Infrastructure
Investor
Investor
Global Offsite 2020
13 - 15 July 2020,
Virtual event, BST/UTC +1
Forge the path ahead for infrastructure
Infrastructure Investor’s virtual event, the Global Offsite, is your chance to meet with 200+ investors and fund managers from around the world for three days of interactive content and networking to get ready for a post-pandemic world.
Join global infrastructure leaders in July to set the path forward for infrastructure in the new normal.
The Global Offsite provides an opportunity to connect with your peers and gain fresh insight direct from the industry. Hear first-hand from leading global investors including BCI, Japan Post Bank, LPPI, Manulife, VMFC and many more on what they want from their GPs.
There’s no better place to connect with the industry this July.
Speakers include
Hear from the industry
Networking at the Global Offsite
Connect with 200 investors and fund managers
Themed virtual networking sessions give you access to like-minded investors exploring the same opportunities during the networking breaks.
Message and arrange 1-2-1 video meetings with the people you most want to meet across the three days of the event
Connect with more people using our speed matching head to the networking area, simply hit go and be matched with another event attendee for a introductory three-minute video chat.
Investors already registered to attend
100+ investors from 50 organisations
Agenda highlights
An interactive online programme
- Hear from senior investors on what they want from their managers in a post pandemic world
- Interactive speaker Q&As following the panels to allow you to pose your questions to them on the issues covered in their session
- Market update from Infrastructure Investor exploring what fundraising looks like amid covid-19 uncertainty
- Keynote interviews with out of industry speaker on how the pandemic has changed their roles
Networking at the Global Offsite
Catch up with old colleagues and make new connections.
The Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite is your chance to meet with 250 of the world’s leading infrastructure investors and fund managers.
Our virtual event platform enables a number of interactive networking sessions to make sure you can get the most out of your time at the event.
Meet the right people
Want to meet an investor interested in data centres or a fund investing in the energy transition? Whatever your area of interest our themed networking breaks allow you to quickly identify other attendees with the same focus.
Click into one of our themed rooms to meet contacts and discuss your selected topics.
Chat and arrange 1-2-1 video meetings
Want to catch up with an old colleague or make a new a new contact at a specific organisation? Search for the individual contacts from the delegate list and message them to arrange online video meetings throughout the three days of the event.
Once you have set up your meeting you can invite other event attendees to join.
Meet more people with our speed matching
Replicating the experience of bumping into people in the networking room, simply hit go and be matched with another event attendee for an introductory three-minute video chat.
Want to carry on the conversation for longer, you can exchange virtual business cards to catch up again at a later date.
Ask your questions to the speakers
Following their panels speakers will be available for your questions. Head to the sessions area of the platform to pose your questions and discuss challenges and strategies with the panellists and your peers.
All agenda timings are shown in BST/UTC +1
For any agenda enquiries please contact William Russell at william.r@peimedia.com
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Agenda
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - BST (UTC +1) - Monday 13th
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 1
13:00 - 13:30
Keynote Interview: How lessons from elite sport can be applied to business after covid-19
James Kerr
Learn how to get back to normal and what we can learn from the experience of professional sports teams and leagues about the future of business.
Keynote: James Kerr, Founding Partner, Fable Partners & bestselling author of Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life.
13:30 - 14:00
Networking tutorial
14:00 - 18:00
Networking opens
Agenda
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - BST (UTC +1) - Tuesday 14th
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 2
09:00 - 18:10
Networking opens
10:50 - 11:00
Welcome from Infrastructure Investor
Nicholas Lockley, Director, Head of Conferences EMEA, PEI
11:00 - 11:30
Keynote Panel: Infrastructure in the time of covid-19
Bruno Alves,
David Giordano
- How durable is the asset class proving?
- Which sectors have the best prospects?
- What investors think about private markets in a pandemic
Moderator: Bruno Alves, Senior Editor, Infrastructure Investor
11:30 - 12:00
Themed networking: Impact of Covid-19
Moderated networking with the panel
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 2
12:00 - 12:30
Surviving rough seas: Infrastructure in a downturn
Lennart Blecher,
Jamie Storrow
Panel
- Are infrastructure assets behaving as expected?
