Today’s leaders. Tomorrow’s infrastructure. The Global Summit.
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit is the annual meeting place for the industry’s most influential practitioners to build your network and shape the future of the asset class. The 2020 Summit will be the 14th year we have gathered in Berlin and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Preferred rate ends on Friday 31 January – save up to £550
One Summit. Four Days.
What’s new?
This year, we’ve thought about what you want from the Global Summit –
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An improved networking app allowing you to make connections as easily as possible
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More meeting spaces than ever before ensuring plenty of opportunities to meet investors
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An increased number of out-of-industry keynotes for even more inspirational insights
World-leading infrastructure investors attending this year include:
2020 Keynote speakers
Lord John Browne
Build better infrastructure for the future
This will be the focus of Browne’s session, an advocate for greater imagination in planning and design.
Ben Hammersley
Are you planning for the digital future?
Futurist Ben Hammersley, back by popular demand, will share his expertise on how to do so.
James Kerr
Turn your game around
Learn how high-performing teams work from the author of ‘Legacy’, the story of how the All Blacks did this and won consecutive Rugby World Cups.
Dr Ayesha Khanna
How is digital transforming urban areas globally?
Ayesha will share her expertise on the future of cities to address this question.
The Summit in numbers
2,500+
attendees
600+
institutional and private investors
$1trn+
capital in the room
55+
countries
2020 Agenda
See what will be discussed across the week devoted to infrastructure, with specialist forums covering…
- Emerging markets
- ESG and sustainability
- Energy transition
- Digital infrastructure
- Government projects
- Infrastructure debt
- and more…
New for 2020: Become a Global Summit Navigator
Our brand-new Navigator Pass is a bespoke service which helps you to navigate your way around the Global Summit, identify the right people on our attendee list in advance and arrange time to meet them while in Berlin.
Testimonials
Lincoln Webb
Senior Vice President, BCI
If you are serious about infrastructure investing, Infrastructure Investor’s Global Summit should be a fixture in your calendar.
Stephane Wattez-Richard
Executive Director, Conquest AM
The Global Summit is the best event to meet peers, investors and keep up-to-date on the key challenges & opportunities the asset class faces today.
Holger Haaf
Uniper
To meet so many people in such a short time is not possible without the Summit.
Sponsorship opportunities
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit offers a unique opportunity for organisations to raise their profile as a part of the premier meeting for infrastructure investment professionals.
For more information on available sponsorship opportunities contact Alexander Jakes, alexander.j@peimedia.com, +44 (0)203 862 7498
View specialist forum sponsors…
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit offers a unique opportunity for organisations to raise their profile as a part of the premier meeting for infrastructure investment professionals.
For more information on available sponsorship opportunities contact Alexander Jakes, alexander.j@peimedia.com, +44 (0)203 862 7498
Global Investor Forum
Emerging Markets Forum
Connect with infrastructure leaders from around the globe
Meet the entire industry under one roof
Make valuable connections with decision-makers
First time attendee? A warm welcome!
We understand that first impressions are often lasting impressions and we want to ensure your first visit to the Global Summit is worthwhile.
There are multiple forums, private meetings and public networking, seminars and streams all taking place under one roof. With 2,500+ attendees across the Summit week, this is a large event with a lot going on daily. To help our many new attendees, we’ve put together a ‘first-timers’ guide to help you make the most out of your time at the Summit.
Decide which forums to attend
There are seven forums running across the four days of the Summit. The flagship Global Investor Forum runs across two days on Tuesday and Wednesday, with co-located specialist forums running either side on Monday and Thursday. Build your package based on the subjects most relevant to your role and your company’s objectives. It isn’t possible to do everything, so lots of our attendees partner with colleagues to cover sessions happening at the same time.
Explore the week here or download the event brochure to find out more.
Dedicated registration area and onsite helpdesk
Check into the event from Monday morning and pick up your badge and event guide at our special newcomers’ desk.
If you need help with finding your way around onsite, come to our dedicated helpdesk at the venue. The team can help you navigate the various forums, access and make use of the mobile guide and networking app, and locate public and private meeting spaces.
Register at the early rate for maximum savings
Ticket savings are available up to 6 weeks before the event and the earlier you book, the bigger the saving. There are also savings for package bookings when you book multiple forums and days as well as group bookings when you bring members of your team with you. Speak to one of our team who can talk you through the options available and help you build the best package for you and your team.
