Abigail Rayner is a Principal and Head of Evergreen Product Specialists at HarbourVest Partners, based in Canada. She leads the global team focusing on private market evergreen vehicles for institutional investors and private wealth. Joining HarbourVest in 2018, Ms. Rayner previously served as a senior infrastructure and real assets product specialist. Her professional background includes experience at Octopus, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and direct infrastructure investing at CPP Investments. Abigail holds an MBA from London Business School and an HBA from Ivey Business School.

Adrian Isman is a prominent leader at Louis Dreyfus Company, currently serving as Head of North America. He began his career with LDC in 1985 as a trader in Argentina, gaining extensive experience across grains, oilseeds, and finance platforms. After a tenure as President of Marc Rich Investments, he re-joined LDC in 2001, holding various management roles in Brazil and later as region COO for Asia. In 2017, he was appointed Senior Head of Grains and Value Chain Platforms, while retaining his North America leadership. By 2019, Isman also accepted the role of Chairman of the Board of LDC's sister company, Biosev, and Chairman of Calyx Agro Ltd.

Aleksandr Kleynberg serves as Director - Project Finance & Infrastructure at Korea Development Bank - NY. In this role, he contributes to the bank's initiatives in project finance and infrastructure development within the United States. His expertise lies in navigating complex financial structures and driving strategic investments in the sector.

Alex Chung-hyun Lee serves as the Senior Director of Infrastructure Investment at Korea Investment Corporation (KIC). In this role, based in the US, Alex contributes to KIC's global strategy, which includes significant allocations to alternative assets like infrastructure to achieve stable long-term returns. KIC actively invests in infrastructure, focusing on areas such as new and renewable energy and the telecommunication sector. KIC, a sovereign wealth fund, manages substantial assets and emphasizes diversifying its portfolio through various alternative investments globally.

Aman Hans is a Public Private Partnership Specialist with NITI Aayog, Government of India. He is also the active in-charge of the Government’s ambitious proposal to set-up Giga-factories to manufacture Advance Chemistry Cells (ACCs) in India. Aman has over ten years of experience in diverse facets of Public Policy and Structured finance. Prior to NITI Aayog, he has served with various multi-nationals including SBI Capital Markets Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Ernst & Young LLP and ITC Ltd. He holds a B.A (Hons) Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, a Post-graduate degree in Msc Finance from Warwick Business School (U.K) and is a level-3 CFA Candidate.

Anthony Omokha is a Managing Director in Ares Infrastructure Opportunities at Ares Management Corporation. He joined Ares in 2019. Previously, Mr. Omokha served as a Vice President at GE Energy Financial Services, focusing on equity investments in clean energy infrastructure. He also held a role as a Senior Associate in GE's Mergers, Acquisition and Corporate Development Group, where he managed global inorganic strategy and capital allocation. Mr. Omokha holds a B.S. in Finance and Economics from Pennsylvania State University.

Aurelio Bustilho de Oliveira holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA from Coppead / UFRJ with a major in Competitive Intelligence. He has also taken additional extension courses at Harvard Business School (Executive Program in Energy Management) and Chicago Booth (CFO Program). Mr. Bustilho joined the Enel Group in April 1999 as the administrative and financial manager of the company then known as Centrais Elétricas Cachoeira Dourada S.A. Subsequently, he held the position of CFO of Enel Brasil until his appointment as manager of Administration, Finance and Control of Enel Américas.

Ben Sayer, CFA®, is Director of Alternative Investments at MAI Investment Management, where he also serves as Senior Portfolio Manager and Managing Director, leading the alternative investments group. Joining MAI in 2017, he focuses on due diligence and investment modeling across real estate, private equity, and venture capital. Prior to MAI, Sayer was a Product Manager at PNC Capital Advisors and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase. He holds a BBA in Finance from The University of Akron and formerly served as president of CFA Society Cleveland.

With more than 20 years of experience in Finance, advisory and fund management, Ms. Rodriguez has been actively involved in the capital raising, originating, structuring and execution of over US$6.5 billion of debt and equity transactions in real estate and infrastructure in various countries of Latam and the US. Ms. Rodriguez is currently CFO at Marhnos, a leading Mexican company, with more than 6 decades of experience specialized in real estate and infrastructure projects. Prior to Marhnos, Ms. Rodriguez was Managing Director of the Banyan Tree Mexico Hospitality Fund.

Bruno counsels Brazilian and foreign clients on matters related to infrastructure projects, energy, oil and gas and mining. His experience includes mergers and acquisitions transactions, concessions, public-private partnerships, including PMIs, government purchases, project financing, tax; incentives and regulatory matters. He worked as a foreign associate in the New York office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, and was a partner in the American law Firm of Mayer Brown. He is a Professor of graduate courses at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

More than 30 years of experience in iinfrastructure financing and regulation. Now indep.'t adviser, formerly VP Finance & Inv.'t at FDN, Bogotà, Colombia and Manager Infrastructure Sector at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). He held positions in Intesa Sanpaolo, including Chief of Infrastructure, Advisory and External Dev.'t at BIIS SpA, M&A Director, Corp. Fin. and Advisory (energy, water, utilities clients). In London Senior Manager, Corp. Fin. at National Power PLC, previously Principal at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan and Master of Science in Engineering from the Engineering School of the University of Bologna

Carolina is responsible for the Climate Bonds Initiative’s market development of the Green Finance Programme in Latin America as a project lead. She is focused on climate finance, policy advisory, strategy development, market structure, investor & regulatory engagement, capacity building and training. Carolina has over seven years of experience in Finance and Risk Management connecting traditional markets with Impact Investing. She has worked in international organizations such as VC Fund Accion Venture Lab, Fintech Fundation, Ashoka, Goldman Sachs; the Inter-American Development Bank; and Banco Popular, part of Grupo Aval, in Colombia.