- Testing the resiliency and discipline of managers
- Fulfilling return expectations in trickier times
Moderator: Nicholas Lockley, Director – EMEA, PEI
12:30 - 12:50
Themed networking: Infrastructure in a downturn
Moderated networking with the panel
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 2
12:50 - 13:20
Keynote: Leadership through a time of upheaval
Ben Hammersley
- Exploring statesmanship; past, present, and future
- Adapting to rapid change
- What good can come out of the pandemic?
13:20 - 13:45
Themed networking: Developing enlightened leadership in troubled times
Ben Hammersley
Talk to Ben live about the themes of his keynote, alongside historian John Campbell, author of ‘Haldane: The Forgotten Statesman Who Shaped Modern Britain’
Speakers:
Ben Hammersley, Editor-at-Large, WIRED
John Campbell, OBE, Founding Partner, Campbell Lutyens
Facilitated by:
Nicholas Lockley, Director Events- EMEA, PEI
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 2
13:45 - 14:15
The inexorable rise of digital infrastructure
Panel
- Why digital is now mission critical
- Assessing the durability of the digital infrastructure sector
- Which sub-sectors of digital have the most value?
Moderator: Adam Smallman, Head of Content Strategy, PEI
14:15 - 14:40
Themed networking: Digital
Moderated networking with the panel
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 2
14:40 - 15:10
The state of play: Infrastructure investors on a difficult start to 2020
Panel
A panel of institutional and private investors analyse the state of the infrastructure market as we enter a new decade amid the covid-19 pandemic.
- Managing valuation shocks and portfolio liquidity issues
- Views on new fund commitments
- Re-upping with existing managers
Moderator: Nicholas Merigoux, Portfolio Manager, Investments, VFMC
15:10 - 15:30
Investor-only networking
Connect live with our investor panellists
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 2
15:30 - 16:10
Keynote: Global macroeconomic and geo-political scenarios post-Covid19
Brunello Rosa
- The implications for countries’ fiscal position as well as for sovereign rates
- What does this mean for infrastructure spending?
- A silver lining? Recessions and depression-type periods could be ideal for public infrastructure spending
16:10 - 16:50
Navigating the post-coronavirus environment – low interest rates & the economy
Jonathan Duguay-Arbesfeld,
Emma Haight-Cheng
Panel
- What short & long-term impact has the coronavirus pandemic had on infrastructure debt markets?
- The impact of low interest rates on debt market stakeholders– investors, banks, sponsors & more
- Is the market becoming increasingly borrower-friendly, and will this continue?
Moderator: Floortje Brouwers, Senior Vice President, GIC Private Markets
16:50 - 17:05
Themed Networking: Navigating the post-coronavirus environment
17:05 - 17:15
Market update from Infrastructure Investor
Nicole Douglas
Presentation
Our reports analyse the current state of the infrastructure market and detail the significant trends affecting the asset class in each quarter. We review a tough H1 for fundraising and look ahead to trends amid Covid-19 uncertainty.
Presenter: Nicole Douglas, Head of Investor Research, Infrastructure Investor
17:15 - 17:40
Live Q&A with our Head of Investor Research
Nicole Douglas
Meet Nicole and quiz her about the data in our virtual roundtable session
17:40 - 18:10
Networking roundtables
Themed roundtables led by subject-matter experts on topics affecting the future of the asset class. Topics include:
- Sustainable Investing in Infrastructure- Maria Clara Rendon, ESG Director Private Markets, Manulife Investment Management
- Open-ended/evergreen fund structures – Jan Mende, Head of Real Assets, Callan
18:10 - 18:15
Summary & Close of Day 2
Agenda
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Wednesday 15th
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 3
09:00 - 17:20
Networking opens
10:30 - 11:00
Lessons from covid-19 lockdowns- why infrastructure investors should move on from absolute return benchmarks
Frederic Blanc-Brude
Speaker: Frederic Blanc-Brude, CEO, Scientific Infra & Director, EDHECinfra
11:00 - 11:30
The direction of travel - not all transportation assets are created equal
Kalliope Gourntis,
Anish Butani,
Renaud de Matharel
Panel
- Comparing opportunities for airports, ports, toll roads and rolling stock
- Which transport assets are proving the most challenging in the covid-19 era?
- Are investors still considering transport assets?
Moderator: Kalliope Gourntis, News Editor, Infrastructure Investor
11:30 - 12:00
Keynote Interview: Hear what a leading head of private markets thinks of infrastructure’s prospects
Simon Davy
Learn how a senior investor assesses the impact of the pandemic and how they are reviewing assets and evaluating manager responses to the crisis. Including live Q&A.
