Delivering Infrastructure 2050

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | 8.30am – 4.30pm | Savoy Place, London

The UK’s consultancy and engineering sector is tackling some of the nation’s most pressing infrastructure challenges, from delivering resilience and restoring nature to improving productivity and building a workforce of tomorrow.

We’re pleased to announce we’re bringing the sector together to explore the innovations, investments and practical solutions that will define Britain’s infrastructure today and for decades to come. Join us on 30 June 2026 for the Delivering Infrastructure 2050 conference at Savoy Place, London (2 Savoy Pl, WC2R 0BL).

For sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with us at membership@acenet.co.uk.

EIC and ACE Members: £150 + VAT | Non Members: £199 + VAT

Early Bird closes on 27 February at 6pm.

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Infrastructure 2050 Speakers

With more speakers to be announced soon

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Matt Palmer

Executive Director

Lower Thames Crossing

Matt has over 30 years’ experience in design, project and programme management, and business change, with a strong track record leading major investment programmes in the UK and internationally.

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Julie Foley

Director of Flood Risk Strategy and Adaptation

Environment Agency

Julie leads delivery of the Environment Agency’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy, working with government, risk management authorities, infrastructure providers and partners.

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Andrew Went

Executive Director of Engineering, Technical and Safety at East West Railway Company

Andrew is a senior UK rail engineering leader with extensive experience delivering major infrastructure programmes. He is currently Engineering, Technical and Safety Executive Director at East West Railway Company,

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Nicola Bell MBE

Chief Capital Delivery Officer

National Highways

Nicola is a transport and infrastructure leader at National Highways, serving as Chief Capital Delivery Officer. She joined in January 2016 and has held roles such as Divisional Director of Asset Development and Regional Director for South East.

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Mark Robinson

Group Chief Executive of the SCAPE Group

Mark leads the strategic direction and growth of its subsidiary businesses, including SCAPE and SCAPE Scotland Frameworks, Arc Partnership, Lungfish Architects, and Construction Waste Portal. The SCAPE Group is now one of the UK’s leading built environment organisations.

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Clinton Leeks

Chairman of the Hong Kong Society: North East

Clinton earned his Honours degree at Oxford in 1975 and joined the British Hong Kong Government. From 1987, he worked on Hong Kong infrastructure projects, including Government and Private Financing, the Governor’s Office, and the £20 billion Airport Core Programme, completed in 1998.

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Beatrice Filkin

Director of Major Projects at OFGEM

Beatrice is the Director of Major Projects at Ofgem, overseeing large‑scale energy transmission and storage projects to support the UK’s clean energy transition. An Oxford graduate, she has extensive experience in managing complex energy infrastructure.

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Mark Enzer

Steering Group Chair at Built Environment Connective

Mark champions systems thinking, digitalisation, federated digital twins, and the circular economy in the built environment. He is a Mott MacDonald Fellow advising on industry transformation, and was previously CTO for the company.

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Why attend?

The conference will take place at IET London: Savoy Place, a pioneering venue offering state-of-the-art AV facilities, innovative catering, and unrivalled 180° views of the iconic London skyline.

Hear from senior leaders shaping the UK’s infrastructure agenda as you gain practical, applicable insights you can put to use in your work. Through real examples of climate-resilient, future-ready infrastructure, you’ll deepen your understanding of what works in practice while connecting with 100+ decision-makers.

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Time	Session
08:30 - 09:00	Tea and coffee, registration and expo
09:00 - 09:10	Welcome speech
09:20 - 09.40	Keynote speech: The UK vision for infrastructure
9:40 - 10:30	Panel discussion: Climate-resilient infrastructure in action • Andrew Went, East West Rail Engineering, Technical and Safety Director • Beatrice Filkin, OFGEM, Director Major Projects • Julie Foley, Environment Agency, Director of Strategy and Adaptation within Flood and Coastal Risk Management
10:30 - 10:45	Break and networking
10:45 - 11:35	Presentation & Panel Discussion: Unlocking opportunities for growth and impact • Matt Palmer, Lower Thames Crossing, CEO • Nicola Bell, National Highways, Chief Delivery Officer
11:35 - 12:15	Interactive ideas pitch: procurement 2050  • Mark Robinson, Scape, Group Chief Executive
12:15 - 12:25	End of morning remarks • Milda Manomaityte, ACE, CEO
12:25 - 13:15	Lunch and networking
13:15 - 13:25	Welcome back and opening remarks
13:25 - 13:55	Keynote with a Mayor
13:55 - 14:45	Delivering world-class projects (reflection on lessons learned) • Clinton Leeks
14:45 - 15:00	Break and networking
15:00 - 15:50	Panel discussion: Future skills and talent
15:50 - 16:20	Fireside chat
16:20 - 16:30	Closing Remarks • Milda Manomaityte, ACE, CEO