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The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit is where capital is allocated and boldest ideas in global infrastructure take shape. For four impactful days, immerse yourself in dynamic, expert-led sessions, tackle the industry’s toughest challenges, and gain the strategies you need to outpace the competition.
Join a powerhouse network of over 3,000 top-tier investors, fund managers, and game-changing partners. Forge connections, unlock capital, and fuel your next major move.
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Struggling to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape? Wondering where the next big opportunity is?
Solution: The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit – the #1 event for global infrastructure investing. Here’s why:
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Keynote Spotlight:
Katty Kay, BBC Studios
Join us to hear from Katty Kay, U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, as she delves into the current landscape of U.S. politics. With her deep insights and on the ground experience, Katty will shed light on the political trends and shifts impacting infrastructure and investment. This is your opportunity to gain a front row perspective on U.S. politics from one of the most respected voices in the field—don’t miss it!
Powerful Perspectives
2025’s Featured Speakers
What’s Shaping the Future of Infrastructure?
Key themes:
Shaking up the market – assessing the impact of mergers, acquisitions and the emergence of new players
Assessing the impact of 2024 elections across Europe, America & beyond on global infrastructure policy
AI – Innovation, application and supplying demand in the infrastructure market
Making core
infrastructure
sustainable
Continuing to champion the energy transition in a deglobalizing, destabilised world
Private infrastructure’s critical role in power generation and transmission
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Capital
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The world’s largest gathering of capital dedicated to global Infrastructure
Take centre stage at the pinnacle of infrastructure investment with 2025’s premier event
Exclusive networking with senior decision-makers and industry leaders worldwide
This 4-day event, featuring an editorially-driven agenda, offers dynamic discussions and unparalleled insights into the latest infrastructure challenges.
Showcase your solutions, elevate your brand, and position your organisation as a thought leader, while connecting and collaborating with the industry’s top influencers and investors for maximum visibility.
350+ Speakers
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75+ LP’s
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3000+ industry leaders
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3,000+ of the world’s leading investors, managers and strategic partners
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Why partner with the event?
Network with industry leaders
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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.
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Our sponsorship packages deliver exceptional value for your investment, offering a variety of benefits tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives.
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The opportunities to elevate and strengthen your brand
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For more information or if you are interested in speaking at the Summit, please contact James Hatwell.
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Value that extends beyond the event
Accelerate your fundraising
Find investors who match your investment strategies and set up meetings ahead of the event on our membership platform.
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The Network’s dedicated membership team will ensure your experience at the Global Summit is first class with personalized introductions and timely roundtable discussions.
Connect with top LPs, build lasting relationships and discuss opportunities that will help take your firm to the next level with the Infrastructure Investor Network.
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Purchase 12 month membership to attend the Global Summit, and enjoy exclusive access to:
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- … and so much more…
Our network makes decisions that shape markets
We are a professional membership offering exclusive access to investors, a wide range of resources, thought leadership and more. The Network provides members with essential information on market trends, compliance topics, regulatory insights, useful tools, online and in-person events and a comprehensive resource library. Members have access to behind-the-scenes, closed-door conversations among a community of peers who share their knowledge and expertise within our trusted Network.
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Gwenola Chambon
CEO & Founding Partner of Vauban Infrastructure Partners
PEI continues to deliver an excellent Global Summit year after year. The Global Summit brings together the best thought leaders in our industry, and provides op…
Marc Ganzi
CEO of DigitalBridge
I am honoured to have had the opportunity to deliver the digital infrastructure keynote at the Infrastructure Investor Network Global Summit. It is particularly…
Gwenola Chambon
CEO & Founding Partner of Vauban Infrastructure Partners
PEI continues to deliver an excellent Global Summit year after year. The Global Summit brings together the best thought leaders in our industry, and provides opportunities to discuss new investment arenas, emerging challenges, and ongoing developments in infrastructure. We always enjoy the learning, networking, and business development opportunities that the Global Summit provides, and look forward to another successful event in 2024.
