Join CFA Society Belgium for an exclusive two-part workshop series organised in collaboration with I4B – The Belgian Infrastructure Fund.
I4B targets long-term investments in infrastructure assets that drive the energy, digital, and mobility transitions. Backed by leading institutional investors—including SFPIM, AG Insurance, and Synatom—and working alongside industrial partners, I4B contributes to the development and financing of resilient infrastructure in Belgium and across Europe.
This series will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure as an asset class, from its foundational role in the economy to valuation approaches, financing models, and ESG integration.
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October 14 – Foundations of Infrastructure Investment
Session 1: Introduction to Infrastructure Investments
Speaker: Andre Autrand, CEO, I4B
- Defining infrastructure assets & their role in economic development
- Infrastructure as an asset class vs. alternatives
- Investor landscape & opportunities in Belgium
Session 2: Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
Speaker: Vincent Vingerhoedt, Investment Director, I4B
- PPP models and frameworks
- Contract structuring & risk allocation
- Lessons from European PPPs
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October 21 – Business Models, Valuation & Sustainability
Session 3: Economic Models of Infrastructure Investment
Speaker: Gregoire Reginster, Investment Manager, I4B
- Revenue sources and project finance structures
- Debt sculpting and exit strategies
Session 4: Valuation and Returns of Infrastructure Investments
Speaker: Nadia Popova de Coninck, CFO, I4B
- DCF methods & IRR distinctions
- Sensitivity analysis and return drivers
Session 5: ESG and Infrastructure Investment
Speaker: Nadia Popova de Coninck, CFO, I4B
- ESG risks & return implications
- Climate resilience, social inclusion & governance
- Sustainable finance and investor demand
Event Details:
Venue: I4B – Avenue des Arts 6, 1210 Brussels
Welcome: 5:00 PM
Workshop: 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Networking Drinks: 7:00 PM
P.S. Participants are welcome to attend both or select workshops depending on their interests and availability.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into infrastructure investing with top experts from I4B!
Registration link for workshop I: https://cvent.me/eAKgqb