SMi’s 19th Annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum

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Exploring New Financing Mechanisms and Alternative Markets for Future Investment Chaired by: Jeroen Kies, Executive Director Structured Finance, SMBC The industry-leading event for the Benelux region; Benelux Infrastructure Forum, is returning to Amsterdam on the 18th and 19th November 2020 for its 19th consecutive year. The Dutch government have moved towards a subsidy free state for many of the current future projects. This conference will look at the various financing options (PPP, project bonds, pension funds, refinancing, government funding, green bonds) available for infrastructure projects (roads, rail, buildings, ports, social housing power production) within the Benelux region. The need to decrease the reliance of fossil fuels, low oil prices and the need for a renewable energy transition (huge focus on the production on renewable energy) has led to a major shift in the Benelux region towards geothermal power, green gas, solar and more importantly offshore wind. Energy storage (battery/hydrogen) to ensure supply will also be a focus. Changes in law and politics influence how companies from different countries work together and also how projects are run and finances acquired. This year’s highly anticipated forum will focus on exploring new financing mechanisms and alternative markets for future sustainable investments in the Benelux region. Attendees will have the unparalleled opportunity to meet, network and participate in panel discussions and debates with industry experts and professionals ranging from: banks, infrastructure developers, and institutional investors, to lawyers, government agencies, financiers and regulators. Event Hashtag: #SMiBeneluxConf   BENEFITS OF ATTENDING: Explore the recent developments and future roles of geothermal energy in the Netherlands and Belgium Case study updates from major projects in the region focusing on Offshore and onshore wind, Solar power, Geothermal power and Digital Infrastructure Gain insight into the developments and projects that are happening in the port of Amsterdam Explore the different financing models available for renewable projects to ensure success Understand the bankability of European hydrogen and CCUS projects and the role that hydrogen will play in delivering net zero emission targets Discover the recent developments in the Benelux digital market and find out how the abundance of private financing opportunities can help fund digital infrastructure projects more efficiently Exclusive networking opportunities with key opinion leaders and decision makers at the forefront of the market Join us this November to receive exclusive insight into the recent trends in project financing for infrastructure in the Benelux area, have a detailed look at international investment into Benelux infrastructure, explore further investment opportunities in renewable energy, and evaluate new mechanisms of investment.   EARLY BIRD-RATES: Register by 30 June to save £300Register by 30 September to save £100 Register online at: http://www.beneluxconf.com/inicop