ABOUT US
The Infrastructure Forum is a by-invitation organisation which brings together the leading players in the UK's National Infrastructure.
At its discussions, held under the Chatham House rule, the UK’s most prominent infrastructure leaders, investors, operators and advisors come together to explore the future development of the sector.
Involvement in The Infrastructure Forum offers a range of opportunities, and members of its network are encouraged to play a full part across its work and the work of its associated organisations
UPCOMING POLICY DISCUSSIONS
Jim O'Neil, Second Permanent Secretary, HM Treasury
December 2025
The Forum will hold a special roundtable with the recently appointed Second Permanent Secretary of HM Treasury, Jim O’Neil in December 2025. The Second Permanent Secretary’s responsibilities include oversight of policies to create sustainable growth across the UK.
This offers an opportunity, under the Chatham House Rule, to share perspectives with Jim O’Neil on the key policy, investment and incentive issues concerning the Forum’s network. Equally it will be a pleasant opportunity to hear his own analysis after the Autumn Budget.
Sir John Armitt Annual Lecture
February 2026
After the success of the inaugural Sir John Armitt Lecture, the next Lecture will be given by Michael Gerrard in February 2026. He will reflect on his 40 years of experience in the sector and examine why infrastructure has a special role and status in society; the way we approach and implement it; and how the decisions we make now impact future generations.
Becky Wood, the CEO of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, will comment on his address and put it in the context of NISTA’s 2026 plans.
Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry, DBT & DESNZ
March 2026
In March 2026, Chris McDonald, Minister for Industry across DBT and DESNZ, will join a special roundtable of The Infrastructure Forum to outline the government’s evolving policy direction across the infrastructure, energy, and construction sectors, and exchange views with our group of senior business leaders under the Chatham House Rule.
As well as his responsibilities at the Department for Business and Trade, Chris McDonald MP is a Minister at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.