Marc Ganzi
CEO of DigitalBridge
I am honoured to have had the opportunity to deliver the digital infrastructure keynote at the Infrastructure Investor Network Global Summit. It is particularly exciting to witness the emergence of digital infrastructure as a distinct asset class within the broader infrastructure landscape. The summit provided the DigitalBridge team with a unique platform to connect with our global partners in an intimate and informative setting, congratulations to the organizers for another great event!
Connecting the world’s infrastructure asset owners
New for 2023, the Global Summit Investor Council will be dedicated to serving our institutional and private investors in attendance.
This invite-only forum will take place on Thursday 23rd March, and will involve various formats, including:
- A welcome breakfast gathering and introduction
- Focused roundtables on themes that are front of mind for investors
- The Infrastructure Investor: Investment Committee, featuring exclusive transaction case studies
Offering unparalleled insights and opportunities to network with your fellow LPs, the Investor Council is not to be missed for those that are eligible to attend.
Key themes include:
- Selecting smart strategies for your institution: core, value-add, debt and more
- How investors can continue to shape the energy transition
- Best practice for essential portfolio management techniques
- Protecting your portfolio against interest rates, inflation and increasing economic turbulence
Advance your strategies
Learn the latest industry insight from experts of the asset class. Find out how to protect your portfolio from inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical instability and so much more.
Gain peer-to-peer insights
Reconnect with your fellow investors and gain important and unfiltered peer-to-peer insights in this ever-changing environment.
Be part of the largest gathering of investors
Connect with 600+ leading institutional investors actively allocating to infrastructure.
Part of the Global Summit
The Investor Council is part of the industry leading Infrastructure Investor Global Summit. The Global Summit will take place across four days and is your best opportunity to connect with your peers, learn from inspirational speakers and stay at the forefront of the infrastructure market.
Six specialist forums
Empowering growth on the frontline of infrastructure’s emerging economies
Best practice in sustainability to improve investment strategy
Driving global connectivity through investing in innovation
The private infrastructure industry’s annual general meeting
Resilience and returns: unlocking infrastructure debt’s potential in a volatile market
Investing in energy: price, security, and the transition to net zero
2023's Keynote speakers:
A snapshot of who attendees heard from in 2023:
Patricia Rodrigues Jenner
Member of Boards LGAS/AER plc and Investment Committees , GLIL Infrastructure/AIIM
Suresh Subudhi
Managing Director and Senior Partner, Global Head of Transport, Cities and Infrastructure, Boston Consulting Group
View the 2023 full list of speakers by Forum:
Resilience and returns: unlocking infrastructure debt’s potential in a volatile market
THE WORLD’S LARGEST GATHERING OF CAPITAL DEDICATED TO GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Institutional and private investors at Infrastructure Investor Global Summit
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit provides an unrivalled platform for institutional and private investors and allocators investing in infrastructure to gather.
A limited number of complimentary passes are available for eligible allocators and institutional and private investors to join the event. Complimentary investor passes are limited to foundations, endowments, trusts, insurance companies, single family offices, sovereign wealth funds and pension funds who are actively making fund commitments and do not engage in third-party fundraising activities or collect fees for advisory/consulting services.
Network with the world's most active investors
2025 investor attendees include:
Key themes
Shaking up the market – assessing the impact of mergers, acquisitions and the emergence of new players.
Continuing to champion the energy transition in a deglobalizing, destabilised world
Assessing the impact of 2024 elections across Europe, America & beyond on global infrastructure policy
AI – innovation, application and supplying demand in the infrastructure market
Making core
infrastructure
sustainable
Private infrastructure’s critical role in power generation and transmission
What to expect?
Network with your peers
Enrich your network, build lasting relationships, and exchange valuable perspectives with your investor peers through investor-only breakfasts, networking breaks, lunches and much more.
Gain expert insights
Hear from our industry-leading speaker line-up, discover the latest trends and stay aligned with future innovations in the market.
