Moderator:
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Speakers:
Chui Sai On, Chief Executive, Macao Special Administrative Region
Gao Yan, Vice Minister, Ministry of Commerce, China
Francisco Pascual Obama Asue, Prime Minister, Presidency of the Government, Equatorial Guinea
Attracting private capital investment is one of the major ways to close the huge funding gap in international infrastructure construction. However, due to a variety of factors, private capital investment in infrastructure still faces many problems and obstacles, and some people are holding a wait-and-see attitude. What are the factors that affect the private capital investment in infrastructure? How can we dispel the concerns and worries of private capital? What obstacles and barriers are there in institutional mechanisms that prevent the extensive participation of private capital in infrastructure construction? How do parties concerned work together to build a sounder private capital investment and financing mechanism to mobilize more private capital to invest in infrastructure?
Moderator: Julian Vella, Asia Pacific Regional Leader for KPMG’s Global Infrastructure Practice, Co-Head of Infrastructure for KPMG China
Speakers:
Luky Eko Wuryanto, Vice President and Chief Administration Officer, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Alexandre Meira da Rosa, Vice President for Countries, Inter-American Development Bank
Xian Zhu, Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, New Development Bank
Denys Denya, Executive Vice-President, African Export-Import Bank
Lin Jingzhen, Executive Vice President, Bank of China
Franz Drees-Gross, Director, Transport and Digital Development Global Practice, World Bank
Richard Jones, AIIB-EBRD Business Development Director, EBRD
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
China in the new era will further deepen its reform and opening up in an all-round manner, and push forward the formation of a new pattern of comprehensive opening up. It is not only an imperative for China's deeper integration into the world and the construction of a modern economic system, and will also bring new opportunities for the economic development and cooperation around the globe. In the infrastructure sector, what new growth drivers will be injected by China in new era into the global infrastructure development and international cooperation? What new opportunities will emerge and what unique Chinese wisdom and solutions will be manifested and displayed? Those are all concerns of the global infrastructure industry.
Moderator: Sun Ziyu, Vice President, China Communications Construction Company Ltd.
Speakers:
James Wainaina Macharia, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Kenya
Maria Catalina E. Cabral, Undersecretary for Planning and PPP, Department of Public Works and Highways, the Philippines
Mehdi Karbasian, Deputy Minister of Mines Industry and Trading Ministry, Iran
Zhao Ai, Head of General Affairs, Office of Leading Group for Belt and Road Initiative, Director General of the Department of Western Region Development of The National Development and Reform Commission, China
Lu Shan, Chairman, China Road and Bridge Corporation
Tomas Kuta, Senior Vice President of Sales, Volvo Construction Equipment
Amílcar de Oliveira Monteiro, Managing Director, IP Engenharia
Innovation is an important way and means to improve the function and efficiency of infrastructure and promote the coordinated development of economy and society. Insisting on innovation is the only for us to further tap and nurture new drivers in infrastructure development and international cooperation. In recent years, the international infrastructure industry has conducted many effective innovation explorations and practices in development concepts, institutional mechanisms, business modes, and science and technology, which have enabled us to feel the tremendous changes, vitality, and progress of the entire industry. Driven by innovation, the future development of infrastructure will face more promising prospects and opportunities.
Moderator: Song Dongsheng, President, PowerChina International Group Limited
Speakers:
Matthew Nkhuwa, Minister, Ministry of Energy, Zambia
Binyam Reja, Practice Manager, Transport and Digital Development Global Practice, World Bank
Lin Yichong, Chairman of Board of Directors, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
Wang Xusheng, Vice President, China General Technology (Group) Holding Co., Ltd.
Ma Yue, Vice President of Huawei Enterprise Business Group (EBG), President of Huawei EBG Global Sales Department
Chen Qihua, Vice President of Caterpillar, Chairman of Caterpillar China
In recent years, with the continuous deepening of China-LAC economic and trade cooperation, the collaborative sectors and size of Chinese companies’ engagement on infrastructure in Latin American and Caribbean countries have all changed significantly. China-LAC infrastructure cooperation has entered a brand new phase of higher quality and upgrading. In particularly, the Belt and Road Initiative provides an innovative philosophy and establish a brand-new platform for mutual cooperation to make win-win scenarios between China and CELEC countries. In this context, the Forum will have in-depth discussions on how to strengthen policy and strategy coordination, innovate business models, deepen pragmatic cooperation as well as other hot topics under the he Belt and Road Initiative.
