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Dates : June 2009 |
Main Conference - June 2009
Summit - June 2009
Workshop - June 2009
To get involved in TransFin 2009 as a speaker, sponsor or exhibitor, please contact Katy at kmcdonnell@icbi.co.uk or +44207 017 4299
What Made TransFin 2008 The Must-Attend Global Transport Finance Event Of The Year?
"I was extremely impressed with both the level of people you invited, but also the way the event was put together. I was very honored to be part of the event’"
Mike Restuccia
Chairman Of The Board Of Retirement
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
TransFin is a global transport and infrastructure finance conference. With nearly 300 attendees, 48 presentations, 14 discussion panels, 6 champagne roundtables, 12 cocktail/lunch/networking breaks and 90 speakers, TransFin 2008 was a record breaking year. In contrast to the atmosphere felt at private equity conferences across the globe, the mood at TransFin was upbeat, if with a tinge, in the words of chairman Nick Bliss, of ‘cautious optimism’.
Investor And Infrastructure Fund Summit
‘The investment summit was great, great speakers and a good, relaxed atmosphere which made it much more conducive for networking’
Jane Seto
Managing Director
RREEF INFRASTRUCTURE
One question which arose early in the conference was whether the market is still faces the challenge of too much cash chasing too few deals. Responses were mixed with the majority of funds agreeing that although there is less cash available than 3 years ago, capital is still available. In light of the liquidity crisis, emerging markets also appeared high on investor agendas with particularly interesting references to India, Vietnam and Indonesia. Another area of discussion surrounded 100% equity deals – a topic that will be continued at TransFin 2009.
Transport Finance Discussion And Networking At TransFin
‘TransFin 2008 was a wonderful opportunity to interact with various industry experts and leaders’
Shirish Navlekar
CFO and Executive Vice President
DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Topics under discussion at TransFin 2008 were varied, but some of the highlights included:
- Challenged projects – Peter Regan spoke openly and honestly about Metronet and some of the issues surrounding the past challenges this project has faced whilst Steve Allen (Transport for London) revealed to investors and sponsors the financing behind Crossrail – Europe’s largest rail project
- 'The Third P' – Jay Walder’s reminder to us all of the importance of Partnership between Public and Private players in forming strategic partnerships and sustainable contracts
- ‘Everything should be as simple as possible by not simpler’ – Chris Frost (Macquarie) explained through the words of Albert Einstein
- Stephane Garelli – Professor Garelli’s upbeat presentation surrounding the credit crunch and
- Ranulph Fiennes – ‘The World’s Greatest Living Explorer’ stunned the audience with his tales of adventures across the globe.
• PLUS – presentations from HOCHTIEF POLAND, SKANSKA, ABERTIS, RFF, LONDON CITY AIRPORT, RAVE, LONDON AND CONTINENTAL RAILWAYS, ANGEL TRAINS and SANEF
Further Event Testimonials
'I genuinely thought TransFin 2008 a great success and the views I picked up from others were also very positive'
Andy Friend
Non-Executive Director
ING INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
‘TransFin attracts a great audience which makes it a very good networking event'
Ed Clarke
Infracapital Director
PRUDENTIAL M & G
