FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2025

The infrastructure sector continues to be in the spotlight as world governments look to investments in their national social and physical infrastructure as being crucial to delivering on their economic plans over the years ahead. Previous FIDIC conferences have explored the various aspects of how we ensure we deliver on this.

It is fitting that 2025 is hosted in Cape Town, as the G20 presidency is handed over to South Africa. With a G20 theme for the year around fostering solidarity, equality and sustainable development, there could be no better time or place for the infrastructure sector to meet and show its excellence, integrity and significance in shaping a better tomorrow for all.

FIDIC's flagship annual event is attended by the wider infrastructure industry including clients, governments, politicians, contractors, lawyers, financiers and architects, to name but a few. Attendees will be able to take advantage of unrivalled networking opportunities and discussions can also take place with key partners to the conference, in network areas as part of forums, to help build capacity building and knowledge sharing.

The 2025 FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference will be held in the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 21-23 September 2025 and we invite the engineering, construction and infrastructure sector to join us in South Africa to help enact the changes we need today to create a better tomorrow.

Theme - Smart Infrastructure: Equality, Resilience and Innovation for a Sustainable World.

The 2025 FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference will explore how smart infrastructure can drive a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world. As global challenges intensify, the need for innovative solutions in infrastructure development has never been greater. The event will highlight how technology, sustainability, and inclusivity can work together to create infrastructure that meets the needs of all communities while ensuring long-term resilience.

With a focus on equality, resilience, and innovation, industry leaders will discuss strategies to bridge infrastructure gaps, enhance climate adaptability, and leverage cutting-edge advancements. From digital transformation to sustainable financing, the conference will examine how smarter, more efficient infrastructure can support economic growth while addressing global sustainability goals.

Why attend?

Our amazing industry is key to delivering the strategies and solutions the world needs to provide the infrastructure that we all need to flourish.

This FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference will bring together a high-profile line-up of expert speakers, global influencers, industry experts and sector leaders together in one place for three days of discussion, debate, and networking – you really cannot afford to be anywhere else.

Thing to do:

Shape and influence tomorrows future
Engage with top level speakers and panellists
Join ample networking session and grow your client / customer base
Attend cultural events in the evenings with your colleagues and enjoy the best of South Africa
Sample the local food and best that Cape Town has to offer
Enjoy tours and activities giving you an insight into South Africa

Changing lives - How good infrastructure can change people’s lives and improve nations’ prospects.
What is best in class? - What does good infrastructure look like and how can it work for everyone?
Tomorrow is sustainable and resilient - Good infrastructure means sustainable infrastructure - and why this matters.
Managing risks - How can we deliver infrastructure and manage risk in an uncertain world?
The value conundrum – squaring the circle on cost and long-term sustainability.
Finance is key - What happens if the cost of finance and funding does not fall.
Net zero update – will we hit sustainability targets and save the planet?

Advocacy – Navigating changing political beliefs to collaborate in delivery?
The informed client – in the ever-changing world, creating leadership from the outset.
Developing world focus – different routes to delivery in a diverse world.
Global infrastructure showcase – best practice groundbreaking solutions from around the world.
Digital revolution – how AI and technological developments are helping to deliver better, more efficient and effective infrastructure projects.
Plan for tomorrow today – attracting, retaining and developing people and skills to enable companies to flourish.