Official Welcome
Gao Yan, Vice Minister, Ministry of Commerce, China
Karl Samuda, Minister Without Portfolio, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Jamaica
Jorge Arbache, Secretary of International Affairs, Ministry of Planning, Development and Management, Brazil
Seminar:
Moderator: Shao Yingjun, Deputy Director General, Department of American and Oceanian Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, China
Speakers:
Zhao Bentang, Director General of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Joao Felipe De Souza Leao, Vice Governor of Bahia State Government, Brazil
Alexandre Meira da Rosa, Vice President for Countries, Inter-American Development Bank
Alejandro Blasco, Head of Investor Relations, Banobras (Mexico’s Development Bank for Infrastructure)
Tian Yunhai, Senior Expert, Global Cooperation Department-Americas & Africa, China Development Bank
Wang Wenzhong, Vice President, China Railway Construction Corporation Limited
Wang Yu, Deputy Chief Economist, China Three Gorges Corporation
Huang Haibo, President, Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd.
In today's world, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is on the rise. The leading role of innovation and application of engineering technologies in the development of the infrastructure industry has become more prominent. What future will the digitalization of the infrastructure industry face? How do we integrate high technologies such as building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, 3D printing, big data, and the Internet of Things into the development, construction, financing, and operations of infrastructure projects, increasing the efficiency of infrastructure operations while realizing automated construction? How do we design more flexible digital solutions to support business integration and increase return on investment?
Moderator: Frank Wu, Vice President, Greater China Strategy and Business Development, DELL EMC
Speakers:
Keenton Chiang, First Secretary for Commercial Affairs, Embassy of the United States of America in Beijing, China
Xiao Shengkai, Senior Manager of AEC and MNE Industry, Autodesk
Yang Bin, Vice General Manger of R&D Center, Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co., Ltd.
Frank Wu, Vice President, Greater China Strategy and Business Development, DELL EMC
Campbell Brooke, Global Director of Project & Enterprise Sales, Trimble Inc.
Francis Sum, President of Sales Region China, Volvo Construction Equipment
Most of the countries along the Belt and Road are developing countries and emerging economies. Building an integrated transportation network centered on aviation infrastructure can greatly stimulate the development of local economy and related industries and promote inter-nation cultural, economic and trade exchanges. With a view to the investment and construction needs of aviation infrastructure in countries along the Belt and Road, the forum will involve discussion and exchanges on policy support and construction opportunities for airport industry development, construction opportunities, external investment strategies, risk prevention and control for international airports, experience in operational model of airport economic zones, and innovative ideas in the design and construction of international airports. These topics will lead the trends of airport construction and aviation economic development.
Moderator: Davis Li, International President, Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Welcome Remarks:
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Keynote Speeches:
Speakers:
Victor Tuacale, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Public Works, Housing & Water Resources, Mozambique
Mao Havannall, Secretary of State, Civil Aviation, Cambodia
Pehrinba Renganathan Velayudhan, Director, Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia
Xiao Jing, Deputy Director, International Air Transportation Association
Wang Liping, Vice President, Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Wang Yongning, Vice President, China Aviation International Construction and Investment Co., Ltd.
Panel Discussion
Say Sokhan, Under-Secretary of State, Civil Aviation, Cambodia
Emanuel Chaves, Chairman, Mozambique Airport Company, Mozambique
Luo Gang, General Manager, General Contracting Department, Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Li Bei, Vice President of Airport Planning and Design Institute, China Aviation International Construction and Investment Co., Ltd.
Ian Chung, PRC Leader, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, AECOM
Irene Wang, Executive Director, CBRE Group, Inc.
Li Jianhua, Vice Director, BNA Construction Headquarter, Beijing Urban Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Africa continues to be a key market for international contractors with new challenges in 2018 arising as the market develops and adapts to changing global trade and geopolitical patterns. Increasingly, as international banks demonstrate less appetite for lending to Africa infrastructure projects the Development Finance Institutions have taken a more central and important role and are offering a wide range of equity, debt and insurance products across a wide range of infrastructure projects. With national budgets under pressure, and external influences from other banks to reduce external borrowing, what role in is there for a greater use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a way of sharing project risks with international contractors and attracting financing? In the Power Sector there is huge interest in smaller and more numerous renewable projects that are attracting significant interest from developers and Development Finance Institutions alike. What are the key challenges for this new wave of power projects? Private Equity and infrastructure funds are also becoming important sources of capital for companies in Africa. What type of projects are they investing in, how do they invest and what is their risk appetite?
