This document provides information about an upcoming infrastructure forum focused on the Benelux region. The two-day conference will cover topics such as the impact of the Investment Plan for Europe, PPP projects in various infrastructure sectors, risk management, and funding opportunities. A half-day post-conference workshop on navigating and negotiating LMA loan documentation is also advertised. The event aims to provide networking opportunities for public and private sector professionals involved in infrastructure development and financing. Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies wanting to promote their services and build business connections at the event.
The document provides information on the EU Investment Plan and its components: the European Fund for Strategic Investments, the European Investment Advisory Hub, and the European Investment Project Portal. The Investment Plan aims to mobilize finance for investment across the EU without creating new public debt. It establishes the European Fund for Strategic Investments to provide enhanced risk-bearing capacity and mobilize private and public investments. The European Investment Advisory Hub provides advisory support to help strengthen investment environments and projects. The European Investment Project Portal serves as an online meeting place for project promoters and investors.
Session 6: EU support on competitiveness and innovation in TurkeyOECDglobal
Day 2, Session 6, 30 November 2017, Istanbul, SME and Academia collaboration: Turkey’s Experience in Innovation and Technology Centres, Ela Yazıcı İnan, European Union
The document summarizes a workshop on setting up venture capital funds using ERDF funds. The one-day workshop in Brussels will provide civil servants and regional authorities with the tools and guidance to design and launch early-stage funds within the 2007-2013 programming period. Experts will discuss the European legal framework, criteria for choosing a fund model, and operational steps. Real case studies of successful early-stage funds will also be presented. The workshop aims to give participants the knowledge and resources to get a financing fund operational quickly using ERDF monies before the programming period ends.
Presentation of the Access ICT Project- Internet of Things 2011 Congress - Br...Miguel Ángel Trujillo
The ACCESS ICT Project aims to help FP6 and FP7 funded ICT research projects and SMEs become investment ready and connect with business angels and venture capitalists through free coaching, tools, and introductions. The project is led by EBAN, the European Trade Association for business angels and early stage investors, and seeks to increase cross-border investment in ICT innovations and foster an entrepreneurial financing ecosystem in Europe.
The European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (ECST) is a voluntary agreement and practical tool that parks can use to implement sustainable tourism principles. It recognizes parks' work in this area through an award process. Over 100 parks across Europe have received the ECST, with requirements including establishing a sustainable tourism forum and developing a diagnostic, strategy, and action plan. The Charter also recognizes sustainable tourism partners like local businesses. It has been successful in involving over 6,000 stakeholders and recognizing over 400 partner businesses. Ongoing work includes expanding the Charter to recognize travel agencies and updating processes based on other standards.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation program. It discusses key aspects of Horizon 2020 including its goals, funding areas, participation requirements, and application process. The presentation agenda is outlined which covers topics such as eligibility, finding project partners, evaluation criteria, and how to become an expert evaluator. Evaluation criteria focus on excellence, quality of implementation, and impact. Statistics on the first 100 Horizon 2020 calls are also presented showing application volumes and success rates.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is a Europe-wide network that supports small and medium sized businesses. It has over 4000 staff members across 600 offices in 55 countries. The presentation discusses the EEN consortium in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, which is funded by the European Commission and Innovate UK. The consortium includes universities, chambers of commerce, and other partners. It aims to help businesses innovate through international collaboration, commercialize ideas, access funding for R&D projects, and more. Specific support offered by the EEN includes providing information and advice, skills training, identifying collaboration opportunities and partners, and coaching/mentoring.
2-2. Startup Ecosystem of Denmark and Innovation Centre Denmark_021517D.CAMP
Startup Ecosystem of Denmark and Innovation Centre Denmark was introduced by Seo Kim, Sr. Innovation Officer of Innovation Centre Denmark, Embassy of Denmark to Korea.
The document provides information on the EU Investment Plan and its components: the European Fund for Strategic Investments, the European Investment Advisory Hub, and the European Investment Project Portal. The Investment Plan aims to mobilize finance for investment across the EU without creating new public debt. It establishes the European Fund for Strategic Investments to provide enhanced risk-bearing capacity and mobilize private and public investments. The European Investment Advisory Hub provides advisory support to help strengthen investment environments and projects. The European Investment Project Portal serves as an online meeting place for project promoters and investors.
Session 6: EU support on competitiveness and innovation in TurkeyOECDglobal
Day 2, Session 6, 30 November 2017, Istanbul, SME and Academia collaboration: Turkey’s Experience in Innovation and Technology Centres, Ela Yazıcı İnan, European Union
The document summarizes a workshop on setting up venture capital funds using ERDF funds. The one-day workshop in Brussels will provide civil servants and regional authorities with the tools and guidance to design and launch early-stage funds within the 2007-2013 programming period. Experts will discuss the European legal framework, criteria for choosing a fund model, and operational steps. Real case studies of successful early-stage funds will also be presented. The workshop aims to give participants the knowledge and resources to get a financing fund operational quickly using ERDF monies before the programming period ends.
Presentation of the Access ICT Project- Internet of Things 2011 Congress - Br...Miguel Ángel Trujillo
The ACCESS ICT Project aims to help FP6 and FP7 funded ICT research projects and SMEs become investment ready and connect with business angels and venture capitalists through free coaching, tools, and introductions. The project is led by EBAN, the European Trade Association for business angels and early stage investors, and seeks to increase cross-border investment in ICT innovations and foster an entrepreneurial financing ecosystem in Europe.
The European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (ECST) is a voluntary agreement and practical tool that parks can use to implement sustainable tourism principles. It recognizes parks' work in this area through an award process. Over 100 parks across Europe have received the ECST, with requirements including establishing a sustainable tourism forum and developing a diagnostic, strategy, and action plan. The Charter also recognizes sustainable tourism partners like local businesses. It has been successful in involving over 6,000 stakeholders and recognizing over 400 partner businesses. Ongoing work includes expanding the Charter to recognize travel agencies and updating processes based on other standards.
This document provides an overview and introduction to Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation program. It discusses key aspects of Horizon 2020 including its goals, funding areas, participation requirements, and application process. The presentation agenda is outlined which covers topics such as eligibility, finding project partners, evaluation criteria, and how to become an expert evaluator. Evaluation criteria focus on excellence, quality of implementation, and impact. Statistics on the first 100 Horizon 2020 calls are also presented showing application volumes and success rates.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is a Europe-wide network that supports small and medium sized businesses. It has over 4000 staff members across 600 offices in 55 countries. The presentation discusses the EEN consortium in England, Northern Ireland and Wales, which is funded by the European Commission and Innovate UK. The consortium includes universities, chambers of commerce, and other partners. It aims to help businesses innovate through international collaboration, commercialize ideas, access funding for R&D projects, and more. Specific support offered by the EEN includes providing information and advice, skills training, identifying collaboration opportunities and partners, and coaching/mentoring.
2-2. Startup Ecosystem of Denmark and Innovation Centre Denmark_021517D.CAMP
Startup Ecosystem of Denmark and Innovation Centre Denmark was introduced by Seo Kim, Sr. Innovation Officer of Innovation Centre Denmark, Embassy of Denmark to Korea.
This presentation was held during the 5th GIB Summit, May 27-28 2015.
