10 - 15:50
Debate: GP-led vs LP-led secondaries
Mary Lavelle,
Francois Bouillon,
Francisco del Pozo,
Tim Rees
- The case for LP-led – proving a winner in providing capital flexibility and discount rates?
- The case for GP-led – value creation and liquidity provision – the superior hallmarks of a continuation fund?
Moderator: Mary Lavelle, Partner and Global Co-Head of the Private Funds and Secondaries group, Freshfields LLP
Francois Bouillon, Partner, Ely Place Partners
Francisco del Pozo, Head of Infrastructure Funds, Bestinver
Tim Rees, Principal, StepStone Group
15:50 - 16:10
Coffee ＆ networking
Stream A: Global Investor Forum
16:10 - 16:50
Panel: Examining co-investments ＆ alternative investment frameworks
Kasper Struve,
Maria Aguilar-Wittmann,
Dr. Alexandra von Bernstorff,
Ravi Parekh,
Andrew Cogan,
Alistair Ray
- Interest rates, turbulent fundraising waters… what’s driving increasing co-investment reliance and interest in alternative investment frameworks?
- Why do LPs increasingly want co-investment strategies in their infrastructure portfolios? Is it all about lower fees?
- Exploring open-ended structures and other alternative solutions that are increasingly on the menu for infrastructure investors
- How are GPs differentiating themselves with these alternative investment offerings?
Moderator: Kasper Struve, Founder, Unified Investors
Maria Aguilar-Wittmann, Co-Head of Infrastructure Fund & Co-Investments, Allianz Capital Partners
Dr. Alexandra von Bernstorff, Managing Partner, Luxcara
Ravi Parekh, Managing Director, GCM Grosvenor
Andrew Cogan, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of Fengate Infrastructure Yield Fund, Fengate
Alistair Ray, Chief Investment Officer, Dalmore
16:50 - 17:30
Investor panel: Views on the private infrastructure market
Sven Seppeur,
Gabriele Todesca,
Leonhard von Metzler,
Ulla Agesen,
Takako Koizumi,
Michael Aitken
- How are LPs and investors evolving to become increasingly sophisticated?
- Allocation of capital – how private infrastructure is weighing up against other markets in the alternatives portfolio in 2025 and beyond
- The appeal of alternative investment frameworks -continuation funds, secondaries, co-investments and more
- Consolidation and market movements – providing more or less opportunity for investors?
Moderator: Sven Seppeur, Director, Investment Management, Private Markets, FERI AG
Gabriele Todesca, Head of Infrastructure Investments, European Investment Fund
Leonhard von Metzler, Managing Director, Taunus Trust GmbH
Ulla Agesen, Head of Infrastructure, NIO
Takako Koizumi, Chief Investment Officer, Mitsui & Co. Alternative Investments
Michael Aitken, Portfolio Manager, NZ Super Fund
Stream B: Assets in Focus
16:10 - 16:50
Panel: Exploring the utilities market and the future of partnership models
Carlos Zuloaga,
Andrew Truscott ,
Simon Davy,
Dominic Helmsley
- The role of essential utilities in powering the economy of the future
- How can well-documented challenges in this sector be transformed into opportunity for both investment and society?
- PPPs, PFIs and more – what public-private partnership models can help deliver essential utility infrastructure for the future?
Moderator: Carlos Zuloaga, Global Head of Energy, BBVA
Andrew Truscott, CEO, John Laing
Simon Davy, Managing Director, Investments, Equitix
Dominic Helmsley, Head of Core Infrastructure, ABRDN
16:50 - 17:30
Digital infrastructure – across the AI hype ＆ more
Gonzalo Cantabrana,
Omar Jaffrey,
Adam Pickard,
Pia Lambert,
Matteo Colombo,
Emily Azer
- How have AI developments transformed the data centre market?
- Beyond AI and data centres, how are digital infrastructure opportunities evolving?
- Understanding different business models and investment propositions across the sub-assets
- Has the recently maligned fibre market been reinvigorated amidst consolidation and overbuild trends?
