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Our membership renewals are now in progress for 2025. We are delighted to see so many members renewing their commitment as we continue to deliver value through our expanded services. In a message from our CEO Daisy Brooker, we've outlined exciting plans for the year ahead. As we look towards 2025, we will continue to cover the breadth and depth of infrastructure investment, with a continued focus on the energy transition, digitalisation and sustainability. Your organisation should have received an email notice with information on how to renew. To continue accessing our services, your organisation will need to renew its membership by 31st December. Thank you for supporting and helping us to drive and shape the future of the industry. Not an IPFA Member? Join now: https://lnkd.in/eHw9Mfq3 #IPFA #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Connecting #Infrastructure #2025

A big Thank You to everyone who attended our Future Leaders Network event on Decarbonization yesterday in Brussels. Thank you to STADSBADER NV for hosting and especially Steven Benoit and Tine Thijsen for their assistance in putting this together. And a special thank you to the keynote speakers Michael Peeters at Delft University of Technology and Stijn Braet at STADSBADER NV This was the last FLN Event for Belgium this year but keep an eye out for new announcements as we are working on the pipeline of activities for 2025! New exciting things coming your way soon! :-) #IPFA #FutureLeaders #Decarbonization #Sustainability #Construction #Networking #Brussels

❗Are you or any of your colleagues looking for Project Finance course in Dubai? Have you seen our Project Finance Advanced training course is being held on 18 - 19 November? This program is designed for professionals with a basic understanding of project finance who are looking to further advance their knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of the emerging trends and market developments. Building on key principles, the course covers financial structures, sustainable infrastructure, risk allocation, asset management strategies, financial modelling, and the legal frameworks underpinning infrastructure and energy projects. Through interactive, real-world case studies, participants will explore current issues and in-depth insights into regional variations and emerging trends within the Middle Eastern and global landscape. This brilliantly interactive course is delivered by experienced industry practitioners, including: - Ehab Nassar, Fitch Ratings - Natalya Tueva, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group - Muhammad Zohaib, CFA, FCCA, Tamasuk - Pieter-Jan De Schepper, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group By the end of the day two, you will be better equipped to manage complex transactions and contribute to the successful execution of infrastructure and energy projects within your organisation. *Discounts available for IPFA Members and multiple delegate bookings! Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e6ccyJvg Download course brochure: https://lnkd.in/ekdJdpXb Or connect with us at [email protected] #IPFA #IPFALearning #ProjectFinance #Infrastructure #Finance #Training #CareerDevelopment #Dubai #MiddleEast

📢Just Announced! Year-End Networking & Fireside Chat: Energy and Transport Infrastructure in the Next Administration The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act prioritized new investment in transportation infrastructure and renewable energy. With the recent election results providing insight into the direction of U.S. policy in these areas, IPFA invites you to an end-of-year reception and fireside chat on December 10. This gathering will feature experienced voices in policy and transportation to explore how the next administration and Congress may change federal spending and priorities in the energy and transportation sectors.    Keynote speaker(s) to be announced soon. 📅 – Tuesday 10th December 2024 🌏 – BCLP Offices, 1290 6th Ave, New York, NY 10104, United States 🕓 – 5.30pm Register now: https://lnkd.in/ewga4J2q This in-person event is kindly hosted by BCLP. #IPFA #GlobalNetwork #Connecting #Networking #NewYork #Transport #Infrastructure #Energy #US

New episode alert! 🎙️ We’re excited to bring you Episode 2 of Infrastructure Hotspots, IPFA's podcast that explores the latest infrastructure developments and industry trends in a diverse range of global markets. This week, our podcast host Isabelle Whitehead, Plenary Group dives into the Nordics' booming cleantech startup scene and emerging investment opportunities in wind energy, storage technologies, grid modernisation, data centres and more in conversation with Christian Doglia, CEO and Founding Partner at Infranode. 🎧 Stream the full episode on: - IPFA's website: https://lnkd.in/dhQFsADR) - Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dD8_eFW5) - Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/d_aAwFqY) #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #Sustainability #Nordics #Nordicregion #renewables #energystorage #datacentres