The presentation and more information on the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation are available on www.gib-foundation.org
Albert Gauthier, European Commission @ Frankfurt Book Fair 2015, TISP workshopTISP Project
The document outlines two calls related to creativity and technology. Call 3 aims to support technology transfer to creative industries through innovation actions funding projects that help creative industry SMEs adopt emerging technologies. Call 3 also aims to boost synergies between artists, technologists and creative people through 1) a network and prototype competition and 2) an artist brokerage service or STARTS prize recognizing technology-arts collaboration. The total budget across the two calls is 19 million Euros.
The document announces a seminar on urban wind turbines hosted by the Brussels Enterprise Agency. The seminar will include presentations on market research of urban wind turbines, Belgian research projects, finding European partners and funding, and lessons from a university spin-off company. University departments will give elevator pitches and there will be a networking cocktail afterwards.
Maciej Szymanowicz, European Commission @ Frankfurt Book Fair 2015, TISP work...TISP Project
DISCLAIMER
This document provides some information on the terms of the Creative Europe- Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility. This document is not, and should not be construed as a binding document. This document does not constitute an offer of any nature whatsoever and does not create any binding obligations on the European Commission to enter into a contract with any third party in relation to Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility. All data are subject to an adoption of the Creative Europe work programmes and budgetary allocations available as well as the specific conditions which may be agreed by the European Commission and European Investment Fund in a relevant Delegation Agreement for Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility.
TVT Innovation is a business innovation center and incubator located in Toulon, France with over 22 years of experience helping entrepreneurs. It provides expertise, facilities, and networking opportunities to innovative startups and projects. Services include counseling, hosting startups in facilities, and connecting members to a network of over 300 European partners. The organization has helped launch over 80 companies and is the administrator of the regional PACA SEA competitiveness cluster.
This presentation provides information on funding and support available to organizations in Northern Ireland for participating in Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation program. It outlines the Invest NI Horizon 2020 Innovation Voucher, which provides £4000 to help SMEs work with knowledge providers to engage with H2020. InterTrade Ireland offers a travel scheme providing up to £500 for travel within Ireland and £350 within Europe for collaborators on North-South projects. Non-financial support includes help finding partners, guidance from the NICP network, and services from Invest NI's EU R&D liaison office in Brussels monitoring funding opportunities and policy. Contact information is provided for members of the NICP network who can advise on specific domains.
EU External Investment Plan EaP Business Forum-f.capurso 27slidesRostyslav LUKACH
The External Investment Plan is a new initiative to boost investment in partner countries and address issues like migration. It takes an integrated three pillar approach focusing on innovative financing, technical assistance, and improving the investment climate. A key aspect is the European Fund for Sustainable Development, which provides an EU guarantee to leverage more private investment in priority areas like SMEs and clean energy. The plan aims to help close the major estimated investment gaps needed to achieve development goals through crowding in private resources and promoting a business friendly environment. Private actors are encouraged to engage through upcoming one-stop shops and structured policy dialogues to help remove constraints on investment.
The document summarizes a business forum between Zambia and Finland held in Solwezi, Zambia on June 1, 2015. The forum included opening remarks from officials, presentations on the mining sector and region from industry representatives, and working groups on infrastructure, mining, and private sector development. Finnish companies also introduced their products and services in presentations. The working groups met with visiting experts from mines and the local municipality to discuss challenges, opportunities, and next steps for business cooperation between Zambian and Finnish companies.
This document summarizes the key discussions and outcomes from a three-day conference on clusters.
1) Presentations focused on open innovation, smart specialization strategies, emerging clusters, internationalization opportunities, and tools to help clusters become more sustainable and competitive.
2) There was a call to strengthen collaboration between clusters, policymakers, and SMEs to drive regional economic growth and job creation.
3) A new Cluster Manager of the Year award was given and a Women in Clusters network was launched to promote gender diversity in the cluster ecosystem.
Team Finland provides Finnish companies seeking international growth with a network of services and advisors from various government organizations to help with internationalization. These services include short and medium-term advice on opportunities and risks abroad, internationalization training, assistance with trade missions and events, and support for networking, visibility, public affairs work and financing to facilitate business expansion overseas.
Australia Startup Ecosystem was introduced by Sangah Yun, Business Development Manager of Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Australia Embassy
On 17th May in Alicante, the Interreg MED Programme organised a community building event entitled "We are MED - Going beyond thematic communities". The event was the occasion to work together on a common work methodology and last but not least build a strong Interreg MED community. https://interreg-med.eu/news-events/events/we-are-med/
Zander Vliegen has extensive experience in marketing, sales, and project management for General Motors Belgium and Opel. He holds two Master's degrees from Ghent University in Economics and Moral Science. Additionally, he has over 15 years of experience in local politics and youth work through various positions on councils and boards in Belgium.
ADETEF Agencija za međunarodnu tehničku saradnju (ADETEF) - prezentacija sa g...NALED Serbia
Žan Filip Nadal, direktor sektora za JPP u francuskoj Agenciji za međunarodnu tehničku saradnju (ADETEF). http://www.naled-serbia.org/sr/news/details/876/Francuska-pomaze-Srbiji-da-razvija-JPP-projekte
The document discusses European funding opportunities for Saxion University, including current (2011-2013) and future (post-2014) EU funding programs. It outlines Saxion's areas of expertise and how they match with the technology development, applied science, and exploratory science priorities of different EU funding initiatives. It also discusses building international consortia to bring together complementary expertise and capacities from different countries and organizations to strengthen funding applications.
In this webinar Mike Short, the Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for International Trade will give a welcome introduction to the importance of international collaborations and Louise Mothersole, the Horizon Europe UK National Contact Point for Mobility, will detail the Horizon Europe opportunity and the process for application for UK participants.
This document summarizes information presented by Dr. Robert Bunn on opportunities for ICT teams in Horizon 2020. It discusses Invest Northern Ireland's support for collaboration. Horizon 2020 is the EU's €70.2 billion research and innovation program covering 2014-2020, focusing on business opportunities and simplifying participation. It has three priorities: excellent science, competitive industries, and better society. Funding rates depend on the type of project. The presentation outlines support available to help companies and academics prepare collaborative R&D applications and find partners. It encourages attendees to start planning participation in Horizon 2020.
This document provides information on an upcoming infrastructure forum conference taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 22-24, 2016. The conference will focus on major infrastructure projects in the Benelux region, including renewables, maritime, public transport, and social infrastructure schemes. It will explore financing models and risk mitigation strategies for mega projects. There will also be two pre-conference workshops on November 22nd addressing project risk management lessons from Solvency II regulations and managing complex public-private partnership infrastructure projects in Belgium and the Netherlands. The main conference over the following two days will include keynote speeches, case studies, and panel discussions on topics such as energy financing, stakeholder management, funding opportunities, and future risks and mitigation
This document provides information about the Benelux Infrastructure Forum conference and workshop taking place in Amsterdam from November 24-26, 2014. It outlines the key topics and speakers for the conference, including new funding ways for infrastructure projects, institutional financing, case studies, and credit ratings. It also describes the workshop on energy and infrastructure financing to be held after the conference. Attendees will include those in finance, construction, law, and government involved in public-private partnership and infrastructure projects in the Benelux region. Discounts are available for registering by July 18th or September 30th.
SMi Group's Benelux Infrastructure Forum 2019Dale Butler
This document provides information about the Benelux Infrastructure Forum conference taking place on November 20-21, 2019 in Amsterdam. It outlines the agenda, speakers, and topics that will be discussed over the two days. The conference will focus on investment opportunities and successful financing methods in the Benelux region, with sessions on offshore wind projects, digital infrastructure, emerging technologies like green hydrogen, and developments in port and geothermal infrastructure. Attendees will learn about future projects and initiatives in the Dutch market from the Ministry of Finance and have networking opportunities with key decision makers in the infrastructure finance industry.