Moderator: Gonzalo Cantabrana, Managing Director, EMEA Infrastructure Sector Lead, S&P Global Ratings
Omar Jaffrey, Founder & Managing Partner, Palistar Capital
Adam Pickard, Principal, Grain Management
Pia Lambert, Executive Director, Morrison
Matteo Colombo, Managing Director – Head of Digital Infrastructure, L&G
Emily Azer, Director, Data Infrastructure, GI Partners
Plenary
17:30 - 18:00
Keynote Fireside Chat: In conversation with Bayo Ogunlesi
Zak Bentley,
Bayo Ogunlesi
Join us for a keynote fireside chat between one of the legendary pioneers of infrastructure investing, Bayo Ogunlesi, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), now a part of BlackRock, and Zak Bentley, Americas Editor at Infrastructure Investor
Moderator: Zak Bentley, Americas Editor, Infrastructure Investor
Bayo Ogunlesi, Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock
18:00 - 18:30
Keynote: In conversation with F1 and German sports legend Ralf Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher,
Adam Smallman
18:30 - 20:30
Official Drinks Reception sponsored by Freshfields and F1 Racing Simulator Tournament
Grab a drink, enjoy some canapes and take your opportunity to race a 6-time winning F1 driver, Ralf Schumacher, as part of our F1 simulator tournament
Agenda
Day 2 | Global Investor Forum - Wednesday 19th
07:30 - 08:00
Registration opens
07:45 - 08:45
Women’s Circle breakfast
Plenary
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome back from the chair
Olivia Eijking
Olivia Eijking, Director/Founder, Kreen Limited
09:10 - 09:50
Global keynote panel: Geopolitical risk – at the top of investor agendas in 2025?
Camille Egloff,
Perry Offutt,
Dr Nathalie Wlodarczyk,
Christian Wiehenkamp,
Ross Israel
- How are investors and managers staying ahead of the curve when it comes to geopolitical risk?
- New government administrations, conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, energy security – front of mind considerations in 2025
- Where can geopolitical risk be turned into investment opportunity?
Moderator: Camille Egloff, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Perry Offutt, Partner, Head of North America, Morrison
Christian Wiehenkamp, Chief Investment Officer, Perpetual Investors
Nathalie Wlodarczyk, Managing Director, Gatehouse Advisory Partners
Ross Israel, Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC
09:50 - 10:30
Keynote: Katty Kay, U.S. Special Correspondent, BBC Studios
Zak Bentley,
Katty Kay
10:30 - 10:50
Coffee and networking
Plenary
10:50 - 11:30
Panel: Value-add strategies in the spotlight as rates stabilise
Federico Fruhbeck,
Dr. Mathias Bimberg,
Carl Elia,
Stéphane Kofman,
Pooja Goyal,
Michael Hoverman
- Assessing LP appetite – which investors are showing continued interest in value-add strategies despite core’s ‘resurgence’?
- Fund structures, risk-return profiles, strategic approaches – how can managers differentiate themselves when it comes to value-add product offerings?
- How can value-add players continue to compliment investors’ overall infrastructure allocations in the coming years?
Moderator: Federico Fruhbeck, Partner, Gibson Dunn
Dr. Mathias Bimberg, Managing Partner, Head of Infrastructure, Prime Capital
Carl Elia, Vice President & Director, Global Infrastructure Investments, TD Asset Management
Stéphane Kofman, Partner, Head of Value Add Funds, InfraRed Capital Partners
Pooja Goyal, Chief Investment Officer of the Infrastructure Group, Carlyle
Michael Hoverman, Executive Director – Infrastructure, Greystar
Carl Elia
Vice President ＆ Director, Global Infrastructure Investments, TD Global Investment Solutions
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11:30 - 11:50
Fireside Chat: Innovations in Transition Infrastructure: Proven Technologies Shaping the Future
Nathalie Tidman,
Francesco Starace
11:50 - 12:30
Panel: Going against the grain – accessing opportunities outside of energy and digital assets
Nathalie Tidman,
Martin Ragettli,
Jean-Francis Dusch,
Emmett McCann,
Natasa Kovacevic
- How much is too much? Why LPs are looking to balance their portfolios across infrastructure sectors beyond digital infrastructure and energy transition assets
- How GPs are responding to this demand and developing products across transportation, social, logistics, utilities and other areas
- Perfecting the balancing act: ensuring that investors have access to these other critical infrastructure assets, whilst continuing to fuel investment in the transition and digital markets
Moderator: Nathalie Tidman, Editor – Infrastructure Investor Deals, PEI Group
Martin Ragettli, Head of Infrastructure Investments, IST Investment Foundation
Jean-Francis Dusch, Chief Executive Officer, Global Head of Infrastructure & Structured Finance
Chief Investment Officer Infrastructure Debt, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (UK)
Emmett McCann, Co-CEO, Duration Capital Partners
Natasa Kovacevic, Managing Director, Infrastructure, CPP Investments
Jean-Francis Dusch
Chief Executive Officer Global Head of Infrastructure & Structured Finance Chief Investment Officer Infrastructure Debt, EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED
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12:30 - 13:10
Panel: Servicing investors under an ever-broadening infrastructure umbrella
Gonzalo Fernandez-Turegano ,
Graham Matthews,
Minesh Mashru,
Robert Dupree,
Karen Dolenec
- Blurred lines – how are GPs helping investors differentiate between infrastructure and PE/RE strategies? Why is this differentiation so critical?
- Are we seeing LPs with wider real asset programmes zero in on infrastructure opportunities? How are managers responding to this?
- Market dynamics, proof of concept, track records and more – what factors are most important to cash-yield hungry LPs?
