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Women In Infrastructure Forum London 2019
5 - 6 November 2019,
The Hilton Tower Bridge - London
Creating Growth Through Diversity
With a growing body of research showing that more diverse teams and inclusive workplaces directly correlates with stronger business outcomes, the issue of diversity in infrastructure continues to move up the agenda.
Once again, we will be bringing together over 600 delegates for open discussion on the latest issues facing the industry, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas, initiate deals and forge new relationships.
This year’s event will again be co-located with the Women in Private Equity Forum, in addition to the Women in Private Debt Forum and the Women in Real Estate Forum, all registered attendees will have access to all events allowing you to build your network across alternative asset classes.
Keynote in 2019: why diversity and culture are a value driver in business
Brenda Trenowden CBE
Partner, PwC UK
Global co-chair of the 30% Club
Brenda’s presentation will highlight why increasing diversity and managing culture is a business imperative, in addition to offering practical advice for professionals aiming to succeed in a competitive environment.
An expert in workplace performance, culture and communications, Brenda has a particular focus on helping clients build better performance by improving diversity and inclusiveness in their workplaces.
COVERING WOMEN IN Private Equity, PRIVATE DEBT & REAL ESTATE
One Summit: Four Forums
Features in 2019
Dictate the narrative
Interactive panel discussions, keynote interviews, networking roundtables, think tanks and an oxford style debate allow you to put forward your thoughts and shape this important discussion.
Build your network
Hear from a world class speaking faculty and network with 600 international decision makers, featuring senior infrastructure asset owners, fund managers, developers and global investors.
Gain insights
Identify key global infrastructure opportunities and discover strategies for 2019 and beyond.
The advantages of a more diverse team
Anne Grandin, Investment Director at Whitehelm Capital discusses the importance of a diverse investment team.
Irina Frolova, Head of Asset Management at PGGM discusses the value of inclusion and diversity in infrastructure.
Investors who attended last year
Testimonials
Kirsty Packer
Senior Analyst, I Squared Capital
It was inspiring to meet so many strong women who are excelling in this industry and raising awareness of the benefits of gender diversification.
Laura Yang
Analyst, CPPIB
The conference is very well organized, covering topics on both diversity awareness and key industry issues such as investing in emerging markets.
Anke Heinze
Director Investments & Financing, AviAlliance GmbH, Germany
It is an excellent forum for women of all levels of seniority to get to know each other, exchange views and hopefully to form professional relationships that ca…
Anke Heinze
Director Investments & Financing, AviAlliance GmbH, Germany
It is an excellent forum for women of all levels of seniority to get to know each other, exchange views and hopefully to form professional relationships that carry over into our working lives going forward.
Are Institutional Investors
doing enough in the
push for diversity?
Watch highlights from the 2019 forum
View the 2019 agenda
For more information on the agenda, please contact Charles Gould at charles.g@peimedia.com or call +44 (0) 20 7566 5444.
Download your copy of the 2019 agenda here.
Agenda
Day 1 - Tuesday 5th
Registration & coffee
PEI Welcome
Chairperson's opening remarks

Laurie Mahon
Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets
Read bioKeynote speech: Why diversity and culture are a value driver in business
Brenda helps clients with all aspects of workplace performance, culture and communication. Brenda has a particular focus on helping her clients to achieve better business performance by improving both the diversity and inclusiveness of their workforces. She is a strong advocate for women’s economic empowerment and has been recognised with several awards for her global campaigning for greater gender balance across organisations as a voluntary, business-led imperative.

Heads of Private Markets: The themes that unify our asset classes
Panel Session
- What is driving the growth in private markets? Are we in a bubble?
- Putting money to work in an increasingly competitive environment
- To what extent do investors differentiate between asset classes? Where are their similarities?
- How can working together address talent deficits across private markets?
- What practical advice do industry leaders have for young people in the industry today?
Moderated by: Clare Gaskell, Partner, Simpson Thacher
Infrastructure: Andrew Blincoe, Head of Structured Finance, NatWest
Private Debt:Kirsten Bode, Co-Head of Private Debt, Pan Europe, Muzinch & Co
Private Equity: Melissa Li, Managing Director, CIBC Capital Markets
Real Estate: Amy Aznar, Head of Debt and Special Situations, LaSalle Investment Management