Simon Davy, Head of Private Markets, Local Pensions Partnership
Interviewed by
Zak Bentley, Senior Reporter, Infrastructure Investor
12:00 - 12:20
Investor-only networking
Put your questions live to Simon Davy
12:00 - 12:20
Themed networking: Transport infra
Moderated Q&A and networking with the 11 am panel
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 3
12:20 - 12:50
Bringing ESG and sustainability issues into the mainstream
Francois Bergere,
Rick Walters
Panel
- ESG- if not now, when?
- Moving sustainability from a reporting function to top of the CEO’s inbox
- What can investors do to prioritise action on ESG issues?
Moderator: Francois Bergere, Executive Director, LTIIA
12:50 - 13:15
Themed networking: ESG & sustainability
Moderated Q&A and networking with the panel
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 3
13:15 - 13:45
The time is now: Perspectives on the energy transition
Lawrence Slade FEI,
Pooja Goyal
Panel
- Can a just energy transition be achieved and financed?
- Examining the role of infrastructure funds
- Managing disruption of utilities and positioning yourself for the new world order
Moderator: Lawrence Slade, Chief Executive Officer, GIIA
13:45 - 14:00
Themed networking
Moderated Q&A and networking with the panel
Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite - Day 3
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote Interview: How lessons from elite sport can be applied to business after Covid-19
James Kerr
Learn how to get back to normal following a pandemic and what we can learn from the experience of professional sports teams and leagues about the future of business.
James Kerr, Founding Partner, Fable Partners & bestselling author of Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life.
14:30 - 14:50
Themed networking: Talk to James Kerr
Talk to James live about the themes of his keynote
14:50 - 15:20
COVID-19, fundraising and manager and investor interactions
Nicolas Firzli
Panel
- Hear the outlook for those looking to fundraise
- No-go: Are new manager relationships and seeded portfolios out of fashion?
- How have interactions adapted to new business protocol?
For investors only: Meet the panel and put your burning fundraising questions to them live.
Moderator: Jordan Stutts, Senior Writer, Infrastructure Investor
15:20 - 15:50
Investor-only networking
For investors only: Meet the panel and put your burning fundraising questions to them live
15:50 - 16:00
The big reveal: Infrastructure Investor’s ranking of largest investors globally
Nicole Douglas
Presentation
Infrastructure Investor’s Research & Analytics team has produced a ranking based on the market value of investors’ private infrastructure investment portfolios both through third-party managed vehicles and direct investments. We’ll reveal the top 20 institutions in the II50 and compare how the ranking has changed over the past year.
Presenter: Nicole Douglas, Head of Investor Research, Infrastructure Investor
16:00 - 16:20
Ranking roundtable
Meet Nicole in a live roundtable and quiz her about our methodology, riser and fallers and firms to watch.
Nicole Douglas, Head of Investor Research, Infrastructure Investor
16:20 - 16:50
Defining infrastructure beyond OECD: Are infrastructure-like assets the future?
Raza Hasnani,
Renato Mazzola
Panel
- Is technology changing the definition of infrastructure in emerging jurisdictions?
- How energy efficiency, natural infrastructure, IAAS and shared services are gaining a foothold
- Are private investors paying attention and how will technology affect their investment approach?
Moderator: Viktor Kats, Founding Partner, Augment Infrastructure Partners
16:50 - 17:15
Themed Networking: Emerging markets
Moderated Q&A and networking with the panel
17:15 - 17:20
Infrastructure Investor summary and closing remarks
Keynote speakers
Are you planning for the digital future?
Ben Hammersley, Editor-at-Large, WIRED
How is the information revolution affecting infrastructure assets around the globe? In a post-covid19 world, how will access and control of digital information be arranged and utilised?
Global macroeconomic and geo-political scenarios post-covid-19
Brunello Rosa, CEO & Head of Research, Rosa & Roubini Associates
What will be the implications for countries’ fiscal position as well as for sovereign rates? What does this mean for infrastructure spending?
How lessons from elite sport can be applied to business after covid-19
James Kerr, Founding Partner, Fable Partners & bestselling author of Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life.
Discover how to get your business back to normal and what we can learn from the experience of professional sports teams and leagues about the future of business.