Set your objectives and plan your networking
Consider your objectives for the Summit and plan your schedule accordingly. Details of keynotes, sessions, workshops and scheduled networking events are available online before the event so keep an eye out on which topics you want to attend and the speakers you most want to hear from.
Networking is a key feature of the event, so make use of our technology to help plan your meetings in advance. Once you’ve booked your place, you will be able to access the event app to send meeting requests and build your agenda before you arrive. There are also dedicated tables on site themed around key sectors, geographies and strategies.
Dedicated newcomers’ lounge
Visit our newcomers’ lounge to get your bearings, meet fellow first-timers and take a tour of the venue and technology from our team. Meet with our concierge and let them help you run through your plans for Summit week.
Plan your trip and experience Berlin
The Hilton Hotel is located on the famous Gendarmenmarkt square, in the bustling city center in Berlin Mitte district. Check out the venue page for event timings, travel information and some city info.
Become a Global Summit Navigator
Our brand-new Navigator Pass is a bespoke service which helps you to navigate your way around the Global Summit, identify the right people on our attendee list in advance and arrange time to meet them while in Berlin. Find out more here.
ACCOMMODATION
Once you have registered you will receive an email with a booking link for nearby hotels at a reduced rate. There is limited availability operating on a first come first serve basis.
From Berlin International Airport Tegel:
By taxi:
Taxis are available 24 hours a day. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes, costs approx. EUR 25.00 per way.
By public transportation:
Take Bus 128 in the direction of Osloer Strasse to Kurt-Schumacher Platz and switch to metro U6 in the direction of Alt-Mariendorf to Stadtmitte, approx. 30 minutes, costs EUR 2.80 per person.
or
Take Bus X9 in the direction of Zoologischer Garten to Ernst-Reuter-Platz and then switch to metro number U2 in the direction of Pankow to Stadtmitte, approx. 30 minutes, costs EUR 2.80 per person.
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport Schoenefeld:
By taxi:
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, taxis are available to take you directly to the Hilton Hotel, Berlin. The journey normally takes around 40 minutes from the airport to the hotel, costs are approx. EUR 35-40 per way.
By public transportation:
Take Train RB14 or RB7 in the direction of Nauen or S9 to S+U Friedrichstrasse and switch to metro U6 in the direction of Alt-Mariendorf to Stadtmitte, approx. 45 minutes, costs EUR 3.20 per person.
About Berlin
Berlin is known for its vibrant culture, exciting history, fabulous food and impressive architecture, so while you are here, why not make the most of your time and explore the city.
Whether you need inspiration for entertaining your clients, you want to learn about the city’s fascinating history or you simply want to take advantage of the laidback lifestyle, take a quick look at these for how best to spend your time:
https://monocle.com/travel/berlin/
https://berlinfoodstories.com
https://www.cntraveler.com/destinations/berlin
The annual meeting place for 600+ institutional investors
- Meet the fund managers doing the deals and the developers and corporates seeking investment and looking to sell assets and recycle capital
- Explore the latest trends and opportunities offered by the growth of the asset class
- More managing partners, founders and CEOs attend and speak than any other infrastructure event
- Hear from leading GPs and fellow infrastructure investors from around the globe as they cover every aspect of infrastructure investment
We offer a limited number of complimentary passes to qualified investors, subject to validation and limited to two passes per organisation. To apply for your complimentary pass, contact our Investor liaison team, investor.enquiry@peimedia.com.
Our 2019 institutional investor audience
Our LP attendees in 2019 were focused on the following sectors…
They were based in…
They were made up of the following types of institutions…
And had regional appetite in the following…
Qualified investors get access to:
- Comprehensive ‘all access’ package, giving the opportunity to attend all four days of the Summit
- An invitation to attend a closed door investor breakfast briefing or think tank where you can benchmark with your peers
- A bespoke R&A fundraising report detailing market activity from across the asset class built by Infrastructure Investor
- Exclusive access to our digital subscription service detailing recent news & analysis and data on funds and managers *subject to eligibility
We offer a limited number of complimentary passes to qualified investors, subject to validation and limited to two passes per organisation.
To apply for your complimentary pass or for more information, please contact Katherine Watson.
E: katherine.w@peimedia.com
T: +44(0)203 937 6766.
*Please note that complimentary passes are only available to the following types of organisations: development finance institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, public and corporate pension funds, subject to PEI validation. Funds of funds and asset managers do not qualify.