This document provides an agenda and details for the "16th Annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum" conference on financing offshore wind projects. The two-day conference will be held in Amsterdam on November 21-23, 2017 and will feature speakers from major banks, investment firms, and law firms. Topics will include trends in renewable energy projects in the Benelux region, alternative financing mechanisms, energy storage, and challenges in project financing for offshore wind without subsidies.
This presentation was held during the 5th GIB Summit, May 27-28 2015.
The presentation and more information on the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation are available on www.gib-foundation.org
Albert Gauthier, European Commission @ Frankfurt Book Fair 2015, TISP workshopTISP Project
The document outlines two calls related to creativity and technology. Call 3 aims to support technology transfer to creative industries through innovation actions funding projects that help creative industry SMEs adopt emerging technologies. Call 3 also aims to boost synergies between artists, technologists and creative people through 1) a network and prototype competition and 2) an artist brokerage service or STARTS prize recognizing technology-arts collaboration. The total budget across the two calls is 19 million Euros.
The document announces a seminar on urban wind turbines hosted by the Brussels Enterprise Agency. The seminar will include presentations on market research of urban wind turbines, Belgian research projects, finding European partners and funding, and lessons from a university spin-off company. University departments will give elevator pitches and there will be a networking cocktail afterwards.
Maciej Szymanowicz, European Commission @ Frankfurt Book Fair 2015, TISP work...TISP Project
DISCLAIMER
This document provides some information on the terms of the Creative Europe- Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility. This document is not, and should not be construed as a binding document. This document does not constitute an offer of any nature whatsoever and does not create any binding obligations on the European Commission to enter into a contract with any third party in relation to Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility. All data are subject to an adoption of the Creative Europe work programmes and budgetary allocations available as well as the specific conditions which may be agreed by the European Commission and European Investment Fund in a relevant Delegation Agreement for Cultural and Creative Sectors Guarantee Facility.
TVT Innovation is a business innovation center and incubator located in Toulon, France with over 22 years of experience helping entrepreneurs. It provides expertise, facilities, and networking opportunities to innovative startups and projects. Services include counseling, hosting startups in facilities, and connecting members to a network of over 300 European partners. The organization has helped launch over 80 companies and is the administrator of the regional PACA SEA competitiveness cluster.
This presentation provides information on funding and support available to organizations in Northern Ireland for participating in Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation program. It outlines the Invest NI Horizon 2020 Innovation Voucher, which provides £4000 to help SMEs work with knowledge providers to engage with H2020. InterTrade Ireland offers a travel scheme providing up to £500 for travel within Ireland and £350 within Europe for collaborators on North-South projects. Non-financial support includes help finding partners, guidance from the NICP network, and services from Invest NI's EU R&D liaison office in Brussels monitoring funding opportunities and policy. Contact information is provided for members of the NICP network who can advise on specific domains.
EU External Investment Plan EaP Business Forum-f.capurso 27slidesRostyslav LUKACH
The External Investment Plan is a new initiative to boost investment in partner countries and address issues like migration. It takes an integrated three pillar approach focusing on innovative financing, technical assistance, and improving the investment climate. A key aspect is the European Fund for Sustainable Development, which provides an EU guarantee to leverage more private investment in priority areas like SMEs and clean energy. The plan aims to help close the major estimated investment gaps needed to achieve development goals through crowding in private resources and promoting a business friendly environment. Private actors are encouraged to engage through upcoming one-stop shops and structured policy dialogues to help remove constraints on investment.
The document summarizes a business forum between Zambia and Finland held in Solwezi, Zambia on June 1, 2015. The forum included opening remarks from officials, presentations on the mining sector and region from industry representatives, and working groups on infrastructure, mining, and private sector development. Finnish companies also introduced their products and services in presentations. The working groups met with visiting experts from mines and the local municipality to discuss challenges, opportunities, and next steps for business cooperation between Zambian and Finnish companies.
This document summarizes the key discussions and outcomes from a three-day conference on clusters.
1) Presentations focused on open innovation, smart specialization strategies, emerging clusters, internationalization opportunities, and tools to help clusters become more sustainable and competitive.
2) There was a call to strengthen collaboration between clusters, policymakers, and SMEs to drive regional economic growth and job creation.
3) A new Cluster Manager of the Year award was given and a Women in Clusters network was launched to promote gender diversity in the cluster ecosystem.
Team Finland provides Finnish companies seeking international growth with a network of services and advisors from various government organizations to help with internationalization. These services include short and medium-term advice on opportunities and risks abroad, internationalization training, assistance with trade missions and events, and support for networking, visibility, public affairs work and financing to facilitate business expansion overseas.
Australia Startup Ecosystem was introduced by Sangah Yun, Business Development Manager of Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Australia Embassy
On 17th May in Alicante, the Interreg MED Programme organised a community building event entitled "We are MED - Going beyond thematic communities". The event was the occasion to work together on a common work methodology and last but not least build a strong Interreg MED community. https://interreg-med.eu/news-events/events/we-are-med/
Zander Vliegen has extensive experience in marketing, sales, and project management for General Motors Belgium and Opel. He holds two Master's degrees from Ghent University in Economics and Moral Science. Additionally, he has over 15 years of experience in local politics and youth work through various positions on councils and boards in Belgium.
ADETEF Agencija za međunarodnu tehničku saradnju (ADETEF) - prezentacija sa g...NALED Serbia
Žan Filip Nadal, direktor sektora za JPP u francuskoj Agenciji za međunarodnu tehničku saradnju (ADETEF). http://www.naled-serbia.org/sr/news/details/876/Francuska-pomaze-Srbiji-da-razvija-JPP-projekte
The document discusses European funding opportunities for Saxion University, including current (2011-2013) and future (post-2014) EU funding programs. It outlines Saxion's areas of expertise and how they match with the technology development, applied science, and exploratory science priorities of different EU funding initiatives. It also discusses building international consortia to bring together complementary expertise and capacities from different countries and organizations to strengthen funding applications.
In this webinar Mike Short, the Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for International Trade will give a welcome introduction to the importance of international collaborations and Louise Mothersole, the Horizon Europe UK National Contact Point for Mobility, will detail the Horizon Europe opportunity and the process for application for UK participants.
This document summarizes information presented by Dr. Robert Bunn on opportunities for ICT teams in Horizon 2020. It discusses Invest Northern Ireland's support for collaboration. Horizon 2020 is the EU's €70.2 billion research and innovation program covering 2014-2020, focusing on business opportunities and simplifying participation. It has three priorities: excellent science, competitive industries, and better society. Funding rates depend on the type of project. The presentation outlines support available to help companies and academics prepare collaborative R&D applications and find partners. It encourages attendees to start planning participation in Horizon 2020.
This document provides information on an upcoming infrastructure forum conference taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 22-24, 2016. The conference will focus on major infrastructure projects in the Benelux region, including renewables, maritime, public transport, and social infrastructure schemes. It will explore financing models and risk mitigation strategies for mega projects. There will also be two pre-conference workshops on November 22nd addressing project risk management lessons from Solvency II regulations and managing complex public-private partnership infrastructure projects in Belgium and the Netherlands. The main conference over the following two days will include keynote speeches, case studies, and panel discussions on topics such as energy financing, stakeholder management, funding opportunities, and future risks and mitigation
This document provides information about the Benelux Infrastructure Forum conference and workshop taking place in Amsterdam from November 24-26, 2014. It outlines the key topics and speakers for the conference, including new funding ways for infrastructure projects, institutional financing, case studies, and credit ratings. It also describes the workshop on energy and infrastructure financing to be held after the conference. Attendees will include those in finance, construction, law, and government involved in public-private partnership and infrastructure projects in the Benelux region. Discounts are available for registering by July 18th or September 30th.
