Securing Europe’s Future: Capital, Resilience & Transformation in a Fragmented World

As our flagship event, this limited-capacity Forum brought together 150 senior decision-makers and industry leaders for two days of high-calibre, influential discussions.

About the 2026 Forum

Against a backdrop of shifting macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical pressures, and evolving security concerns, the Forum explored how these forces are reshaping investment decisions and long-term infrastructure strategy. Discussions focused on practical approaches to strengthening European infrastructure, with a clear emphasis on innovation and strategic resilience.

Held in Amsterdam, the Forum featured two days of insight-led discussion with experts at the forefront of infrastructure finance, policy, technology, and security. Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, and interactive roundtables, participants exchanged ideas, built valuable connections, and engaged 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.

Keynote Speaker Summaries

Beyond the Battlefield: The Infrastructure Behind National Security

Explore how defence is expanding beyond traditional military capabilities to encompass the systems that underpin modern society.

Building Resilience in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty

Explore the changing geopolitical landscape and its implications for investment, security and economic resilience.

Investing in the Energy Transition: Grids, Interconnectors and Energy Security

Gain insight into the conditions needed to unlock investment across the energy value chain.

Investing in the Energy Transition: Renewables, Sustainable Fuels and Circular Solutions

Gain insight into opportunities emerging across renewables, grids, storage, sustainable fuels and circular economy solutions, and the importance of balancing innovation with responsible investment and risk management.

Europe's Digital Future: Balancing Sovereignty and Competitiveness

Explore the evolving debate around digital sovereignty and the role of competitive digital assets, innovation and investment in shaping Europe’s digital future.

 

Infrastructure Intelligence: Turning Data into Better Decisions

Understand how AI and data are transforming the way infrastructure projects are planned, financed and delivered.

 

AI Infrastructure at Scale: Opportunities and Challenges for Investors

Explore the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure and what it means for investors, policymakers and infrastructure developers.

Between Trump & Xi

Speaker: Dr. Dirk Schumacher,
Chief Economist,
KfW Group