Moderator: Gonzalo Fernández Turégano, Global Sector Head of Financial Sponsors, BBVA
Graham Matthews, Head of Infrastructure, PATRIZIA
Minesh Mashru, Head of Global Infrastructure, Cambridge Associates
Andrew Honan, Co-Managing Partner, MML Keystone, MML Capital
Robert Dupree, Principal, Co-Head of the Investments group and Co-Head of Infrastructure & Impact, CIM Group
Karen Donelec, Partner, Ancala
Robert Dupree
Principal, Co-Head of the Investments group and Co-Head of Infrastructure & Impact, CIM Group
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13:10 - 14:10
Networking lunch
Stream A: Global Investor Forum
14:10 - 14:50
Panel: Incorporating climate considerations into an infrastructure mindset
Mark Weisdorf,
Hilkka Komulainen,
Rhizlaine Tabari Bosli,
Christian Couturier
- Understanding how LPs are approaching climate considerations
- Global perspectives on the role of transition & renewable projects in impacting climate change
- Assessing how domestic & global policies, COP fallout and other factors are impacting appetite for climate-related investment in infrastructure
Moderator: Mark Weisdorf, Chair of the Investment Committee, IST3 Infrastruktur Global
Hilkka Komulainen, Global Head of Sustainability & Impact, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Rhizlaine Tabari Bosli, Infrastructure Investment Director, Crédit Agricole Assurances
Christian Couturier, Co-CEO, Carbometrix
Hilkka Komulainen
Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
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14:50 - 15:15
Fireside chat: Opportunities in mid-market: Sector Specialist Growth
Tom Taylor,
Benn Mikula
Stream B: Value Creation Station
14:10 - 14:50
Panel: Active asset management in uncertain times for infrastructure investors
Lisa Weaver-Lambert,
Spence Clunie,
Jim Metcalfe,
Michael Pollan,
Vincente Vento,
Roderick Gadsby
- Navigating uncertainty and disruption – interest rates, inflation, supply chains, deglobalisation and more
- How do GPs utilise expertise from their diversified portfolios to individual assets?
- Utilising AI and technological advances in value creation
- Talking the talk – practical examples of value creation
Moderator: Lisa Weaver-Lambert, Board Advisory and Strategic Business Transformation, Data ＆ AI Executive
Spence Clunie, Managing Partner, Ancala
Jim Metcalfe, Co-Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Astatine Investment Partners
Michael Pollan, Managing Partner, Omnes Capital
Vicente Vento, Founder & CEO, Digital Transformation Capital Partners GmbH
Roderick Gadsby, Managing Director, Northleaf
Lisa Weaver-Lambert
Board Advisory and Strategic Business Transformation, Data ＆ AI Executive
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14:50 - 15:15
Case studies: Value creation deep-dive
Juan Caceres,
Eugene Zhuchenko ,
Subahoo Chordia
Hear from a fund manager and their portfolio company on how they are practically implementing value creation processes into their active asset management strategy
Moderator: Eugene Zhuchenko, Managing Director, ETORE Advisory
Juan Caceres, President, Axium Infrastructure Europe
Subahoo Chordia, President & Head – Real Assets, EAAA Alternatives
15:15 - 15:40
Coffee ＆ networking
Stream A: Global Investor Forum
15:40 - 16:20
Panel: Debt ＆ credit strategies – providing the backbone for tomorrow’s infrastructure financing?
Jane Bowes,
Bertrand Loubieres,
Rob Johnson,
Nicholas Stockdale,
Tom Murray,
Garret Tynan
- Maintaining momentum and appeal as interest rates stabilise
- Debt financing’s key role in decarbonisation, power generation and other global trends
- Examining just how resilient debt strategies have proven in recent months
Moderator: Jane Bowes, Partner, Threadmark
Bertrand Loubieres, Head of Infrastructure Finance, AXA IM Alts
Rob Johnson, Managing Director & Global Head of Direct Lending, EIG
Nicholas Stockdale, Partner and Head of Europe, QIC
Tom Murray, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit
Garret Tynan, Managing Director, European Head Project Finance & Infrastructure, KBRA
16:20 - 17:00
Panel: Thinking outside of the grid: finding solutions to energy transition’s key challenges
Joost Bergsma,
Michael Bonte-Friedheim,
Olivier Aubert,
Nicolas Rochon,
Olivia Eijking,
Broderick Storie
- Renewables development – how are investors coping with higher costs?
- Is uncertainty around natural gas & LNG markets causing concern for an effective long-term transition?
- How can distributed solutions play into investor portfolios?