Carolina Sánchez serves as the Chief Construction Officer at Red de Energía del Perú (REP). In this role, she is responsible for overseeing construction operations for the company, which focuses on energy infrastructure in Peru.

Celine Kabashima is an Investor Relations Director, Infrastructure Investments at First Sentier Investors, based in Australia. She joined the firm in 2020, bringing extensive experience from her eight years at AMP Capital, where she was a senior investment specialist for infrastructure debt strategies and a lead portfolio manager. A CFA and CAIA charterholder, Celine also champions women in finance, having founded the 3TOM networking group.

Charles W. Bauer is a Managing Director at EnCap Investments L.P., where he serves as the head of investor relations and fundraising. He joined EnCap in 2010. Prior to EnCap, Mr. Bauer led investor relations and fundraising efforts for five years at HM Capital Partners. He also previously served as Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions. Mr. Bauer holds a B.S. from Texas Christian University and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

Charles Fitzpatrick is a Portfolio Manager - Investments Infrastructure at CalSTRS (California State Teachers' Retirement System). He is instrumental in managing a significant portion of the Inflation Sensitive asset class, primarily focused on infrastructure investments. His responsibilities include exploring private infrastructure debt opportunities, contributing to CalSTRS' strategic initiatives. Fitzpatrick has served as a Portfolio Manager since at least 2017, also taking on the role of Interim Director for Inflation Sensitive.

Christopher Liese serves as a Project Director at Reach Airports (www.reachairports.com), based in the US. In this capacity, Liese contributes to key projects within the company, leveraging his expertise in airport development and operations.

Dan Farrell serves as the Chairman and CEO of Privos Capital, a global multi-family office LP headquartered in the US. In this role, he spearheads strategic partnerships with single and multi-family offices, royal families, and Arab merchant families, guiding their worldwide investments, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and co-investment opportunities across key international financial centers and emerging markets. Farrell brings extensive expertise in structured asset finance, previously holding positions such as Managing Director and Head of Structured Asset Finance at Wachovia Securities and managing the asset-backed securities division at Financial Security Assurance. He holds an MBA from Fordham University and a BS in Finance from Seton Hall University.

Dan Langlois is the Vice-President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Calgary Foundation, a role he has held since joining in 2012. With an MBA and CFA designation, he previously served as a Senior Portfolio Manager at Mawer Investment Management. At Calgary Foundation, Langlois significantly revamped the endowment portfolio's allocation strategy after 2008, shifting towards alternative assets like private debt, private equity, and real assets to enhance returns and preserve capital. He also championed the launch of the Foundation's impact investment program in 2016, providing loans to charitable organizations. His approach emphasizes seeking out-of-favor assets and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures.

As President & CEO David oversees all company organization, processes, capital relationships, new product development and asset management for Lexden Capital and its affiliates. David has managed funds through three prior recessions and has both lending and investment management experience with institutional investors.

David Stewart serves as Managing Director & Co-Head of Private Equity at State Street Global Advisors, a leading global asset management firm. In this significant role, Mr. Stewart is instrumental in overseeing and shaping the firm's private equity investment strategies. His extensive experience and leadership are vital to driving growth and managing complex private equity portfolios within the financial industry. He is based in the US.

Dimitri Douaire serves as Co-Chief Investment Officer at Patrimonica Asset Management Inc., a Canadian investment management firm. With extensive experience in portfolio management and investment strategy, Douaire plays a key role in overseeing the firm's investment decisions and client portfolio management. He brings deep expertise in asset allocation, risk management, and financial markets analysis to his leadership position. At Patrimonica, he focuses on delivering tailored investment solutions and maintaining the firm's commitment to disciplined investment processes. His professional background encompasses various aspects of institutional and private wealth management within the Canadian financial services industry.

Duncan is focused on delivering innovative capital solutions and strategic support to entrepreneurs and developers. He leverages his broad range of principal investing and investment banking experience to create value for Forum, its partners and the broader community. Duncan is firmly committed to “doing well by doing good” and ensures that each of the firm’s Private Equity investments has a positive environmental, social and/or governance impact.

MBA ESADE (España) – Universidad del Pacífico (Perú), Especialista en Gerencia de Proyectos de Infraestructura - Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), Ingeniero Civil - ECI (Colombia).