How are investor pressures driving change within the funds they invest in?
Panel Session
- To what extent are investors challenging fund managers on diversity across investments?
- How senior leaders across private markets are promoting social mobility?
- Highlighting case studies where lack of diversity has impacted an investment decision
- Comparing approaches to diversity across private markets, are there any differences?
- How does diversity compare with other factors in impacting where investors put their money?
Moderator: Laurie Mahon, Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets

Laurie Mahon
Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets
Read bio


Coffee & networking
Infrastructure chairperson's opening remarks

Laurie Mahon
Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets
Read bioState of Play: Have we reached peak infra?
Panel Session
- Where are we in the current infrastructure cycle?
- Emerging regulatory and political risks; populism, renationalisation and more
- Putting money to work in an increasingly competitive market
Moderated by: Amy Mahon, Partner, Simpson Thacher





How private infrastructure is advancing the energy transition
Panel Session
- Where can investors get a more attractive risk/return profile?
- The role of industrial players in developing the renewables of the future
- Comparing opportunities in different renewable markets
Moderated by: Lucy Heintz, Partner – Energy, Actis





Networking lunch
Infrastructure investing in a digital world
Panel Session
- Defining digital infra and why infrastructure funds are increasingly investing in digital assets
- How will developments & rollout of 5G globally in the coming months or years impact investment in fibre?
- Making smart cities investable for infrastructure investors
- Digital disruption and what it could mean for infrastructure assets
Moderated by: Dan McCarthy, Chief Executive Officer, One Search





Infrastructure investment and regulation: How regulation has evolved
2 short presentations from regulatory experts followed by an audience Q&A
- How can investors best engage with regulators, has regulatory risk increased?
- How regulators are incentivising investment in fibre
Moderated by: Kalliope Gourntis, News Editor, Infrastructure Investor
Delivering operational excellence: Value-creation and infrastructure assets
Panel Session
- Comparing value creation approaches across different sectors and asset types
- How relevant is asset management in core infrastructure?
- Utilising data to assist with asset management of assets
- Bringing in consultants vs. building up inhouse expertise
Moderated by: Irina Frolova, Head of Asset Management, PGGM






Coffee & networking
Why ESG and infrastructure are such natural bedfellows
Panel Session
- What business factors can ESG activity have a positive impact on?
- How ESG implementation differs for debt and equity investors
- Incorporating ESG into investment analysis, decision-making and monitoring
Moderated by: Samantha Hung, Deputy Representative, ADB





Infrastructure debt: How are managers adjusting their strategies to attract investors?
Panel Session
- Does debt still offer an attractive risk/reward profile?
- Comparing opportunities across this rapidly expanding asset class
- What are the barriers for investors looking to commit capital to infrastructure debt funds?
Moderated by: Jane Bowes, Senior Vice President, Threadmark
Women in Private Markets Cocktail Reception
Agenda
Day 2 - Wednesday 6th
Invitation only think-tanks
These closed-door sessions will allow women to speak freely about the issues impacting their office and asset class. It is a closed door, open conversation where attendees can benchmark ideas and share best practices to gain solutions for common concerns.
- Infrastructure: Matina Papathanasiou, Deputy Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC & Laurie Mahon, Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets
- Private equity: Anamica Broetz, Head of Investor Relations, DWS Private Equity
- Private Debt: Katherine Taylor, Director – Business Development, THL Credit
- Real Estate: Gila Cohen, Managing Director – Real Estate and Private Equity, MUFG



Laurie Mahon
Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets
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Registration & coffee
Emerging Markets: Where are the most attractive opportunities in emerging markets?
Panel Session
- Which macro trends are affecting investment in emerging markets today?
- Key reasons to invest in Asian, LatAm & African alternative assets
- What is the appetite for different investment strategies across emerging markets?
- Comparing risk in EM to more developed markets
Moderated by: Taru Oksman, Managing Partner, Riverhouse Partners





Highlights of the PEI LP Insight findings
Presentation
The PEI Investor Research & Analytics team surveyed over 100 LPs to capture investor sentiment on asset allocation, relationships with GPs, and performance predictions. The study also features insight on gender diversity and inclusion. Investors range from established players with diverse fund portfolios, to those planning to make their first alternatives commitments in 2020.
Presented by: Nicole Douglas, Head of Investor Research, PEI Media Group

