Conference programme
The President Wilson Hotel will serve as the official venue for our FIDIC 2024 Global Infrastructure Conference. The ballroom will host the main conference events from 8-10 September, including the sponsor exhibition and networking breaks.
The conference theme for 2024, Transforming lives with infrastructure – investing in and building a better world for all, will highlight the central importance of good, sustainable, ethical and efficient infrastructure investment in improving and enhancing both the global environment that we all depend on and also the living standards and economic prospects of citizens around the world
The conference will include six forum discussion tables which will run parallel to each other from 4pm - 6pm and these will cover key areas of interest for attendees.
These forums will be open to all conference registrants closer to the conference. Please note that spaces are limited, and these will be reserved on a first come first served basis.
Welcome cocktail reception
Sunday, September 8, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (CEST) |
This welcome cocktail reception is open to all participants - Registration is required. Ticket price: Included. President Wilson - Pool terrace |
FIDIC's main conference programme
Monday, September 9, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8:15 AM - 8:50 AM (CEST) | President Wilson - Ballroom Foyer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:50 AM - 8:55 AM (CEST) | President Wilson - Ballroom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8:55 AM - 9:05 AM (CEST) | President Wilson - Ballroom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:05 AM - 9:45 AM (CEST) | President Wilson - Ballroom Andrea Rauber Saxer - Statesecretariat for Economic Affaires Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa - Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM (CEST) |
Speakers will outline how infrastructure development is being used by countries to revitalise their economies and ‘build back better’ in the face of economic challenges. The session will look at sustainable infrastructure for the long term, the role of large-scale significant infrastructure projects and highlight the key role of engineers in ensuring that investment in infrastructure makes a positive difference. Moderator: Alfredo Ingletti, Vice President, FIDIC - Italy President Wilson - Ballroom Alfredo Ingletti - 3TI PROGETTI | FIDIC Esmail Alsallom - National Infrastructure Fund Sarah Prichard - Buro Happold Chris Bradshaw - Bentley Systems Thierry Déau - Meridiam Mark Peterson - Aon ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CEST) |
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM (CEST) |
How can the key issues of lack of funding, climate change and technology challenges be addressed and overcome to encourage investment in the major infrastructure the world badly needs? Speakers to be drawn from financiers and funders, the MDBs and IFIs, consultancy firms working in the field and also politicians and/or government officials. Moderator: Manish Kothari, Board Member, FIDIC - USA President Wilson - Ballroom Manish Kothari - Sheladia Associates, Inc. Dominique Aubert - SERV Swiss Export Risk Guarantee Guangzhe Chen - The World Bank Julia Prescot - National Infrastructure Commission Victoria Marquez Mees - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Maysarah Mahmoud Salim Eid - Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM (CEST) |
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1:45 PM - 2:25 PM (CEST) |
Panelists will discuss the importance of establishing a globally recognized carbon benchmarking framework and how it influences project financing and compliance with international sustainability standards. The session aims to provide insights into effective stakeholder engagement, leveraging local and international standards, and utilizing strategic data assessment to enhance project sustainability. Participants will include leading professionals across various sectors, including engineering, consulting and sustainable development, all contributing their diverse expertise to advance low-carbon infrastructure globally. Moderator: James Mwangi, Vice President, FIDIC - Kenya President Wilson - Ballroom ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2:25 PM - 3:40 PM (CEST) |
Speakers to be drawn from MDB/IFIs, consultancy firms operating in the developing world, regional governments and officials, the development community and clients. Moderator: Prashant Kapila, Board Member, FIDIC - India
President Wilson - Ballroom Prashant Kapila - FIDIC Chris Chijiutomi - British International Investment Dongping FANG - School of Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University Vera Monika Masurat - GOPA Infra GmbH Jane Mutulili - ACEK Saeed Mohamed - Islamic Development Bank ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM (CEST) |
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4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CEST) |
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7:30 PM - 11:00 PM (CEST) |
Dress code: smart casual |
Conference Day 2
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9:15 AM - 9:45 AM (CEST) |
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9:45 AM - 11:00 AM (CEST) |
Speakers to include politicians, ESG experts, funders making a difference, advisors to clients, public affairs and lobbying professionals. Moderator: Adam Białachowski, Board Member, FIDIC - Poland
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CEST) |
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM (CEST) |
Like last year’s session in Singapore, this session will highlight key, world-leading projects that have made or are making a positive difference. Speakers will be those involved in the projects and those who benefit from them. Moderator: José Joaquín Ortiz García, Board Member, FIDIC - Colombia
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12:45 PM - 1:45 PM (CEST) |
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1:45 PM - 3:00 PM (CEST) |
Moderator: Luis Villarroya, Board Member, FIDIC - Spain
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3:00 PM - 3:10 PM (CEST) |
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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (CEST) |
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7:30 PM - 11:30 PM (CEST) |
Ticket price: Included (with some exceptions). Dress code: Black Tie or national/traditional dress
President Wilson - Ballroom |