One Summit. Seven Forums.
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit offers four days full of unrivalled networking and exclusive content. Attending allows you to make valuable connections and learn new insights to help drive your investment strategies forward.
The Summit consists of seven specialist forums, offering something for everyone involved in infrastructure. For more information on what will be covered at the specialist forums, click on the events listed below.
The only way to make the most of Summit is to register for your all-access pass which means you can attend sessions from any of the forums, as well as giving you access to the one-to-one meeting system, exhibition hall, the Emerald Gala Reception and much more.
Find out more about the specialist forums…
Standard Pass
Our most popular pass, allowing you access to the whole event with just one ticket.
3 Day Pass
For those with specific requirements, this pass gives you access to the Global Investor Forum plus Monday or Thursday.
1 Day Pass
A single day pass for those specifically interested in the topics and themes on Monday or Thursday.
Navigator Pass
A bespoke pass which helps you to navigate your way around the summit. Available for all general delegate three day and standard passes.
2020 Keynote speakers
Lord John Browne
Former CEO, BP
Executive Chairman,
L1 Energy
Dr Ayesha Khanna
Co-Founder and CEO
ADDO AI
Ben Hammersley
Editor-at-Large, BP
WIRED
Caroline Criado Perez
OBE
Writer & Broadcaster
James Kerr
Founding Partner
Fable Partners
Wiebe Wakker
Sustainable Adventurer and Founder, Plug Me In
Tuesday 17th March
Lord John Browne, former CEO, BP & Executive Chairman, L1 Energy
John Browne’s new book ‘Make, Think, Imagine’ has as its central idea that every society needs to think big and plan physical infrastructure for the future. He will discuss the changing nature of global energy markets, including the effect of climate change on the business model of companies operating in extractive industries and the risks posed by investing in potentially stranded assets.
Following his keynote, Browne will exclusively be signing copies of ‘Make, Think Imagine’ allowing attendees to digest his ideas on improving infrastructure when they return to the office.
Monday 16th March
Ben Hammersley, Editor-at-Large, WIRED
Ben’s keynote ‘There’s a storm coming – are we gonna need a bigger boat?’ will look at cyber threats, AI and innovation in an uncertain global world. He will explain what could go wrong with infrastructure assets largely seen as solid and safe, not sexy and risky. This will be followed by Q&A with the audience.
Wednesday 18th March
James Kerr, bestselling author of Legacy & Founding Partner, Fable Partners
James Kerr is the man behind the award-winning book Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life. James will explain how high-performing teams put leadership, teamwork and handling pressure at the heart of daily life.
Thursday 19th March
Dr Ayesha Khanna, Co-founder and CEO, ADDO AI
Dr Ayesha Khanna will share her expertise on the future of cities and specifically address how digital applications are transforming urban areas across the globe. Khanna is co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI and has been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech to a wide variety of clients.
Monday 16th March
John Morrison, Chief Executive, Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
John has advised a number of governments, intergovernmental organisations, and businesses on human rights and wider issues of sustainability, development, and international affairs. His most recent book is “The Social License”, published by Palgrave MacMillan in 2014, and he has published widely on issues relating to corporate responsibility, human rights, refugee protection, and human trafficking.
Tuesday 17th March
Caroline Criado Perez, OBE, Writer & Broadcaster
Caroline Criado Perez is a best-selling and award-winning writer, broadcaster and award-winning feminist campaigner. Her #3 Sunday Times best-selling second book, Invisible Women: exposing data bias in a world designed for men, was published in March 2019 by Chatto & Windus in the UK & Abrams in the US.
It spent 16 weeks in the Sunday Times bestseller lists, is being translated into nineteen languages, and is the winner of the 2019 Royal Society Science Book Prize, the 2019 Books Are My Bag Readers’ Choice Award, and the 2019 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award. Caroline was the 2013 recipient of the Liberty Human Rights Campaigner of the Year award, and was named OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2015.
Thursday 19th March
Wiebe Wakker, Sustainable Adventurer and Founder, Plug Me In
Wiebe Wakker is a sustainable adventurer known from his journey in an electric car from the Netherlands to New Zealand. With his project ‘Plug Me In’ Wiebe wanted to educate, inspire and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future.
His journey crossed 34 countries in 1.222 days and was completely powered by strangers who offered him energy to bring him and his Blue Bandit to the other side of the world.
Wiebe talks about how he dealt with challenges along the way, what he learned from hundreds of people he met in various parts of the world and inspires with motivating lessons learned on the road.
