Infrastructure
Investor
Investor
New York Forum 2021
16 - 17 November 2021,
New York Marriott Marquis
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
As part of our commitment to safety at the New York Forum and in accordance with New York City and venue COVID-19 guidelines, we are requiring that all attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status prior to checking into the event at New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York.
To expediate this process, PEI Media and Marriott Marquis will be using Health Pass by CLEAR, which provides a secure, digital proof of COVID-related health insights via the CLEAR mobile app. Complete your health screening with Health Pass by CLEAR ahead of time for expedited check-in and entry. All attendees will receive the event specific Health Pass registration code prior to the event.
Putting capital to work in North American infrastructure
Join 200+ investors, fund managers and policy makers to debate the trends shaping infrastructure investment in North America.
Now in its 14th year the Forum is where infrastructure market leaders gather to discuss how to drive returns in a market which is flooded in interest yet is difficult to navigate.
The New York Forum continues to be the premier forum for industry leaders redefining infrastructure investment to gather and exchange the latest industry intelligence.
Advance your fundraising
Expand your fundraising horizons by meeting the most active institutional investors looking for North American opportunities.
Uncover high-yield opportunities
Share perspectives on North American investment strategies and identify high-yield assets across the region with leading investment practitioners.
Save time building your network
Create and nurture sustainable relationships with infrastructure’s elite by using our sophisticated networking platform.
Connect with global institutional investors
Past attending investors include:
2021 speakers include:
The Forum at a glance:
Industry intelligence
Join leading infrastructure experts as they discuss the current state of North American infrastructure, renewables, ESG, infrastructure debt and so much more.
Focused networking
Connect and knowledge share with leading investors and managers with similar interests.
Keynote interviews
Gain a fresh perspective and be inspired by industry leading keynote speakers discussing the future of the asset class.
Women in Infrastructure Forum
The 5th annual Women in Infrastructure New York Forum will take place in the afternoon on 17 November, day two of the New York Forum. The Forum will feature high profile keynote speakers and panel discussions with pioneering women in infrastructure. Join us for half a day of engaging and informative sessions covering industry trends and deal flows from female industry leaders.
What our attendees say about the Forum
Peter Swan
Apollo Global Management
Great content, solid group of institutional investors and large GPs. Enjoyed the conference and allowed for sufficient time to meet with investors.
Chad Greenbergn
361 Capital
Quality conference with a well thought out agenda.
Lars Pace
Hamilton Lane
Excellent opportunity to hear multiple perspectives from industry specialists and federal and state regulators.
Now part of the Global Passport
By securing your place at the Infrastructure Investor New York Forum, you will instantly become part of our global community of infrastructure leaders shaping the asset class.
Members have year-round access to a directory of investors, frequent meetings with industry leaders, and a place at all Infrastructure Investor conferences throughout the year, including:
Please note, annual agenda is subject to change.
Partner with the Forum
Infrastructure Investor attracts the individuals leading the way in the global infrastructure community. Increase your visibility and profile with an elite and diversified audience by aligning yourself with the financial information provider for private infrastructure investments.
Stand out from the crowd by partnering with the Infrastructure Investor New York Forum to showcase your product or platform and access prime networking with your core customer base.
For more information on the available sponsorship opportunities in 2021, please contact Tyler Mitchell at tyler.m@peimedia.com or call +1 646 795 3279.
Pre-Event Resources
Interested in speaking at the Forum in 2021?
Please contact Tom Preselo at tomas.p@peimedia.com for more information.
2021 Speakers
Ross Alexander
Senior Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure/Real Assets, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation
Laurie Mahon
Former Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
Anton Moldan
Senior Managing Director – Digital Infrastructure, Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets
Petya Nikolova
Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Comptroller's Office
Jessica Thompson
Executive Director, Deputy Head of North America Infrastructure Debt, IFM Investors
Year-round infrastructure community networking
The Infrastructure Investor New York Forum will be held in person in New York and virtually on our industry-leading platform.