Explore opportunities
Discover remarkable investment opportunities in sectors including emerging markets, the energy transition, infrastructure debt and more.
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.
Connection and Collaboration in Central Berlin
Join us at the heart of Berlin
The 2025 Summit will be hosted at the Hilton Berlin, set within the historic Gendarmenmarkt Square.
Address:
Hilton Berlin
Mohrenstraße 30,
10117 Berlin,
Germany
Getting to us
Public Transport:
Located on historic Gendarmenmarkt, the Hilton Berlin hotel has easy access to public transportation
(station: Stadtmitte, metro lines U6/U2).
Airport:
- Berlin Metropolitan Area Airport: 20 kilometres
- Schoenefeld: 20 kilometres
Parking:
- $37 euros per day
- EV charging available
Advance Your Investment Strategy in Just 4 Days!
Dive into essential insights and connect with industry leaders through a concise agenda featuring key discussions, networking sessions, and expert panels. The agenda ensures you’re primed to seize every opportunity.
Download the full agenda across the 4 days OR take a look at the individual forum agendas below.
Speaker enquiries
If you are interested in speaking at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit 2025, please contact:
James Hatwell
james.hatwell@pei.group
+44 (0) 203 994 7961
Powerful Perspectives
2025 speaker line-up:
Maria Aguilar-Wittmann
Co-Head of Infrastructure Fund ＆ Co-Investments at Allianz Capital Partners, Allianz Capital Partners
Alper Akar
General Manager, ICA (ICA Ictas Infrastructure YSS Bridge and Northern Ring Motorway Investment and Operation Inc)
Hans-Peter Egler
Senior Director, Sustainable Infrastructure / Technical Assistance, South Pole Group
Gergely Horvath
Investment Officer / Infrastructure and Climate Action Funds, European Investment Bank
Isabelle Kemlin
Business and Innovation Executive - RISE / Vice Chair of the Board - Swedish Datacenter Industry
Petya Nikolova
Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Comptroller's Office
Thomas Walenta, CFA, CAIA, FRSA
Co-Head for Asia-Pacific and Europe, Fund of Funds, responsAbility Investments AG
Jan Weismüller
Managing Director, Global Head of Infrastructure and Transportation Finance, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
Unrivalled networking experience
The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit offers unparalleled opportunities to network with the world’s leading investors in Berlin. Our out-of-hours networking functions are the ideal setting to build strong relationships with investors and secure commitments. See below for the exciting plans we have in store.
Members’ Welcome Drinks Reception
Monday 6pm | Listo Lounge, The Hilton
Excellent branding opportunity for the opening networking reception of the week. 500+ attendees, complimentary drinks, canapes, entertainment and more. Put your brand in front of your key target markets from the get go.
Available for sponsorship.
Charity networking walk and running club
Tuesday 7am | Hilton Hotel reception
In its third year, our popular morning charity 5km run will be joined with a walk for those who prefer an easier pace. Take this opportunity to venture outside and see some historic Berlin landmarks and enjoy a dedicated breakfast upon your return.
Sponsored by Arclight Capital Partners.
Official Drinks Reception
Tuesday 6:30-8pm | The Hilton
After day one of the Global Investor Forum, our official drinks reception will take place in the networking area. Expect also our charity e-sports competition on the big screen, a keynote book signing, our specialist DJ and plenty of drinks and canapes.
Sponsored by Paul Hastings.
Global Summit Party
Tuesday 9pm | Bellboy Bar Berlin
Continue the networking into the night with our inaugural Global Summit Party. Continuing late into the night, there will be a dancefloor, cocktails and resident DJ. A great opportunity to stay front of mind with the industry.
Available for sponsorship.
Infrastructure Investor Women’s Circle Cocktail Reception
Wednesday 6-8pm | Solar Sky Bar
Following our dedicated Women in Infrastructure breakfast and DE&I panel taking place earlier on the Wednesday, this invite-only, exclusive drinks reception will take place in a unique offsite location in Berlin with 200+ of infrastructure’s most influential women in attendance.