Gerente General de Concesiones de Infraestructura Vial (APP / PPP) en Perú por más de 11 años y cargos de Dirección, control y ejecución por 6 años en Colombia y Perú, desarrollando de manera integral los proyectos, articulando la planeación estratégica con la estructura organizacional y las relaciones con los stakeholders. Inversiones ejecutadas por más de US $ 120 MM y facturaciones anuales de US $ 25 MM. Amplia experiencia en estrategia, negociación, gestión de riesgos e implementación de soluciones en entornos cambiantes y complejos.

Eleni Klempner serves as Director, Real Assets at the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (MassPRIM), a leading US public pension fund. In her role, she contributes to the oversight and strategic direction of MassPRIM's real assets portfolio. Notably, Ms. Klempner has been instrumental in evaluating and recommending investments, including advocating for successful re-ups to funds like JEN Fund VIII, which have demonstrated a strong average internal rate of return exceeding 24 percent across prior investments. Her expertise supports MassPRIM's objective to generate robust, risk-adjusted returns for public employee pension benefits.

Emilio Marconell serves as Director of Development USA at Powertis USA, a leading renewable energy company specializing in solar photovoltaic projects. In his role, he oversees the development and implementation of utility-scale solar initiatives across the United States market. Marconell brings extensive experience in renewable energy project development, managing complex solar installations from initial planning through commercial operation. He is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful project execution. His expertise encompasses site acquisition, permitting processes, interconnection studies, and regulatory compliance within the rapidly evolving US solar energy sector.

Eric serves on the City of Stamford Investment Advisory Committee, Classified Employees Retirement Fund Board, Defined Contribution Plan Board & Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Board. He also serves on the Town of Fairfield Joint Investment Retirement Board, NASP-MiDA Africa Institutional Investor Advisory Council and USAID Prosper Africa MiDA Institutional Investor Delegations to Senegal, Kenya and South Africa. Eric is a member of AIF Global Trustee Advisory Board. Has a B.B.A. in Accounting from Adelphi University; Certificate in Investment Banking from New York University; MBA from Sacred Heart University and is pursuing post grad studies in International Finance at Harvard University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.

Felipe Lima is CEO of Arcadis in Latin America (leading global company in Design & Consultancy for natural and built assets) and also holds the position of CEO in Brazil. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering, he has more than 20 years of experience in national and global companies, with vast experience of leadership in the Americas and expertise in corporate finance and management, covering the energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, and mining industries. Prior to Arcadis, he held positions of Executive Director and Board Member in Promon Group companies, including three years as CEO of Promon Engineering. In his professional career, he also served as CFO of Votorantim Cimentos in North America and as VP of Citigroup in the USA.

Fernando has 15+ years of broad experience in the infrastructure finance and development sector including his current leadership role as chief executive for a group of three regional airports in Chile. He has also served in an executive/board support capacity to the Board of Directors for the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport PPP project in Santiago, with an aggregate of 18 million pax/year. He also has extensive background in executive and director roles for various airport developments in Latin America and the Caribbean with focus on airport privatization projects, PPP financing and airport administration, bridging public and private sector oversight. In Montego Bay, Jamaica, he served as Chief Financial Officer.

Filip Guz serves as Co-Head of Americas at Infrared Capital Partners, a leading global private markets investment manager specializing in infrastructure and private equity. Based in the US, he plays a pivotal role in driving the firm's growth and investment strategy across North and South American markets. With extensive experience in infrastructure finance and private equity, Guz oversees deal origination, portfolio management, and client relationships in the region. His expertise spans energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure sectors. At Infrared Capital Partners, he contributes to the firm's mission of delivering sustainable long-term returns through strategic infrastructure investments while supporting economic development across the Americas.

Civil Engineer from Escola Politécnica da USP, with a postgraduate degree in Business Logistics from Fundação Vanzolini - USP and Master in Corporate Governance and Business Valuation from B.I. International. Partner responsible for INFRA Partners working on Asset Valuation and Investment Strategy projects in logistics infrastructure, as well as consulting projects in Supply Chain and in the development of New Businesses. In Asset Valuation and Investment Strategies projects, he works in feasibility analysis, from the analysis of potential demand to the economic and financial assessment of assets in different sectors, always focusing on Logistics.

Gerry Fields, LL.B., J.D., serves as President and General Counsel of Cornerstone Group, a prominent Canadian business organization. With extensive legal expertise spanning corporate law and business strategy, Fields combines his dual legal credentials to provide comprehensive leadership in both executive management and legal counsel roles. His background encompasses corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic business development. At Cornerstone Group, Fields oversees operations while ensuring legal integrity across all business functions, leveraging his deep understanding of Canadian business law and corporate structures to drive organizational growth and maintain regulatory excellence.

Gildo Araújo Rodrigues atua como Diretor na CCR USA Airport Management, Inc. nos Estados Unidos. Sua função envolve a contribuição para as operações e o gerenciamento de serviços aeroportuários da empresa, que tem presença na administração de infraestrutura e serviços em aeroportos. A CCR USA Airport Management, Inc. faz parte do Grupo CCR, que opera concessões de mobilidade em diversos modais, incluindo aeroportos.

