Pre-event sessions
We gather leaders of the development, export and agency finance world for a series of back-to-back interviews taking place on the main plenary over the course of the event. We delve deep into how they are structuring their organisations to respond to escalating climate change threats, accelerate energy transition, finance innovation and emerging technologies, and provide increased flexibility and accessibility to unlock more critical projects. How will agencies manage the required growth and the increasingly public role associated with their involvement in energy transition, energy security, economic development, and geopolitics, balancing stakeholders: government, industry, and the public?
The market has started to see a return of M&A transactions in a big way after a quiet H1 of 2023 and with this comes plenty of opportunities for investment and growth. Join our panellists as we discuss:
- What does the M&A market look like currently? Where are some of the biggest opportunities?
- The impact stabilising rates could have on the M&A market and opportunities for financings.
- Why are valuations in many cases lower than expected?
- What new or emerging debt products could reduce buyers’ dependence on the bank market?
We gather the leaders the development, export and agency finance world for a series of back-to-back interviews taking place on the main plenary over the course of the event. We delve deep into how they are structuring their organisations to respond to escalating climate change threats, accelerate energy transition, finance innovation and emerging technologies, and provide increased flexibility and accessibility to unlock more critical projects. How will agencies manage the required growth and the increasingly public role associated with their involvement in energy transition, energy security, economic development, and geopolitics, balancing stakeholders: government, industry, and the public?
- What role can PPPs play in Infrastructure investment globally? What do PPP pipelines look like currently?
- With so many projects in the pipeline, how can we cope with the construction and supply chain bottle necks and the challenges these come with?
- Airports in particular seem to be a very active space for investment – what do the structures look like for these transactions? Is there an opportunity here for partnerships?
- What role is ESG playing in infrastructure projects now – how has ESG compliance impacted the thought process and timelines of projects?
Join the leading international players and seize valuable opportunities for business connections and dealmaking over a delicious Greek buffet lunch
SPONSORED BY
As storage projects gain momentum and are proving themselves to be a pivotal pillar of portfolios, we will unite our panellists to discuss the current state and future trajectory of this dynamic asset class covering key points such as:
- How are solar business models evolving in different markets? Is a merchant generation-like model dominating? Or will eventually batteries need to be paid for reliability services.
- What does the pipeline for storage assets look like globally, is there more of a push for co-located or standalone projects and does this affect financing at all?
- What does the PPA market look like for storage assets? How have terms in solar-plus- storage evolved?
- What impact the growing battery sector has on other markets such as critical minerals mining, and more generally, how secure and competitive are supply chains.
Fibre deals particularly across Europe are continuing to reach close at a steady rate, and we are at an interesting point with the asset class where the questions over what is next are starting to be raised, join our panellists as we discuss:
- The impact of overbuild and competition on the Fibre market
- As we enter the ‘second wave of fibre’ we are seeing a lot of refinancings, what do these structures look like?
- Does the outlook for fibre investment differ when we break it down regionally across the globe?
- What are the prospects for consolidation in global fibre markets?
Whilst there is a forecast for interest rates to fall, the current high interest rate environment continues. With many projects needing to be completed, how can we navigate these choppy waters? Join our panelists as we discuss:
- How can utilizing hedging tools help with driving projects towards financial close?
- The impact of rising rates and inflationary pressure on asset returns.
- Discuss Alternative debt distribution methods, and alternative methods for de- risking both projects and bank’s debt books.
Join us for networking drinks, mingle with industry peers, and foster valuable connections in a relaxed setting. A chance to unwind, reflect on the debates of the day and discuss business in an amazing setting with delicious drinks and canapés
SPONSORED BY
The Goddess Athena, celebrated for her wisdom and intelligence, stands as the ideal symbol for this significant session. At Exile, we ardently support women and other underrepresented communities in export and project finance. Our aim is to foster an environment where more women are at the forefront of business origination and assume visible roles in the industry. Join our breakfast workshop in collaboration with WEXIF to network with peers and participate in purposeful debates.
We bring together key figures from the Greek business world in the infrastructure, energy, shipping, banking, and association industries for an exclusive roundtable. This session will delve into the outlook for these sectors, providing a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions. International participants, including ECAs, development banks, insurers, and commercial banks, are invited to attend, to discuss potential deals and project pipelines within the Greek market. The session will be hosted by the host nation's Greek ECA, ECG
Most of the world’s Emerging Markets are back in focus this year, as we see increased appetite and deal flow in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and elsewhere. Many large EM economies have returned to international bonds markets, following a record spree of defaults during the pandemic. The impact of the wars in Ukraine and Israel has been softened by slowing inflation, surging economic growth, and recovering risk appetite for export credit and project finance deals. Take a journey around some of the most exciting trade and investment destinations, according to our Seer, and start Day Two on a high note of commercial opportunity and risk mitigation.
What better place to convene our esteemed government ministry representatives than the birthplace of democracy? We gather to address one of the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time: how to balance achieving net-zero emissions and reduced carbon with the need for economic growth and affordable energy in developing nations. Can we establish rules and partnerships between developing governments, financial institutions, and agencies to harmonise development and climate objectives?
Alongside the traditional energy and core infrastructure projects, more and more we are seeing traction now for investments into emerging technologies such as Hydrogen and CCUS. But what must be done to get these asset classes scaled up? Join our panellists as we discuss:
- How far are we from large scale hydrogen projects becoming the norm?
- How significant will legislation and public sector support be to the growth of emerging technologies?
- Do we have the correct legal framework and foundations to meet our 2030 goals?
Solar as an asset class is continuing to see consistent investment and deal flow globally. With many global Net 0 and renewable energy targets this uptake will need to continue so how can we facilitate this? Join us as we unite senior figures in the renewables space to discuss:
- With so much more renewable capacity becoming available, what will we do with the energy? Is there a need for grid upgrades & storage co- location to facilitate the growing renewables capacity?
- Solar as a technology is seen to be matured now – what impact is this having on the debt product and raising of finances for Solar projects – are we seeing more financing on a portfolio level closer to an infra model than a project finance model?
- How does the outlook for Solar differ when comparing deals done globally?
Digital Infrastructure and Data
Centres are now a critical part of
many global portfolios, and we are
seeing more and more interest and
deals in across the asset class. Join
our panellists as we break down:
- What is the pipeline like for
data centre investment, and
what is the relationship between growing demand for
storage and computing power
and financing activity
- How does financing differ when looking at a co-location vs hyperscaler transaction?
- How is ESG impacting the financing of Data Centre projects?
- What are the likely impacts of AI/LLM applications on the financing of data centres? Is it purely as a source of demand?
- What are the prospects for a convergence between global and US financing norms for data centres?
While COP28 delivered three significant energy pledges covering oil and gas emissions, renewables, and energy efficiency, meeting these commitments, as per the IEA, only constitutes 30% of the necessary emissions reductions to align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. We turn to the tools of export, agency, and project finance, exploring how we can best combine our financial strength and experience to meet this challenge.
EVs and EV charging facilities are two of the more recent assets to emerge as of interest to project financiers. With so much new technology and ideas to navigate join our panellists as we break down:
- How take up of EVs for consumers will impact investment opportunities?
- How significant are factors such as location and exclusivity when looking at EV charging investments? How can developers make their projects more appealing to potential investors?
- Which business models are most bankable: local slower-charging points or fast chargers on long distance networks?
- What progress has been made following increased usage of structured/non-recourse debt in financing EV roll outs?
- Does the US experience point to the benefit of greater government involvement in EV infrastructure development and funding?
We gather leaders of the development, export and agency finance world for a series of back-to-back interviews taking place on the main plenary over the course of the event. We delve deep into how they are structuring their organisations to respond to escalating climate change threats, accelerate energy transition, finance innovation and emerging technologies, and provide increased flexibility and accessibility to unlock more critical projects. How will agencies manage the required growth and the increasingly public role associated with their involvement in energy transition, energy security, economic development, and geopolitics, balancing stakeholders: government, industry, and the public?
The market has started to see a return of M&A transactions in a big way after a quiet H1 of 2023 and with this comes plenty of opportunities for investment and growth. Join our panellists as we discuss:
- What does the M&A market look like currently? Where are some of the biggest opportunities?
- The impact stabilising rates could have on the M&A market and opportunities for financings.
- Why are valuations in many cases lower than expected?
- What new or emerging debt products could reduce buyers’ dependence on the bank market?
We gather the leaders the development, export and agency finance world for a series of back-to-back interviews taking place on the main plenary over the course of the event. We delve deep into how they are structuring their organisations to respond to escalating climate change threats, accelerate energy transition, finance innovation and emerging technologies, and provide increased flexibility and accessibility to unlock more critical projects. How will agencies manage the required growth and the increasingly public role associated with their involvement in energy transition, energy security, economic development, and geopolitics, balancing stakeholders: government, industry, and the public?
- What role can PPPs play in Infrastructure investment globally? What do PPP pipelines look like currently?
- With so many projects in the pipeline, how can we cope with the construction and supply chain bottle necks and the challenges these come with?
- Airports in particular seem to be a very active space for investment – what do the structures look like for these transactions? Is there an opportunity here for partnerships?
- What role is ESG playing in infrastructure projects now – how has ESG compliance impacted the thought process and timelines of projects?
Join the leading international players and seize valuable opportunities for business connections and dealmaking over a delicious Greek buffet lunch
SPONSORED BY
As storage projects gain momentum and are proving themselves to be a pivotal pillar of portfolios, we will unite our panellists to discuss the current state and future trajectory of this dynamic asset class covering key points such as:
- How are solar business models evolving in different markets? Is a merchant generation-like model dominating? Or will eventually batteries need to be paid for reliability services.
- What does the pipeline for storage assets look like globally, is there more of a push for co-located or standalone projects and does this affect financing at all?
- What does the PPA market look like for storage assets? How have terms in solar-plus- storage evolved?
- What impact the growing battery sector has on other markets such as critical minerals mining, and more generally, how secure and competitive are supply chains.
Fibre deals particularly across Europe are continuing to reach close at a steady rate, and we are at an interesting point with the asset class where the questions over what is next are starting to be raised, join our panellists as we discuss:
- The impact of overbuild and competition on the Fibre market
- As we enter the ‘second wave of fibre’ we are seeing a lot of refinancings, what do these structures look like?
- Does the outlook for fibre investment differ when we break it down regionally across the globe?
- What are the prospects for consolidation in global fibre markets?
Whilst there is a forecast for interest rates to fall, the current high interest rate environment continues. With many projects needing to be completed, how can we navigate these choppy waters? Join our panelists as we discuss:
- How can utilizing hedging tools help with driving projects towards financial close?
- The impact of rising rates and inflationary pressure on asset returns.
- Discuss Alternative debt distribution methods, and alternative methods for de- risking both projects and bank’s debt books.
Join us for networking drinks, mingle with industry peers, and foster valuable connections in a relaxed setting. A chance to unwind, reflect on the debates of the day and discuss business in an amazing setting with delicious drinks and canapés
SPONSORED BY
The Goddess Athena, celebrated for her wisdom and intelligence, stands as the ideal symbol for this significant session. At Exile, we ardently support women and other underrepresented communities in export and project finance. Our aim is to foster an environment where more women are at the forefront of business origination and assume visible roles in the industry. Join our breakfast workshop in collaboration with WEXIF to network with peers and participate in purposeful debates.
We bring together key figures from the Greek business world in the infrastructure, energy, shipping, banking, and association industries for an exclusive roundtable. This session will delve into the outlook for these sectors, providing a unique opportunity for in-depth discussions. International participants, including ECAs, development banks, insurers, and commercial banks, are invited to attend, to discuss potential deals and project pipelines within the Greek market. The session will be hosted by the host nation's Greek ECA, ECG
Most of the world’s Emerging Markets are back in focus this year, as we see increased appetite and deal flow in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and elsewhere. Many large EM economies have returned to international bonds markets, following a record spree of defaults during the pandemic. The impact of the wars in Ukraine and Israel has been softened by slowing inflation, surging economic growth, and recovering risk appetite for export credit and project finance deals. Take a journey around some of the most exciting trade and investment destinations, according to our Seer, and start Day Two on a high note of commercial opportunity and risk mitigation.
What better place to convene our esteemed government ministry representatives than the birthplace of democracy? We gather to address one of the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time: how to balance achieving net-zero emissions and reduced carbon with the need for economic growth and affordable energy in developing nations. Can we establish rules and partnerships between developing governments, financial institutions, and agencies to harmonise development and climate objectives?
Alongside the traditional energy and core infrastructure projects, more and more we are seeing traction now for investments into emerging technologies such as Hydrogen and CCUS. But what must be done to get these asset classes scaled up? Join our panellists as we discuss:
- How far are we from large scale hydrogen projects becoming the norm?
- How significant will legislation and public sector support be to the growth of emerging technologies?
- Do we have the correct legal framework and foundations to meet our 2030 goals?
Solar as an asset class is continuing to see consistent investment and deal flow globally. With many global Net 0 and renewable energy targets this uptake will need to continue so how can we facilitate this? Join us as we unite senior figures in the renewables space to discuss:
- With so much more renewable capacity becoming available, what will we do with the energy? Is there a need for grid upgrades & storage co- location to facilitate the growing renewables capacity?
- Solar as a technology is seen to be matured now – what impact is this having on the debt product and raising of finances for Solar projects – are we seeing more financing on a portfolio level closer to an infra model than a project finance model?
- How does the outlook for Solar differ when comparing deals done globally?
Digital Infrastructure and Data
Centres are now a critical part of
many global portfolios, and we are
seeing more and more interest and
deals in across the asset class. Join
our panellists as we break down:
- What is the pipeline like for
data centre investment, and
what is the relationship between growing demand for
storage and computing power
and financing activity
- How does financing differ when looking at a co-location vs hyperscaler transaction?
- How is ESG impacting the financing of Data Centre projects?
- What are the likely impacts of AI/LLM applications on the financing of data centres? Is it purely as a source of demand?
- What are the prospects for a convergence between global and US financing norms for data centres?
While COP28 delivered three significant energy pledges covering oil and gas emissions, renewables, and energy efficiency, meeting these commitments, as per the IEA, only constitutes 30% of the necessary emissions reductions to align with the Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. We turn to the tools of export, agency, and project finance, exploring how we can best combine our financial strength and experience to meet this challenge.
EVs and EV charging facilities are two of the more recent assets to emerge as of interest to project financiers. With so much new technology and ideas to navigate join our panellists as we break down:
- How take up of EVs for consumers will impact investment opportunities?
- How significant are factors such as location and exclusivity when looking at EV charging investments? How can developers make their projects more appealing to potential investors?
- Which business models are most bankable: local slower-charging points or fast chargers on long distance networks?
- What progress has been made following increased usage of structured/non-recourse debt in financing EV roll outs?
- Does the US experience point to the benefit of greater government involvement in EV infrastructure development and funding?