FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2025
The FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2025 is the premier annual event organized by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). Scheduled from September 21 to 23, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, this conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of global infrastructure.
Under the theme "Smart Infrastructure: Equality, Resilience and Innovation for a Sustainable World," the conference will address critical topics such as climate change adaptation, sustainable development, and the integration of innovative technologies in infrastructure projects. Sessions will explore financing strategies amidst rising global debt and the role of leadership in delivering infrastructure with integrity and quality.
Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of speakers from various sectors, including government officials, consulting engineers, financial experts, and representatives from multilateral development banks. The event will also feature networking opportunities, industry-specific forums, and showcases of world-class infrastructure projects, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
This conference is ideal for professionals across the infrastructure industry, including clients, contractors, lawyers, financiers, and architects. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with global influencers, gain insights into emerging trends, and contribute to shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for infrastructure worldwide.
Speakers(47)
Adam Bialachowski
FIDIC Board member at B-Act SA / FIDIC
Alaleh Motamedi
European Investment Bank
Andrea Chao
Partner at Bird & Bird
Andrea Galli
Union Suisse des Sociétés d’Ingénieurs Conseils
Artur Henrique de Morais Brito
Chair, Future Leaders Advisory Council at TPF Engenharia
Ashor Sarupen
National Treasury
Benoît Clocheret
CEO at Artelia
Cagdas Evren Bayrak
Principal at ProADR
Carla Moonen
President at Koninklijke NLingenieurs
Catherine Karakatsanis
FIDIC President at Stantec / FIDIC
Clarissa Rizzo
Aon South Africa
Cosmin Tobolcea
FIDIC Board member at Pro Toby / FIDIC
David Leukes
Consulting Engineers South Africa
Dr. Stacy Sinclair
Chair, Digital Transformation Committee at Fenwick Elliott | FIDIC DTC
Edulo Batalha
Technical Director / Partner at Engconsult
Enni Soetanto
Chair, Membership Committee at Mott MacDonald Indonesia
Francois Le Roux
Nyeleti Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Helen Davidson
Chair, Directors & Secretaries Advisory Council at The Association of Consulting and Engineering New Zealand Incorporated
Ing. Michael Botse Baidoo
Chief Manager, Corporate Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation at Ghana Water Limited
Inés Ferguson
President at EFCA
Jacqueline Sampah-Adjei
Constromart Africa
Jens-Peter Saul
Group CEO at Rambøll Group
John Rathke
Chairman at American Council of Engineering Companies
Jonathan Morris
Director, Programme Advisory at Turner & Townsend
Joost Merema
Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council at PRO6 managers
Jyothsna Amrith
Operations Director at Systra Denmark/ Systra India (on secondment)
Koray Ateş
International Tenders & Business Development Manager at Yuksel Proje
Koray Ateş, with nearly a decade of experience at Yüksel Proje, is currently the International Tender and Business Development Manager. A skilled civil engineer and tender/procurement specialist, he has extensive expertise in civil engineering areas such as highways, railways, metros, infrastructure, superstructures, and transportation systems. His key responsibilities include managing all aspects of tendering, contracting, and project management, focusing on complying with international financial institutions and FIDIC regulations. Ateş is adept at reviewing draft contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring contractual obligations are met on time. Academically, he holds a master's degree in Civil Engineering. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field, with a focus on contracting in the sustainable transportation field. Mr. Ateş also contributes to the area as a member of the FIDIC Contract Committee (CC) and the FIDIC Future Leaders Advisory Council (FLAC).
Lidia Cardoso
Managing Director at Vedor, Lda
Linda Bauer Darr
President and CEO at American Council of Engineering Companies
Mads Brandt Rasmussen
Member, Business Practice Leadership Committee at Jacobs Denmark
Mahendren Manicum
Naidu Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Malani Padayachee-Saman
MPAMOT
Manish Kothari
Sheladia Associates / FIDIC
Maria Manidaki
Director Decarbonisation at Mott MacDonald
Mark Coates
Vice President of Infrastructure Policy Advancement at Bentley Systems
Mark Peterson
Managing Director, Construction Professional Liability Practice Leader at AON
Natalie Muir
Vice Chair, Sustainable Development Committee at Consult Australia
Nathan Marsh
Bentley Systems
Nazir Alli
Advisor at Private
Patrick Wambulwa
Vice Chair, International Financial Institutions Committee at Tertiary Consulting Engineers
Rajiv Lall
The Infrastructure Transparency Initiative
Ramesh Subramaniam
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Richard Stump
Chair, Integrity Management Committee at RS&H
Rizwan Qadri
President at FIDIC Africa
Susanna Zammataro
CEO at FIDIC
Vincent Leloup
Chair, Contracts Committee at FIDIC
Yuting Chen
Senior Lecturer at London South Bank University
Event Details
- Date
- September 14-16, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇿🇦 Geneva, South Africa
- Cape Town International Convention Centre
- Audience
- Infrastructure professionals, including clients, contractors, lawyers, financiers, and architects.