Sponsored by Finance in Motion.
To discuss sponsoring these opportunities, please contact Alexander Jakes on alexander.j@pei.group.
This is where the future of infrastructure is built.
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Growth & Emerging Markets Forum
Examining macroeconomic trends influencing investment in emerging and growth markets, focusing on fundraising challenges, sovereign and climate risk strategies, digital and energy infrastructure megatrends, and comparative investment opportunities across different regions globally.
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Agenda
Growth ＆ Emerging Markets Forum - Monday 17th
07:30 - 09:10
Registration opens
09:10 - 09:15
Introduction from Infrastructure Investor
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome from the chair
09:30 - 10:15
Panel: The state of play: Macroeconomic trends shaping investment opportunities in the growth markets
Pushkar Kulkarni
- What is currently driving infrastructure growth in the emerging economies?
- Navigating the repercussions of a challenging fundraising environment on the emerging economies
- The impact of general elections on infrastructure investment in the specific regions
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Pushkar Kulkarni, Managing Director Infrastructure & Sustainable Energies, CPP Investments
Pushkar Kulkarni
Managing Director Infrastructure and Sustainable Energies, CPP Investments
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10:15 - 11:00
Panel: Strategic asset allocation in emerging markets: navigating opportunities and challenges
Mamoun Jamai,
Sundeep Malik ,
Alice Usanase
- Discussing the importance of allocation strategies for long-term investors mandated to invest in emerging markets
- Analysing how institutional investors are adapting their asset allocation strategies to capitalise on growth market opportunities
- Best practices and lessons learned from experienced investors in navigating dynamic environments
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Sundeep Malik, Head of Portfolio Development International Business, Zurich Airport International
- Mamoun Jamai, Head of Digital Infrastructure, ADIA
- Alice Usanase , Lead, Europe, Middle East & Francophone Africa, Africa Finance Corporation
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee ＆ networking Digital Infrastructure & Sustainable Infrastructure Forum attendees
11:30 - 12:15
Panel: Navigating sovereign risk ＆ strategies for effective investment
Mark Moseley
- Examining how sovereign risk influences investment strategies and asset allocation
- Comparing what different countries and governments are doing to navigate sovereign risk
- Identifying successful frameworks and risk mitigation strategies
Moderator: Mark Moseley, Principal, Moseley Infrastructure Advisory Services
12:15 - 13:00
Panel: Examining the transition and digital infra megatrends in emerging economies
Hans-Peter Egler
- A deep dive into successful digital and energy infrastructure investments in an emerging market such as EV charging and data centers
- Discussing the role of public-private partnerships and foreign direct investment in expanding both sub sectors
- Predictions for the future of digital infrastructure and energy demand in emerging markets, including potential growth areas and evolving user needs
Moderator: Hans-Peter Egler, Director, Sustainable Infrastructure / Technical Assistance, South Pole Group
Speakers:
- Srini Viswanathan, Advisor, Vibrant Energy
Hans-Peter Egler
Senior Director, Sustainable Infrastructure / Technical Assistance, South Pole Group
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13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch with Digital Infrastructure & Sustainable Infrastructure Forum
14:00 - 14:45
Investment Committee Scenario: Presentation of successful investment case studies from emerging markets
This session will assess two real life investment opportunities in the emerging markets while addressing the associated risks and strategic considerations. This session will highlight the key takeaways and strategies that led to success.
