Exclusive Interview With Ian Conlon From the European Commission

London, October 8, 2015 (Newswire.com) - ​​In the run up to SMi’s 14th annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum, Ian Conlon was asked a few questions regarding the conference as well as the role of the European Commission.

In the run up to SMi’s 14th annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum, Ian Conlon was asked a few questions regarding the conference as well as the role of the European Commission and how they steer investment in the Benelux market. On what he thinks are the current barriers and challenges facing investment and infrastructure projects, Ian Conlon said: "The biggest challenge currently faced is how to meet the huge infrastructure needs required in the coming years. Addressing this challenge in a sustainable way requires a careful and strategic use of public resources and reliance on some private sector finance to efficiently leverage public resources."

It seems we are in a period where huge infrastructure projects are becoming less numerous. So it will be interesting to see how the market responds to a pipeline of smaller, and ideally more numerous infrastructure projects.

Ian Conlon, Financial Instruments Team, Unit B4, DG MOVE, European Commission

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Under such a volatile economic climate it is key for your business to know where new opportunities lie. Emulating on previous success, this year’s conference will give you a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in PPP markets. Learn about the latest developments in PPP in maritime and road infrastructure in the Netherlands, discover latest projects in the energy infrastructure market and much more. For the conference programme and full speaker line-up 2015, please visit www.beneluxconf.com/newswire

Through a series of exciting case studies, presentations and panel discussions, this premier 2-day conference will provide unrivalled networking opportunities and a chance to discuss and debate latest developments in the Benelux region with infrastructure developers, investors, financiers & government agencies.

Meet 60+ selected and senior regulatory, building and funding specialists under one roof. Confirmed companies attending in 2015 include: 3i Plc, Allen & Overy LLP, Amber/INPP, ARCADIS Nederland, Astrea Law, Bayerische Landesbank, BESIX Group, Clifford Chance, KBC Securities, Laga, M & G Group Plc, Macquarie Capital, Oresundsbro Konsortiet, Simmons & Simmons, SMBC Europe Limited, Saguapac, VINCI Concessions and many more.

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The Loan Market Association set of finance documentation is widely used in financing transactions of all sorts. Although these are template documents, they are complex instruments to deal with and negotiate. This workshop will provide practical guidance in navigating and negotiating the provisions of these documents, whether as a borrower, a lender or their advisors.

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