IPFA Events

Event Start:

25 Mar 2026 05:00 PM

Event End:

25 Mar 2026 08:00 PM

Location:

London

Event Summary:

IPFA UK Future Leaders Network, London

Infrastructure Investment: Project Finance in Africa

Africa’s annual infrastructure investment needs are estimated to be between $130 - $170 billion but actual spending is in fact closer to $80 billion, the result being a significant financing gap. To bridge this gap, project finance has played and continues to play a pivotal role in the provision of capital, through a blend of both private sector and non-private funding sources such as governments or development finance institutions. Growth in the continent can largely be attributed to the acceleration of urbanisation, demand for infrastructure, the energy transition and global investment initiatives such as the EU’s Global Gateway.

Join us, along with your peers for an engaging discussion exploring the opportunities and challenges ahead for continued investment in Africa through project finance and what this means for investors, developers and lenders.

Whether you’re new to the IPFA Future Leaders Network in London or joining us once again, this event is a great chance to build your understanding, ask questions, and connect with peers and professionals shaping the future of energy finance.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Key Learnings:

1. Understand Africa’s infrastructure financing gap

2. Explore the role of project finance in bridging the gap

3. Learn more about what the future key opportunities and challenges might be for stakeholders through investing in Africa via project finance

Panellists:

- Kayley Rousell, Associate - Energy, Project Finance and Shipping, Haynes and Boone (Moderator)

- Julian Ewart, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, Project Finance, British International Investment

- Jessica Franks, Vice President, Infrastructure Debt, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), part of BlackRock

- Final panellist to be announced

Event Details

Registration and networking: 5.00pm

Discussion begins: 5.30pm

Event ends: 8.00pm

Format: In-person briefing; panel discussion followed by a Q&A and networking

Address: Haynes & Boone Offices, Alder Castle, 10 Noble Street, London, EC2V 7JX

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Haynes & Boone

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