14:45 - 15:00
Fireside chat
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee ＆ networking with Digital Infrastructure & Sustainable Infrastructure Forum
15:30 - 16:10
Panel: Addressing climate risk in emerging markets: challenges and opportunities
Aditi Bhattacharya,
Alexandre Chavarot,
Gergely Horvath,
Thomas Walenta, CFA, CAIA, FRSA
- Discussing the vulnerability of infrastructure in the regions and how climate change exacerbates existing challenges
- Exploring the financial instruments tailored to address climate risks, such as green bonds, climate funds, and public-private partnerships
- Case studies highlighting successful adaptation strategies and resilient infrastructure projects in emerging markets
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Aditi Bhattacharya, Investment Specialist, Asian Development Bank
- Alexandre Chavarot, Founder, Climate Finance 2050 Limited
- Gergely Horvath, Investment Officer / Infrastructure & Climate Action Funds, European Investment Bank
- Thomas Walenta, Principal and Co-Head for Asia-Pacific and Europe, Fund of Funds, responsAbility Investment AG
16:10 - 16:45
Back-to-back LP case studies: How institutional and MDB investors are driving investment across the emerging economies
16:45 - 17:15
Case study debate: Which region provides the most attractive infrastructure investment opportunities?
Representatives from different emerging and growth regions will argue why their respective regions are providing the most opportunity across different infrastructure assets.
17:15 - 17:20
Closing comments from the chair
17:20 - 18:00
Keynote with ESG ＆ Sustainability Forum and Digital Infrastructure Forum attendees
18:00 - 19:00
Members’ Welcome Drinks Reception
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Sustainable Infrastructure Forum
Focusing on the critical role of sustainable infrastructure in investment success, addressing how to measure sustainability, navigate sustainability challenges, responsibly power AI, promote biodiversity, comply with regulations, and assess the impact of sustainable investments on financial performance.
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Agenda
Sustainable Infrastructure Forum - Monday 17th
07:30 - 09:10
Registration opens
09:10 - 09:15
Introduction from Infrastructure Investor
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome from the chair
09:30 - 10:15
Panel: Sustainable infrastructure: an essential for investment success
Simon Whistler,
Sam Lissner
- How to measure sustainability across every stage of the investment process
- Navigating the short-term and longer-term implications of the ESG backlash globally and how investors are navigating this
- How to manage growth in line with meeting net zero and what it means when net-zero commitments aren’t met
Moderator: Simon Whistler, Head of Real Assets, Principles for Responsible Investment
Speakers:
- Sam Lissner, Partner, Ridgewood Infrastructure
10:15 - 11:00
Panel: How to sustainably power AI
Melisa Simic
- Is it responsible to invest in data centers? How to balance the data center power requirements and the investment opportunities surrounding the interplay
- A deep dive into associated concerns of data center development such as water consumption, e-waste, and land use concerns and examples of how they have been successfully mitigated
- What is sustainable procurement and how to ensure assets have a “net zero behaviour”,Moderator:Speakerr
Melisa Simic, Senior Director of Sustainability, Nuveen
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee ＆ networking with Digital Infrastructure and Growth & Emerging Markets Forum attendees
11:30 - 12:15
Panel: Giving back to nature – exploring nature-based solutions ＆ biodiversity
Joss Blamire,
Damian Braud,
Lisa Junghans,
Jakub Skavroň
- The future of infrastructure investment – does biodiversity have a place at the table?
- Navigating the challenges of financing nature-based solutions
- How can nature based solutions address biodiversity restoration challenges and how to measure it?
Moderator: Joss Blamire, Director, Infrastructure standards, GRESB
Speakers:
- Damien Braud, Head of NBS and Senior Managing Director, Ardian
- Lisa Junghans, Project Lead, Kompetenzzentrum Wasser Berlin
- Jakub Skavroň, Chairman of the board, Climate & Sustainable Leaders Czech Republic
12:15 - 13:00
Panel: Steering through the complexities of ESG regulations
Nik Stone
- Navigating the complexity of the SFDR and how investors have successfully navigated the disconnect between the EU and the rest of the world
- How investors are navigating the risk of greenwashing and how robust frameworks help to accurately measure sustainable across all stages of the investment process
- Practical guidance for compliance with the regulations on climate disclosure
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Nik Stone, Head of ESG, Nala Renewables
13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch with Digital Infrastructure and Growth & Emerging Markets Forum attendees
14:00 - 14:25
Fireside chat: Sustainability metrics unpacked: How to assess and improve impact
Christian Heller
Speaker: Christian Heller, CEO, Value Balancing Alliance
14:25 - 15:00
Case Study: How sustainable investments have played a part in a value creation plan
In this session, a fund manager will provide a real-world example of when a recent investment achieved both sustainable standards and significant financial returns.
