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
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.
The Regulation Summit
April 2026
This unique annual summit brings together the Chairs of the competition and regulatory authorities with expert discussants to explore the strategic future for regulation and competition.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, will be addressing the Summit this year and will set out the government's approach to economic regulation in light of the recent and forthcoming reviews.
RECENT POLICY DISCUSSIONS
The Infrastructure Forum recently convened a roundtable discussion with the Prime Minister’s Special Advisor on Business and Investment, Varun Chandra. The discussion explored the current UK business investment climate and the role infrastructure can play in driving economic growth, alongside an exchange on the Forum’s priorities across The Infrastructure Forum (TIF) working groups.
The series will continue in March with a further roundtable featuring Dame Minouche Shafik, the Prime Minister’s Chief Economic Advisor.