Agenda
- Wed, Jun 10, 2026
- Thu, Jun 11, 2026
- Fri, Jun 12, 2026
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Afternoon
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom Foyer
Registration opens
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4:00 pm - 4:45 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Investor fireside chat mixer Jorge Fernandez (Managing Director, Infrastructure), Dima Blumin (Senior Portfolio Manager, Real Assets), Derek Chu (Head of American Real Assets, Investments), Jonathan Lawrence (Director, Infrastructure Investments), Kathryn Liao (Managing Principal), Ashley Ng (Senior Director & Head, Infrastructure Investments)
An interactive investor panel with speakers reviewing their investment programs and sharing what emerging trends they are focusing on.
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Evening
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4:45 pm - 6:30 pm at The Café
Welcome networking reception
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6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Adjourn
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Morning
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7:30 am - 8:30 am at The Grand Foyer
Breakfast
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8:30 am - 9:00 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Welcome and overview Jorge Fernandez (Managing Director, Infrastructure), Tom Parker (Executive Vice President and Publisher)
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9:00 am - 9:45 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
A global perspective: The world as our readers see it Loretta Clodfelter (Editorial Director), Gianluca Minella (Head of Research), Shalini Ramanathan (Director)
A review of key themes and insights from our global editorial board meetings, which will set the stage for a panel discussion to examine global infrastructure trends and kick off our event.
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9:45 am - 10:45 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
A global perspective: Roundtable discussions and roundtable reports Jorge Fernandez (Managing Director, Infrastructure), Loretta Clodfelter (Editorial Director)
Attendees will participate in roundtable discussions, and will have the option to select one of several topics with related questions to discuss and examine global infrastructure trends.
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10:45 am - 11:15 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom Foyer
Break
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Capital discipline in maturing energy transition Mark Weisdorf (Managing Partner), David Altshuler (Partner, Head of Capital Formation), Shawn Cumberland (Managing Partner), Recep Kendircioglu (Global Head of Infrastructure Equity), Roshni Maili (Managing Partner)
- Given uncertainty, shifting policy and volatile markets, how do you create portfolio optimization with traditional and green energy strategies today?
- Within portfolio strategies, we will examine two major issues: Grid modernization as the defining infrastructure challenge, and technology maturity versus obsolescence risk.
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Afternoon
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at The Grand Foyer
Lunch
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1:00 pm - 1:45 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Mega-trends: Mega-funds and middle-market funds Chase McWhorter (Managing Director, Americas), Carolyn Arida (Partner - Infrastructure), Serkan Bahçeci, PhD (Partner and Head of Research), Allison Kingsley (Founder & Partner), Ross Posner (Managing Partner)
- What are the strengths and possible risks with mega-funds versus middle-market funds?
- What types of strategies and sectors work best for mega-funds versus middle-market funds?
- Based on economic and market trends, how does the future look for these two types of infrastructure funds in the U.S. and globally? -

1:45 pm - 2:30 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Global capital flow trends Tom Parker (Executive Vice President and Publisher), Catherine Cusimano (Director, Energy Infrastructure Credit), Chris Haines (Principal), Jeff Rodgers (Managing Director)
A look at emerging trends and drivers for equity and debt strategies for investors.
To drive discussion around investor trends, we will highlight key data points from Hodes Weill & Associates’ annual Institutional Infrastructure Allocations Monitor report. -

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom Foyer
Break
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
State and future of P3s in America: A look at local, state and federal opportunities Yousef Salama (Director of Education), Jeremy Ebie (CEO and Founder), Robert Keough (Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure), Hari Rajan (Managing Partner)
- What are the challenges of public-private partnerships (P3s) in the United States?
- What are some P3 examples that have worked well on the federal, state and local level?
- What are the tailwinds and headwinds that will affect P3s in America, moving forward?
- What sectors, states and cities offer the best opportunities today? -

4:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Wrap-up
Tying the days’ themes, trends and insights together to prepare for the final day.
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Evening
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4:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Depart for cruise & offsite dinner
We’ll kick off our evening with a one-of-a-kind river cruise that blends iconic view of the Chicago’s world-renowned skyline. Narration along the way from an expert architectural guide will provide captivating stories, design details, and little-known facts about Chicago’s legendary buildings.
After we dock, we’ll make our way to River Roast for an evening of delicious food and networking. Situated on the iconic Chicago River with stunning views of downtown, River Roast features contemporary American tavern fare.
A jacket or wrap is highly suggested as weather in the evening can be cool. -

9:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Return to hotel
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Morning
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8:00 am - 8:45 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom & Foyer
Working breakfast: Global macro and sector trends for infrastructure Javier De Esteban (Principal), Taylor McManus (Principal), Michael Underhill (Chief Investment Officer), Aaron Vale, MFin, CFA, CAIA (Global Managing Director)
A review of key global macro and sectors trends for infrastructure with a panel of two infrastructure thought leaders who will share how they see these trends creating opportunities and risks in global infrastructure moving forward. We will follow this session with doing a deep dive on the few of these trends with roundtable discussions to tie these and themes and trends at our event all together into actionable insights before we adjourn.
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8:45 am - 9:30 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Tying it all together: Roundtable discussions and roundtable reports Jorge Fernandez (Managing Director, Infrastructure), Loretta Clodfelter (Editorial Director)
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9:30 am - 9:45 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Advisory board wrap-up Tom Parker (Executive Vice President and Publisher), Derek Chu (Head of American Real Assets, Investments), Jim Maloney (Director, Illinois Public Pension Fund Association)
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9:45 am - 10:00 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom
Closing remarks and thank you Jorge Fernandez (Managing Director, Infrastructure), Tom Parker (Executive Vice President and Publisher)
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10:00 am - 10:00 am at Ritz Carlton Ballroom Foyer
Adjourn, with grab-and-go refreshments
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Afternoon
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