Investing in Spain's Net Zero Transition

Join us in Madrid as we delve into the transformative opportunities within Spain's energy transition and transport decarbonisation plans, in partnership with Invest in Madrid and our hosts Clifford Chance.

This event will explore investment strategies, the role of technological advancements, the impact of EU climate regulations, and the decarbonisation imperative driving market growth amidst the Spanish government’s ambitious decarbonisation targets. The event will also draw on examples of how the Madrid regions is delivering a model for success in attracting investment within a wider Spanish context.

Confirmed speakers:

Rocío Albert | Minister of Economy, Finance and Employment | Madrid Region

Ignacio Azorín | Director General of Digital Strategy | Madrid Region

Luis Socías | Managing Director of Invest in Madrid

Maria Casto | Managing Director | Igneo

Jaime Siles | Executive Director | IFM

Agenda:

09:30 Registration

10:00 Introduction | Simon Montague, Director of Corporate Affairs, GIIA

10:05 - 10:15 Welcome address: Spain and Madrid as a destination for investment

Rocío Albert, Minister of Economy, Finance and Employment, Madrid Region

10:15 - 10:30 Keynote: Spain and the Net-Zero transition

Álvaro Ballarin, Head of Energy and Industry, Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations

10:30 - 11:20 Panel I: Investing in Spain's clean energy future: navigating risks and maximising returns

Chair: José Guardo, Partner, Clifford Chance

Jaime Siles, Executive Director, Infrastructure, IFM Investors

Maria Luisa Castro, Managing Director, Igneo

Manuel González, Chief Executive Officer, Ignis

11:20 - 11:50 Networking and refreshments

11:50 - 12:10 Keynote: Opportunities for infrastructure Investment in the Madrid Region

Luis Socías, Managing Director, Invest in Madrid

12:10 - 13:00 Panel II: Strategic Investments to decarbonise regional transport networks in Spain

Chair: Harvey Chandler, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, GIIA

Christoph Bruguier, Chief Investment Officer & Partner, Vauban Infrastructure Partners

José Luis Zamarro, Partner, Clifford Chance

Ignacio Azorín, Director General of Digital Strategy, Madrid Region

13:00 - 13:05 Closing remarks

13:05 - 14:00 Networking lunch