“Building the Future” – Sharing and developing infrastructure solutions for Wales

Venue

Radisson Blu Hotel

Bute Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 2FL

Cardiff, Wales, GB, CF10 2FL



With the shadow of Brexit looming, and a recognised need for a strategic approach to infrastructure in Wales, this event will discuss innovative, sustainable solutions for funding and meeting our infrastructure needs.


Agenda


 


09:00 – 10:00  Registration and networking


10:00 – 10:05  Welcome from Chris Nott, Senior Partner, Capital Law


10:05 – 10:15  Opening statement from Russell George, Chair, National Assembly for Wales Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee


10:15 – 10:45  Interview and Q&A session with Russell George


10:45 – 11:15  Networking break


11:15 – 12:30  “Creating Our Pipeline”
This session will look at infrastructure best practice around the world, and potential applications in Wales, as well as existing plans in the pipeline.


– Carole-Anne Davies, Chief Executive, Design Commission Wales


– Rhodri Williams, Director Wales, Ofcom


– Dan Saville, Director – Infrastructure West Group Leader, Arup


– Chair: Carole Green, Business Correspondent, ITV Cymru Wales


 


12:30 – 13:30  Networking lunch


13:30 – 14:15  Breakout sessions


Breakout 1: “Funding the plan”
This session will look at securing funding for infrastructure in Wales, and what bespoke tools are available in Wales to ensure infrastructure is delivered.


– Alex Slade, Head of Social Infrastructure, Innovative Finance Team Welsh Government


– Alison Murray, Economic Development Consultant, Arup


– David Foot – Structural Investment Director at InfraRed Capital Partners


– Chair: Lynn Pamment, Senior Partner, PWC


 


Breakout 2: “Building the plan”
This session will look at the supply chain in Wales, in particular how to procure the supply chain and as a supplier how to become involved. The overview will be to look at examples of best practice and how to:
o Engage the supply chain
o Facilitate supply chain involvement in large projects
o Upskill the supply chain


– Ben Cottam, Head of External Affairs, FSB


– Stephen Lawrence, Divisional Director, Mott MacDonald


– Terry Fitzgibbon, Principal, Construction Elite International


– Chair: Ed Evans, Wales Director, CECA


14:15 – 14:30  Short break


14:30 – 15:15  “Putting sustainability into practice”
This session will look at Wales should best use its energy and expertise to create a forward-looking, innovative and sustainable infrastructure for its people?


– Sally Attwood, Programme Director, Public Health Wales


– Mari Arthur, Director, Cynnal Cymru


– Chris Jofeh – Director & Global Buildings Retrofit leader, Arup


– Chair: Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales


15:15 – 15:20  Closing speech


 


15:20 – 16:30  Networking drinks