Join Stephane Duhr from 3i at the Benelux Infrastructure Forum 2015

LONDON - Sept. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- This year’s conference will examine hot new developments in the pipeline, including new PPP projects and the increasing focus on renewable energy ventures especially in relation to offshore wind and how these are funded. There will also be a focus on new and existing projects such UK Biomass Project, PPP in maritime and road infrastructure, flood infrastructure assets and much more!

In addition, to this year’s excellent speaker line-up, we are delighted to confirm that Stephane Duhr, Director at 3i will be speaking on the first day of the two-day conference. He will be discussing the investment opportunities in the Netherlands with an equity perspective on PPPs, the attractions and challenges of the Dutch market as well as a look into the important trends in the industry. For more information, please visit www.beneluxconf.com/prlog

KEY BENEFITS TO ATTEND:

·         Network with an expert panel of REGULATORY, BUILDING AND FUNDING specialists under one roof

·         Discover how THE INVESTMENT PLAN FOR EUROPE THE 'JUNCKER PLAN' will impact Benelux infrastructure investment

·         Hear lively discussion on NEW FUNDING opportunities for the Benelux market and future projects in the pipeline

·         Gain comprehensive market overview of latest developments in PPP MARKETS

·         Discover latest projects in the energy infrastructure market

·         Learn about up to date developments in PPP in MARITIME AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE in the Netherlands

Through a series of exciting case studies, presentations and panel discussions this premier event will allow unrivalled networking allowing for a gathering of industry’s infrastructure developers, investors, financiers & government agencies as they discuss and debate latest developments in the Benelux region. To read the complete conference programme please visit www.beneluxconf.com/prlog

2015 KEY SPEAKER INCLUDES:

•   AG REAL ESTATE, Benoît Theys, Real Estate & PPP Finance Manager

•   ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS, Francois Yves Gaudeul, Director, Infrastructure Debt

•   BAM PPP THE NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM, Joris van Papenrecht, Commercial Director

•   BBGI S.A., Frank Schramm, Co-CEO

•   DLA PIPER, Johan Mouraux, Partner

•   DURA VERMEER GROUP NV, UNESCO-IHE AND TUDELF, Prof. Dr. Chris Zevenbergen, Strategic Advisor Of The Executive Board, Chair Flood Resilience Group UNESCO-IHE

•   DUTCH MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, Rob Peters, Finance Manager, Rijkswaterstaat

•   EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Ian Conlon, Financial Instruments Team, Unit B4, DG MOVE

•   INTEREL, Karel Joos, Partner

•   MACQUARIE CAPITAL, Willem Stitselaar, Managing Director

•   NIBC BANK,  Jan Willem Van Roggen, Managing Director

•   ÖPP DEUTSCHLAND AG, Bernward Kulle, Executive Board Member

•   PGGM INVESTMENTS, Han Claessens, Senior Investment Manager

•   SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION EUROPE, Jeroen Kies, Assistant General Manager, Structured Finance Department

OUR MOST POPULAR PACKAGE: 2-day Conference + 1 Workshop (“Navigating and Negotiating LMA Loan Documentation” led by Gerald Kneppers, DLA Piper). For more information on the interactive workshop, please visit www.beneluxconf.com/prlog

CONFIRMED COMPANIES: Allen & Overy LLP, Amber/INPP, Bayerische Landesbank, Clifford Chance, KBC Securities, Laga, M & G Group Plc, Macquarie Capital, Oresundsbro Konsortiet, SMBC Europe Limited and many more.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Early bird places are strictly limited. To take advantage of this, please register today.

For more information on the event, please visit www.beneluxconf.com/prlogor contact Andrew Gibbons on +44 (0) 207 827 6156 or email agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

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