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
Changing Appeals Against Regulators
September 2026
The government is consulting on changing the way appeals against regulatory decisions in water, energy, aviation, telecoms and post are handled.
These proposed changes are potentially important for businesses in our network affected by decisions of the economic regulators Ofwat, Ofgem, CAA and Ofcom.
We are pleased therefore to be holding a special roundtable to explore the proposals and discuss them with the officials responsible at DBIST headed by Alex Williams OBE, Deputy Director for competition policy.
Defence Dinner with General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE
September 2026
This by-invitation dinner will focus on the next steps for the sector following the announcement of the Defence Investment Plan. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss plans for future working group initiatives in areas including exploring how the UK can best contribute to NATO defence objectives; addressing reform of UK defence procurement and finance; and identifying international best practice and relevant comparators.
The discussion will be led by General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE, co-author of the Strategic Defence Review. Sir Richard was previously Commander of Joint Force Command and Deputy Chief of the General Staff.
TIF Advisory Council Dinner with Emma Reynolds MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury
November 2026
This by-invitation meeting of The Infrastructure Forum’s Advisory Council will be held with the Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury. It will provide an opportunity for Advisory Council members to discuss the Government’s infrastructure and investment priorities directly with the Chief Secretary, including the key opportunities and challenges facing the sector. November date to be confirmed.
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.
 James Stewart, Major Transport Projects Governance and Assurance Review - October 2025 |  Caleb Deeks, Director General, Competition, Markets and Regulatory Reform, DBT - October |
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 Hartwell House Infrastructure Summit - June 2025 |  Infrastructure Forum Advisory Council with Sir Andrew Haines - September 2025 |
 Poppy Gustafsson Minister of State for Investment - May 2025 |  Fintan Slye, CEO, NESO - March 2025 |