Giuliano Vito Dragone serves as the New Business Director at GS Inima - Brasil, where he drives strategic growth in the country's sanitation sector. He is instrumental in expanding GS Inima's footprint, including recent ventures in Espírito Santo, and focuses on achieving universal access to water and sewage services. Dragone emphasizes operational efficiency, advanced water management, and the integration of sustainable technologies like water reuse and desalination. He also champions the use of green debentures and sustainable financing to support infrastructure investments. His expertise covers innovative solutions, such as biofuel generation from sewage sludge and solar energy implementation in wastewater treatment plants.

Greg Irlbeck is an Investments Manager at the Dallas Police & Fire Pension System. An experienced professional, he specializes in portfolio management, including investment policy development, asset allocation, performance evaluation, and due diligence. Previously, he served as an Investment Analyst at DPFP and a Financial Services Professional at Fidelity Investments. He holds a BBA from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business.

Career real estate professional in both North America and Europe with experience in banking, financial services, and investments. Overseen commercial real transactions and lending activities totaling in excess of $250billion with a background in distressed debt and properties totaling over $30billion. Leadership roles in business, nonprofits and academics.

Hans-Juergen Weidenbacher serves as Managing Director and Global Head of Product Specialists Private Markets at Allianz Global Investors, contributing to their UK operations. With over 25 years of experience in investments and asset management, he is globally responsible for positioning AllianzGI's expanding Private Markets portfolio, which includes infrastructure debt. He has been instrumental in driving significant growth within the Private Markets platform since 2013. Previously, he held roles as a Senior Consultant at Allianz SE and an M&A Advisor. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree and an MBA.

JR Pearce, CPA, served as Senior Investment Officer, Real Estate, Real Assets at Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS). With over a decade of service, he was instrumental in building a global real estate, real assets, and private credit portfolio, encompassing investments across the Nordics, Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, and China. Pearce is recognized for his leadership, strategic vision, and principled investment advice, leaving a significant impact on SCERS and the public pension investment community.

Jaime Chavarriaga is Hill International Director of Aviation Program Management in Miami, FL. Jaime brings more than 30 years of development and implementation experience with major projects and programs at domestic and international airports throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. At Hill, he is responsible for pursuing, developing, and assisting with the implementation of major airport projects and programs throughout the U.S. and Latin America.

James Spencer is a Managing Partner at Exus Management Partners, where he established the firm's US platform for renewable energy advisory and asset management in June 2018. He also serves as President & CEO of Exus Renewables North America since October 2023. With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Spencer is instrumental in guiding investors in acquiring and managing wind and solar assets across the U.S., contributing to Exus managing approximately 11 GW of renewable energy assets. He has been pivotal in securing significant financing for utility-scale solar and wind projects. Previously, he founded EverPower in 2002, successfully leading it to an exit in 2018 and raising over $900 million. He holds degrees from Duquesne University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Jason Todd is a Senior Managing Director at Pacific Life, leading Infrastructure Investments. With over two decades of experience in capital markets and corporate finance, he specializes in project finance and renewable energy. His expertise encompasses financial modeling, debt restructuring, and due diligence. Prior to Pacific Life, Jason held significant roles at Fitch Ratings and Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ. He holds an MBA in Finance from DePaul University.

Jeffery Safford, Director at Pan American Finance, is an accomplished energy executive with over 30 years of global power experience. He specializes in project development, corporate and project finance, and has participated in over $11 billion in M&A and restructuring transactions.

Jeremy Ebie is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Phoenix Infrastructure Group, a US-based infrastructure investor and developer. He also serves as the firm's CEO and Founder. With over 17 years of experience, Mr. Ebie specializes in infrastructure investment, municipal finance, and public-private partnerships (P3s). His work involves structuring P3 transportation projects and advising federal, state, and local governments on private sector investment. Phoenix Infrastructure Group, founded in 2015, is a minority-owned firm involved in significant projects like the JFK International Airport Terminal 8 redevelopment (where he is CFO for the transformation), the Washington, D.C. Smart Streetlights System, and Charlotte Gateway Train Station. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a JD from Tulane University Law School.

Jill M. Daniel is the Founder and Managing Director of Estuary Capital Partners, a firm specializing in the development, sponsorship, and financing of energy and related infrastructure projects in the US. She brings over 25 years of extensive experience in energy and infrastructure investment, development, financing, and management. Her professional background includes senior investment roles at SteelRiver Infrastructure Partners, Babcock & Brown, The Carlyle Group, and Bechtel Enterprises. Jill holds a Master of Business Administration from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington.

He is the North America Business Development Director. In that role John coordinates and oversees the project origination function for the North American market. John has been actively engaged across a variety of infrastructure investment disciplines including business development, project development, project finance, fundraising, and corporate finance. John has played active roles in major PPP including the Port of Miami Tunnel Project, the IH 635/ LBJ Project in Texas, the Long Beach Courthouse Project, the Purple Line Project in Maryland, and the Central 70 Project in Denver. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University and a master's degree from Columbia University's School of Public and International Affairs.