Welcome Remarks:
Keith Brandt, Managing Partner (Hong Kong), Dentons
Keynote Speeches:
Suo Debo, Assistant President of China Energy Engineering Group International Co., Ltd.
Sanjeev Gupta, Executive Director of Financial Services, Africa Finance Corporation
Denys Denya, Executive Vice-President, African Export-Import Bank
Neil Cuthbert, Senior Legal Advisor (Dubai), Dentons
Panel Discussion
Moderator:
Marc Fornacciari, Partner (Paris), Dentons
Raj Kulasingam, Senior Counsel (London), Dentons
Speakers:
Irene Muloni, Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda
Denys Denya, Executive Vice-President, African Export-Import Bank
Suo Debo, Assistant President of China Energy Engineering Group International Co., Ltd.
Iris Du, Chief Operation Officer, Made in Africa Initiative
Zhang Wenjin, Vice President & General Counsel, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Sanjeev Gupta, Executive Director of Financial Services, Africa Finance Corporation
Neil Cuthbert, Senior Legal Advisor (Dubai), Dentons
Investment and construction is an important choice for international contractors to change their development modes and seek paths for sustainable development. It has attracted increased attention from participants of international infrastructure construction. However, this mode of development, which integrates investment, financing, construction, and even operation and management, also poses higher challenges to many international infrastructure participants. How to select and use appropriate letter of guarantee, insurance, and other financial instruments to resist and transfer risks and effectively avoid or reduce losses that may be caused by risks is also the focus of all parties concerned. Guests from domestic and foreign government authorities, financial institutions and companies will be invited to the forum to share their experiences and lessons in risk prevention and control in project investment and construction through actual cases.
Moderator:
Zhang Xiang, General Secretary, China International Contractors Association
Welcome Remarks:
Sun Haiyang, General Manager of Non-auto Insurance, China Pacific Property Insurance Company
Keynote Speeches:
Julian Vella, Asia Pacific Regional Leader for KPMG’s Global Infrastructure Practice, Co-Head of Infrastructure for KPMG China
Tian Yunhai, Senior Expert, Global Cooperation Department-Americas & Africa, China Development Bank
Pan Hailan, Deputy General Manager, Project Insurance Management Department, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure)
Steven Chang, Deputy General Manager, Willis Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd.
Zheng Xiaoping, Founder & Vice Chairman, China Urban Development Foundation
Overseas Staffs Insurance Guarantee Scheme Released jointly by CHINCA and CPIC
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Sun Haiyang, General Manager of Non-auto Insurance, China Pacific Property Insurance Company
Panel Discussion – Financing Risk Management Demand and Resolution
Moderator: Xu Feng, General Manager, Overseas Business Department, China Pacific Property Insurance Company
Speakers:
Julian Vella, Asia Pacific Regional Leader for KPMG’s Global Infrastructure Practice, Co-Head of Infrastructure for KPMG China
Jason Huang, Assistant Vice President, Capital Management Department, POLY-GCL Petroleum Group Holdings Limited
Huang Chao, Vice President, Changcheng Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Todder Lao, Deputy General Manager, East China Branch of Changcheng Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Tian Yunhai, Senior Expert, Global Cooperation Department-Americas & Africa, China Development Bank
Pan Hailan, Deputy General Manager, Project Insurance Management Department, China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure)
Steven Chang, Deputy General Manager, Willis Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd.
Chris Wang, Head of Property and Engineering Facultative, Munich Reinsurance Company Greater China
Xu Feng, General Manager, Overseas Business Department, China Pacific Property Insurance Company
Technology has changed our lives and its paradigm-shifting influence has penetrated into all areas including infrastructure construction. This year, the UK Department for International Trade, together with top industry experts and scholars from both China and UK, will share the most successful cases in infrastructure technology with you, discuss opportunities for cooperation between Chinese and British companies, and talk about how they work together to address future challenges.
Welcome Remark:
Louise Cantillon, Commercial Counsellor, Department for International Trade, British Embassy Beijing
Keynote Speeches:
Stephen Ellison, Minister-Counsellor, Department for International Trade, British Embassy Beijing
Xin Xiuming, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Professor Tim Broyd, Former President, Institution of Civil Engineers
Application of Infra-tech in Global Infrastructure Markets
Yuan Li, Chairman of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Fergal Whyte, Director, Arup Group Board
Luo Guobing, Vice President, Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd.
