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Infralogic Investors Forum Australia 2026

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Highlights from 2025

Now in its 9th year, the Infrastructure Investors Forum Australia is the industries number one community gathering, attracting the leading infrastructure players in Australia, the biggest global fund managers, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, private wealth platforms, and domestic and international pension funds.

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Australia update: All change

This panel explored a rebound in mergers and acquisitions, especially in renewables and digital infrastructure. The panellists stressed the need to adapt investment strategies to evolving community demands and highlighted the rising role of data centres.

 

The Shifting Dynamics of Global Supply Chains

Nik Kemp discussed the global shift in supply chain strategies driven largely by US-China dynamics. In Australia, this trend was fuelling persistent focus on data and energy transition, while it also created major opportunities in logistics.

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    Nik Kemp Executive General Manager, Growth Markets, DEXUS
 

AI, Energy Efficiency and the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Ani Satchcroft emphasized the growing importance of digital infrastructure, especially as data generation and storage accelerates. She also highlighted regional investment strategies. In Australia and New Zealand, the shift was toward addressing unmet community needs.

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    Ani Satchcroft Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of Infrastructure for Asia-Pacific, MACQUARIE ASSET MANAGEMENT
 

A Dual Strategy for Sustainability

Marc Benscher discussed that their utility-scale strategy had focused on building a wind portfolio, which proved resilient to curtailment. On the distributed energy side, while residential solar adoption was strong, commercial and industrial uptake had been slower.

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    Marc Benscher Director, IGNEO INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS

Energy update: Investing for the long-term

The panel discussion explored long-term investment in Australia's energy sector, highlighting growth in greenfield renewables. Panellists addressed market pressures from declining coal, rising AI-driven demand, and the need for innovative investment models amid execution risks.

 

Building Reliable Renewables Without Subsidies

Sam Reynolds emphasized the importance of long-term, stable PPAs to attract major investors and highlighted the shift from selling solar or wind as commodities to offering firm renewable energy products.

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    Sam Reynolds Chief Executive Officer, OCTOPUS AUSTRALIA
 

Funding Transmission in a Cost-Conscious Market

Peter Hannam discussed the tension in Australia’s energy infrastructure investment, particularly in transmission and distribution. He also stressed the high deployment costs and the challenge of socializing those costs across millions of users.

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    Peter Hannam Executive Director, Asset Management, Infrastructure, IFM INVESTORS

Digital sector spotlight: Data centres and beyond

This panel highlighted the rapid growth in the data center industry. The panellists examined the AI-driven demand, renewable energy transition, and regulatory challenges. This sector is set for continued expansion through innovation and strategic investment.

 

Strategies for Investing in Global Data Centers

Kevork Sahagian emphasized a focus on high-quality assets with strong management and hyperscaler ties. He shared the importance of patience and strategic alignment, anticipating future opportunities for capital recycling and partnerships.

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    Kevork Sahagian Managing Director, OMERS INFRASTRUCTURE
 

The Future of Responsible Data Centers

Prashant Murthy emphasized the importance of building a sustainable, stakeholder-driven business in a resource-intensive industry. He also discussed the social impact initiatives reflecting a long-term commitment to inclusive growth.

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    Prashant Murthy Chief Financial & Commercial Officer, AIRTRUNK