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CEO of Avports (f.k.a. Pan Am World Services), which is America’s most experienced airport operator and manager. Avports is currently owned by West Street Infrastructure Partners III, a family of infrastructure investment funds managed by the Merchant Banking Division of The Goldman Sachs Group. His airport management and P3 (public-private partnership) investment career spans over 14 years. He was previously Co-founder/VP for Carlyle Airport Group, where he co-led the proposal to redevelop the $9.5 billion Terminal One at JFK Airport. His previous experience includes working at CCR USA, Airports Worldwide/TBI (OMERS & Houston Airports), Merrill Lynch’s I-Banking and Federal Trade Commission. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Lari Konfidan serves as the Managing Principal at Konfident Capital. In this leadership role, Konfidan is instrumental in guiding the firm's strategic initiatives and overseeing its operations. Their expertise contributes to Konfident Capital's focus within the financial industry.

Ms. Mahon joined CIBC Capital Markets in August 2013 and is responsible for all infrastructure finance activities globally. She has had a multifaceted career as a banker, public sector manager, infrastructure executive, consultant and developer focusing on the development and financing of large infrastructure projects around the globe. Ms. Mahon holds a master’s degree in urban planning from Harvard University, and a BS summa cum laude from Boston University.

Luis Barreto is a Managing Director in Brookfield’s Infrastructure Group, responsible for leading the sourcing and execution of new investments in North America, including Mexico. Mr. Barreto joined Brookfield in 2010 and has since played a key role in expanding our operations in both Peru and Mexico. Mr. Barreto was instrumental in opening our Peru office, and in 2015, he relocated to Mexico to establish our presence in the country. In addition to driving our geographic expansion in South America, Mr. Barreto has also played an important leadership role on many significant transactions in the region. Prior to joining Brookfield, Mr. Barreto was a Director in the Financial Institutions Group at Citi, based in New York and London.

Marc deBree serves as the Head of Real Estate & Alternatives for the TIAA General Account, overseeing investment strategy and activity for its global, multi-asset class alternatives portfolio. This portfolio, totaling over $60 billion, includes real estate equity, commercial mortgages, private equity, agriculture, timber, energy, and infrastructure strategies. He joined TIAA in 2007, initially sourcing and underwriting real estate investment opportunities across the U.S. Prior to his current role, deBree was part of the portfolio management team at Nuveen Real Estate, where he managed acquisition and disposition activities and developed investment management strategies. He holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from The College of Wooster, and an M.B.A. and Master's of Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is a CAIA charterholder.

CFO of DP World Americas since 2018. Prior to DP World Americas, was acting CEO (2017) and CFO of Odebrecht Transport S.A. (from 2010 to 2018) and CFO of Rede Energia (2008). Before that had worked for almost 20 years in wholesale and investment banking holding several senior and executive positions at Unibanco, HSBC, BBM, BofA and Chase Manhattan both in Brazil and the United Kingdom. Board member of several companies in Argentina, Peru, Chile, Brazil and the Dominican Republica. Holds a degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and Executive MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas Sao Paulo.

Maria Vorobieva, a Senior Director at SkyPower, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international affairs, global trade, and public relations, particularly within the renewable energy sector. She is instrumental in driving corporate communications, international relations, and global partnerships for SkyPower. Maria oversees strategic planning, sustainability initiatives, and engagements with the United Nations Global Compact. Her expertise is crucial in fostering SkyPower's global outreach and commitment to sustainable development.

Mark Voccola is a Senior Managing Director in Ardian's Infrastructure Group, based in the USA. Joining Ardian in 2018, he serves as Co-Head of Ardian Infrastructure US, playing a critical role in shaping the firm's strategy and leading its U.S. infrastructure activities. Mr. Voccola focuses on evaluating investment opportunities and identifying high-quality American essential infrastructure assets, with extensive expertise across the energy, renewables, and transportation sectors. Under his leadership, his team has deployed over US$1 billion in investments. Prior to Ardian, he was a Partner at Ares EIF and Energy Investors Funds (EIF).

Concentrates her practices in public law, especially regarding infrastructure transactions. Provide legal support in government contracts (RFP and unsolicited proposal; PPP; concessions), EPC, regulatory. CP3P-F.

Micah came to URBAN-X from NYSERDA, where he served as the Director of NY Prize and Strategic Advisor for Innovation, and spent 5 years as Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering where he launched NYC’s first sponsored tech incubator. Micah has direct experience with utilities, government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions and early stage companies. He is interested in startups that embrace change as well as regulators and innovative large companies working on solutions for climate and energy issues.

Michael was the founding executive director of Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE), the state’s public-private partnership agency. Prior to his work with HPTE, Michael was a senior law-firm partner, with international and domestic responsibilities for major infrastructure projects. Michael graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in International Relations & Affairs as well as obtaining his JD from Stanford University Law School. He is based in Denver.

Michael Nichols serves as a Senior Investment Officer for the Texas Tech University System Endowment. A CAIA charterholder, he is responsible for managing the "stable value" portfolio, which constitutes 40% of the endowment and is strategically diversified across hedge funds and credit investments. Nichols is instrumental in developing innovative liquidity strategies and a low-beta portfolio, ensuring capital preservation and strategic market positioning for the endowment.

