Connect with institutional capital, top GPs, and policy makers driving infrastructure investment forward.
Connecting Australian capital with global infrastructure opportunities
The Infrastructure Investor Australia Forum brings together the region’s most influential institutional investors, fund managers, and policymakers for a day of strategic insight and high-level networking.
Gain a clear understanding of where superannuation capital is being directed, connect with key stakeholders behind infrastructure investment, and explore emerging opportunities across energy transition, transport, and digital infrastructure.
Whether you’re looking to raise capital, strengthen GP–LP relationships, or stay ahead of regulatory and market trends, this is the definitive event for infrastructure investment professionals in the region.
Why attend?
Connect with the right people – Meet institutional investors, fund managers, and policymakers driving Australia’s infrastructure deals.
Unlock exclusive insights – Gain expert perspectives on market trends, emerging opportunities, and investment strategies designed for long-term success.
Get ahead of the competition – Hear key industry announcements first and discover where capital is flowing in the Australian market.
70+ LPs
Pure play, infrastructure-focused LPs.
35+ Speakers
Gain insights from industry leaders.
150+ Attendees
Expand your network. Deepen relationships.
Our 2024 Speakers included
Key themes included:
The next era of infrastructure investing
Distributed energy vs large scale renewables
How will digitalisation help mitigate risks when investing in energy transition?
How Australian LPs are increasing their outbound capabilities
Speaker
enquiries
Andrew Wolff
andrew.w@pei.group
+81 702 805 9603
Sponsorship
enquiries
Alexander Jakes
alexander.j@pei.group
+44 (0) 203 862 7498
Registration
enquiries
Luca Greene
luca.g@pei.group
+44 (0) 207 566 5472
2025 agenda
For more information on speaking at the Australia Forum, please contact Andrew Wolff
E: andrew.w@pei.group
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Agenda
Main Conference - Wednesday 29th
Times in AEST
08:30 - 09:00
Registration and Networking
09:00 - 09:10
PEI Welcome & Opening Remarks
09:10 - 09:40
Keynote LP Interview
09:40 - 10:30
Keynote Panel: Investing in infrastructure in uncertain times - still a resilient asset class?
- Geopolitics, Fragmentation & Energy Security, how are global GPs thinking about macro-economic risks for their portfolios?
- Is infra still infra? As lines with real estate and private equity continue to blur, what does this mean for the evolution of the asset class?
- Increasing GP bifurcation – what does it mean for the industry? How should LPs look at more specialist funds vs generalists?
10:30 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 11:45
Panel: The big debate: Australia vs ROW - is Australia still a premier market for investors?
- Is Australia Still Attractive?: Relative value, capacity constraints, competitiveness
- Election & Regulatory Outlook: Impact on energy, digital, and infra investment pipelines
- Global perspectives on Australia, how do LPs and GPs view local market compared to abroad?
11:45 - 12:05
Presentation
12:05 - 12:50
Panel: The rise and rise of Digital infrastructure
- Digital Infra in 2025: Towers, data centres, fibre, subsea cables—what’s next?
- Datacentres & Power Constraints: Supply-demand mismatch, energy security, valuations
- Infrastructure vs PE vs Real Estate – where does it go in the portfolio?
- Risks & Returns: Open source, cost inflation, regulation—how to mitigate?
12:50 - 13:50
Lunch
13:50 - 14:40
Panel: Australian LPs investing strategies: capital flight or home bias?
- Are Australian LPs looking offshore for better risk-adjusted returns?
- Marrying Real Estate & Infrastructure: Why LPs are blending allocations
- Super Funds in Transformation: are more Supers moving direct?
14:40 - 15:00
PEI R&A Presentation
Hillary Teo
15:00 - 15:40
Panel: Advancing the energy transition amongst geopolitical turbulence
- Energy Transition at a Crossroads: Trump, nuclear, IRA, and the new geopolitical energy order
- Australia’s Energy Grid & Reform: Challenges in stabilization, decentralization, and financing
- Renewables vs Legacy Power: Batteries, solar, virtual power plants.
- Infra-Real Estate Hybrids: Can real estate support energy transition (e.g., datacenter collocation)
15:40 - 16:10
Break
16:10 - 16:50
Panel: The flight to core plus: Navigating, risk, return and resilience
- What’s driving the shift? Return compression, competition or risk appetite amongst LPs?
- Energy transition and digital infra as new “core-plus” plays
- Are definitions clear—or is “core-plus” becoming a catch-all?