SMi Group's Benelux Infrastructure Forum 2019Dale Butler
This document provides information about the Benelux Infrastructure Forum conference taking place on November 20-21, 2019 in Amsterdam. It outlines the agenda, speakers, and topics that will be discussed over the two days. The conference will focus on investment opportunities and successful financing methods in the Benelux region, with sessions on offshore wind projects, digital infrastructure, emerging technologies like green hydrogen, and developments in port and geothermal infrastructure. Attendees will learn about future projects and initiatives in the Dutch market from the Ministry of Finance and have networking opportunities with key decision makers in the infrastructure finance industry.
This document provides an agenda and details for the "16th Annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum" conference on financing offshore wind projects. The two-day conference will be held in Amsterdam on November 21-23, 2017 and will feature speakers from major banks, investment firms, and law firms. Topics will include trends in renewable energy projects in the Benelux region, alternative financing mechanisms, energy storage, and challenges in project financing for offshore wind without subsidies.
SMi Group's Benelux Infrastructure Forum 2018Dale Butler
This document provides information about the 17th Annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum conference taking place on November 21-22 in Amsterdam. It will explore financing mechanisms and markets for sustainable investments, particularly in renewable energy in the Benelux region. The agenda includes keynote speeches and panels on topics like offshore wind projects, green bond financing, and the role of institutional investors in project financing. Featured speakers represent major banks, investment firms, and renewable energy companies. The event aims to address financing challenges in the Benelux region and identify opportunities for future green energy investments.
SMi Group's Project Financing in Oil and Gas 2015 conferenceDale Butler
This document summarizes an upcoming conference on project financing in the oil and gas industry taking place from November 23-25, 2015 in London. The conference will discuss how different oil price scenarios impact project financing, understanding project financing structures, reserve-based lending, political risk mitigation, and case studies from Africa, Nigeria, and LNG projects. An optional half-day post-conference workshop on oil and gas project finance basics will also be offered on November 25. Early registration discounts are available before June 30 and September 30.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on project financing in the oil and gas industry to be held from November 23-25, 2015 in London. It includes an agenda detailing speakers and topics over the two day conference, as well as information on a half day workshop on oil and gas project finance to be held on the third day. The document outlines registration details, costs depending on registration date, and speaker biographies. It promotes the event to senior decision makers in finance and oil and gas companies interested in project financing.
This document summarizes a two-day conference on project financing in oil and gas to be held on November 21-22, 2016 in London. Day one will focus on oil and gas financing in challenging climates, locating and minimizing risk, and will include case studies and panels on topics like financing major gas projects, rating companies, and export credit agencies. Day two will discuss regions of interest like Africa, opportunities in Iran, and financing structures for gas and LNG projects. An optional half-day workshop on November 23 will provide an examination of project finance and reserve-based lending for oil and gas projects. The event is expected to provide insights on implementing robust financing in volatile markets.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) to be held in London in February 2014. It includes:
- Details about the conference agenda, speakers, and topics to be discussed over two days, including project updates, design and construction challenges, economics, and financing.
- Information about two half-day workshops to be held after the conference on legal and commercial issues related to FLNG, and on floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) and whether they could replace traditional onshore LNG terminals.
- Instructions for registering for the conference and workshops, along with early bird discounts for booking by certain dates.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) to be held in London in February 2014. It includes:
- Details about the conference agenda, speakers, and topics to be discussed over two days, including project updates, design and construction challenges, economics, and financing.
- Information about two half-day workshops to be held after the conference on legal and commercial issues related to FLNG, and whether floating storage and regasification units could replace traditional onshore LNG terminals.
- Instructions for registering for the conference and workshops, along with early bird discounts for booking by certain dates.
SMi Group's 3rd annual Project Financing in Oil & Gas 2016 conferenceDale Butler
This document summarizes an upcoming conference on project financing in oil and gas to be held from November 21-22, 2016 in London. It will feature topics such as financing opportunities and challenges in different regions and markets, various financing structures for oil and gas projects, and case studies. Speakers will include representatives from oil companies, banks, export credit agencies, and more. A half-day post-conference workshop on project finance and reserve-based lending in oil and gas will also be held on November 23. Attendees can register online or by phone or fax.
The PPP workshop on January 27, 2012 provided an overview of the Flemish Living Lab Platform project. The platform was launched in October 2010 as a consortium between Telenet, Alcatel Lucent, Fifthplay, Androme, and IBBT, co-funded by the Flemish government. It focuses on smart cities, smart media, and smart networks through an open innovation ecosystem that facilitates stakeholder involvement in testing, co-creation, evaluation, and business modeling of 7 ongoing projects.
This document provides information on the SME Instrument 2014-2020, a funding program under Horizon 2020 to support innovative small and medium enterprises. It describes the three phases of support: Phase 1 provides feasibility assessment grants of €50,000; Phase 2 provides innovation project grants ranging from €500,000 to €2.5 million; and Phase 3 focuses on commercializing projects. Key application dates and evaluation criteria are also outlined to help applicants submit competitive proposals for funding.
Opportunities for external funding in Flanders and The NetherlandsIS-X
In this presentation we will focus on three calls that will be launched very soon with potential opportunities for everyone working in Flanders, The Netherlands and Wallonia.
1) BEL-SME: Flanders, Brussels & Wallonia (SME-only)
2) Interreg V: Flanders and South of The Netherlands (all)
3) Fast track to innovation: Belgium and The Netherlands (all)
WP7 aims to scale up knowledge transfer, capacity building, and financial sustainability efforts regarding nature-based solutions. The work package will facilitate knowledge transfer between project partners and cities, equip cities with frameworks and tools for planning and financing NBS, and ensure the scalability and long-term sustainability of NBS interventions. Key tasks include developing training programs, assisting follower cities with project planning, creating investment plans for lighthouse cities, exploring innovative financing models, developing roadmaps for urban transformation, and aligning data practices with European standards. The overall goal is to build capacity and provide cities with resources to implement climate resilient re-naturing solutions.
ISMED Training: Assessing the PPP Option, presentation by IFCOECDGlobalRelations
This document discusses several public-private partnership projects related to river transport and ports. It begins with an overview of IFC's role in providing financing and advisory services to promote private sector development. It then discusses opportunities for private sector participation in Egypt's river transport sector to help address infrastructure needs. The document outlines the process for selecting PPP projects and preparing the necessary studies and contracts. It also provides examples of IFC's involvement in past port-related PPPs in various countries in the MENA region.
The document provides an overview of Tunnel Engineering Consultants (TEC), a joint venture between Royal HaskoningDHV and Witteveen+Bos that specializes in tunnel design and construction consultancy. It describes TEC's expertise and involvement in various tunnel projects around the world, with a focus on immersed tunnel projects. TEC has experience providing consultancy services for over 50 immersed tunnel projects, from feasibility studies through to construction supervision. The document includes a brief description of several immersed tunnel projects that TEC has worked on.