Michael D. Underhill, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Capital Innovations, an alternative investment boutique. Oversees data science, equity valuation, risk modeling, performance attribution, & trading strategies. Designed factor testing, optimization, risk budgeting, active portfolio trading and rebalancing. Invented Capital Innovations InSight™ process, which uses Capital Innovations’ proprietary private markets model, analyzes available investment manager data and rates each product according to seven factors: business, staff, investment process, investment risk, performance, terms/conditions, and operations.

Mike Gion is Director, SAA, leading real estate services for the Los Angeles-based architectural firm SAA through a strategic alliance with Brookwood Group, where he is also a shareholder and consultant. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Region Manager for Brookwood's Southwestern Operations until early 2020. Gion brings extensive corporate real estate expertise, having merged his Mobius CRE consulting practice into Brookwood in 2010. His career highlights include leading Intuit's LEED Gold-certified corporate campus development and managing a 1.5 million sq ft campus for Sun Microsystems. Mike is recognized for his leadership in optimizing real estate to create strategic and sustainable assets, enhancing client profitability.

Nahed Sabri is a Director, Alternative Investments at Trans-Canada Capital, where she oversees the Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Co-investment portfolios as part of a diversified alternatives program. Previously, she was a Senior Analyst at Air Canada Pension Investments and an Investment Analyst at Kruger Inc., managing various investment programs. Nahed holds a degree in Finance from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business. Trans-Canada Capital is an innovative asset management firm specializing in alternative investment strategies, managing approximately C$30 billion for Air Canada's pension plans.

Nathan Whigham is the Founder and President of EN Capital, a capital advisory firm operating in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City. With nearly two decades in finance, he has overseen over $1B in transactions across diverse sectors, including commercial real estate, renewable energy, and emerging markets. Whigham specializes in structuring debt and equity, leveraging his MBA and expertise in Space Law.

Nicolas Matos is a Partner at Exus Partners USA, a leading debt collection and receivables management company. With extensive experience in financial services and debt recovery, he plays a key role in the firm's strategic operations and client relationships. Matos brings expertise in portfolio management, regulatory compliance, and business development to his position. At Exus Partners, he contributes to the company's mission of providing innovative debt collection solutions across various industries. His professional background encompasses both domestic and international markets, helping drive the company's growth and operational excellence in the competitive receivables management sector.

Passion for infrastructure industry. Willing to be a game changer and to shape the infrastructure of the future. Highly experienced in structuration and negotiation of complex infrastructure projects (PPP, concessions, real estate development, setting up funds, etc...).

Pablo Otín is CEO and co-founder of Powertisand has anover 18 years in-depth experience in renewable energy in top-notch companies as well as a broad experience in wind and solar and global expertise. Otín holds a BEng (MechanicalEngineering) of Central Lancashire (UK) and University of Zaragoza (Spain). He also holdsan Executive MBA from IEB. Otín led international expansions and built platforms from scratch. Pablo Otín leads Powertis’ activities globally and is driving the company to a leading position in PV markets such as Brazil.

Paulo Assis Benites is the Diretor Comercial at Global Ace Participações e Investimentos, a company active in engineering services. An accomplished professional, he holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Mogi das Cruzes (1990), followed by a Master's (1992) and a Doctorate (1995) from the University of São Paulo (USP). Benites has a robust background in public transport infrastructure, notably contributing to advanced technological systems for São Paulo Metro platforms and modernization efforts for CPTM networks and energy solutions. He previously served as an Administrator for Sistemas de Transportes Sustentaveis - Sts LTDA, a partner company of Global Ace, since 2017. His career reflects a dedication to advancing national engineering and infrastructure development.

Ingressou na Brookfield em 2021 como VP Sênior de Gestão de Portfólio de Real Estate BR e é responsável por coordenar todas as atividades de finanças, desde o financiamento de aquisições e desenvolvimento com transações envolvendo mais de R$ 11 bilhões, até as atividades de controladoria, relatórios e tesouraria. Formado em Eng. Mecânica pela Escola Politécnica da USP, com MBA em Finanças e Gestão Estratégica pela The Wharton School, Universidade da Pensilvânia, antes de integrar o time da Brookfield trabalhou no Grupo CCR, onde atuou como co-CEO da subsidiária Curaçao Airport Partners e integrou os conselhos de administração das operadoras dos aeroportos de Curaçao, de San Jose, Costa Rica, de Quito, Equador, de BH, e Total Airport Service

Paulo Perillo is the Director of Engineering & Systems at Safari Energy LLC. An accomplished professional, he possesses a robust background in renewable energy engineering and project management. Paulo specializes in leading innovative solar and energy storage projects, utilizing cutting-edge technologies for optimal performance and sustainability. He holds a Master's in Renewable Energy Engineering and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering.

Maj Gen Dr Pawan Anand, AVSM has a wealth of experience in infrastructure management at apex level in Govt, having been Senior Chief Engineer of the South Western Region, guiding three Zonal Chief Engineers executing over 400 projects with Rs 4300 Crore ($ 605mn) outlay. Projects- residential and essential services, roads, runways, hover port, explosive storage houses etc. Was one-stop person for procurements, international/domestic (a few million USD contracts). Currently, Secy Gen of Highway Operators Association in India, Mentor for senior civil services and military officers at National Defence College, Delhi, Distinguished Fellow USI of India (think tank), Fellow Institution of Engineers. Awarded by GoI.