Ir A/P Llewellyn Tang, Director of D-CiTi Lab, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Paul Haswell, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Smart Planning and Design in Future Cities
Liu Ning, Space Syntax
Quinnie Li, China General Manager, Building Research Establishment
Panel Discussion – How to Accelerate Digital Transformation in the Infrastructure Industry
Moderator:
Vincent Connor, Chairman of the International Infrastructure Forum of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Partner and Head of Hong Kong Office, Pinsent Masons LLP
Speakers:
Fergal Whyte, Director, Arup Group Board
Luo Guobing, Vice President, Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co., Ltd.
Ir A/P Llewellyn Tang, Director of D-CiTi Lab, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Paul Haswell, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Liu Ning, Space Syntax
Quinnie Li, China General Manager, Building Research Establishment
As the Latin American region accelerates infrastructure integration, the cooperation mechanism for integration of infrastructures in Latin America is maturing, and an infrastructure connectivity construction and planning pattern with the focus on transportation, power, and telecommunications is taking shape. What are the latest integrated construction projects and development plans in Latin America? What are the new opportunities for China-LAC cooperation? What are the difficulties and challenges in the construction of connected infrastructure in Latin America and how will China and Latin America work together to resolve them? How do all parties concerned innovate their financing and business modes to further meet the demand for infrastructure integration in Latin America?
Moderator:
Tian Yunhai, Senior Expert, Global Cooperation Department-Americas & Africa, China Development Bank
Speaker:
Panel Discussion One:
Mauro Viegas, CEO, Concremat Engenharia
Norberto Luis Feldman, President Continental Commercial Corporation (CCC), LATAM & Caribbean
Héctor Ortega S., President, Panamanian Chamber of Construction (CAPAC)
Han Deping, President, China-LAC Industrial Cooperation Investment Fund
Yang Tianfu, Chief Financial Officer of Overseas Business Unit of Power China, Chief Financial Officer of PowerChina International Group Limited
Panel Discussion Two:
Gillmore Hoefdraad, Minister, Ministry of Finance, Suriname
Winston Jordan, Minister of Finance, Guyana
Ricardo Octavio Paula López, Undersecretary, Ministry of Transport and Public Works, Ecuador
Juan Sanchez, Project Director (infrastructure, logistics, energy, automotive), Uruguay 21 investment and Export Promotion institute
After seven years of construction, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will soon open to traffic. As the longest cross-sea bridge in the world, it has attracted worldwide attention with a great number of breakthroughs in the areas of scientific and technological innovation, equipment manufacturing and cross-border project management and coordination. With the construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area being a national strategy, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will further push the integration, development and economic growth of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area as a cross-border channel linking Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. Representatives from relevant governmental authorities, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge technical engineers, experts who lead in the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao and guests from other related institutions will be invited to discuss the above hot topic and share frontier views.
Moderator:
Lin Ming, Chief Engineer of China Communications Construction Co., Ltd (CCCC), General Manager & Chief Engineer of Project Management Dept. for Island & Tunnel Project of HZMB Joint Venture of CCCC
Speakers:
Zhang Jinwen, Engineering Director, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority
Lu Huaying, Senior Engineer, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority
Luo Dong, Deputy General Manager, Island &Tunnel Project of Hongkong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Ngai Yeung, Associate Director, Arup
Lao Chi Ngai, Legislator of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), Director of Rector’s Office of University of Macao
Gao Zhan, Director, Shenzhen Fair Trade Promotion Agency
Raymond Yip, Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
In recent years, the Portuguese-speaking countries have experienced rapid economic growth and their demand for infrastructure construction is stronger. At the same time, cooperation on production capacity between China and these countries in energy and power has also led to the rapid development of infrastructure cooperation. In 2016, the Memorandum of Understanding on Promoting Production Capacity Cooperation signed at the Fifth Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries launched a new mode of economic and trade cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. How do companies from Mainland China and Macao seize the opportunity to participate in infrastructure projects in Portuguese-speaking countries? How do companies take advantage of support from the China-Portuguese Speaking Countries Cooperation and Development Fund in participating in infrastructure projects in Portuguese-speaking countries? Representatives, companies, and experts from government departments in China and Portuguese-speaking countries will have in-depth discussions on these topics.
