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What lessons have been learnt when looking back at private capital’s energy investing history? What business models and fund set-ups have worked well and what has not worked? Is energy truly the realm of the infrastructure manager? What are private equity and venture capital managers bringing to the table?
Presentation/interview
Where do the most compelling opportunities lie in the UK? What are the challenges of investing in an ageing infrastructure economy? And where are the bottlenecks when it comes to building new; what is the impact of labour shortages, regulatory pinch points and investor risk? Where are the main infrastructure deficits across the UK?
Presentation/interview
As nations strive to bring vital infrastructure and industries onshore to ensure national sovereignty if not survival, what opportunities will arise for private capital? To what extent is energy security driving the energy transition in Europe and Asia today?
How are UK pension funds gearing up towards 2030? What lessons can be learnt from other markets or other investor types? What do UK pension funds want and how should GPs be positioning themselves?
With demand for power surging across the globe, what options are investors exploring for reliable energy supplies? Are governments and regulators open to promoting myriad sources? Who should pay the cost and who should reap the rewards? The power grid wasn’t built for this decade’s challenges so what innovations are happening in off-grid generation and storage?
How are investor views on natural gas, hydrogen and biofuels evolving? How do these fuels weigh up when considering emissions and energy sovereignty?
Discussion group run under The Chatham House Rule and closed to press. Spaces are limited; to enquire please email abbie.punter@informa.com.
What PPP best practice from across the globe should the UK’s public and private sector be taking heed of? In which sectors can private capital experience and expertise be most beneficial?
How are investors navigating turbulence in the fossil fuel market? To what extent will fossil fuels remain the mainstay of global energy and how do viewpoints vary across regions?
How do we unlock faster, fairer infrastructure without compromising on accountability and governance?
Open to pre-registered banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, RIAs, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers, subject to qualification. Spaces are limited; to enquire please email imogen.pearey@informa.com.
How is the UK data centre market differentiated from the larger US market and the rest of Europe? With more opportunities in the US, what are the benefits of looking at the UK?
Are we in an age of politically driven investments rather than purely financial decisions? Is this more evident when looking at certain sectors such as critical minerals, supply chains and cybersecurity?
Discussion group run under The Chatham House Rule and closed to press. Spaces are limited; to enquire please email abbie.punter@informa.com.
Which parts of the hydrogen value chain offer the best opportunities today? Which structures best mitigate capex and offtake risks?
What partnerships can accelerate geothermal today and into the next decade? How can geothermal bridge gaps to provide baseload power to the masses?
What success stories has the UK experienced in its utilities sector and what lessons can be learnt? Where are opportunities for further investments and how can investors avoid utility risk; what adjacent industries are attractive to play in?
Shining a spotlight on the UK’s infrastructure success stories
Which regions offer the best risk-adjusted returns for private energy investing? How are investors weighing up emerging market opportunities against policy and FX risks? What balance do investors aim to strike between core/core-plus exposure and value-add or opportunistic strategies? Are investors moving the needle when it comes to decarbonisation goals?
A look at offshore wind, nuclear, battery storage, carbon capture and more: what’s hot in the UK today and in the run-up to 2030? Are faster regulatory reforms on the horizon and how are costs and risks being mitigated?
This session brings the Energy Summit and the UK Summit attendees together for the closing panel (taking place in the Energy Summit)
End of the Energy Summit
What do investors need to know about this up-and-coming sector? How can climate-related risks in your portfolio be mitigated by exploring how to make nature an investable infrastructure asset class?
A look at offshore wind, nuclear, battery storage, carbon capture and more: what’s hot in the UK today and in the run-up to 2030? Are faster regulatory reforms on the horizon and how are costs and risks being mitigated?
This session brings the Energy Summit and the UK Summit attendees together for the closing panel (taking place in the Energy Summit)
10 institutional investors and 10 fund managers will each meet for three minutes.
For institutional investor registration please contact imogen.pearey@informa.com. Fund manager registration will be available on the day.