Moderator: Olivia Eijking, Director/Founder, Kreen Limited
Joost Bergsma, Global Head of Clean Energy, Nuveen Infrastructure
Michael Bonte-Friedheim, Founding Partner & Group Chief Executive Officer, NextEnergy Group
Olivier Aubert, Managing Director – SWEN Impact Fund for Transition (SWIFT) Strategy, SWEN Capital Partners
Nicolas Rochon, Founder & CEO, RGREEN INVEST
Broderick Storie, Partner, Co-Head of Real Assets, PAG
Olivier Aubert
SWEN Capital Partners, Managing Director – SWEN Impact Fund for Transition (SWIFT) strategy
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Stream B: Future of infrastructure
15:40 - 16:20
Panel: Transport 2.0 - building for the future of travel
Monika Bednarz,
Roland Kaufmann,
Alexis Ballif,
Carlo Maddalena,
Walter Manara,
Robert Mah
- How is technology fuelling the realisation of tomorrow’s transportation infrastructure?
- The importance of resilience in transport infrastructure
- Decarbonisation – at the core of successful future investment?
Moderator: Monika Bednarz, Managing Director, Lagrange Financial Advisory
Roland Kaufmann, Head of Transportation Investments, Senior Investment Manager, Reichmuth & Co Investment Management AG
Alexis Ballif, Managing Director Infrastructure – Transport, Ardian
Carlo Maddalena, Senior Portfolio Manager, APG Asset Management
Walter Manara, Partner, DWS
Robert Mah, President, Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management
Roland Kaufmann
Head of Transportation Investments, Senior Investment Manager, Reichmuth ＆ Co Investment Management AG
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16:20 - 17:00
Panel: Resilience – a key characteristic for infrastructure of the future
Alexandre Chavarot,
Laurent Chatelin,
Guilherme Dzik,
Anne Chataigné
- How and why is consideration of resilience in infrastructure projects climbing up the priority list for investors?
- Examining how recent extreme weather events and natural disasters have affected infrastructure and the industry’s attitude towards resilience.
- What does resilience mean for different infrastructure assets/sectors?
Moderator: Alexandre Chavarot, Senior Advisor, Resilience Finance, Howden
Laurent Chatelin, Partner, Infrastructure, Eurazeo
Guilherme Dzik, Managing Director, Kingston Infrastructure Partners
Anne Chataigné, Senior Programme Manager, Adaptation & Resilience, Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)
Anne Chataigné
Senior Programme Manager Adaptation and Resilience, Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)
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Plenary
17:00 - 17:30
Investor Keynote: Long-term investment at GPIF
Kiko Emae
GPIF is a public pension fund designed to support the future of Japan. Its mission is to contribute to the stability of the national pension scheme, by securing investment returns with minimal risk and a long-term focus. As of September 2024, GPIF’s asset size is 258.7 trillion Japanese yen. GPIF employs long-term and diversified investment as its principal investment strategies.
This presentation will provide an overview of the pension system in Japan, GPIF’s investment mandate, its perspective as a LP investing in alternative assets, and its aspirations for the future.
It is the speaker’s hope that the audience will gain insight into GPIF’s goals and priorities.
Kiko Emae, Senior Director, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)
17:30 - 18:00
Closing Global Investor Forum Keynote: AI infrastructure in a post-DeepSeek world
Bruno Alves,
Marc Ganzi
- What does the prospect of more efficient AI mean for the trillions in capex projected for the data centre sector?
- Power uncertainty – how much power will AI actually need and will demand climb as much as anticipated?
- Resource consumption – can AI infrastructure command the vast amounts of land, water and other resources it’s claiming if it can be done more efficiently?
- Regional differences – how is AI infrastructure development likely to pan out across different parts of the world?
Bruno Alves, Senior Editor, Infrastructure Investor
Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalBridge
18:00 - 18:30
Close of conference
18:30 - 21:30
Women + Ally Cocktail Reception
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Infrastructure Debt Forum
As interest rates have risen in recent years, debt and credit strategies have increasingly become a mainstay of LP investment portfolios. The Infrastructure Debt forum is unique in providing a deep-dive into debt strategies across the infrastructure spectrum, as a market previously dominated by banks evolves, and long-term project financing becomes a key cog in the future of sustainable infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Debt Forum - Thursday 20th
08:00 - 08:45
Registration opens
08:45 - 08:50
Introduction from Infrastructure Investor
08:50 - 09:00
Welcome from the chair
Agnes Mazurek
Agnes Mazurek, Independent Consultant, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
09:00 - 09:40
Opening panel: A class of its own? Infrastructure debt’s evolution into a flexible solution
Kate Campbell,
Jean-Francis Dusch,
Luke Fernandes,
Hamed Khodabakhsh,
Katharina Kort,
Peter Jeranyama
- As interest rates appear to be stabilising somewhat, how are infrastructure debt strategies maintaining their appeal in this stage of the cycle?
- How and why does infrastructure debt offer investors flexibility and resilience for the future?
- Sustainability, defensiveness, premiums & more – why will credit products continue to have a growing role in infrastructure investor portfolios?