Easily seek out relevant investors, get maximum visibility, and maintain relationships across the global industry.
Attendance at the Forum is now exclusive to Global Passport members – our new investor/manager community. Book a demo to see how, in addition to attendance at the New York Forum, membership can help grow your business.
Secure your next investor
Connect with investors looking for North American opportunities
New York Forum attendees shape the industry
Your access to the New York Forum will provide more value than ever before, with year-round access to a directory of global infrastructure’s most influential community.
Advance your fundraising
Expand your fundraising horizons by meeting the most active institutional investors looking for North American opportunities.
Uncover high-yield opportunities
Share perspectives on North American investment strategies and identify high-yield assets across the region with leading investment practitioners.
Save time building your network
Create and nurture sustainable relationships with infrastructure’s elite by using our sophisticated networking platform.
Stay connected with the global community
Peter Swan
Apollo Global Management
Great content, solid group of institutional investors and large GPs. Enjoyed the conference and allowed for sufficient time to meet with investors.
Chad Greenbergn
361 Capital
Quality conference with a well thought out agenda.
Lars Pace
Hamilton Lane
Excellent opportunity to hear multiple perspectives from industry specialists and federal and state regulators
New York Forum attendees get more
By attending the New York Forum, you will join infrastructure’s most influential global community. Membership will give you:
- Access to the New York Forum
- Access to all of Infrastructure Investor’s global events
- Access to the investor directory
- Frequent virtual and in-person networking opportunities
- And much more…
Please note, annual agenda is subject to change.
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Agenda
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021 - Tuesday 16th
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021
07:30 - 08:30
Registration and breakfast
08:30 - 08:45
Welcome from Infrastructure Investor
08:45 - 09:00
Chair’s welcome
Mark Weisdorf
Chairman:
Mark Weisdorf, Managing Partner, Mark Weisdorf Associates, LLC
09:00 - 09:40
The infrastructure scorecard: Assessing how the Biden administration is doing so far
George Theodoropoulos,
Henry G. Cisneros,
Alex Darden,
Ross Posner,
Dinesh Ramasamy
- Discussing the funding model and whether viable alternatives existed
- Does the US really need a renewables stimulus?
- Getting the framework working: What the investor community needs to see
Moderator:
George Theodoropoulos, Managing Director, Fengate
Speakers:
Henry G. Cisneros, Chairman, American Triple I Partners
Alex Darden, Partner, EQT
Ross Posner, Managing Partner, Ridgewood Infrastructure
Dinesh Ramasamy, Partner, Pantheon
09:40 - 10:20
Legislative and regulatory views on the US infrastructure market
Rich Juliano,
Morteza Farajian,
DJ Gribbin,
Robert Keough,
Tom Osborne
- A policy update on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
- State-level developments on introducing or upgrading P3 legislation
- CFIUS- compliance for foreign investors in US infrastructure
Moderator:
Rich Juliano, General Counsel, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
Speakers:
Morteza Farajian, Executive Director, DOT/Build America Bureau
DJ Gribbin, Founder, Madrus, LLC
Robert Keough, Managing Director Head of Infrastructure, JLC Infrastructure
Tom Osborne, Executive Director, IFM
10:20 - 10:50
Keynote: An industry leader sets out their roadmap for the infrastructure asset class
Anne Valentine Andrews
- Infrastructure market trends – The 3 D’s: Decarbonization, Digitalization, Decentralization
- Where is money moving? New markets, sectors and more
- Trends in motion- where are deals being done in the space?