Oskar Backman
Investment Manager, Polhem Infrastructure
Boe Pahari
Global Head of Infrastructure Equity & Managing Partner, AMP Capital
Eugene Zhuchenko
Managing Director, ETORE Advisory
Irina Frolova
Head Asset Management Infrastructure, PGGM
Julia Prescot
Partner, Chief Strategy Officer - Meridiam
Marc Ganzi
Chief Executive Officer, Digital Colony
Rick Walters
Director Infrastructure, GRESB
Simon Walde
Senior Managing Director, Macquarie Capital
Your route to more than 600 of the world's institutional infrastructure investors
We’ve just released our 2020 event preview, giving a snapshot of what you can look forward at the event in March.
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Exciting features and highlights you won’t want to miss
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An overview of the global investor audience
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How to make the most of the summit
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Opportunities to ensure you build valuable connections
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Our inspirational out of industry keynotes
Shaping the future of the asset class
Benefit from more keynotes and speakers, increased meeting spaces, the world’s largest investor attendance and enhanced networking you simply can’t get anywhere else. This is your chance to participate in creating the future of the industry.
Take a look at the event brochure to find out more about our exceptional speaker line up, reasons to attend and what the event has in store in 2020.
10 years of the Summit
The Berlin Global Summit was two years into its stride when the first issue of Infrastructure Investor was released over ten years ago and has since become the leading infrastructure conference globally.
We chart its expansion from April 2009, when around 200 delegates attended, through to 2019, when the figure exceeded 2,400. Here we explore how it has evolved over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the asset class.
Meet our 2020 Keynotes
Our out-of-industry keynotes are equipped with the knowledge and expertise that will help you plan for the future across all areas of infrastructure. Hear from the likes of Lord John Browne, Ben Hammersley, Dr. Ayesha Khanna and many more…
Hear from more than 300 industry experts across the week
Explore our specialist forum speakers…
2020 Advisory Board
Our 2020 advisory board has been carefully curated to include some of the industry’s most influential practitioners from the biggest names in infrastructure investment.
Build valuable connections with the entire global infrastructure industry
2,500+
attendees
600+
institutional and private investors
55+
countries
Join the Summit for unrivalled networking opportunities
The App: Networking tool to open up relationships
Our networking app has been designed to make sure you get the most out of your time at the Summit. Available prior to the event, make sure you download the app to:
- View the full delegate list and send direct messages ahead of and during the Forum to arrange informal meetings
- Build your own agenda by favouriting the sessions you most want to attend to see your full schedule for the week
- Arrange 1-2-1 meetings with other attendees at the Summit in our dedicated 1-2-1 meeting area
New for 2020: Become a Global Summit Navigator
Our brand-new Navigator Pass is a bespoke service which helps you to navigate your way around the Global Summit, identify the right people on our attendee list in advance and arrange time to meet them while in Berlin.
Hello, I don’t think we’ve met before?
The largest infrastructure investor event will be back on 16 – 19 March in Berlin. With it attracting more than 600 institutional and private investors, you can’t afford not to attend.
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit brings together the who’s who of infrastructure for four days of unrivalled networking and exclusive content that you can’t get anywhere else.
Your future investors, peers and competitors will be there, so make the right decision and join them this March.
So, what’s in store?
- Four days of unrivalled networking and exclusive content
- 600+ institutional and private investors in attendance
- More out of industry keynotes than ever before offering inspirational insights
- The world’s largest gathering of infrastructure professionals
Maximise your time
We want to make your first time at the event as easy as possible, so new this year we have created the Navigator Pass.
This bespoke service will help you navigate your way around the Summit, identify the right people on our attendee list in advance and arrange time to meet them while in Berlin.
First-timers guide
With 2,500+ attendees across the Summit week, this is a large event with a lot going on daily. To help you along with our many other new attendees, we’ve put together a ‘first-timers’ guide to ensure you make the most out of your time at the Summit.
Pre-Event Resources
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Standard Pass
Our most popular pass, allowing you access to the whole event with just one ticket.
3 Day Pass
For those with specific requirements, this pass gives you access to the Global Investor Forum plus Monday or Thursday.
1 Day Pass
A single day pass for those specifically interested in the topics and themes on Monday or Thursday.
Navigator Pass
A bespoke pass which helps you to navigate your way around the summit. Available for all general delegate three day and standard passes.