Moderator: Kate Campbell, Founding Partner, Astrid Advisors
Jean-Francis Dusch, Chief Executive Officer, Global Head of Infrastructure & Structured Finance, Chief Investment Officer Infrastructure Debt, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management (UK)
Luke Fernandes, Head, Infrastructure Finance US, Swiss Re Asset Management
Hamed Khodabakhsh, Co-Head of European Credit, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock
Katharina Kort, Managing Director, BofA Securities
Peter Jeranyama, Debt Origination Manager, Pension Insurance Corporation
Jean-Francis Dusch
Chief Executive Officer Global Head of Infrastructure & Structured Finance Chief Investment Officer Infrastructure Debt, EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD ASSET MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED
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Hamed Khodabakhsh
Co-Head of European Credit, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock
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09:40 - 10:20
Panel: Sustainable infrastructure over ESG? Adapting to changing sentiments in sustainability
Jane Bowes,
Mariana Graça,
Greg Scott,
Isabella da Costa Mendes,
Christopher Bredholt,
Bérénice Arbona
- Are debt investors seeing a tangible resistance or fatigue to ESG? Or simply a refocusing of efforts in an evolving sustainability landscape?
- How are infrastructure debt managers approaching sustainability issues with different LP clients in 2025?
- How are infrastructure debt products positioned to offer sustainable, impactful, and responsible solutions?
Moderator: Jane Bowes, Partner, Threadmark
Mariana Graça, Investment Specialist – Sustainability & Impact, Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund
Greg Scott, Senior Portfolio Manager, Phoenix Group
Isabella da Costa Mendes, Founding Partner & Co-CIO, ImpactA Global
Christopher Bredholt, Chief Underwriting Officer, Development Guarantee Group
Bérénice Arbona, Head of Infrastructure Debt, LBP AM European Private Markets
Mariana Graça
Investment Specialist - Sustainability & Impact, Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund
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10:20 - 11:00
Debate: Investment grade vs sub-investment grade in 2025 and beyond
Monika Bednarz,
Xi Chen,
Jamie Clark,
Vivek Sapra,
Işil Tanriverdi Versmissen,
Jerome Neyroud
- Which strategy is flavour of the month currently?
- How are managers tailoring their offerings to different types of investors?
- Sub-investment grade: curbing ambition, managing risk and delivering favourable yields
- Investment grade: strong fundraising, reliability and durability
Moderator: Monika Bednarz, Managing Director, Lagrange Financial Advisory
Xi Chen, Principal, QIC
Jamie Clark, Senior Director, Infrastructure Debt – EMEA, MetLife Investment Management
Vivek Sapra, Senior Advisor, Infrastructure Investments, Ampega Asset Management and Independent Board Director
Isil Tanriverdi Versmissen, Head of Infrastructure Debt Transactions, MEAG
Jerome Neyroud, Head of Infrastructure Debt Investments, Schroders Capital
Vivek Sapra
Senior Advisor, infrastructure Investments, Ampega Asset Management and Independent Board Director
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11:00 - 11:30
Coffee and networking
11:30 - 12:10
Panel: Decarbonisation, digitalisation & demographics: credit investments in megatrends
Kunal Govindia,
Jorge Camina,
Sinéad Walshe,
Jan Weismüller,
Georgia Dunne
- Devil in the detail – how detailed underwriting and understanding of business model evolution can help credit investors succeed in these sub-sectors
- Renewables, data centres, energy storage… how are disruptions and developments in these areas playing into the hands of infrastructure debt investors?
- What new assets are emerging in these fields that are ripe for credit opportunities?
Moderator: Kunal Govindia, Senior Credit Risk Analyst, Phoenix Group
Jorge Camina, Partner & Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Credit, Denham Capital
Sinead Walshe, Director, Infrastructure Debt, Aviva Investors
Jan Weismüller, Managing Director, Global Head of Infrastructure & Transportation Finance, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
Georgia Dunne, Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance, NatWest
Jan Weismüller
Managing Director, Global Head of Infrastructure and Transportation Finance, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
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12:10 - 12:40
Fireside chat: The growth of platform financing
Agnes Mazurek,
Alex Wilson
Moderator: Agnes Mazurek, Independent Consultant, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Alex Wilson, Managing Director & Head, Corporate Banking Europe & Asia, CIBC Capital Markets
12:40 - 13:00
Investor Fireside Chat: In conversation with AustralianSuper
Florian Bucher,
Jennie Rose
Moderator: Florian Bucher, Analyst, Alternative Markets, Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V. (BAI)
Jennie Rose, Head of American Private Credit, AustralianSuper
13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch
14:00 - 14:40
Panel: LP appetite in a dynamic debt market
Hans-Peter Dohr,
Nicolas Firzli,
Markus Schaen,
Alexander Schmitt,
Aurélie Hariton-Fardad
- Evolving competition dynamics with infrastructure equity and corporate debt
- Do current interest rates still offer appeal for higher-yield strategies?