Peter Martin Larsen serves as Investment Director of Alternative Investments at Pension Danmark Alternative Investments, where he oversees strategic investment initiatives across diverse alternative asset classes. Based in Denmark, he brings extensive expertise in portfolio management and institutional investing to one of the country's leading pension fund organizations. Larsen specializes in identifying and executing investment opportunities in private equity, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. His role involves developing investment strategies that align with Pension Danmark's long-term objectives while managing risk and optimizing returns for pension beneficiaries. With a focus on sustainable and responsible investing practices, he contributes to the fund's commitment to generating strong risk-adjusted returns across alternative investment portfolios.

Rakesh Jain is currently with Mytrah Energy, India and looking after New Business Initiatives across infra, Tech space and emerging business opportunities. Earlier while in Feedback Infra Private Limited, a major Infra advisory firm in India, he has developed the fuel practice (Gas/Coal/Mining) practice and also developed the consulting market for Feedback Infra in Africa across infra space. He has worked in sectors such as Power (Conventional/Renewable), Gas, City Gas Distribution, LNG/FSRU, Coal Bed Methane, LPG, Coal & Mining, Ports & Logistics, Electric Vehicles (Urban Mobility), Alternate Fuel, Solid Waste Management, Tourism, Industrial Development, Water, etc.

Raul is an Infrastructure Investment professional with an engineering background. His 15 years’ international experience as project engineer, financial analyst and senior investment manager provides him with a wide contact network in the PPPs market. He started his career at Cintra Infraestructuras (Ferrovial Group), then he joined EY to start the Project Finance and Infrastructure Advisory practice in Spain, and finally he moved to Sacyr Concesiones as Senior PPP Investment Manager, where he has led several consortia, including the one that was awarded with a €900 million investment project in Colombia in 2015. He has been involved in infrastructure projects that range from €400 million to €2 billion in many Western countries.

Recep Kendircioglu is a Senior Managing Director at Manulife Investment Management, leading the Power and Infrastructure team. He oversees over $23 billion in private/public/project finance debt and private equity investments. His experience includes renewable energy projects at Enel North America and power plant development at InterGen. Kendircioglu holds an MBA from Rice University and a BS from Bogazici University, and is a CFA Charterholder and a Certified Financial Risk Manager.

Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge has been the Director of St. Louis Lambert International Airport since January 2010. She is also Chairwoman of the 17-member St. Louis Airport Commission. She is also Chairwoman of the 17-member St. Louis Airport Commission. Prior to STL, Ms. Hamm-Niebruegge logged over 25 years in aviation management positions with American Airlines, Trans World Airlines (TWA) and Ozark Air Lines; a majority of her career has been based in St. Louis, Missouri. She’s the current Chairperson of the Board of Christian Hospital; former Chairperson of the Advisory Board of John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University; and past President of the Board of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis.

Rodrigo Ferreira Fonsêca Pedroso is a civil engineer, specialist in hydroelectric generation by the PAPUC -Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, in wind generation by the DEWI Institute of Germany, in commercialization of energy by Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, in project management by FGV - Getulio Vargas Foundation, worked at ANEEL - National Electric Energy Agency and is currently CEO of Pacto Energia S.A.

A rising star in the world of California real estate, Ryan has literally done it all—from brokering a billion dollars in mortgage transactions to engineering and helming large scale construction projects. He was ranked a Top Producer in the country for five years and was the #1 Top Originator in California for four. But Ryan saw a different path moving forward and consequently decided that the country was ready for a brand new CRE investing mindset.

Sarah Capozzo was the Manager of Alternative Investments at Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. In this role, she was responsible for analyzing and recommending investments across diverse asset classes, focusing on alternative investments and investment grade fixed income. Her expertise includes credit and fixed income sectors such as aviation, real estate, and infrastructure. Prior to this, she served as a Senior Fixed Income Analyst, Fixed Income Analyst, and Trading Desk Assistant within the organization. Sarah is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder.

Sebastián Méndez Agudelo serves as the Acting Vice President of Business Growth at EPM - Empresas Públicas de Medellín. An international negotiator with a specialization in Finance and a Master's in Administration from Universidad EAFIT, he brings over 15 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and business development. Méndez joined the EPM Group initially at UNE, transitioning to EPM in 2012. Since 2013, he has held various managerial roles within EPM's Vice Presidency of Growth. He also contributes as a board member for several entities, including EDATEL S.A. E.S.P., Telefónica de Pereira S.A. E.S.P., and as President of the Board of EV. ALIANZA ENERGÉTICA S.A., showcasing his extensive industry expertise.