Seminar One: Infrastructure and Its Impact on Economic Growth
Moderator: Ding Tian, Deputy Secretary-General, Permanent Secretariat for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Macao)
Speakers:
Jorge Arbache, Secretary of International Affairs, Ministry of Planning, Development and Management, Brazil
Andrade da Silva, Minister of Infrastructures, Territorial Planning and Housing of Cape Verde
Sun Xiao, Head of Multilateral Cooperation Department of China Chamber of International Commerce
Shao Gang, Deputy General Manager of China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
Wang Hong, General Manager of 1º Sales Department of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation
Seminar Two: New Investments in Infrastructure
Moderator: Rodrigo Brum, Deputy Secretary-General, Permanent Secretariat for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Macao)
Speakers:
Victor Tuacale, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Public Works, Housing & Water Resources, Mozambique
Bendito Freitas, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste in Beijing
Ben Bo, Senior Investment Director of Fosun
- Investment Strategies and International Infrastructure Cooperation in the Middle East's Market
The infrastructure construction market in the Middle East is influenced by its unique political and religious environment, characterized by high threshold, strict standards, and numerous barriers. South Korean contractors have rich experience in the Middle East market for many years and have found a successful road to transformation and upgrading. As Chinese companies have increased their market share in the Middle East in recent years, they have also accumulated rich experience in investment and construction. Representatives of well-known international contractors from China and South Korea will be invited to the forum to share their investment strategy, engineering technological innovation and project management experience in the Middle East's infrastructure market, and explore modes and opportunities for future cooperation in the market.
Moderator:
Wang He, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Song Young-Wan, Vice Chairman, International Contractors Association of Korea (ICAK)
Official Welcome:
Han Yong, Commercial Counselor (vice director general level) of the Department of Outward Investment and Economic Cooperation, Chinese Minisrty of Commerce
Jee Jong-Chul, Director General, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of Korea
Speaker:
Mehdi Karbasian, Deputy Minister of Mines Industry and Trading Ministry, Iran
Wang Hongqian, President, China Nonferrous Metal Industry’s Foreign Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd.
Wang Qi, President of Hong Kong Branch, China Metallurgical Group Corporation
Park Shin-Won, Research Fellow, Korea Land & Housing Corporation Land
Yun Liang, Vice President, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd.
Mike Cho, Representative of Hong Kong branch, SK E&C
Wang Xiangdong, Vice President, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
Neil Cuthbert, Senior Legal Advisor (Dubai), Dentons
The international associations in various countries play an important role in the global infrastructure cooperation. The presidents of international associations from more than 20 countries and regions will be invited to this forum to introduce the status quo of infrastructure development and cooperation projects in their respective countries and regions, discuss industry development trends and hot issues, as well as promote mutually beneficial cooperation for member companies through close ties between international associations.
Moderator:
Yu Xiaohong, Vice Chairman, China International Contractors Association
Jeff Astle, Executive Director, Managing Director China Operations, China-Britain Business Council (CBBC)
Representatives from Signatory Associations of the Joint Action Plan:
John A Afful, National Vice Chairman, Association of Road Contractors, Ghana (ASROC)
Jeff Astle, Executive Director, Managing Director China Operations, China-Britain Business Council (CBBC)
Ranjith Gunatilleke, President, Chamber of Construction Industry, Sri Lanka (CCI)
Fang Qiuchen, Chairman, China International Contractors Association (CHINCA)
Bishnu Bhai Shrestha, President, Federation of Contractors’ Association of Nepal (FCAN)
Park Hyeong-Won, Head of Asian Market Division, International Contractors Association of Korea (ICAK)
Miranda Lui, Chairlady, China Region of Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES)
Foo Chek Lee, President, Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM)
Tang Hon Cheong, Council-President, Macau Construction Association (MCA)
Khulan Lkhagvasuren, Executive Director, Mongolian National Construction Association (MNCA)
Chiang, Chi-Ching, President, Taiwan General Contractors Association (TGCA)
Ameha Sime, Chairman, Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia (CCAE)
Aberra Bekele, Former Chairman, Construction Contractors Association of Ethiopia (CCAE)
Francis A. Karuhanga, Chairman, Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC)
Representatives from Other Present Associations:
Philippe Dessoy, President, European International Contractors (EIC)
Datuk Matthew Tee, President, International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations (IFAWPCA)
Kazuyuki Yahara, General Manager, Intenational Planning Division, the Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc. (OCAJI)
Fuldien Li, Chairman, Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei (CAA)
