This document provides information about the Benelux Infrastructure Forum conference happening on November 23-24, 2015 in Amsterdam. The two-day conference will cover topics related to infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships, funding opportunities, and developments in the Benelux region. It will include presentations from industry experts and case studies. There will also be a half-day post-conference workshop on November 25 about navigating and negotiating Loan Market Association loan documentation. The event offers sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for companies to promote their services and brand to attendees in the infrastructure and PPP industries.
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.
SMi Group's 6th annual International Port Security conferenceDale Butler
This document provides information on the "International Port Security" conference to be held on June 3-4, 2015 in London. It includes an agenda with topics such as port security strategies from the UK, Mediterranean, and China. Key speakers are listed from organizations like the EU Commission, NATO, and various port authorities. Benefits of attending include learning about threats to ports and best security practices, and visiting the Port of Dover to see operations management. A pre-conference workshop on June 2nd titled "Weathering the Storm with STORM" will provide a unique system to help port security professionals deal with challenges in volatile regions.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to be held on November 17-18, 2014 in London. The conference will feature presentations from military, government, and academic experts on topics such as operational UAS use, research and development, regulation, and commercial applications. A post-conference workshop on November 19th will discuss the transition of UAS from military to civilian use. The document outlines the conference agenda, speaker details, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information.
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.
SMi Group's 6th annual International Port Security conferenceDale Butler
This document provides information on the "International Port Security" conference to be held on June 3-4, 2015 in London. It includes an agenda with topics such as port security strategies from the UK, Mediterranean, and China. Key speakers are listed from organizations like the EU Commission, NATO, and various port authorities. Benefits of attending include learning about threats to ports and best security practices, and visiting the Port of Dover to see operations management. A pre-conference workshop on June 2nd titled "Weathering the Storm with STORM" will provide a unique system to help port security professionals deal with challenges in volatile regions.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to be held on November 17-18, 2014 in London. The conference will feature presentations from military, government, and academic experts on topics such as operational UAS use, research and development, regulation, and commercial applications. A post-conference workshop on November 19th will discuss the transition of UAS from military to civilian use. The document outlines the conference agenda, speaker details, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information.
SMi Group's 16th annual Military Airlift and Rapid Reaction OperationsDale Butler
SMi Group's 16th annual Military Airlift and Rapid Reaction Operations conference and exhibition is returning to Seville this December. Join us at the only Military Airlift event worth attending
SMi Group's Military Flight Training 2014 conference Dale Butler
This document provides an agenda for a two-day conference on military flight training. Day one will cover topics like UK military flight training programs, the Euro-NATO joint jet pilot training program, military flight simulators, and the balance between live and synthetic training. Expert speakers will present on their organizations' flight training. Day two will also have presentations on topics like instructor training, US military flight training evolution, and multinational training programs. There will be panels discussing issues like optimizing the use of live vs synthetic training and opportunities for team training in live/virtual/constructive environments. The conference aims to discuss challenges and opportunities in military flight training.
This document provides information about the 7th Annual Conference on Air Mission Planning taking place on April 20-21, 2016 in Central London. The conference will bring together military experts and industry leaders from countries like NATO, the US, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Sweden to discuss challenges and advances in air mission planning. Topics will include optimizing planning through better information sharing, contemporary concepts of operation, increasing interoperability, and how industry is responding to changing military needs. The document outlines the agenda over the two days, including sessions on AWACS support, optimizing planning processes, and mission systems for US and European air forces.
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.
SMi Group's Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast 2020 conferenceDale Butler
This document provides information on the Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast conference happening June 17-19, 2020 in San Diego. It outlines the chairs, speakers, highlights and agenda for the event. The conference will focus on novel approaches and best practices for tackling current industry contamination control challenges, and will include sessions on contamination control, guidance and regulations, detection and identification methods, and supporting pharmaceutical facilities and novel therapeutics. There will also be an optional pre-conference workshop on data integrity in environmental monitoring.
SMi Group's Pre-filled Syringes West Coast 2020 conferenceDale Butler
This document provides an agenda for the 5th annual Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast conference taking place June 15-17, 2020 in San Diego, CA. The conference will focus on innovations in device design and technology, advances in human factors engineering, combination product regulatory insights, and design controls and risk management. It will feature presentations from industry leaders at companies like Genentech and AstraZeneca as well as regulators from the FDA. There will also be two post-conference workshops on June 17th focusing on navigating FDA requirements for connected devices and digital health, and post-market safety reporting for combination products.