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee ＆ networking with Digital Infrastructure and Growth & Emerging Markets Forum attendees
15:30 - 16:05
LP Panel: To what extent do sustainability considerations shape investor allocation strategies?
Anna Baumbach,
Petya Nikolova
- Why integrating sustainability into infrastructure investments is crucial
- How LPs are managing the load of data requests
- Examples of how investment and sustainable professionals have successfully collaborated
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Anna Baumbach, Partner, Palladio Partners
- Petya Nikolova, Deputy CIO and Head of Infrastructure Investments, New York City Retirement System, Office of the Comptroller
16:05 - 16:45
Debate: To what extent do sustainable investments drive tangible investment growth across an investment portfolio
In this session, two experts will engage in a lively debate examining the impact of sustainable investments on overall portfolio performance. Participants will discuss whether integrating sustainability criteria into investment strategies genuinely enhances financial returns or if it merely serves as a marketing tool.
16:45 - 17:15
Investor and Manager Scenario Session: Deal or No Deal
17:15 - 17:20
Closing comments from the chair
17:20 - 18:00
Keynote with Digital Infrastructure and Growth & Emerging Markets Forum attendees
18:00 - 19:00
Members’ Welcome Drinks Reception
Digital Infrastructure Forum
Exploring the latest trends and challenges in digital infrastructure, focusing on capital allocation and fundraising, the challenges and opportunities of powering the demand for AI, data centre market dynamics, sustainability requirements, and the future landscape of digital assets through expert panels and discussions.
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Agenda
Digital Infrastructure Forum - Monday 17th
07:30 - 09:10
Registration opens
09:10 - 09:15
Introduction from Infrastructure Investor
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome from the chair
09:30 - 10:15
Opening Panel: Building the future: latest trends in digital infrastructure
Ljudmila Popova,
Laurens-Jan Sipma,
Fred Robert
- Exploring the trends in capital allocation and fundraising challenges in the current climate
- Assessing the long-term viability and profitability of current digital infrastructure trends
- How hyperscalers ae reshaping the digital infrastructure landscape
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Laurens-Jan Sipma, Senior Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure Private Equity, APG Asset Management
- Ljudmila Popva, Director Digital Infrastructure, NIBC
- Fred Robert, Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure, IMCO
10:15 - 11:00
Panel: Supercharging AI - Capitalizing on the growing data center economy
Stephan Freitas Krause,
Dr. Christopher Stief
- Data centres – real estate or infrastructure investments? Comparing investment strategies to maintain the supercharged AI demand such as value add
- How to navigate regulatory compliance, technological advancement challenges and the need for robust infrastructure
- Looking through the crystal ball: what’s next for data centers?
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Stephan Freitas Krause, Vice President, KfW IPEX Bank
- Dr. Christopher Stief, Founder & CEO, Data Center Partners
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee ＆ networking with Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth ＆ Emerging Markets Forum attendees
11:30 - 12:15
Panel: Navigating market dynamics and trends in fibre
Nacho Rios
- Comparing the current state of fibre overbuild across the globe
- Exploring key trends in fibre network consolidation
- The impact of demand on pricing and financing strategies in the fibre market
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Nacho Rios, Founding Partner, Rivergo Advisors
12:15 - 13:00
Debate: Is AI just hype or a transformative force?
Two participants will debate whether the real-world benefits and investment opportunities surrounding AI, outnumber the risks associated with AI integration and the unrealistic growth expectations.
13:00 - 14:00
Networking lunch with Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth & Emerging Markets Forum attendees
14:00 - 14:40
Panel: The energy equation: Data centers and their growing power needs
Nic DiLoretta,
Phoebe Smith
- The power demand – a challenge or an investment opportunity?