Mr. Pathak has over 3 decades of experience shared equally between the private sector and Government of India's IAS (Indian Administrative Service). He started his career in 1986 with a 4-year investment banking stint at ICICI and HSBC before joining the IAS. He re-joined the private sector in 2006, in IDFC. He returned to the ICICI group as Senior Director (Investments), ICICI Venture, investing private equity in infrastructure. He joined Larsen & Toubro in 2017.He has 360-degree experience in infrastructure finance and execution, having worked in private equity investing and fundraising, both national and global, project finance, project structuring, preparation and appraisal, and investment banking.

Srini Viswanathan is the Chief Executive Officer of Vibrant Energy, which is a growing its SE Asia based C&I platform to 500MW in 3 years. Previously, he was leading SunEdison India’s C&I business where he led the growth of India’s initial rooftop and C&I open access portfolio. Prior to that, he was the Country Head and Managing Director for Solesa Solar Engineering that provided rooftop and utility scale EPC services across India, Middle East and Africa. Srini started his solar finance and development career by being a founding employee for Sol Systems where he helped in building a mezzanine solar financing fund in Washington DC. He completed his MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and started his career at UBS Investment Bank

Steve Lemelin, FSA, CFA, is the Director of External Investment Managers for the City of Montreal Retirement System. He brings extensive experience in investment management and analysis, having previously served as an Investment Consultant at Mercer Investment Consulting and a Pension and Investment Analyst at Assumption Life. Mr. Lemelin has held his current role since 2015, overseeing external investment strategies for the pension fund. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Sciences from Université Laval.

Stewart Steeves, as CEO of LaGuardia Gateway Partners LLC, notably spearheaded the $4 billion redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport's Central Terminal B. He oversaw the project's complex phases, from competitive procurement and financing to construction and operations. Under his leadership, the Terminal B redevelopment earned the Envision Platinum award for its sustainable design. A Professional Engineer and Chartered Financial Analyst, Steeves possesses extensive experience in airport development and management, having overseen nearly $10 billion in projects across North America and the Caribbean. His prior roles include CFO of Vantage Airport Group and CEO of Nassau Airport Development Company, where he led a significant airport redevelopment.

Susan Warner-Dooley is the Chief Commercial Officer for Airports at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, overseeing commercial functions for JFK, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, New York Stewart, and Teterboro Airports. With over 30 years of experience as a senior airport executive, consultant, and attorney, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of airport strategic positioning, finances, operations, and capital development. Her expertise includes capital funding planning, financial and business issues, rates and charges, and airline and commercial business arrangements. She is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) and an International Airport Professional (I.A.P.), holding a Juris Doctorate and MBA.

Sven Kottwitz serves as a Director at Transurban, a leading developer and operator of toll roads. Based in the US, Kottwitz brings expertise to his role within the company, contributing to Transurban's operations and projects in the region. His professional background focuses on the infrastructure and transportation sectors, aligning with Transurban's mission of delivering integrated tolling and intelligent transport systems. He plays a part in the strategic direction and operational management of key initiatives at Transurban.

Valerie Blecua-Bodin serves as Managing Director at NEOEN USA Inc., a leading renewable energy developer specializing in solar, wind, and battery storage projects. With extensive experience in the clean energy sector, she oversees NEOEN's strategic operations and business development across the United States market. Under her leadership, NEOEN USA has advanced numerous utility-scale renewable energy initiatives, contributing to the company's position as a global independent power producer. Her expertise spans project development, financing, and regulatory affairs in the renewable energy industry, driving sustainable energy solutions and supporting the transition to clean power generation across American markets.

Victor Borque serves as the CEO of Sacyr Plenary Utility Partners Idaho LLC, a vital entity within the Sacyr group. In this leadership capacity, he is instrumental in steering strategic initiatives and overseeing significant projects. His role directly contributes to Sacyr's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) business development efforts in the USA, leveraging his expertise to advance the company's infrastructure endeavors.

Vinicius is 44 years old and has important passages for large national and international companies in the infrastructure, oil and gas, aerospace and automotive sectors. Serrano holds a master's degree in logistics and supplies from Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management. He also specialized in strategic supply management by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management, has an MBA from the USP-FIA and another teacher from the Pierre Mendes University of Grenoble - in international business. Before accepting the invitation for the management of Cesbe, Vinicius acted as Head of SupplyChain Brazil in the Norwegian multinational Aker Solutions. He has also worked for Embraer and GNK Aeroespace do Brasil.

Vishnu Mohanan is the Director, Private Markets at HRM Pension Plan, where he leads investment activities across private equity, private credit, and infrastructure through various strategies including primary funds, co-investments, and secondary transactions. Previously, he was a Manager at Castle Hall, specializing in operational due diligence for diverse investment funds. Vishnu holds a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Mary's University and is a CAIA charter holder, demonstrating his expertise in alternative investments.

Willem Sutherland headed the Latin America region for ING. While travelling extensively in Latin America, he is based in New York. Prior to assuming his current position, he was also head of the Infrastructure Finance and Advisory activities for ING in the Americas. Willem has more than 20 years of experience in debt structuring, advisory, project finance and debt placement in the Americas. Prior to joining ING, Willem worked for ABN AMRO in Europe, Mexico and New York. He has been based in New York since 2001. Willem holds an MSc degree in Business Engineering from the Technical University of Twente, in the Netherlands.