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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). 

View the conference agenda    Book your place here

EIC and ACE Members: £185 + VAT | Non Members: £220 + VAT.

Infrastructure 2050 Speakers

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    Tracy Brabin

    Mayor of West Yorkshire

    Re-elected as Mayor of West Yorkshire in 2024, Tracy works together with the Mayoral Combined Authority, council leaders, business representatives and partners for the benefit of the whole West Yorkshire region. She will give a keynote speech at the Delivering Infrastructure 2050 Conference.

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    Chris McDonald MP

    Minister for Industry - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the Department for Business and Trade

    MP for Stockton North in, Chris will deliver a ministerial keynote address at the Delivering Infrastructure 2050 Conference.

     

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  • Julia Prescot CBE's main photo

    Julia Prescot CBE

    Chair

    The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA)

    Julia is Chair of NISTA's Council of Expert Advisers and will join ACE CEO Milda Manomaitytė for an insightful fireside chat at the Delivering Infrastructure conference 2050.

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  • Matt Palmer's main photo

    Matt Palmer

    Executive Director

    at 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's main photo

    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's main photo

    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's main photo

    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

    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's main photo

    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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    Nick Platts

    Managing Director at Luton Rising

    Nick Platts became Managing Director of Luton Rising in 2023, overseeing London Luton Airport. A former RAAF pilot, he previously worked in Saudi Arabia, Heathrow, and FedEx, and now leads the airport’s development, sustainability, and growth initiatives.

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    Steve Lomas

    Managing Director

    at the National Wealth Fund

    Steve has 25+ years in global infrastructure finance, working at NatWest, RBS, and Ambac before helping HM Treasury establish the Infrastructure Finance Unit and the Green Investment Bank, including the £40 billion UK Guarantees Scheme.

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  • Kate Kendall's main photo

    Kate Kendall

    Director of Major Projects at Ofwat

    Kate is Director of Major Projects at Ofwat, overseeing water sector projects and delivery models like Direct Procurement for Customers and SIPR. She has extensive experience across utilities, health, education, and PPP projects, and previously led Ofwat’s Finance and Governance team.

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  • Rynd Smith 's main photo

    Rynd Smith

    Managing Director - Infrastructure Matters

    Rynd brings expertise in infrastructure planning, shaped by his background in law and town planning. A former director at both the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Planning Inspectorate, he has led major UK and Australian projects, including Lower Thames Crossing.

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  • Keith Waller's main photo

    Keith Waller

    Director for Industrialised Construction

    at the High Value Manufacturing Catapult

    Keith is Director for Industrialised Construction at the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. A Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, he has over 35 years’ experience leading major construction and infrastructure projects in the UK and abroad.

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  • Beth West's main photo

    Beth West

    Executive Advisor at Ramboll

    Beth has been championing improvements to the infrastructure industry and built environment for over 25 years, with unique experience in developing and delivering some of the UK’s largest multi-£bn infrastructure programmes and commercial property developments. 

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  • Mark Farmer's main photo

    Mark Farmer

    Founder & Board Executive at Cast

    Mark is a Founder and board executive at Cast, responsible for market strategy and brand, and served as CEO from 2016 to 2025. He has over 35 years’ experience in construction and real estate and is an international commentator on industry and policy issues.

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    Chris Wright

    Head of Sustainability and Decarbonisation

    Avison Young

    Chris leads the sustainability strategy to support clients in their transition to a low-carbon future, taking an output-oriented approach to help deliver cost effective solutions to their sustainability and decarbonisation challenges. 

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  • Will Rule's main photo

    Will Rule

    Partner

    Allora Infrastructure

    Will is passionate about creating the environment to deliver differently. As part of the team at Allora Infrastructure, he specialises in defining outcome focused delivery strategies for major capital programmes.

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    Allan Bosley

    Director of Public Affairs

    Ark Data Centres

    As Ark’s Director of Public Affairs, Allan has an extensive career concentrating on IT related business transformation. He also chairs techUK’s Data Centre Council.

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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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For any Infrastructure 2050 queries, contact ACE events manager Jessica Harris.

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