Key questions to be addressed include: - Are the Regulators doing enough to incentivise investment in critical infrastructure? - How can Government and industry work together to profitably and sustainably deliver 2020 targets? - How can utilities engage customers more effectively to drive...

The aviation sector is facing some of the worst market conditions in living memory. Although oil prices have fallen from their record highs, offering airlines some respite, the global recession has subsequently caused dramatic falls in traffic and declining yields, forcing many airlines to cut...

The threat of a downturn in the aviation cycle has brought into sharp relief many operational, environmental and legislative questions which were addressed in 2007 and will be considered again this year. Understanding these issues is key to the success of the industry and we look forward to...

As investment in infrastructure is ramping up and the pressures on assets increase with demand, asset managers face the challenge of ensuring optimal return on new asset investments whilst extending the life of ageing assets. Taking a long-term view of capital planning and developing a better...

The Water sector is facing multiple challenges. PR09 is rapidly approaching, which will determine prices for a 5 year period, but the economic landscape is changing, and climate change concerns are giving rise to increasingly complex and contradictory regulation. Customer service continues to be...

The energy sector faces considerable challenges in both the short- and long-term. The rise in retail supply prices, compounded by a soaring commodities market, has precipitated a renewed focus on the consumer. Security of supply remains a critical issue in the gas and electricity markets....

The Future of Retail comes at a critical time for the industry, with consumer confidence and spending expected to fall it has never been more important and relevant to identify methods to secure market share. Now in its third year, this conference is fast becoming established as a key event in...

As nuclear renaissance in the UK looks destined for realisation, developments in planning and siting, along with the ongoing Generic Design Acceptance process, are of crucial concern for the industry. Under the pressure of a looming generation gap, supply chain and specialist skills must also be...

The prospects for the rail industry have never looked better, with passenger numbers at their highest level for sixty years and freight traffic increasing rapidly. These positive trends create new challenges which revolve around accommodating this record growth and planning ahead for future...

High fuel prices, an impending economic downturn and continuing environmental pressures mean that tough times are ahead for the aviation industry. LCCs must carefully evaluate their models, identify new revenue streams and attract the most profitable customers if survival is to be ensured in a...