THE EUROPEAN FORUM 2026
Amsterdam
18 & 19 June 2026
Thanks to our Forum host and sponsors
Securing Europe’s Future: Capital, Resilience & Transformation in a Fragmented World
As our flagship event, this limited capacity Forum brings together 150 senior decision-makers and industry leaders for two days of high-calibre, influential discussions.
What to expect at the 2026 Forum
Shifting macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical pressures, and evolving security concerns are reshaping investment decisions and long-term infrastructure strategy. The Forum will examine today’s realities and focus on practical approaches to strengthening European infrastructure, with an emphasis on innovation and strategic resilience.
Join us in Amsterdam for two days of insight-driven discussion led by experts at the forefront of infrastructure finance, policy, technology, and security. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive roundtables, we will exchange ideas, build connections, and engage in meaningful dialogue at a striking venue in the Zuid district.
What our delegates think
It really is a top level event,
with outstanding speakers, delegates,
and interesting topics.
Dates: 18 & 19 June 2026
Note: The European Forum is a dedicated space for C-suite and Partner level delegates involved in the infrastructure and energy financing industry, particularly debt and equity financiers. Access to the Forum is included as part of IPFA membership, however, due to high demand and limited capacity, once registration is open, we will be unable to confirm everyone.
Keynote speakers
Air Marshal Andrew Turner CB CBE CCMI
CEO, Saibre Capital
Dr Karin von Hippel
Former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, RUSI
Dr. Dirk Schumacher
Chief Economist, KFW
Ansgar Baums
General Manager CELA IGA, Microsoft
Dr. Saurabh Mishra
CEO, Taiyo.AI
Panel Chairs
Richard Abadie
Infrastructure Advisor, Invesis/PGGM, IFM
Lord Gregory Barker
Former UK Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change
Darryl Murphy
Head of Infrastructure, Aviva Investors
Panellists
Deepa Bharadwaj
Head of Infrastructure, Europe, IFM Investors
Prof. Torsten R. Böger
Managing Director, VIFG
Oliver Bradley
Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Digital Infrastructure, Infrastructure and Energy Capital, Macquarie Capital
Wouter Casteels
General Manager, De Werkvennootschap
Hans Coenen
member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer, Gasunie
Jeroen Dicker
Director Corporate Affairs, TenneT
Angel Ferrero
Head of Project Finance, Western Europe, European Investment Bank
Marie Lam Frendo
Partner, Chief Strategy Officer, Meridiam
Fabienne Marhem Sooriah
Development Director, Eiffage Concessions
Arnaud Nicolas
Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners
Arjan Reinders
Head of Infrastructure Europe, APG
David Swarbrick
Chief Investment Officer, Invesis
Roundtable Chairs
James Crask
Global Supply Chain Leader, Marsh
Andrej Nötzel
Director Energy, KfW
Errol Scholten
Partner, EY
Safa Sen
Market Engagement Lead, WSP
Rogier van Steennis
Director at EY-Parthenon
Roundtable Panellists
Jeff Kartanegara
Program Manager Integral Energy System, Alliander
Siegfried Knecht
Chairman of the Board of Directors, aireg
Diederik de Koe
Project Finance Manager, Magnolia Infra
Alex Küper
Managing Director, BSAF Blue Sky Aviation Fuel GmbH
Kiki Lauwers
CEO, Thorizon
Lisa McDermott
Head of Energy Transition Project Financing, ABN AMRO
Mario Mifsud
VP Renewable Fuels Sales and Trading EMEA and APAC, Neste
Julia Prescot CBE
IPFA Global Chair, Port of Tyne
Willem Stitselaar
Founding Partner, Dev Cap
Jan Toschka
Chief Executive Officer, Zaffra
Jeroen Trimpe Burger
Financing Lead, NEO NL
Albena Vassileva
Executive Director Infrastructure, IFM Investors
Sylvain Verdier
Senior Strategy Manager, Topsoe
Teun Witjes
Director, John Laing
Previous delegates include:
Our 2026 venue
The 2026 European Forum, hosted by DLA Piper, will take place at de Thomas’ church in the Amsterdam Zuid area.