SMi Group's Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA 2020 conferenceDale Butler
This document advertises the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA conference happening on June 22-23, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. Attendees can save $400 by registering by February 28, $200 by registering by March 31, and $100 by registering by April 30. The conference will discuss topics like US Army robotics programs, Australian Army robotics development, unmanned vehicle programs, robotics supporting warfighters' mobility and sustainability, and integrating robotics into ground formations. Speakers will include representatives from the US and Australian militaries as well as academics working on relevant research.
SMi Group's Future Soldier Technology USA 2020 conferenceDale Butler
The document announces the 2nd Annual Future Soldier Technology USA conference on June 8-10, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. The conference will focus on modernizing equipment for dismounted soldiers and marines, and feature speakers from the US and other militaries involved in soldier technology programs. Over 150 attendees are expected to discuss initiatives like NGSW-AR/R/FC, ISSP, and manned-unmanned teaming to enhance soldier lethality, mobility, and situational awareness.
SMi Group's Military Space USA 2020 conferenceDale Butler
This document provides an agenda for the 2nd Annual Military Space USA Conference supporting the US military space enterprise. The conference will include presentations from senior leaders in the US Space Force, Air Force, and other allied militaries on topics such as space acquisition reform through SMC 2.0, training the future space warfighting force, and leveraging disruptive commercial space technologies. A separate focus day will explore experimental smallsat capabilities, export controls for space technologies, advanced propulsion concepts, using LEO mega-constellations for bandwidth, in-orbit manufacturing, and accelerating commercial innovation. The event aims to connect disruptors and innovators with government to integrate new technologies rapidly into military space operations.
This document summarizes a conference focused on helicopter technology for Central and Eastern Europe being held in Budapest, Hungary on May 20-21, 2020. It will feature keynote speeches from military leaders from Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Germany, and Croatia on developments and modernization efforts of their national helicopter fleets. Technical experts from the US, UK, Netherlands, and Czech Republic will also present. Sessions will discuss regional cooperation and interoperability, training standards, and enhancing capabilities like search and rescue. The goal is focused discussion on challenges facing helicopter program managers and informal networking for participants.
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on future armoured vehicles in Central and Eastern Europe in 2020. It outlines early registration discounts that decrease over time, as well as special rates for military and government representatives. The document details benefits of attending the conference, including hearing updates from armed forces in the region. It lists speakers from various countries who will discuss topics like armoured vehicle programmes, enhancing capabilities, and ensuring interoperability. The agenda outlines presentations over two days covering issues like future infantry fighting vehicles, enhancing mechanization capabilities, and modernizing ground platforms. The document promotes sponsorship opportunities at the event.
SMi Group's Unmanned Maritime Systems 2020 conferenceDale Butler
This document provides information about the 4th Annual Unmanned Maritime Systems conference taking place on April 13-14, 2020 in London. It discusses key reasons to attend like hearing from naval officers on integrating unmanned assets and learning about updates on unmanned platforms, anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, and technological innovation. The agenda outlines presentations and speakers from military organizations like the Royal Navy, US Navy, Spanish Navy, and NATO who will discuss topics like developing unmanned systems, accelerating unmanned technologies, and using unmanned systems for mine countermeasure operations.
SMi Group's Military PNT 2020 conferenceDale Butler
The document summarizes the agenda for the "Military PNT 2020" conference to be held on May 18-19 in London. The event highlights include briefings from the US DoD on GPS and NTS-3 programs, understanding requirements for operating in degraded PNT environments, and engaging with industry and military leaders. The agenda covers topics such as UK PNT strategies, warfighter PNT considerations, legal perspectives on PNT resilience, and GNSS interference case studies. Keynote speakers include representatives from the US Air Force, Lockheed Martin, UK MoD, DGA, NPL, and BHO Legal.
This document provides an agenda for the Defence Aviation Safety conference taking place on April 23-24, 2020 in London. The agenda includes keynote presentations and panels on topics related to ensuring safety across defence aviation programs and platforms. Speakers will represent organisations such as the UK Ministry of Defence, US Air Force, German Military Aviation Authority, and NATO. Presentation topics will cover safety priorities, certification processes, training, accident investigation and lessons learned. A closing panel on day two will discuss the challenges of ensuring military aviation safety and cyber resilience.
SMi Group's Pre-filled Syringes East Coast 2020 Dale Butler
This document announces an interactive workshop on combination product development taking place on April 29th, 2020 in Boston, USA. The workshop will consist of three sessions focused on key topics in combination product development: combination product development strategies, drug delivery device testing solutions, and human factors validation studies. Speakers will include experts from major pharmaceutical companies such as AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Biogen, and regulatory agencies. The workshop aims to provide attendees insights and strategies for navigating challenges in combination product development from concept to approval.
