Main Conference Day Two - BST (British Summer Time, GMT+1)
Open to 20 to pre-registered development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, subject to qualification. Run under the Chatham House Rule. To register, please contact adrianna.moskal@informa.com Location: Globe 1-2 |
An overview of effective policies and regulation that are needed to help infrastructure sectors to prepare for an uncertain future.
With infra market evolving rapidly, we are seeking to define what infrastructure means today. Exploring the intersection and differences between Infra and other asset classes. Is energy transition a part of infra? Practical examples of putting capital to work whilst the definition of infra remains vague and the lines are blurred.
- Giulia Noli - Director, Infrastructure and Project Finance – EMEA Private Capital, MetLife Investment Management
- Stefano Fissolo - Senior Director, GLP Europe
- Massimo Resta - Partner, Infrastructure, Zouk Capital
GPs on navigating a subdued fundraising environment. LPs on how their allocation habits have changed in terms of volume and focus. Analysing the comeback of Core and Core+ strategies and comparing risk profiles of Core, Core+ and Value-add. For LPs moving into fund-focused strategies, what are the key risks associated with investing in sector-specific funds, and does it provide enough opportunities for diversification?
- Avyanna De Biswas - Managing Director, Investor Relations, Infrastructure Equity,, Manulife
- Irene Mavroyannis - Managing Director and Global Co-Head, Business Development, Infrastructure, Partners Group
- Andrew Hayward - Senior Analyst – Real Assets, Albourne Partners
Why investment in water is crucial to tackling the climate crisis. How can we close the gap for water infrastructure and innovation? What challenges do investors face navigating the water sector, and how are they overcoming them? Exploring the benefits of investing in water related services. Drafts and floods in Europe: can Europe learn something from other regions with years of experience in water desalination like Middle East?
Exploring key trends driving the future of transport and mobility space. How does the need for supply chain resilience, growth of e-commerce, a global shift to decarbonization and changing mobility patterns influence the investment landscape? What does the decline in investor appetite means for EVs and EV charging stations? A spotlight on low carbon fuels, alternative fuelling stations and sustainable aviation fuel.
- Lynn Kau - Senior Vice President, Realterm
- Neil Marvell - Managing Director, Investments, DIF Capital Partners
- Joaquín Camacho - Managing Partner, Serena Industrial Partners
Exploring the main areas of innovation in the circular economy. Sharing the latest developments in waste management, smart, sustainable packaging and collaborative economy platforms. Uncovering implications and opportunities for investors.
- Dmitriy Antropov - Managing Director, Co-Head Infrastructure Partnership Investments, Partners Group
How can we delineate social infrastructures in comparison to conventional infrastructures? What is the degree of interest investors and lenders exhibit in social infrastructure projects? Does the profit margin within this sector yield an adequate/ expected return for private equity and private lenders? To what extent could Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements sweeten these projects? What does hybrid social infrastructure really mean and how are investors embracing this emerging sub-sector? Is it true infrastructure?
- Georg Inderst - Independent Adviser, Inderst Advisory
Analysing the impact of the Ukraine crisis on agricultural commodities. Exploring the trends driving investment in agriculture. Putting money to work in forestry and vertical farming to capitalise on a value-add investment opportunity. Shining a spotlight on vertical farming, regenerative agriculture and CDA (controlled environment agriculture). What opportunities are there in agrisolar (combination of agriculture and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy)?
Understanding asset vulnerability to physical climate risks. Sharing pro-tips on how to integrate a climate risk assessment in investment decision making. What tools are available, and how to best report on physical climate risks? Building resilience to accelerating physical climate risks. How do they impact assets and what are investors doing to drive adaptation? Sharing practical advice on navigating regulatory and political risks and mitigating merchant and development risks.
- Alexandre Chavarot - Climate and energy transition finance advisor, Climate Finance 2050 Limited
Comparing the success of mid-market vs, large-cap infra. Exploring the continued appeal of mid-market value-add strategies.
An informal discussion sharing views on the recent changes coming out of the White House and how they have been affecting the global investment community. Sharing top tips on navigating the current geopolitical landscape and staying on top of the game.