Sponsorship opportunities
The Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite offers a unique opportunity for organisations to raise their profile as a part of the premier virtual meeting for the global infrastructure investment market.
Some of the opportunities available for 2020 include:
- Thought leadership and speaking opportunities
- Networking and exhibition booth space
- Support with one-to-one networking meetings and introductions
- Corporate branding and profile across the campaign
- Pre-event access to the delegate list to enhance networking
- Event analytics reports for your team activity, connections made at the conference and audience engagement
- Delegate passes for your team to attend
For more information on the opportunities available at the Infrastructure Investor Global Offsite contact Alexander Jakes at alexander.j@peimedia.com
Pre-Event Resources
Keynote previews
Sponsor resources
Frequently asked questions
We understand that the world of virtual events is a new one, so we have put together a series of FAQs to make things clearer.
If you have a question that isn’t covered below please contact us at customerservices@peimedia.com and a member of our team will get back to you.
1.
What time zone is the event held in?
All times show on the event website are British Summer Time (BST)/UTC+1.
2.
What if I have a question or any problems during the event?
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- Members of our team will be available for the duration of the event to answer any of your questions and help in any way we can.
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- There are two ways you can get in touch with us:
- Go to the chat function within the platform and filter by organiser, submit your question to a member of the team and they will respond as soon as possible.
- Visit the helpdesk. A member of our team will be at the help desk in the exhibition area throughout the event to answer any questions you may have.
If you are having problems accessing the platform, email eventsteam@peimedia.com
3.
What equipment do I need?
All you need is your computer and an internet connection to experience the Global Offsite. We recommend that you access the event from a desktop or laptop computer using Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers. We also recommend you enable your webcam while at the Offsite. You will not be visible during sessions on the main stage, but this will make interacting with other delegates easier when you take part in roundtable discussions, networking sessions and one-to-one video meetings.
4.
When will I be able to access the platform?
You will receive your personal link to access the platform a couple of days before the event starts. You will not be able to access any of the event content ahead of the event start on Monday 13 July however we recommend you login to update your user profile and familiarise yourself with the platform.
When setting your “headline” on your profile make sure this is your job title and company as this is how other delegates will search for you in the platform.
We will be running introductory sessions on the first day of the event to walk you through some of the features and explain how you can make the most out of your time at the Offsite. You will then have the rest of that day to explore and network with other attendees before the content begins on Tuesday 14 July.
5.
What content will be available where?
All panel discussions and keynote interviews and presentations will be hosted on the main stage. Smaller group discussions and the themed networking will be available in the session rooms.
6.
How can I interact with the speakers on the main stage?
You will be able to submit any questions you have to the speakers during their presentation using the session chat. If they don’t get to your question or you want to ask the question face to face, speakers will be available for small group Q&A in the session rooms.
We will also be asking for you to vote in polls during the session to help the speakers frame their discussions.
7.
What if I miss a session?
Recording of all sessions will be made available to booked delegates after the event.
8.
How do I connect with other attendees?
There are a number of ways you can connect with other attendees during the event:
- Themed networking or ‘birds of a feather’ sessions
- One-to-one video meetings
- Randomised netwoking
9.
How do I arrange a one-to-one meeting?
You can search for any attendee using their name, job title or organisation or filter the attendee list by organisation type (speakers, investors, etc). Once you have found the delegate you want to connect with, you can message them to introduce yourself and arrange a time for your meeting. You can also invite other attendees to a video call which automatically connects you via video once they accept.
10.
Are the meetings limited to one-to-one?
No, up to five people can join any private meeting. Once you have set up your meeting you can share that same link with other event attendees using the chat function to have them join the meeting.
11.
What is ‘birds of a feather’ networking?
So you can quickly identify other delegates with a specific interest we will be holding multiple networking sessions around particular topics. All you need to do is select the topic and therefore session room that you are most interested in and join the room. Once in the session you will be able to have a video conversation with other attendees interested in that topic.
12.
How does the Mixer networking work?
The randomised networking or Mixer is the best way to meet a lot of people in a short time. Hit ‘ready’ and be matched with another delegate for a three-minute introductory conversation.
During this introductory conversation you have the option to hit connect to share your contact details with the other delegate. If you both decide to connect you will exchange virtual business cards and their details will be available in your event account following the event. This is a great opportunity to make new connections. You can then then arrange one-to-one video meetings with your connections to follow up in more detail during the Offsite.