"Building the Future" - Sharing and developing infrastructure solutions for Wales

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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

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