View from the deal team: What skills are required to make a successful investment partner?
Panel Session
- Why do deal teams remain so male, pale and stale even when compared to other areas of finance?
- Outlining the advantages of a diverse deal team
- What advice do deal team partners have for young people aiming for a spot on the deal team?
Moderated by: Samantha Hung, Deputy Representative, European Representative Office, ADB
How, why and when to move between alternative asset classes
Panel Session
- Building a cross-asset class network
- Are there any significant differences in the skills required to be successful?
- What skills are transferrable between asset classes?
- Case studies from practitioners who have made the move
Moderated by: Gail McManus, Found and Managing Director, PER
Coffee & networking
Meet a Mentor Session
Roundtables
This unique session will split the room up into tables with a senior representative on each table offering practical career advice to the table. This will provide a unique opportunity to build your network and tables will be led by people with different areas of expertise.
Pooja Warier Hamilton, Founding Partner and Executive Director, Conduit Capital
Imogen Richards, Partner and Global Head of Investment Structuring and Strategy, Pantheon
Jessica Otte, Director, Stepstone Global
Alex Wilson, Managing Director and Head, Corporate Banking Europe, CIBC Capital Markets
Merrick McKay, Head of Europe – Private Equity, Aberdeen Standard Investments
Anke Heinze, Director of the Investments & Financing Department, AviAlliance
Katherine Taylor, Director – Business Development, THL Credit
Deborah Gilshan, Founder, The 100% Club
Keeran Kang, Senior Vice President, Partners Group
Harry Seekings, Co-Head of Infrastructure, InfraRed
Helen Bailey Thomas, Non-Executive Director and Board Adviser
Emma Haight-Cheng, Partner – Head of Infrastructure Debt Europe, AMP Capital
Meg Brown, Managing Director, Marketing & Business Development, Impax Asset Management













Themed networking working lunch
Tables discussing a variety of topics over lunch led by an expert moderator
Ulyana Shtybel (HighCastle) – Tokenisation of private equity and private debt
Emilia Mamajova (Espira Investments) – Diversity & Impact
Abigail Rayner (HarbourVest Partners) – Infrastructure Secondaries
Roxana Isaiu (GRESB) – ESG & Real Assets
Nupur Garg (Senior Advisor PE) – Forming a women’s private equity network
Chris Rowse (Riverhouse Partners) – Recruitment: Challenges and Diversity Trends
Jean Sweeney (Citco Fund Services) – Technology and Private Markets
Elena Kosseva (LCR)- Private Investment and Urban Regeneration
Christina Han (Partners Group) – Thematic Sourcing
Sandra Lowe (InfraRed Capital Partners) – IR and Capital Raising
Deborah Okenla (YSYS) – Diversity and Startups











Chairperson's closing remarks
Featured speakers
View the 2019 speakers
For more information on speaking, please contact Charles Gould at charles.g@peimedia.com or call +44 (0) 20 7566 5444.
Download your copy of the 2019 agenda here.

Margarita Aleksieva
Head of Asset Management, IST Investment Foundation

Amy Aznar
Head of Debt & Special Situations

Helen Bailey Thomas
Non Executive Director and Board Adviser

Tavneet Baksi
Partner & Head of EMEA, First Avenue Partners

Danielle Baron
Global Head of Power & Utilities, Crédit Agricole CIB

Céline Billant
Director - Infrastructure Investment, CDPQ

Andrew Blincoe
Head of Structured Finance, Natwest

Kirsten Bode
Co-Head of Pan-European Private Debt, Muzinich & Co

Jane Bowes
Senior Vice President, Threadmark

Olivia Breese
Senior Director – Head of Market Development, Ørsted

Meg Brown
Managing Director - Marketing & Business Development, Impax Asset Management

Thomas Buss
Director, InfraRed Capital Partners

Adriana Clancy
Partner - Research & Portfolio Management, Corbin Capital Partners