16:50 - 17:30
Panel: The role of private wealth in infrastructure - a new frontier of capital
- How can fund managers better serve and scale private wealth investors in infrastructure?
- What’s the right structure (open-ended, feeder, co-invest) for HNW investors?
- Can infrastructure truly become a mainstream private wealth allocation?
17:30 - 18:30
Cocktail Reception & End of Forum
For a more comprehensive overview of what is instore at the Australia Forum download our agenda here.
For more information on speaking in 2025, please contact Andrew Wolff E: andrew.w@pei.group
Our 2024 speakers included:
Paul Bernath
Managing Director, Infrastructure and Australia Office Head, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Pre-Event Resources
Institutional investors at the Infrastructure Investor Australia Forum
The Infrastructure Investor Australia Forum 2025 offers an unparalleled platform for institutional and private investors, as well as allocators focused on infrastructure, to come together.
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Agenda
Sessions not to be missed - Tuesday 29th
Panel: Australian LPs investing strategies – onwards and upwards outbound?
13:35 - 14:15
1335 Panel: Australian LPs investing strategies – onwards and upwards outbound?
Paul Bernath
Managing Director, Infrastructure and Australia Office Head, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
What to expect at the Australia Forum?
Network with your peers
You will have multiple opportunities to enrich your network, exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers and diversify your investment strategy.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in sectors including emerging markets, energy transition, infrastructure debt and more.
Gain expert insights
Safeguard your investments by hearing from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
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.
Game-changing connections with the Infrastructure Investor Network
The Australia Forum was exclusive to members of the Infrastructure Investor Network. Members experienced enhanced networking before, during and after the event and can connect with 3,200+ investors and managers throughout the year, set up pre-meetings with those attending the Forum, met in-person on the day and picked up the conversation after the event.
Accelerate your fundraising
Discover investors whose investment strategies align with yours and schedule meetings in advance using our membership platform.
Groundbreaking connections
Access unique, critical insight exclusive to members throughout the year and attend our Infrastructure Investor Network portfolio of events.
Expand your investor network
Showcase your profile ahead of the event and find the right decision makers with the help of our membership team.
Discover global investors
Connect with the most prominent investors in infrastructure
Reap the benefits of the Australia Forum and more
Purchase 12-month Infrastructure Investor Network membership to attend the Investor Forum, and enjoy exclusive access to:
- Our network directory of 3,200+ leading investors and fund managers for you to connect with
- Invite-only peer groups, monthly webinars and knowledge hubs for deeper insights
- and so much more…
The premier meeting point for infrastructure capital in Australia
Take centre stage at the heart of Australia’s infrastructure investment community
Take centre stage at the Infrastructure Investor Australia Forum 2025, the premier gathering of Australia’s leading infrastructure investors, fund managers and policymakers. Join the conversation shaping the future of infrastructure through expert-led discussions and high-value, in-person connections.
Showcase your expertise, elevate your brand and build lasting relationships with the market’s key players. Whether you are expanding your presence or aiming to shape critical conversations, this is where Australia’s infrastructure industry comes together to do business.
150+ Attendees
Connect with leading investors, exchange insights, and accelerate fundraising across the infrastructure landscape.
70+ LPs
Meet infrastructure-focused LPs attending to gain insights, shape strategy, and forge lasting connections.
35+ Speakers
Gain exclusive insights from an editorially curated speaker line-up designed to empower confident investment decisions.
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.
Sponsorship enquiries
Alexander Jakes
Global Head of Key Accounts and Infrastructure
+44 0203 682 7498 | alexander.j@pei.group
Game changing opportunities
The Forum offers unparalleled opportunities to network with infrastructure’s most influential leaders in Australia. Our networking offering is the ideal setting to build strong relationships with investors and secure commitments.
Welcome Cocktail Reception
21 October|18:00 – 21:00
- Onsite branding at the function
- Opening welcome speaking role
Barista Sponsorship
- Exclusive sponsorship of our branded Barista Station providing coffee in branded sustainable cups
- Branded as “Barista Sponsor” across brochure, signage, marketing collateral
Networking Lounge
Branded lounge seating area for 4 people.
Lanyard Sponsorship
Exclusive sponsorship of our lanyards for all conference attendees.
Expand your network. Deepen relationships. Secure capital.
Connecting Australian capital with global infrastructure opportunities
Access to the Australia Forum
Event access and 12-month Network membership
US$ 2,400
Group Rate:
Purchase 3 or more passes in one transaction to unlock our group discount. Contact: luca.g@pei.group
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