📢 Speaker Announcement! Future Leaders End of Year Social Reception – Frankfurt This End of Year Social Reception is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, meet new people, and look ahead to 2025. We’re excited to introduce our keynote speakers, who will share their insights on the evolving infrastructure and energy landscape. Keynote Speakers: Johannes von Möllendorff Robert Merkelbach Don’t miss your chance to close out the year with valuable connections and industry insights. Register now! https://lnkd.in/e9MfHA_X Event Details: 📅 Thursday 28 November 2024 📍 A&O Shearman Office, Bockenheimer Landstraße 2, 60306 Frankfurt am Main 🕓 6pm Not an IPFA Member? Join us https://lnkd.in/eWpZWpCJ This event is kindly hosted by A&O Shearman. #IPFA #GlobalNetwork #FutureLeaders #Networking #Frankfurt #Infrastructure #EnergySector

A big Thank You to everyone who attended our event on last week in Johannesburg: Future Leaders Speed Networking. It was not only a fun and exciting way to network and meet people, but it gave everyone a chance to practice a very important skill in more informal environment. The feedback from everyone who attended was great! Thank you to Standard Bank Group for hosting and Kgomotso Jimmy Mamunyani for setting the scene for the event. And a special thank you to the keynote speaker who really tied the whole event together: Thokozile Zambane, M.Inst.D (BAYAKHA Infrastructure Partners). #IPFA #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Community #Connecting #FutureLeadersNetwork #SpeedNetworking

❗Are you or any of your colleagues looking for Project Finance course in Singapore? Have you seen our Project Finance Advanced training course is being held on 21 - 22 November? This program is designed for professionals with a basic understanding of project finance who are looking to further advance their knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of the emerging trends and market developments. Building on key principles, the course covers financial structures, sustainable infrastructure, risk allocation, asset management strategies, financial modelling, and the legal frameworks underpinning infrastructure and energy projects. Through interactive, real-world case studies, participants will explore current issues and in-depth insights into regional variations and emerging trends within the Asian and global landscape. This brilliantly interactive course is delivered by experienced industry practitioners, including: - Martin Angelov, CA, IPFP, CPFA, Siemens - Jean Monson, MUFG - Allard Nooy, Consultant - Representative, King & Wood Mallesons - Lieven Jacquemyn, IPFA Trainer By the end of the day two, you will be better equipped to manage complex transactions and contribute to the successful execution of infrastructure and energy projects within your organisation. *Discounts available for IPFA Members and multiple delegate bookings! Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/esnKmiJH Download course brochure: https://lnkd.in/ekdJdpXb Or connect with us at [email protected] #IPFA #IPFALearning #ProjectFinance #Infrastructure #Finance #Training #CareerDevelopment #Singapore

This report demonstrates how transformative AI could be for the infrastructure sector, how the various sector players will need to interact in the future, and how business models may need to change. It also shows that there are grassroots and examples of AI utilisation occurring, but to unlock the true potential of AI, the industry needs to change its mindset, skillset, and toolset. You can access this report produced by FIDIC - International Federation of Consulting Engineers in collaboration with EY here: https://lnkd.in/eTtxWJYK As an IPFA member, you can showcase your thought leadership to 20k industry contacts and access an extensive content library offering expert advice through on-demand webinars, interviews, podcasts and other bite-sized content. If you want to get involved in our Knowledge Hub, reach out at [email protected]. #IPFA #GlobalNetwork #AI #Infrastructure #KnowledgeHub #IndustryKnowledge #Insights #Technology

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday in Warsaw! Our event, ‘Energy Pricing in CEE – Current Outlook and Perspectives,’ brought together experts for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving energy market across Central and Eastern Europe. With the rise of renewables and regulatory changes, energy pricing volatility has become a key issue for the sector, and we appreciated the engaging discussion around strategies to manage these changes. Special thanks to our moderators: Dieter Lobnig and Czarek Burzynski, Director, Bank Pekao S.A. Plus: Marzena Rytel, Chair of IPFA Poland Speakers & Panellists: Marcin Gancarz, Bank Pekao S.A. Artur Violante, Energix Polska Mantas Auruskevicius, Lords LB Asset Management Richard Koenig, Enery Rafal Macuk, Aurora Energy Research Piotr Nerwiński, Greenberg Traurig Poland Tomasz Rogalski, Norton Rose Fulbright Michał Lewczuk, Ergy Rafal Hajduk, R.Power Renewables Finally, thank you to Bank Pekao S.A. and Pekao Investment Banking for hosting this fantastic event! Register for your next event https://lnkd.in/ecuuh-vD #IPFA #Networking #EnergyPricing #CEE #RenewableEnergy #Warsaw