- How are investors continuing to find relative value?
Moderator: Hans-Peter Dohr, Founder & Managing Director, ICA – Institutional Capital Associates
M. Nicolas Firzli, Director-General, World Pensions council
Markus Schaen, Principal Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, MN
Alexander Schmitt, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Private Debt, Allianz Global Investors
Aurélie Hariton-Fardad, Managing Director, Head of EMEA Portfolio Management, Private Credit, MetLife Investment Management
Aurélie Hariton-Fardad
Managing Director, Head of EMEA Portfolio Management, Private Credit, MetLife Investment Management
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14:40 - 15:20
Panel: Project financing’s role in filling the mid-market funding gap
Matias Sottile,
Olaf Müller,
Eric Scheyer,
Andjela Djordjevic
- Underneath the large-cap market, where do the opportunities lie for debt investment?
- Bridge financing as a tool to service a neglected area of the market
- Being adaptable and nimble in order to differentiate your offering
Moderator: Matias Sottile, Partner, Ayres Partners
Olaf Müller, Head of Infrastructure Finance, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
Eric Scheyer, Managing Partner, Elda River Capital
Andjela Djordjevic, Vice President, Infrastructure & Energy Private Debt, Berenberg
15:20 - 16:00
Closing debate: Generalist vs specialist: what’s the optimum play in the credit market?
Ope Onibokun,
Nicholas Blach Petersen,
Celine Tercier,
Raphael Laidez
- Given infrastructure debt’s rise in recent times, how has the market developed when it comes to generalist and specialist offerings?
- Sector-specificity: an advantage of nuance over a generalist approach?
- Debt-specificity: as equity players have poured into the debt market in recent years, how do their offerings compare to debt specialists?
Moderator: Ope Onibokun, Investment Director, British International Investment
Nicholas Blach Petersen, Partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Celine Tercier, Head of Infrastructure Debt Funds & Mandates, AEW
Raphael Laidez, Senior Director, Infrastructure Financing, CDPQ
16:00 - 16:10
Closing comments from the chair
Agnes Mazurek
Agnes Mazurek, Independent Consultant, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
16:10 - 16:15
Close of Infrastructure Debt forum
Energy Transition Forum
The energy transition continues its relentless push towards decarbonising the planet, with this reflected in the significant fundraising and deployment in private infrastructure towards transition strategies. The Energy Transition forum provides the perfect setting to delve into the latest developments in energy and renewable assets; assess how geopolitics and macroeconomics are playing their part, and determine the path towards achieving net-zero.
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Energy Transition Forum - Thursday 20th
08:00 - 08:50
Registration opens
08:50 - 09:00
Welcome from the chair
Ionna Trofimova Elliot
Ionna Trofimova Elliot, Director, Borderless Renewables
09:00 - 09:40
Panel: Progressing the transition along the path to net-zero
Ionna Trofimova Elliot,
Harald von Heyden,
Paul Rhodes,
Raphael Lance,
Ross Grier,
Oliver-Victor Pawela
- How is the private infrastructure investment market faring on its’ net-zero journey?
- After a year of elections and geopolitical change, how is policy development affecting energy transition investment globally?
- Which investment strategies are proving most effective right now, and why?
Moderator: Ionna Trofimova Elliot, Director, Borderless Renewables
Harald von Heyden, Global Head of Energy & Infrastructure, Norges Bank Investment Management
Paul Rhodes, Head of Energy Transition Infrastructure, Asia Pacific, HSBC Asset Management
Raphaël Lance, Global Head of Private Assets, Head of Energy Transition Funds, Mirova
Ross Grier, Chief Investment Officer, Next Energy Capital
Oliver-Victor Pawela, Partner, tidir
Harald von Heyden
Global Head of Energy & Infrastructure, Norges Bank Investment Management
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09:40 - 10:20
Panel: Power provision and transition transmission - how can private infrastructure solve the problem?
Kashif Khan,
Geraldine Barlow,
Alejandro López Delgado,
Jan Vesely,
Maria Zaheer,
Erik Strømsø
- Amidst an increasingly fragile geopolitical backdrop, how are investors responding to the challenge of powering their economies sustainably?
- With AI growth and other factors driving huge increase in energy consumption across the globe, are renewables ready to meet this demand?
- What opportunities can this provide for adaptable investors?
Moderator: Geraldine Barlow, Managing Director, Infrastructure, Affinius Capital
Kashif Khan, Director, MetLife Investment Management
Alejandro López Delgado, Managing Director, Infrastructure, CDPQ
Jan Vesely, Partner, EQT
Maria Zaheer, Partner & Head of North America, Alexa Capital
Erik Strømsø, CEO, BW ESS
10:20 - 11:00
Panel: Keeping track of technology development in the energy transition
Adrian Dwyer,
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner,
Laurent Segalen,
Chris Thompson,
Bakr Abdel Wahab,
Scott Jacobs
- Energy storage, cleantech and more – what new technological developments are pushing the boundaries of the energy transition currently?