Speaker:
Anne Valentine Andrews, Global Head of Real Assets, BlackRock
10:50 - 11:20
Coffee break
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021
11:20 - 12:00
Defining the energy transition: Debating the changing shape of the North American energy market
Edwina Kelly ,
Keith Derman,
Guillaume Friedel,
Grant Hodgkins,
Jim Hughes ,
Elena Savostianova
- Managing the transition to clean energy and what it means for funds and investors in the space
- Making sure the right team and expertise is in place for a change of strategy
- How to get investors comfortable with executing a net-zero product
Moderator:
Edwina Kelly, Managing Director, Sustainable Energies Group, CPPIB America
Speakers:
Keith Derman, Partner & Co-Head, Infrastructure and Power, Ares Management
Guillaume Friedel, Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners
Grant Hodgkins, Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure & Natural Resources, BCI
Jim Hughes, Managing Partner, EnCap Investments L.P.
Elena Savostianova, Managing Partner, Ember Infrastructure
12:00 - 12:40
Fundraising in 2021-22: Getting back on the road
Mark Weisdorf,
Mounir Corm,
Kelly DePonte,
Petya Nikolova,
Jordan Peer Griffin
- Comparing virtual and physical fundraising results
- How investors feel about fundraising in a hybrid era
- Can new entrants or products still raise money now?
Moderator:
Mark Weisdorf, Managing Partner, Weisdorf Associates
Speakers:
Mounir Corm, Deputy CEO and Founding Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners
Kelly DePonte, Managing Director, Probitas Partners
Petya Nikolova, Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Comptroller’s Office
Jordan Peer Griffin, Global Head of Capital Formation, H.I.G. Capital
Petya Nikolova
Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Comptroller's Office
Read bio
12:40 - 14:00
Lunch
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021
14:00 - 14:40
Assessing the state of the P3 market in North America
Michael Bennon ,
Mansi Patel,
Anthony Phillips,
Nicolas Rubio,
Kamil Seidl
- State and local action: streamlining the tendering and approval process
- Federal assistance: private activity bonds, TIIFA loans and similar instruments
- Opening the floodgates: Industry views on unlocking private investment
Moderator:
Michael Bennon, Managing Director, Stanford Global Projects Center
Speakers:
Mansi Patel, Sr. Director, Head of U.S. Infrastructure Debt, MetLife Investment Management
Anthony Phillips, Senior Managing Director, John Laing
Nicolas Rubio, Partner, Chief Executive Officer Americas, Meridiam
Kamil Seidl, Investment Director, Star America Infrastructure Partners
14:40 - 15:20
Less renewable? Exploring the darker side of the energy transition
Eugene Zhuchenko,
Andrew Harris,
Jim Hughes ,
Andrew Kessler,
Tim Short
- Batteries, solar panels and wind turbines- what can currently be recycled?
- How the solar production boom has outpaced its recycling infrastructure
- Advancing a circular economy in the energy transition space
Moderator:
Eugene Zhuchenko, Founder and Director, ETORE Advisory
Speakers:
Andrew Harris, Principal, North Sky Capital
Jim Hughes, Managing Partner, EnCap Investments L.P.
Andrew Kessler, President, New York Green Bank
Tim Short, Managing Director, KKR
Andrew Harris
Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations and ESG, Tiger Infrastructure Partners
Read bio
15:20 - 15:50
Coffee break
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021
15:50 - 16:30
The plan for transportation infrastructure in the US
Jon Godsmark,
Jed Freedlander,
Emmett McCann,
Ryan Prince ,
Frank Sacr
- More P3s and where the development will happen: Ports, roads, airports and more
- The recovery of toll roads: more managed lanes, demand data and the future procurement process
- Undervalued assets and buying opportunities for transport investors
Moderator:
Jon Godsmark, Senior Managing Director, EY
Speakers:
Jed Freedlander, Managing Partner & Head of Business Development, Phoenix Infrastructure Group
Emmett McCann, Managing Director, Oaktree
Ryan Prince, Senior Investment Director, Itinera Infrastructure and Concessions Inc.
Frank Sacr, Interim Executive Director, Gateway Program Development Corporation
Jed Freedlander
Managing Partner & Head of Business Development, Phoenix Infrastructure Group
Read bio
16:30 - 17:10
Digital and smart infrastructure: Discussing risk and opportunity across the sector
Mark Prybutok,
Anton Moldan,
Ed Pallesen,
Rick Shrotri
- FTTH- still the key investment opportunity or getting overheated?