The governance of mega infrastructure projects - Juliane JANSEN, OECD Secreta...OECD Governance
This presentation was made by Juliane JANSEN, OECD Secretariat, at the 11th Annual Meeting of the OECD Network of Senior PPP & Infrastructure Officials held at the OECD, Paris, on 27 March 2018
The document provides an agenda and details for the Germany Forum 2016 real estate conference taking place in Frankfurt on February 11-12. The conference will bring together industry leaders from both Germany and abroad to discuss trends in the German commercial real estate market, including future growth prospects, residential sector opportunities, debt financing, and new development. Panel sessions will focus on topics such as the role of non-bank lenders, challenges in sourcing debt, and investor confidence in the German market. Networking activities include roundtable discussions and keynote presentations on partnering in Germany and the commercial real estate outlook.
Rail Revenue World Congress brings together experts implementing the most innovative projects, new revenue strategies and business plans that are helping to grow revenue and increase customer engagement.
No matter where your interest lies, we have content, networking and new partners for you to meet.
By bringing four events together under one roof, you get to choose the sessions most relevant for you to help your business grow revenues and implement new technologies and strategies to bring real innovation to your organisation.
A fully immersed and information packed trip through the world of payments, exploring the new EU regulations and directives that must be adhered to. By stripping back new products appearing in the market to their bare bones and understanding the legal implications of how they work, attendees will learn how the industry fits together and who all the players are. In addition, participants will gain a peek behind the scenes at what is new and what is hot in payments.
This masterclass will provide delegates with an invaluable insight into the potential of mobile wallets, crypto currencies, and new acquiring models, assessing what each will mean for the industry.
Hosted by: Mr Robert Courtneidge, Global Head of Cards and Payments, Locke Lord LLP
Why you should attend:
• This masterclass will give you unparalleled knowledge of new competitive players and products in the market
• Gain an in-depth understanding on the latest regulations and where they are going
• Assess the potential of the latest innovations, from virtual cards to new acquiring models as well as the regulated world of fiat currencies into the un-/less-regulated world of cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
• Join us and take a look at products through the microscope and see how they really work, whilst evaluating the potential benefits for the industry
For more information and to register, please visit www.smi-online.co.uk/2016futurepayments.asp
Book by 29th April to save £100
Book by 27th May to save £50
SMi Group’s inaugural Mortar Systems Technology conference will bring together opinion leaders from across the world to discuss how to optimise Mortar Systems in order to create Land Force Superiority.
Join SMi on the 29th and 30th June 2016 in London and examining key issues facing mortar systems teams today. Attendees will get the unique opportunity to discuss best practices in the training mortar teams and commanders. Secure your place today and hear from a diverse range of speakers from across the world that have expertise in mortar systems.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
• Hear from Military and Engineering experts about the latest advances in the mortar field
• Discuss effectively implementing training drills to optimise preparation for the field
• Network with key decision makers in the mortar domain to establish best practices for mortar development
• Explore critical topics such as the digitisation mortar systems to discuss current trends and cutting edge technologies
UNRIVALLED SPEAKER LINE-UP:
• Chairman: Lieutenant Colonel Adam Clarke, Commanding Officer, Specialist Weapons School, Warminster, British Army
• Lieutenant Colonel Robert Dunn, Director of Land Requirements, DLR 2 – Artillery, Air Defence, ISTAR & UAV, FOO-FAC Modernization, Canadian Army
• Major Nicholas French, Officer Commanding, B Company, 2 PARA, British Army
• Major Ben Jones, SO3 Mortar Division, Specialist Weapons School, Warminster, British Army
• Major Tony Dixon, OC Strike Coy, 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment, British Armed Forces
• Major Michael Johnsson, Head of Guns and Mortars Branch, Danish Army Combat and Fire Support Centre, Danish Army
• Mr Jan Roman, Branch Director, Institute of Armament and Ammunition, Military Technical Institute, Czech Republic
• Mr Václav Hejtmánek, Commercial Manager, Military Technical Institute, Czech Republic
• Christophe Soleil, Director of Research and Development, Mecar SA
Military, Government and Public Sector Rates available. For more information and to register, please visit www.mortarsystems.com/slideshare
Media Enquiries:
Interested in promoting your service to this market? Contact Ina Luft on +44 20 7827 6732 or email if you want to become a Media Partner in 2016.
Eastern Europe’s Most Focused Armoured Vehicles Meeting
17th - 18th May 2016, Prague, Czech Republic
www.futurearmouredvehicles.com/linkedin
Due to the huge success of our inaugural Future Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe conference in Prague, June 2015, we are delighted to announce the dates of our 2016 event. The conference will once again be in Prague and will take place on the 6th and 7th of June.
The participants of Future Armoured Vehicles Eastern Europe 2016 will cover the whole value chain of the armoured vehicle equipment market. The speakers and invited participants will be carefully selected to bring together those with active requirements for armoured vehicles and will ensure that as well as military leaders, the OEMS and prime contractors participate. We will also make sure that the very latest technology innovators will be present to share their ground breaking equipment with a captive audience all looking to advance their combat vehicle programmes.
Benefits of Attending:
• Launch new products or services at AVTAF and give your company the opportunity to
• Educate the market on your company’s capability and make the business case for how they can solve your potential customers challenges and requirements
• Build your brand so your solutions are front of mind when your prospects are putting potential solution providers on their short list
• Meet and network with active buyers while there is still a chance to influence their purchase decision
• Generate new leads through meeting new prospects from a variety of new countries and programmes
• Learn how to do business in Eastern Europe from procurement and high level military decision makers
REGISTER BY 29 FEBRUARY AND SAVE £400!
REGISTER BY 31 MARCH AND SAVE £200!
For more information and to register, please visit www.futurearmouredvehicles.com/linkedin
Enhancing SatCom Capabilities For Effective Military Communications Across Asia-Pacific
26th May to 27th May 2016, Singapore
www.milsatcomasia.com/linkedin
SMi Group are delighted to announce the 6th annual MilSatCom Asia-Pacific, which convenes in Singapore on 26th-27th May 2016. This year's conference will provide national updates on space and MilSatCom programmes and how the development of these programmes is satisfying current critical regional requirements.
Space is becoming more apart of modern and political warfare and the current climate is rapidly evolving in Asia-Pacific. Japan have recently changed their overall defence policy and space will be a key component for national security and the likes of Malaysia and India are developing their national space programmes. In this backdrop, MilSatCom Asia-Pacific will prove to be a critical conference that will allow for greater regional collaboration to both combat external threats but also enhance disaster response with effective use of regional space assets.
Benefits of Attending:
• Meet and network with the Singapore Armed Forces
• Hear the latest developments in national MilSatCom and space programmes
• Learn how the US Armed Forces are optimising space assets in disaster response and ensuring a strategic advantage
• Discuss current allied partnerships and how these can be developed to maximise common goals and initiatives
REGISTER BY 29 FEBRUARY AND SAVE $800!
REGISTER BY 31 MARCH AND SAVE $400!
For more information and to register, please visit www.milsatcomasia.com/linkedin
Defence Logistics Eastern Europe 2016 will bring together the highest ranking commanders of logistics and support commands from across the Eastern European region.
As the nations in the area begin the process of modernizing their logistics forces to meet new operational demands while at the same time going through extensive budget reforms, there is a recognized need to meet and discuss the most relevant issues, as such the Czech MoD is hosting this forum.