- How are these playing out in investor portfolios? Is there an acceptance of increasingly blurred lines between PE and infrastructure?
- How can the industry ensure that these key emerging technologies are economically viable and efficient, sooner rather than later?
Moderator: Adrian Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner, Member of Investment Committees, UK’s GLIL & Africa’s AIIM
Laurent Segalen, CEO, C4S Invest / Abloco Energy – Co-host Redefining Energy
Chris Thompson, Underwriter, Axis Capital
Bakr Abdel Wahab, Chief Investment Officer, Vortex Energy
Scott Jacobs, CEO & Co-Founder, Generate Capital
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner
Member of Infrastructure Investment Committees, UK GLIL ＆ Africa’s AIIM
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11:00 - 11:30
Coffee and networking
11:30 - 12:10
Panel: Embracing the role of resilience in transition portfolios
Louisa Yeoman,
Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska,
Angenika Kunne,
Josh Gilbert,
Johana Afenjar
- Going beyond value creation: why resilience is a must for energy assets in an increasingly volatile natural environment
- How are investors protecting new and emerging renewable assets across the world?
- Beyond physical climate events, what other risks must modern energy assets be resilient to?
Moderator: Louisa Yeoman, Founding Partner, Astrid Advisors
Josh Gilbert, Co-Founder & CEO, Sust Global
Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska, CEO, Founder, Green Resilience Facility/ Ukrainian Sustainable Fund
Angenika Kunne, Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure Equity, Aviva Investors
Johana Afenjar, COO, Telis Energy
Nataliya Katser-Buchkovska
CEO, Founder, Green Resilience Facility/ Ukrainian Sustainable Fund
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12:10 - 12:40
Portfolio & manager investment case study: Developing a RES developer – chances, changes and challenges
Elin Aberg,
Matej Lednicky,
Dr. Gerhard Schwartz
- Chances: Evolution of the portfolio (region, technology, magnitude) including an overview of a couple of exits
- Changes: Cost of equity, power prices, regulatory environment
- Challenges: Transforming changes into chances, the choice of development into new technologies or remaining with the current approach
Moderator: Elin Aberg, Senior Director, Institutional Business, KGAL Investment Management GmbH
Matej Lednicky, Head of Transaction Management Infrastructure, Kgal GmbH & Co.KG
Dr. Gerhard Schwartz, Managing Director, GP JOULE Projects GmbH & Co.KG
12:40 - 13:00
Fireside chat: Get it to the grid
Olivia Eijking,
Mark McAllister
- Amidst waves of encouraging policy, is there hope for grid investment and expansion to accommodate for an ever-evolving power mix?
- Grid capability impacts on EV charging and renewable assets
- Overcoming issues around supply chains, talent shortages and incentivisation for grid operators
Moderator: Olivia Eijking, Director/Founder, Kreen Limited
Mark McAllister, Chair, Ofgem
13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch
14:00 - 14:40
Panel: The ever-evolving green hydrogen investment landscape
Frederik Beelitz,
Hugo Lidbetter,
Salvatore Santoro,
Ingrid Edmund,
Richard Hulf
- Assessing investment opportunities in the innovation required in storage, transport and other areas of green hydrogen
- How are regulations and policies across the globe faring in keeping up with green hydrogen infrastructure development ambitions?
- How can the industry drive cost reductions to ensure that price won’t be a perennial barrier for the application of green hydrogen?
Moderator: Hugo Lidbetter, Partner, Osborne Clarke
Frederik Beelitz, Advisory Principal, Aurora Energy Research
Salvatore Santoro, Global Head of Renewables, Infrastructure & Transition , DNB
Ingrid Edmund, Investment Director, Downing LLP
Richard Hulf, Managing Director HydrogenOne, Cordiant Capital
14:40 - 15:20
Panel: Raising the risk profile – Renewables 2.0
Tom Taylor,
Michael Bonte-Friedheim,
Igor Lukin,
Louise Burrows,
Alberto Sánchez Miravalles,
Christophe Hug
- How can investors be convinced to seize the opportunity by investing in the next generation of renewable energy assets?
- How is the fund market developing to offer access to investment in assets such as energy storage, CCS, hydrogen, energy islands and more?