SMi Group's Air Mission Planning and Support 2020Dale Butler
The document announces an upcoming conference on "Maximising Air Power through the Development and Integration of Innovative Support Systems" to be held in London on April 21-22, 2020. The conference will examine developments in air mission planning and focus on data management, fifth generation integration, and multi-domain command and control. It will feature expert military speakers from countries like the UK, US, Canada, France, Hungary, and Belgium representing air forces, NATO, and DARPA to discuss challenges and solutions.
SMi Group's Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2020 Dale Butler
This document provides information about the 3rd Annual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems conference taking place on April 1-2, 2020 in London. It outlines the key topics to be discussed including UK and international perspectives on robotic and autonomous systems programs and strategies. Speakers will address topics such as unmanned ground vehicle development, autonomy for military robotic systems, and manned-unmanned teaming. The conference will explore delivering quality robotic systems to enhance operational effectiveness and discuss technology demonstrations.
This document advertises the 6th Annual Future Soldier Technology conference taking place March 9-11, 2020 in London. The conference will focus on dismounted soldier and marine technology, discussing key areas like dismounted capability. Military, procurement, and research experts from around the world will present on their soldier programs, challenges, and successes. Attendees can learn the latest developments, network with key speakers and decision makers, and gather intelligence to inform their projects. The conference aims to allow information sharing on equipping soldiers to maintain an advantage against evolving adversaries.
This document provides information about the 5th Annual Defence Logistics Central & Eastern Europe conference taking place on March 3-4, 2020 in Budapest, Hungary. The summary includes:
- The conference will bring together senior military, government, and industry personnel from Central and Eastern Europe to discuss developments in defence logistics and increase cooperation in the region.
- Over the two days, there will be keynote briefings and panels on topics like modernizing logistics structures, interoperability, operational capabilities of country logistics divisions, and industry roles. Speakers will represent militaries like Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, and industry sponsors.
- Attendees can benefit from networking opportunities and learning about log
The document announces Space Week, consisting of the Small Satellites Conference from April 27-28 and the Military Space Situational Awareness Conference from April 29-30 in London. It provides details on the conferences, including chairpersons, speakers from various space agencies, companies, and militaries, and topics to be discussed such as small satellites, space insurance, disruptive approaches to space, space data, and military space situational awareness. The document aims to invite colleagues to participate in Space Week to explore developments in small satellites and how to track and manage space assets.
SMi Group's Superbugs and Superdrugs 2020 conferenceDale Butler
This document provides information about the Superbugs & Superdrugs conference on March 30-31, 2020 in London. The conference will focus on non-traditional approaches to fighting antimicrobial resistance and will feature speakers from companies and organizations working on alternatives to antibiotics, including those developing antibacterial proteins, agents that neutralize bacterial virulence, direct lytic agents, and immunomodulatory therapies. It provides details on the agenda, speakers, workshops, registration and sponsorship opportunities.
SMi Group's AI in Drug Discovery 2020 conferenceDale Butler
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on AI in Drug Discovery taking place from March 16-17, 2020 in London, UK. It includes details about the program, speakers, registration fees and deadlines. The conference will explore how machine learning and AI are being applied across the drug discovery process, from compound design and virtual screening to toxicity prediction. There will be case studies presented from major pharmaceutical companies on their experience integrating AI. The document also advertises sponsorship opportunities for the event.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
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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
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Infrastructure Forum
INDUSTRY LEADING EVENT
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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
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• Directors of PPP/PFI projects
• Vice Presidents
• PPP/PFI Project Managers for Council projects
• Government financial employees i.e., Chief
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• 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
conf.com
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
substitute, then we will refund/credit 50% of the due fee less a £50 administration charge, providing
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.
Alterations: It may become necessary for us to make alterations to the content, speakers, timing,
venue or date of the event compared to the advertised programme.
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that we hold then please contact our Database Manager databasemanager@smi-online.co.uk or
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the attached letter.
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Terms and Conditions of Booking
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□ Book by 17th July 2015 to receive £300 off the conference price
□ Book by 30th September 2015 to receive £100 off the conference price
EARLY BIRD
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Payment must be made to SMi Group Ltd, and received before the event, by one of
the following methods quoting reference F-025 and the delegate’s name. Bookings
made within 7 days of the event require payment on booking, methods of payment
are below. Please indicate method of payment:
□ UK BACS Sort Code 300009, Account 00936418
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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.