The 2016 speaker line-up features:
• Brigadier General Jaromir Zuna, Director Support Division, Armed Forces of the Czech Republic
• Brigadier General Imre Pogacsas, Head of Logistics Directorate, Hungarian Defence Forces
• Brigadier General Dariusz Lukowski, Head of J4 Logistics Department, Polish Armed Forces
• Brigadier Simon Hutchings, Commander 104 Logistics Support Brigade, British Army
• Brigadier General Ivica Olujic, Chief of J4, Croatian General Staff, Croatian Armed Forces
• Brigadier General Arild Dregelid, Head of the LOS Programme, Norwegian Armed Forces
• Brigadier General Diogini Maria Loria, Head of Logistics, EU Military Staff
• Brigadier General Herman Ruys, Deputy Chief of Staff Support and Enabling, EUROCORPS
• Commodore Marcel Hallé, ACOS J4, NATO SHAPE
• Colonel Jan Husak, Director, Multinational Logistics Coordination Centre
• Colonel Dr. Pavel Foltin, Director of Logistics Department – Faculty of Military Leadership, University of Defence, Armed Forces of the Czech Republic
• Colonel Zoltan Bubenik, Surgeon General/Director of the Medical Agency, Armed Forces of the Czech Republic
• Colonel Sylvain Turbide, Deputy Military Representative of Canada to NATO, Canadian Forces
• Jiri Hynek, President, Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (DSIA)
Hosted by Colonel Zoltan Bubenik from Armed Forces of the Czech Republic
Visit www.defence-logistics.eu for further details or contact the team on +44 (0) 20 7827 6000 or email: events@smi-online.co.uk
Cyber Resilience: A New Perspective on SecurityIna Luft
Developing advanced cyber security strategies for the creation of a layered cyber defence, Cyber Resilience: A New Perspective on Security shall explore the establishment of a comprehensive defence from contemporary cyber threats to critical national infrastructure
As well as the strategies and architectures necessary for the establishment of this protection, the master class will explore optimal protocol for organizations of all sizes to take the necessary steps to prepare for the worst-case scenarios. Specifically, the ability to recover quickly in the event of a cyber-attack on their network and deal with the fall out of such an attack.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
• Understand the contemporary threats to critical national infrastructure, the approaches of attackers and their intentions
• Master cyber security strategies and architectures for a thorough 1st line of defence
• from cyber threats, in doing so, build a more cyber resilient enterprise
• Prepare for the event in which your organisation’s cyber security is breached, effectively respond and recover by minimizing its impact and restore the functions of your people, processes and systems as soon as possible
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Book by 29th January to save £100 – Book by 29th February to save £50
For more information and to register, please visit www.smi-online.co.uk/2016cyberresilience.asp or contact events@smi-online.co.uk.
SETAF: Soldier Equipment and Technology Advancement Forum Ina Luft
After the successful inaugural this April, SETAF 2016 shall seek to bring together soldier modernisation program managers, technical leaders from industry, leading researchers and end users.
Taking place 14 - 15 March in London we invite you to proactively advance and develop optimum approaches to dismounted soldier capability.
What is so unique about this event? With its interactive format, we maintain our original belief in “NO ATTENDEES ONLY PARTICIPANTS”. Unlike other events, SETAF is designed around a combination of panel discussions and focused discussion groups, run by co-chairs who are experts in their respective subject matter.
With no PowerPoint presentations or keynotes, SETAF will dedicate the precious time of participants to networking and interactive discussions, making it a complementary part of the soldier modernisation communities’ annual training and development programme.
SMi's 3rd annual conference on Gas to Liquids Americas will provide a platform of discourse for the industry to consolidate the current state of Gas to Liquids within the wider midstream agenda.
Returning to Houston in March 9 - 10, Gas to Liquids Americas 2016 will help you understand the commercial, economic and financial considerations associated with GTL technology and projects.
What will you gain? Attendees will benefit from key insights into short and long term trends in commodity prices. The panel of expert speakers will help you understand the drivers behind GTL demand and update your knowledge on the latest technologies and advancements in the field.
7th annual Joint Forces Simulation & Training conferenceIna Luft
Join us and be part of a major networking experience where you will hear presentations, cases studies and panel discussions from international military services from UK, Europe and USA, focusing on the latest developments and technological advances in the quest for a more unified military unit.
Masterclass: Technological Impact on Operations for C4ISR Ina Luft
Overview:
• Have a deeper understanding of the operational principles of modern C4ISR systems and the impact of new technologies.
• Have a wider perspective on the complex C4ISR linkages between technology, people, process, tools, business benefit and balance of investment decisions.
• Better appreciate the impact of modern unmanned systems on the C4ISR mission
• Be able to better articulate how new technologies impact C4ISR sytem design and operational employment.
• Be able to better execute your responsibilities within the wider C4ISR arena.
Why Attend:
This course on C4ISR should appeal to a variety of audiences including but not limited to senior executives and military commanders, military staff officers, government acquisition staff, industry marketing personnel, development engineers from government and industry, and diplomatic and political staff. The technical depth of the course will be adjusted to the backgrounds of the audience. For an audience consisting of technical staff, quantitative aspects of the subjects can be explored, while for a more general audience quantitative aspects will be downplayed.
This year, SMi’s 15th annual UAS Conference shall aim to explore the most highly relevant and niche developments within the field of UAS’s and UAV’s in relation to the Military. The conference shall provide a platform for the industry to discuss the legislative, physical and technological challenges in implementing UAV’s and will assess the advancements in the commercial sector and how they can be applied to optimize Military operations.
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The Evolution and Impact of OTT Platforms: A Deep Dive into the Future of Ent...ABHILASH DUTTA
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1. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:
• 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 a 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
• Network with an expert panel of regulatory, building and
funding specialists under one roof!
PLUS ONE INTERACTIVE HALF-DAY POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Wednesday 25th November 2015, Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Netherlands
beneluxconf.com
Register online or fax your registration to +44 (0) 870 9090 712 or call +44 (0) 870 9090 711
@SMiFinance
Navigating and Negotiating LMA Loan Documentation
Workshop Leader: Gerard Kneppers, DLA Piper
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INDUSTRY LEADING EVENT
REGISTER BY 17TH JULY AND RECEIVE A £300 DISCOUNT • REGISTER BY 30TH SEPTEMBER AND RECEIVE A £100 DISCOUNT
CHAIRS FOR 2015:
Jeroen Kies, Assistant General Manager, Structured
Finance Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking
Corporation Europe Limited Amsterdam Branch
Andrew Petry, Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Finance,
Simmons & Simmons
KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
• Dominik Zunt, DG Economic and Financial Affairs (ECFIN), Finance,
Coordination with EIB Group, EBRD and IFIs, Financing of Climate
Change, Infrastructure Policies and Euratom (ECFIN L3), European
Commission
• Jeroen Kies, Assistant General Manager, Structured Finance
Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited
Amsterdam Branch
• Rob Peters, Finance Manager, Rijkswaterstaat, Dutch Ministry of
Infrastructure and the Environment
• Willem Stitselaar, Managing Director, Macquarie Capital
• Jan Willem Van Roggen, Managing Director, NIBC Bank
• Francois Yves Gaudeul, Director, Infrastructure Debt, Allianz Global
Investors
• Johan Mouraux, Partner, DLA Piper
• Prof. Dr. Chris Zevenbergen, Strategic Advisor Of The Executive Board,
Chair Flood Resilience Group UNESCO-IHE, Dura Vermeer Group NV,
UNESCO-IHE and TuDelf
• Joris van Papenrecht, Commercial Director, BAM PPP The Netherlands
and Belgium
• Ian Conlon, Financial Instruments Team, Unit B4, DG MOVE, European
Commission
• Roeland van der Zee, Senior Consultant, Aon Global Risk Consulting
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Day One | Monday 23rd November 2015
Register online at beneluxconf.com • Alternatively fax your
8.30 Registration & Coffee
9.00 Chairman's Opening Remarks
Jeroen Kies, Assistant General Manager, Structured Finance
Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe
Limited Amsterdam Branch
MARKET OVERVIEW
9.10 Key developments and market overview in selected PPP
markets
• Standardization in PPP Markets – opportunity or risk
• Market overview Europe, North America, Australia/NZ
Frank Schramm, Co-CEO, BBGI S.A
ENERGY AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE MARKET
9.50 Offshore wind projects
• Understanding why and how offshore wind
projects are booming in Belgium
• Reviewing the Dutch government’s offshore
wind energy programme
• How are these projects being financed?