- Beyond fiber, towers and data centres: New areas of digital examined
- Driving growth and monetizing total addressable market: Key questions for investors to ask of management teams
Moderator:
Mark Prybutok, Managing Director, GI Partners
Speakers:
Anton Moldan, Senior Managing Director – Digital Infrastructure, Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets
Ed Pallesen, Managing Director, Co-Head of Infrastructure, H.I.G. Capital
Rick Shrotri, Founder, Managing Partner, Digital Alpha
Anton Moldan
Senior Managing Director – Digital Infrastructure, Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets
Read bio
17:10 - 17:50
The state of play: Examining investor strategies as 2021 draws to a close
Alexander Poll,
Niraj Agarwal,
Ross Alexander,
Izzet Bensusan,
Charles-Henry Lecointe,
Christoph Schumacher
- Top-down institutional preference, changing risk appetites and what gets the CIO interested
- A look at the disparity in investor interest for growth/core+ strategies versus core and supercore
- Balancing the investor portfolio in a post-pandemic environment
Moderator:
Alexander Poll, Infrastructure Equity Americas, MEAG-Munich Re
Speakers:
Niraj Agarwal, Head of Real Assets, New Jersey Division of Investment
Ross Alexander, Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure/Real Assets, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation
Izzet Bensusan, Managing Partner, Founder Captona LLC
Charles-Henry Lecointe, Head of Infrastructure Debt, North America and Global Co-Head Infrastructure Debt Team, Legal & General Investment Management America
Christoph Schumacher, Global Head of Real Assets, Private Markets, Manulife Investment Management
17:50 - 18:00
End of day one chairman’s remarks & cocktail reception
Mark Weisdorf
1-2-1 video meetings remain available on the virtual platform until 19.00 NY
Chairman:
Mark Weisdorf, Managing Partner, Mark Weisdorf Associates, LLC
Agenda
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021 - Wednesday 17th
07:30 - 09:00
Registration & Breakfast
08:00 - 09:00
Investor-only Think Tank session (by invite)
Themes include:
• Consolidating manager relationships- separate and managed accounts, co-investments and more
• Creating investment structures and products to suit changing investor portfolio construction
• Alignment of interest issues- management fees, carry structures and assessing performance
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021
09:00 - 09:15
Chair’s welcome back
09:15 - 09:45
Keynote presentation
Susan Gray
The new ESG landscape- making sense of net zero, climate change, COP26 and more
- How is ESG affecting portfolio companies and transactions today?
- How covid has accelerated existing trends on climate and broader ESG issues
- Are funds responding quickly enough to changing investor needs?
Speaker:
Susan Gray, Global Head, Sustainable Finance, Business and Innovation, S&P Global Ratings
09:45 - 10:00
Market update from Infrastructure Investor
Daniel Humphrey Rodriguez
Our reports analyze the current state of the infrastructure market and detail the significant trends affecting the asset class in each quarter. We review 2021 from a fundraising perspective and look ahead to trends for 2022 as the world tries to get back to normal.
Speaker:
Daniel Humphrey Rodriguez, Head of Private Markets Research, Infrastructure Investor
10:00 - 10:40
Midmarket infrastructure- finding value in a rapidly growing segment
Zak Bentley,
Rob Collins,
David Greenblatt,
Alfred Griffin,
Patrick Manseau,
Mark McComiskey
- Assessing how new vehicles and spinoffs are moving into the space
- Finding value by location, cap size and strategy
- Is the US midmarket large enough for funds to deploy at the scale they claim?