Gila Cohen
Managing Director, Real Estate and Private Equity, MUFG

Tara Davies
Member and Head of European Infrastructure, KKR

Nicole Douglas
Head of Investor Research, PEI Media

Regina Finn
Director, Lucerna Partners

Irina Frolova
Head of Asset Management, PGGM

Nupur Garg
Board Member and Senior Advisor, PE Industry

Clare Gaskell
Partner, Simpson Thacher

Marina Gibbs
Competition Policy Director, OFCOM

Deborah Gilshan
Founder, The 100% Club

Kalliope Gourntis
News Editor, Infrastructure Investor

Emma Haight-Cheng
Partner - Head of Infrastructure Debt Europe, AMP Capital

Christina Han
Head of Investment Research - Industry Value Creation, Partners Group

Anke Heinze
Director of the Investments & Financing Department, AviAlliance

Lucy Heintz
Partner - Energy, Actis

Samantha Hung
Deputy Representative, Asian Development Bank

Roxana Isaiu
Director - Real Estate, GRESB

Marie Joyce
Chief Financial Officer, NTR

Keeran Kang
Senior Vice President, Partners Group

Allison Kingsley
Founder & Partner, NOVA Infrastructure

Elena Kosseva
Development Manager, LCR

Margarida Leal
Senior Associate - Infrastructure Equity, Aviva Investors

Martine Légaré
Senior Director - Infrastructure Investments, PSP Investments

Christine Leung
Associate Director - Infrastructure Equity, AMP Capital

Cecile Levi
Co-Head of Private Debt, Tikehau Capital

Melissa Li
Managing Director and Head - Private Capital Group, CIBC

Catherine Lloyd
Principal, Mercer

Yodia Lo
Alternatives, Church Commissioners for England

Sandra Lowe
Director, Business Development, InfraRed Capital Partners

Kriti Madan
Vice President - Infrastructure, Northleaf Capital Partners

Claire Madden
Managing Partner, Connection Capital

Amy Mahon
Partner, Simpson Thacher

Laurie Mahon
Vice-Chair, US Investment Banking, Global Investment Banking, CIBC World Markets

Shreya Malik
Investment Manager - Private Infrastructure Europe, Partners Group

Emília Mamajová
Founding Partner, ESPIRA Investments

Manjari Govada
Vice President, Digital Bridge Holdings

Dan McCarthy
Chief Executive Officer, One Search

Merrick McKay
Head of Europe - Private Equity, Aberdeen Standard Investments

Gail McManus
Founder and Managing Director, PER

Roopa Murthy
Principal - Infrastructure Debt, AMP Capital Investors

Shami Nissan
Head, Responsible Investment, Actis

Deborah Okenla
Founder 7 CEO, YSYS

Taru Oksman
Managing Partner, Riverhouse Partners

Jessica Otte
Director, Stepstone Global

Rohini Pahwa
Director - Infrastructure and Project Finance, Natwest

Matina Papathanasiou
Deputy Head of Global Infrastructure, QIC

Esther Peiner
Managing Director - Private Infrastructure Europe , Partners Group

Maria Pejter
Head of HR, A.P. Møller Holding

Abigail Rayner
Vice President, HarbourVest

Imogen Richards
Partner and Global Head of Investment Structuring and Strategy, Pantheon

Angela Roshier
Head of Asset Management, DIF

Chris Rowse
Partner, Riverhouse Partners

Erin Sarret
Director, StepStone Group

Harry Seekings
Co-Head of Infrastructure, InfraRed

Ulyana Shtybel
Vice-President, Highcastle

Phoebe Smith
Investment Director, Whitehelm Capital

Louise Stevenson
Executive Director - Commercial, IFM Investors

Anna Sundell
Managing Director - Infrastructure, EQT

Jean Sweeney
Private Equity Senior Product Manager - SVP, Citco Fund Services

Katherine Taylor
Director, THL Credit

Brenda Trenowden CBE
Partner, PwC

Pooja Warier Hamilton
Founding Partner and Executive Director, Conduit Capital

Alex Wilson
Managing Director and Head, Corporate Banking Europe, CIBC Capital Markets
Sponsorship opportunities
The Women in Infrastructure Forum offers a unique opportunity for organisations to raise their profile as a part of the premier meeting for infrastructure professionals focused on increasing diversity within the asset class.
For more information on available sponsorship opportunities contact Christopher Wagland, chris.w@peimedia.com +44 (0) 0207 566 5475.