Jeroen Kies, Assistant General Manager, Structured Finance
Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe
Limited Amsterdam Branch
10.30 Morning Coffee
10.50 Financing the energy and infrastructure gap
• Recent trends
• Benelux and other European PPPs
• Offshore wind projects
Willem Stitselaar, Managing Director, Macquarie Capital
11.30 UK Biomass Project
• Overview of the project
• Funding structure (equity & debt)
Jan Willem Van Roggen, Managing Director, NIBC Bank
12.10 Networking Lunch
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SUCCESS PART I
1.10 PPPs – Where are PPP structures being used now
• The talk will focus on looking at where new PPP
opportunities are arising
Andrew Petry, Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Finance,
Simmons & Simmons
1.50 Managing stakeholders for PPP success
• Mapping
• Understanding interests
• Assessment the influence
• Outreach and engagement
Karel Joos, Partner, Interel
2.30 Infrastructure project success…
can all stakeholders be winners?
• Selecting, planning, and designing projects…
what you need to know
• Defining success…
what does this mean to each party involved?
• Discussing what factors should be taken into consideration
when managing a project
Karel Joos, Partner, Interel
RISK MANAGEMENT
3.10 Risk management in Dutch DBFM(O) projects
• How successful are the Dutch DBFM(O) projects in terms of
risk management
• What can we learn from other jurisdictions to improve the
risk management in future Dutch DBFM(O) projects
Joris van Papenrecht, Commercial Director, BAM PPP The
Netherlands and Belgium
3.50 Afternoon Tea
4.10 New projects, new risks, new mitigations
• Quantification of liability risks and business interruption risks
• Risk management for financed projects
• The similarities and differences between different types of
projects (housing, roads, public transport and locks)
Roeland van der Zee, Senior Consultant, Aon Global Risk
Consulting
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
4.50 Funding competitions - Pro's and Con's and best practices
• Pro's and Con's of funding competitions from various
perspectives - authority, sponsors and lenders
• Different formats and timing for funding competitions
• Best practices and how to best manage funding competitions
from an authority and private sector perspectives
Johan Mouraux, Partner, DLA Piper
5.30 Investing in Brownfield Infrastructure:
A focus on the energy sector
• Focus on recent market trends and M§A in energy infrastructure
• Adapting to lower Oil and Gas Prices: Infrastructure carve
outs from E§P companies
• Case study of industrial energy infrastructure
• Perspectives going forward
Bruno Candès, Partner, InfraVia Capital Partners
6.10 New funding opportunities for the Benelux market
• What new projects are expected for the future?
• Creating sustainable and affordable solutions for all
stakeholders
• What are the legal implications
Han Claessens, Senior Investment Manager, PGGM
Investments
Willem Stitselaar, Managing Director, Macquarie Capital
Bert Mulders, Associate Director, Infrastructure & Renewables,
NIBC Bank
6.50 Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Day One
Want to know how you can get involved?
Interested in promoting your services to this market?
Contact Sarah Watson,
SMi Marketing on
+44 (0)20 7827 6134 or
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• Directors of PPP/PFI projects
• Vice Presidents
• PPP/PFI Project Managers for Council projects
• Government financial employees i.e., Chief
Executive of HM Treasury
• Chief Executives of finance departments
• Heads of national banks
• Modelling software sellers
• Financial education
• Law firms
• Consultancies
• Construction
• Insurance companies
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8.30 Registration & Coffee
9.00 Chairman's Opening Remarks
Andrew Petry, Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Finance,
Simmons & Simmons
REGULATORY OUTLOOK
OPENING ADDRESS
9.10 The Investment Plan for Europe (the 'Juncker plan')
• The Financing strand of the Investment Plan for Europe, the
European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) is expected to
mobilize EUR 315bn of investment in the EU over its three year
deployment period
• Reviewing how the EFSI will be deployed by the European
Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund in order to
encourage more private and public investment and more risk
taking from private investors
• Presenting the other two important strands of the Investment Plan:
the European Investment Advisory Hub – a technical assistance
one-stop shop for market participants and the European
Investment Project Portal – a publicly accessible webpage making
project information easily available to investors
• Understanding what overall impact the Investment Plan will have
on Benelux infrastructure investment
Dominik Zunt, DG Economic and Financial Affairs (ECFIN), Finance,
Coordination with EIB Group, EBRD and IFIs, Financing of Climate
Change, Infrastructure Policies and Euratom (ECFIN L3), European
Commission
9.50 The Belgian market: impact of ESA 2010
• Market update
• ESA 2010
• Challenges
Professor Dr Steven Van Garsse, Manager Department of Public
Governance and the Chancellery, Flemish Government - Cluster
Flemish Justice and Regulation - Flemish PPP Knowledge Centre
10.30 Morning Coffee
ROAD & MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE
10.50 Financing transport infrastructure with EU financial instruments
• The size of the infrastructure deficit means sources other than
public funds are needed to invest in infrastructure
• The EU has dedicated funds for financial instruments to support
private finance investment in infrastructure
• There will be a growing focus on how these instruments can be
used over the coming years
Ian Conlon, Financial Instruments Team, Unit B4, DG MOVE,
European Commission
11.40 Dutch Locks, not only crucial for Holland’s waterway logistics, but
also part of our heritage
• Taking over existing assets and taking on patronage of heritage
landscapes
• Ensuring operation of existing assets well beyond their design life
• Private sector best placed to manage risk. Or is it?
Paolo Geurtsen, Director Project Finance, Treasury & Finance,
VolkerWessels
12.10 Networking Lunch
1.10 Flood Infrastructure assets:
what can we learn from The Netherlands?
• Prevention pays
• Towards a broader and integrated appreciation of
infrastructure
• Tradeoffs and synergies
Prof. Dr. Chris Zevenbergen, Strategic Advisor Of The
Executive Board, Chair Flood Resilience Group UNESCO-IHE,
Dura Vermeer Group NV, UNESCO-IHE and TuDelf
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP SUCCESS PART II
1.50 PPP in maritime and road infrastructure the Netherlands so far
so good?
• The current status of PP procurement in the Netherlands
• Dealflow of PPP projects
Rob Peters, Finance Manager, Rijkswaterstaat, Dutch Ministry
of Infrastructure and the Environment
2.30 The partnerships behind a PPP
• Where are contracts bringing out the worst in the partners?
• Dealing with the need for flexibility
• Options for the future
Jeroen In't veld, Director, RebelGroup BV
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS
3.10 Developments in the PPP market
• When is PPP appropriate
• What are the costs, risks and benefits to all parties involved?