- Balancing the grid through a balanced portfolio? Why sophisticated investors need to manage risk to support the new frontier of renewable energy
Moderator: Tom Taylor, APAC Reporter, Infrastructure Investor
Michael Bonte-Friedheim, Founding Partner & Group Chief Executive Officer, NextEnergy Group
Igor Lukin, Managing Director, Direct Infrastructure, Allianz Global Investors/Allianz Capital Partners
Louise Burrows, Head of Government Affairs, Global Renewables Alliance (GRA)
Alberto Sánchez Miravalles, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Carbon Capture & Storage Association
Christophe Hug, Managing Partner, Tilia GmbH
15:20 - 16:00
LP case studies: Fulfilling the energy transition mission across the globe
Eugene Zhuchenko ,
Bianca Ziccarelli,
Adam Smallman,
Claudio Ghisu
Two LPs from different corners of the world provide us with insight into their energy transition portfolio and ambitions for 2025 and beyond.
Case Study 1: CPP Investments
Moderator: Eugene Zhuchenko, Managing Director, ETORE Advisory
Bianca Ziccarelli, Managing Director, Canada Pension Plan Investments
Case Study 2: YIELCO Investments
Moderator: Adam Smallman, Director of Membership Content, PEI Group
Claudio Ghisu, Managing Director, YIELCO Investments
16:00 - 16:10
Closing comments from the chair
Ionna Trofimova Elliot
Ionna Trofimova Elliot, Director, Borderless Renewables
16:10 - 16:15
Close of Energy Transition Forum
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Elevate your firm’s stature as a symbol of expertise and influence in the industry at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit.
Connecting the entire infrastructure investment ecosystem under one roof, the Global Summit is the most effective and efficient way to meet investors, fund managers, and industry leaders to drive your future success.
With a second-to-none speaking faculty and an agenda built for networking, there is no better place to elevate your thought leadership and brand visibility among key decision-makers in infrastructure investing.
Networking
Networking is at the heart of the Global Summit. Our unique matching technology will suggest the best connections for you to schedule meetings based off your profile. Our on-site networking team will also be available to make introductions.
Industry leaders joining us include:
Unlock Your Competitive Edge
As a service period, your presence at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit isn’t just about attendance- it’s about leadership. Take advantage of sponsorship opportunities to:
* Showcase thought leadership by leading a session or panel.
* Enhance brand visibility with strategic on-site placements.
* Engage one-on-one with LPs and GPs seeking your expertise.
Make Your Mark at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit
Don’t miss the opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure. Be part of the conversations that matter and ensure your expertise is seen, heard, and valued by the industry’s leading players.
Make Every Moment Count at the Global Summit
Power your networking with our exclusive event app, proudly sponsored by Morrison. Effortlessly connect with the right people, schedule meetings, and browse attendee profiles—all in one place. Stay ahead with real-time access to the agenda, speaker details, and session updates.
Networking is at the heart of the Summit. Our smart matching technology suggests the best connections for you, while our on-site team is ready to make introductions. Get started and make every conversation count!
Download the app and start building valuable connections before you arrive in Berlin!
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Book 1-2-1 Meetings
Looking to connect with another attendee? Our meeting booking system lets you schedule 15-minute time slots with designated table locations on-site. Don’t miss this great networking opportunity.
Peer-to-Peer Scanning
No more worrying about running out of business cards! Your profile includes a unique QR code that other attendees can scan to access your name, job title, and email address—making it easy to stay connected after the event.
Matchmaker
Our intelligent matchmaker, located in the app’s networking area, uses your profile to recommend people to meet. Interested in someone? Give them a thumbs up. The more you interact, the smarter the recommendations become. If both parties give a thumbs up, it’s a match!
Customise Your Agenda
Tailor your event experience by selecting agenda sessions you don’t want to miss, ensuring you make the most of your time at the summit.
Michael Hill
Executive Vice President, Global Head of Infrastructure, OMERS Infrastructure
Michael is Executive Vice President & Global Head of OMERS Infrastructure. He joined OMERS in September 2023 and is based in New York.
Michael is a highly respected investment professional and leader with more than 30 years of broadly diversified, global investment experience. At OMERS he has accountability and oversight for our global infrastructure investment and asset management programs.
Michael joined OMERS from another Canadian pension plan where most recently he was the Americas Head of Sustainable Energies, focused on direct private equity investments across the energy sector. He was also the head of the firm’s New York office. Previously, Michael spent over 25 years in investment banking, working across asset classes, in various roles at Nomura Securities, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley. He has worked globally, and been based out of New York, London and Toronto.
Michael holds an HBA from Ivey Business School, where he is also a Board member, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
About OMERS Infrastructure
OMERS Infrastructure manages infrastructure investments globally on behalf of OMERS, the defined benefit pension plan for municipal employees in the Province of Ontario, Canada, and third-party investors through its Strategic Partnership Program. OMERS Infrastructure manages approximately C$36 billion, including capital invested on behalf of OMERS and third parties, in approximately 30 investments located in North America, Western Europe, India and Australia, and across sectors including energy, digital and transportation. OMERS Infrastructure has employees in Toronto, New York, London, Amsterdam, Singapore and Sydney
For further information on the leadership team and colleagues in the team, please visit www. https://www.omersinfrastructure.com/.