- Comparing different solutions to overcome power restraint across the globe
- Assessing the move away from sustainable power solutions to meet the demand for power
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Nic Diloretta, Managing Director, Head of Real Assets, Aksia
- Phoebe Smith, Managing Director, PATRIZIA
- Henrik Hansen, CEO, Danish Data Center Industry
14:40 - 15:00
Fireside chat: AI in Infrastructure: Insights from The AI Value Playbook
Lisa Weaver-Lambert
Speaker:
- Lisa Weaver-Lambert, Board Advisory and Technology & Data Executive
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee ＆ networking with Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth & Emerging Markets Forum attendees
15:30 - 16:10
LP Panel: Fundraising realities: Balancing growth and pricing in digital infrastructure
Andrea Logan,
Mark Weisdorf
- Can digital infrastructure investments still provide optimism for investors in times of volatility?
- Navigating regulatory frameworks and the impact on capital flow and investment strategies
- Successful strategies in digital infrastructure initiatives
Moderator: Andrea Logan, Director, FirstPoint Equity
Speakers:
- Mark Weisdorf, Chair of the Investment Committee, IST3 Infrastruktur Global
16:10 - 16:35
Panel: How sustainable is digital infrastructure?
Erica Noda
- A deep dive into water consumption, e-waste, and land use concerns and examples of successfully navigating these challenges
- Addressing the sustainability challenges of supply chains
- How digital investors are assessing sustainability in their portfolios
Moderator:
Speakers:
- Erica Noda, Principal Investment Officer, Global TMT Investments, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
Erica Noda
Principal Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)
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16:35 - 17:15
Polling debate: The future landscape of digital and infrastructure
Every participant will endorse alternative technologies and developments they view as key to the evolution of digital infrastructure assets:
- Edge data centers
- Quantum cloud computing
- Semi-conductors
- Subsea fibre optic cables
17:15 - 17:20
Closing comments from the chair
17:20 - 18:00
Keynote with Sustainable Infrastructure and Growth & Emerging Markets Forum attendees
18:00 - 19:00
Members’ Welcome Drinks Reception
Our 2025 Success is Fuelled by You – Thank You to Our Partners!
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Global Investor Forum
The Global Investor Forum is the centrepiece platform for the Summit. Spanning two days, the forum features over 150 speakers, with global leaders from leading infrastructure investment managers, complemented by LP voices and eye-catching out-of-industry keynotes. Covering topics from geopolitics to AI, from value creation to secondaries, and much more, the Global Investor Forum tackles all the key themes under infrastructure’s broadening umbrella.
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Agenda
Day 1 | Global Investor Forum - Tuesday 18th
07:00 - 07:30
Charity Networking Walk and Running Club
07:30 - 08:30
Registration opens
Plenary
08:30 - 08:35
Welcome from Infrastructure Investor
08:35 - 08:45
Welcome from the chair
08:45 - 09:25
Spotlight opening discussion: Powering the AI economy – infrastructure's next big challenge?
Stancel Riley,
Deepa Bharadwaj,
Tavis Cannell,
Marc Ganzi
- Opportunities, funds in market, deals – how has AI gripped the private infrastructure market in recent months?
- Data centres as the key? How can infrastructure players provide the power generation, reduce emissions and provide utilities for these increasingly vital but power-thirsty assets
- Finding reward in the derivatives – how can the above challenges for this sector provide opportunity for nimble infrastructure investors?
- How do investors maintain a supply chain that’s backed by uncertain revenue prospect, avoid technology risk, and make returns in this rapidly evolving AI landscape?
Moderator: Stancel Riley, Co-Head Financial Sponsors & Strategic Solutions, Mizuho | Greenhill
Deepa Bharadwaj, Head of Infrastructure Europe, IFM Investors
Tavis Cannell, Global Head of Infrastructure, Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Marc Ganzi, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalBridge