Agenda

Fund / Bank panel - where is the capital for projects coming from? What are the appetite conversations around risk in private placements, debt and equity? How are banks responding? 

  • How are debt players feeling about the uncertainty caused by inflation and dislocation in the market? 

  • Do strategic equity providers add value to P3 deals or can a 100% financial sponsor grouping work well? 

  • Secondary market activity: private-private and public-private - opportunities to recycle capital

Bob Cantey
Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure Debt, Nuveen
Andre Burba
Managing Director, Private Infrastructure, Partners Group
Dorina Yessios
Partner, Allen & Overy

Proximo’s signature gameshow returns to Nashville! Top lenders come together to discuss three completely hypothetical deals to discuss: 

  • What risks are involved

  • Financial Structuring and appetite

  • And if they would do the deal! 

This year’s gameshow will include assets from core infra, social, and digital – so get your briefcase ready to play!

Take a break and get networking!

US INFRASTRUCTURE

Panel of top level CEOs and market leaders talking about the US market - what asset classes are the most active, how they are managing through dislocations and quickly fluctuating interest rates

  • Landscape of the market

  • Cost of capital and labor shortages affecting project delivery 

Jennifer Aument
Transportation Chief Executive, Aecom
Michael Discenza
President (Acting), Transurban - North America
Carlos Ugarte
Global Head of Business and Corporate Development, Cintra

Breakout Sessions

Public sector perspective on PPP portfolio management

Stephen Brich
Commissioner, Virginia Department of Transportation
Jennifer Wright
Project Finance & Debt Director, Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)

US INFRASTRUCTURE

The definition of infrastructure seems to be an ever evolving description. We are seeing fewer and fewer true greenbuild assets coming to market, and more projects done as service. This panel of owners and project sponsors explores:

  • Are “infrastructure as a service” deals considered infrastructure? 

  • How are they structured? 

  • Where does the risk lie? And with whom?

  • What asset classes are most ripe for t

Andrew Lin
Senior Director, Project Finance & Infrastructure, KBRA
Frank Ferramosca
Vice President Of Business Development, Bernhard LLC
Moderator
Joseph Saverino
Partner, Chapman and Cutler

Breakout Sessions

Breakdown of best practices in structuring for new deals

  • What project structures work best? More and more we are seeing hybrid PF /private capital  deals; for what assets are these types of deal structures best? 

  • The value of a clear and dependable procurement program, regardless of method

Lucas Lahitou
Head of Origination & Structuring, S&B USA

Make some new connections over lunch!

US INFRASTRUCTURE

  • How big is too big for contractors? Are large contractors reassessing their willingness to take on design, permitting, and even price risk? 
  • Breakdown of what contractors need from project sponsors and developers
  • Risk transfer considerations
  • How do contractors prioritize projects and construction capacity?

Daniel Pinan
Head of Corporate Development for North America, Ferrovial Airports

Breakout Sessions

Fixed base operators session: furthering the discussion of infrastructure as a service– once the building is up, it falls to the FBO to create the experience for fliers. So what makes an airport a “good” airport?

  • FBOs handle everything from carparks to food prep in the terminal. What risks do FBOstake on in contracts? How are sponsors responsible for actions at the airport?

  • What considerations do you need when sourcing your FBO for a new terminal?

  •  How does the continued interest in RAF affect the pricing of these projects?

After the success of Fargo Moorhead, we look towards new and improved water and water management systems in the US - an absolutely critical infrastructure asset that affects all citizens. 

  • What new markets are in need of new infrastructure

  • What opportunities are there for privatization of these assets? 

  • How do we address water insecurity?

Grab with your new connections!

ESG in Infrastructure is becoming more and more top of mind for developers and financiers alike. How can we ensure that existing and greenfield projects have the end user in mind? How are we really defining “smart” infrastructure; just as something that has a digital interface, or one created with intelligent, user-friendly design?

  • Accessibility in transit and building projects 

  • Equity in infrastructure: how do we include shareholders in the design and execution? How do we decide the level of need for new projects/ updates? 

  • What top lenders are the largest players in this space? How do they approach different pools of capital for these developments?

Leonarda Orani
Managing Director, Ardian
Jorge Camina
Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Platform, Denham Capital
Léonie Maruani
Senior Director, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Grab some breakfast and get ready for day two!

Crowd favorite session comes back to the stage to discuss the future interaction between public policy, finance, and infrastructure development. 

  • What new technological developments are revolutionizing US Infrastructure? 

  • Where are the real weak points in maintaining current assets? How can these be addressed? 

  • Leveraging private market financing for new projects 

Joel McIntyre
Chief Operating Officer, Tillman Digital Cities

Demand and interest in the sector grows - from New York to Hawaii, new stadiums are being updated and built for fans. What drives demand for the sector, and how do health related (market AND medical) factors affect the procurement and delivery processes? 

  • Government and municipal grants are less accessible for these asset classes - with high fluctuations in the market, what sources can new stadiums turn to?

  • Procurement processes for stadium finance and getting noticed by the issuing authority

  • Auxiliary services and year-round use of facilities

Stretch your legs and exchange some business cards!

Back to school! Especially as more and more students return to in person attendance for college, how are campus developers looking to meet demand?

  • Opportunities in multi family - diversifying into new assets 

  • What do campus communities need now, and how do we plan for future expansion? 

  • Approaching expansion and affordable housing in highly populated and urban campuses

Archie Chandrasekhar
Director | Higher Education and Social Infrastructure | Municipal Banking, Citi
Jason Taylor
VP Public Private Partnerships, American Campus Communities
Mark Jennings
Executive Vice President, Balfour Beatty

Easily one of the most talked about sectors within transportation: electric vehicle charging provides immense opportunities for new build and utilization of existing infrastructure to deliver updated access for EV demand across the country.  However, with lack of proven returns, uptake rate, and high initial costs for access for the end user, there are still some trials and tribulations for a fully realized electric transportation future.

  • What risks are lenders and developers taking on? 

  • At what scale do chargers generate returns? What factors should investors be looking into?

  • What levels of financing are developers seeking? What qualities are they looking for in lenders?

Than you for joining us at Proximo Financing America's Infrastructure 2023!

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Fund / Bank panel - where is the capital for projects coming from? What are the appetite conversations around risk in private placements, debt and equity? How are banks responding? 

  • How are debt players feeling about the uncertainty caused by inflation and dislocation in the market? 

  • Do strategic equity providers add value to P3 deals or can a 100% financial sponsor grouping work well? 

  • Secondary market activity: private-private and public-private - opportunities to recycle capital

Bob Cantey
Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure Debt, Nuveen
Andre Burba
Managing Director, Private Infrastructure, Partners Group
Dorina Yessios
Partner, Allen & Overy

Proximo’s signature gameshow returns to Nashville! Top lenders come together to discuss three completely hypothetical deals to discuss: 

  • What risks are involved

  • Financial Structuring and appetite

  • And if they would do the deal! 

This year’s gameshow will include assets from core infra, social, and digital – so get your briefcase ready to play!

Take a break and get networking!

Panel of top level CEOs and market leaders talking about the US market - what asset classes are the most active, how they are managing through dislocations and quickly fluctuating interest rates

  • Landscape of the market

  • Cost of capital and labor shortages affecting project delivery 

Jennifer Aument
Transportation Chief Executive, Aecom
Michael Discenza
President (Acting), Transurban - North America
Carlos Ugarte
Global Head of Business and Corporate Development, Cintra

The definition of infrastructure seems to be an ever evolving description. We are seeing fewer and fewer true greenbuild assets coming to market, and more projects done as service. This panel of owners and project sponsors explores:

  • Are “infrastructure as a service” deals considered infrastructure? 

  • How are they structured? 

  • Where does the risk lie? And with whom?

  • What asset classes are most ripe for t

Andrew Lin
Senior Director, Project Finance & Infrastructure, KBRA
Frank Ferramosca
Vice President Of Business Development, Bernhard LLC
Moderator
Joseph Saverino
Partner, Chapman and Cutler

Make some new connections over lunch!

  • How big is too big for contractors? Are large contractors reassessing their willingness to take on design, permitting, and even price risk? 
  • Breakdown of what contractors need from project sponsors and developers
  • Risk transfer considerations
  • How do contractors prioritize projects and construction capacity?

Daniel Pinan
Head of Corporate Development for North America, Ferrovial Airports

After the success of Fargo Moorhead, we look towards new and improved water and water management systems in the US - an absolutely critical infrastructure asset that affects all citizens. 

  • What new markets are in need of new infrastructure

  • What opportunities are there for privatization of these assets? 

  • How do we address water insecurity?

Grab with your new connections!

ESG in Infrastructure is becoming more and more top of mind for developers and financiers alike. How can we ensure that existing and greenfield projects have the end user in mind? How are we really defining “smart” infrastructure; just as something that has a digital interface, or one created with intelligent, user-friendly design?

  • Accessibility in transit and building projects 

  • Equity in infrastructure: how do we include shareholders in the design and execution? How do we decide the level of need for new projects/ updates? 

  • What top lenders are the largest players in this space? How do they approach different pools of capital for these developments?

Leonarda Orani
Managing Director, Ardian
Jorge Camina
Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Platform, Denham Capital
Léonie Maruani
Senior Director, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

Public sector perspective on PPP portfolio management

Stephen Brich
Commissioner, Virginia Department of Transportation
Jennifer Wright
Project Finance & Debt Director, Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)

Breakdown of best practices in structuring for new deals

  • What project structures work best? More and more we are seeing hybrid PF /private capital  deals; for what assets are these types of deal structures best? 

  • The value of a clear and dependable procurement program, regardless of method

Lucas Lahitou
Head of Origination & Structuring, S&B USA

Fixed base operators session: furthering the discussion of infrastructure as a service– once the building is up, it falls to the FBO to create the experience for fliers. So what makes an airport a “good” airport?

  • FBOs handle everything from carparks to food prep in the terminal. What risks do FBOstake on in contracts? How are sponsors responsible for actions at the airport?

  • What considerations do you need when sourcing your FBO for a new terminal?

  •  How does the continued interest in RAF affect the pricing of these projects?

Grab some breakfast and get ready for day two!

Crowd favorite session comes back to the stage to discuss the future interaction between public policy, finance, and infrastructure development. 

  • What new technological developments are revolutionizing US Infrastructure? 

  • Where are the real weak points in maintaining current assets? How can these be addressed? 

  • Leveraging private market financing for new projects 

Joel McIntyre
Chief Operating Officer, Tillman Digital Cities

Demand and interest in the sector grows - from New York to Hawaii, new stadiums are being updated and built for fans. What drives demand for the sector, and how do health related (market AND medical) factors affect the procurement and delivery processes? 

  • Government and municipal grants are less accessible for these asset classes - with high fluctuations in the market, what sources can new stadiums turn to?

  • Procurement processes for stadium finance and getting noticed by the issuing authority

  • Auxiliary services and year-round use of facilities

Stretch your legs and exchange some business cards!

Back to school! Especially as more and more students return to in person attendance for college, how are campus developers looking to meet demand?

  • Opportunities in multi family - diversifying into new assets 

  • What do campus communities need now, and how do we plan for future expansion? 

  • Approaching expansion and affordable housing in highly populated and urban campuses

Archie Chandrasekhar
Director | Higher Education and Social Infrastructure | Municipal Banking, Citi
Jason Taylor
VP Public Private Partnerships, American Campus Communities
Mark Jennings
Executive Vice President, Balfour Beatty

Easily one of the most talked about sectors within transportation: electric vehicle charging provides immense opportunities for new build and utilization of existing infrastructure to deliver updated access for EV demand across the country.  However, with lack of proven returns, uptake rate, and high initial costs for access for the end user, there are still some trials and tribulations for a fully realized electric transportation future.

  • What risks are lenders and developers taking on? 

  • At what scale do chargers generate returns? What factors should investors be looking into?

  • What levels of financing are developers seeking? What qualities are they looking for in lenders?

Than you for joining us at Proximo Financing America's Infrastructure 2023!