Moderator:
Zak Bentley, Senior Reporter, Infrastructure Investor
Speakers:
Rob Collins, Managing Partner, North American Infrastructure, 3i
David Greenblatt, Partner and Co-head of North America, Basalt Infrastructure Partners
Alfred Griffin, Senior Managing Director and Head of Generate Credit, Generate Capital
Patrick Manseau, Global Head Private Debt, Barings
Mark McComiskey, Partner, AVAIO Capital
10:40 - 11:20
Coffee break
Infrastructure Investor New York Forum 2021
11:20 - 12:00
Exploring energy generation, storage and distribution in the US market
Perry Offutt,
James Berner,
Todd Bright,
Justin DeAngelis,
Thomas Lefebvre
- Using heat-based storage solutions and accumulators to address peak network demand
- How green solutions can supplement existing energy storage
- New storage: Can data centers provide extra storage capacity?
Moderator:
Perry Offutt, Head of North America, H.R.L. Morrison & Co
Speakers:
James Berner, Managing Director, BlackRock
Todd Bright, Partner, Partners Group (USA) Inc.
Justin DeAngelis, Partner, Sustainable Infrastructure, Denham Capital
Thomas Lefebvre, Partner, I Squared Capital
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch break and Close of New York Forum
Women in Infrastructure New York Forum
13:00 - 13:10
Chair’s welcome and introduction
Mark Weisdorf
Chairman:
Mark Weisdorf, Managing Partner, Mark Weisdorf Associates, LLC
13:10 - 13:40
Keynote interview: A senior leader in infrastructure outlines their vision for EDI
Kemi-Christina Abdul,
Zak Bentley
- Beyond gender- dealing with the substantive challenges of running a private markets firm
- Leadership through a pandemic- lessons learned
- Engaging with stakeholders around ED&I issues
Interviewee:
Kemi-Christina Abdul, Managing Director, BlueHaven
Interviewer:
Zak Bentley, Senior Reporter, Infrastructure Investor
13:40 - 14:20
How is infrastructure doing on equality, diversity and inclusion?
Mark Weisdorf,
Caroline Abramo,
Kathryn Holleran,
Janice Ince,
Irene Mavroyannis
- Making diversity a business imperative
- Driving better results through greater diversity
- How does gender diversity within infrastructure compare to other asset classes?
Moderator:
Mark Weisdorf, Managing Partner, Mark Weisdorf Associates, LLC
Speakers:
Caroline Abramo, Founder and CIO, PANA LCE
Kathryn Holleran, Managing Director – Investment Performance, Macquarie Asset Management
Janice Ince, Principal – Infrastructure & Real Assets, Pantheon
Irene Mavroyannis, Managing Partner, Sera Global
Irene Mavroyannis
Global Co-Head of Business Development, Infrastructure, Partners Group (USA) Inc.
Read bio
14:20 - 14:50
Coffee break
Women in Infrastructure New York Forum
14:50 - 15:45
Interactive Round Tables
Pooja Goyal ,
Laurie Mahon,
Jessica Thompson
• Climate change and sustainability: Making sense of net zero, the SDGs and COP26
Speaker:
Pooja Goyal, Partner and Co-Head of the Infrastructure Group, The Carlyle Group
• Adapting asset management capabilities to manage through disruption
Speaker:
Laurie Mahon, Vice Chair, Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets Corp.
• What is driving interest and fundraising in the infrastructure debt asset class
Speaker:
Jessica Thompson, Executive Director, Deputy Head of North America Infrastructure Debt, IFM Investors
15:45 - 15:55
Close of conference: Chairman's closing remarks & cocktail reception
Mark Weisdorf
Chairman:
Mark Weisdorf, Managing Partner, Mark Weisdorf Associates, LLC
COVID-19 vaccination requirements
As part of our commitment to safety at the New York Forum and in accordance with New York City and venue COVID-19 vaccination requirements, we are requiring that all attendees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status prior checking into the event at New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, New York.
To expediate this process, PEI Media and Marriott Marquis will be using Health Pass by CLEAR, which provides a secure, digital proof of COVID-related health insights via the CLEAR mobile app. Complete your health screening with Health Pass by CLEAR ahead of time for expedited check-in and entry.
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