• What are the potential social benefits?
Dominik Zunt, DG Economic and Financial Affairs (ECFIN),
Finance, coordination with EIB Group, EBRD and IFIs,
Financing of Climate Change, Infrastructure Policies and
Euratom (ECFIN L3), European Commission
Roeland van der Zee, Senior Consultant, Aon Global Risk
Consulting
3.50 Afternoon Tea
4.10 An Institutional Investor’s view on infrastructure debt
• Why invest in infrastructure debt
• How to invest in infrastructure debt
• Main challenges (procurement, regulation,
tax and legal) and recommendations
• Views on the Benelux market
François-Yves Gaudeul, Director, Allianz Global Investors
4.50 Solutions for insurance industry
• Different possible roles (Equity, Dept, Funds / ) Bond vs. Dept
• Essential project size, project-pooling, project rating
• Planned structures and solutions within different markets
Bernward Kulle, Executive Board Member, ÖPP Deutschland
AG (Partnerschaften Deutschland)
5.30 Strengths and weaknesses of the Institutional Investors in the
current financing market
• Competitive market conditions
• What are the expectations of the candidates to PPP
projects on the financing aspects?
• What are the expectations of the granting authorities of
PPP projects on the financing aspects?
• What are the answers of the Institutional Investors to these
needs?
Benoît Theys, Real Estate & PPP Finance Manager, AG Real Estate
6.10 Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two
Benelux Infrastructure Forum
Day Two | Tuesday 24th November 2015
Supported by
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4. Overview:
The Loan Market Association set of finance
documentation is widely used in financing
transactions of all sorts. Although these are
template documents, they are complex
instruments to deal with and negotiate. This
workshop will provide practical guidance in
navigating and negotiating the provisions of
these documents, whether as a borrower, a
lender or their advisors.
Why you should attend:
Attending this workshop will provide invaluable
practical insight in the negotiation of LMA
documentation.
Programme:
8.30 Registration and coffee
9.00 Opening remarks
9.10 Typically negotiated commercial
clauses in LMA documentation, from a
perspective of a borrower or lender -
Part 1
10.45 Coffee break
11.00 Typically negotiated commercial
clauses in LMA documentation, from a
perspective of a borrower or lender -
Part 2
12.20 Closing remarks
12.30 End of workshop
About the workshop leader:
Gerard Kneppers is experienced in advising
domestic and internationally based clients,
including private equity investors, financial
institutions and (strategic) purchasers (borrowers)
and vendors on all aspects of the structuring and
restructuring, documentation, negotiation and
implementation of leveraged-, corporate-, real
estate-, structured- and project finance
transactions.
About the organisation:
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers in the
Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle
East, positioning us to help companies with their
legal needs around the world. We strive to be the
leading global business law firm by delivering
quality and value to our clients. We achieve this
through practical and innovative legal solutions
that help our clients succeed. We deliver
consistent services across our platform of
practices and sectors in all matters we undertake.
Our clients range from multinational, Global 1000,
and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging
companies developing industry-leading
technologies. They include more than half of the
Fortune 250 and nearly half of the FTSE 350 or their
subsidiaries. We also advise governments and
public sector bodies.
HALF-DAY POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Wednesday 25th November 2015
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre,
Amsterdam, Netherlands
8.30am - 12.30pm
Navigating and Negotiating
LMA Loan Documentation
Workshop Leader: Gerard Kneppers, DLA Piper
5. Sponsorship Opportunities at
Benelux Infrastructure Forum 2015
SMi offer sponsorship, exhibition, advertising and
branding packages, uniquely tailored to
complement your company's marketing
strategy.
Join this event and be part of a major
networking opportunity providing intimate
interaction with your peers, where you will hear
case studies, presentations and panel
discussions on the key issues surrounding PPP
projects, renewable energy ventures and
funding in the Benelux region.
We are here to ensure you achieve the most
from your investment. Get in touch with Andrew
Gibbons, Sales and Sponsorship Manager, to
discuss how we can further assist your marketing
efforts to build your business via Benelux
Infrastructure Forum 2015.
The conference offers a unique opportunity to
increase your organisation’s exposure to industry
professionals through:
• Hosting a networking drinks/dinner reception
• E-marketing (regular e-mail blasts promoting
the event, program updates, offers and
discounts and featured speakers and partners.
• Website (regularly updated and refreshed with
the latest updates and news)
• Onsite promotion (flyers/prospects/marketing
materials to be inserted into delegates pack,
stands/banners and many more)
For more information please contact
Andrew Gibbons on +44 (0) 207 827 6156
or email: agibbons@smi-online.co.uk
6. BENELUX INFRASTRUCTURE FORUM
Conference: 23rd - 24th November 2015 | Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Netherlands
Workshop: 25th November 2015, Netherlands
4 WAYS TO REGISTER
FAX your booking form to +44 (0) 870 9090 712
PHONE on +44 (0) 870 9090 711
beneluxconf.com
POST your booking form to: Events Team, SMi Group Ltd, 2nd Floor
South, Harling House, 47-51 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BS
If you have any further queries please call the Events Team on tel +44 (0) 870 9090 711 or you can email them at events@smi-online.co.uk
Payment: If payment is not made at the time of booking, then an invoice will be issued and must
be paid immediately and prior to the start of the event. If payment has not been received then
credit card details will be requested and payment taken before entry to the event. Bookings within
7 days of event require payment on booking. Access to the Document Portal will not be given until
payment has been received.
Substitutions/Name Changes: If you are unable to attend you may nominate, in writing, another
delegate to take your place at any time prior to the start of the event. Two or more delegates may
not ‘share’ a place at an event. Please make separate bookings for each delegate.
Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your attendance at an event and you are unable to send a
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that cancellation is made in writing and received at least 28 days prior to the start of the event.
Regretfully cancellation after this time cannot be accepted. We will however provide the
conferences documentation via the Document Portal to any delegate who has paid but is unable
to attend for any reason. Due to the interactive nature of the Briefings we are not normally able to
providedocumentationinthesecircumstances.Wecannotacceptcancellationsofordersplaced
forDocumentationortheDocumentPortalasthesearereproducedspecificallytoorder.Ifwehave
to cancel the event for any reason, then we will make a full refund immediately, but disclaim any
further liability.
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venue or date of the event compared to the advertised programme.
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PAYMENT
DOCUMENTATION
I cannot attend but would like to Purchase access to the following Document
Portal/paper copy documentation
□ Access to the conference documentation
on the Document Portal £499.00 + VAT £598.80
□ The Conference Presentations - paper copy £499.00 - £499.00
(or only £300 if ordered with the Document Portal)
VAT
VAT at 21% is charged on the attendance fees for all delegates, except taxablepersons
established in the Netherlands – Reverse Charge – Article 194.
CONFERENCE PRICES
I would like to attend: (Please tick as appropriate) Fee Total
Commercial Organisations
□ Conference & Workshop 2098.00 +VAT £2538.58
□ Conference only £1499.00 +VAT £1813.79
□ Workshop only £599.00 +VAT £724.79
PROMOTIONAL LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION
□ Distribution of your company’s promotional
literature to all conference attendees £999.00 + VAT £1198.80
The conference fee includes refreshments, lunch, conference papers, and access to the
Document Portal. Presentations that are available for download will be subject to
distribution rights by speakers. Please note that some presentations may not be available
for download. Access information for the document portal will be sent to the e-mail
address provided during registration. Details are sent within 24 hours post conference.