Future Leaders Network
Be part of our dynamic community for the next generation, empowering you to shape your future.
Our Future Leaders Network is an exclusive platform for early to mid-career professionals committed to progressing their careers, reaching their full potential and taking responsibility for shaping the future of the infrastructure and energy financing industry.
To get involved, browse through the activities below, subscribe to IPFA mailings and put yourself or a colleague forward as an ‘Future Leaders Rep‘ to be kept in the loop about Future Leader Network plans and initiatives.
What activities does Future Leaders Network offer?
Our Future Leaders activities range from regional in-person events that include networking, social receptions and soft skill sessions. We also welcome Future Leaders at our mainstream events to listen and learn.
You can also participate in our webinars and Energy Transition Network and access a wealth of information on-demand in our Knowledge Hub.
Regional events & site visits
Exclusive insights on the key regional market developments. We also arrange site visits, social receptions and soft-skills focused sessions offering opportunities to build on skills and develop your professional profile. Access is dependent on your membership level.
Global webinars, workshops
Live and interactive virtual sessions providing opportunities to learn and build on skills, whilst connecting with peers through educational industry updates and workshops. Available to Global (full access) members.
On-demand content
All recorded content (webinars and videos), event summaries and presentations are uploaded to our Knowledge Hub and can be accessed by all members.
IPFA Learning
Get access to our IPFA Learning courses which will provide you with the basics in infrastructure as well as more advanced and specialist training.
Future Leaders Committee
Our dedicated Committees are the voice of our Future Leaders Network, helping us create a friendly, innovative and educational community for you to be a part of.
What are Future Leaders Network Committees?
Comprised of early to mid-career professionals, our Committees are the voice of our Network, helping us create a friendly and innovative community for the next generation. We work closely with Committees to map out an engaging pipeline of educational activities and experiences across nine branches, they are: Africa, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Middle East, Netherlands, North America and UK & Ireland
Can anyone get involved?
Future Leaders Network is inclusive for all and we encourage all backgrounds, disabilities, ethnicities and genders to join. We ask for those applying for Future Leaders Committees to be involved in the infrastructure and energy space and have no more than 10 years’ experience. We are particularly looking for individuals who represent the investor, developer, technical or public sector perspectives to apply.
What are the benefits of joining a Future Leaders Network committee?
As a Committee Member you will have the exclusive opportunity to: influence the direction of the initiative; experience being part of a sounding board; gain industry exposure; make new connections; learn new skills; share knowledge and ideas with peers.
If you would be interested in joining a committee, please get in touch.
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Upcoming Future Leaders Network activities
Shaping the Future: IPFA Future Leaders Network Launch, Ireland
Future Leaders Annual Fun Run or Walk
When Projects Don't go According to Plan
Data Centres and Supporting Infrastructure Needed to Meet Growing Demand in Australia
Project Handovers: Considerations for Financial Models in Deal Lifecycles
Clean Energy - How to Inspire The New Generation of Professionals
What is the Value-Add of ESG KPIs? Valuations and Modelling Series (EP 4)
Acquiring a Portfolio of Assets from Another Owner - Valuations and Modelling Series (EP 3)
Acquiring Developer Platforms - Valuations & Modelling Series (EP 2)
ESG and Energy Security – Can the Two Co-exist? - Valuations & Modelling Series (EP 1)
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Crafting your Growth by Growing your Careercraft (S3, Ep8)
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Preparing to be Powerful in Contemporary Leadership (S3, Ep7)
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Approaching Challenging Conversations (S3, Ep4)
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Finding (and Keeping) a Mentor, Coach or Sponsor (S3, Ep3)
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Living the (Work) Life You Want to Live (S3, Ep1)
Our Voices, Our Stories | EY’s Neuro-Diverse Centers of Excellence - Disability Awareness Month
Our Voices, Our Stories | Brian Ross, Ross Infrastructure Development - Disability Awareness Month
Our Voices, Our Stories | Sandra Tawiah, TwynstraGudde - Black History Month and Black Achievement Month
Our Voices, Our Stories | Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE, FIDIC - Black History Month and Black Achievement Month
From Deal Making to Portfolio Valuations: The Role of Financial Modelling (Part 3)
Our Voices, Our Stories | Rashidat Apena, Aviva Investors - Black History Month & Black Achievement Month
From Deal Making to Portfolio Valuations: The Role of Financial Modelling (Part 2)
From Deal Making to Portfolio Valuations: The Role of Financial Modelling (Part 1)
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Influencing Corporate Social Responsibility (S2, Ep6)
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Communicating with Different Personality Types (S2, Ep4)
Restructuring 101: Waivers, Defaults and Insolvency in Australia
The Shifting Sands of the European Energy Markets - Flexibility and the Energy Transition
Workshop | Financial Models in a Crisis - Stress Testing the Model
Workshop | Creating a Responsible Future – Sustainable Finance and ESG
Future Leaders’ Guide to… Transforming Your Relationship Building Plan (S1, Ep4)
Assessing ESG Workshop – A Practical Approach To Valuing Sustainability
How Dutch Infrastructure Projects Can Benefit from Experiences Abroad
Structuring the Deal Series: Bankability – The Financial Perspective
Structuring the Deal Series: Bankability – The Technical Perspective
Structuring the Deal Series: Bankability – The Legal Perspective
What if..? Advanced Techniques for Performing Sensitivity Analysis in Excel Financial Models
Project Finance Modelling: Essential Model Functionality for Powerful Transaction Analysis
Get more involved!
Host an activity, take part as a speaker, suggest a topic, join our Future Leaders Network Committee or put yourself forward as an FLN rep for your organisation to be the first in the know.
We want to hear from you!
What is the value of Future Leaders Network?
Hear from Arash Mojabi, our UK FLN Committee Chair, on why it’s important for early to mid-career professionals to connect and how we can drive the global industry forward together.
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