In his latest contribution, David Keniry delves into the upcoming National Construction Summit 2024, Ireland's premier construction industry event. This year's summit promises a thought-provoking panel discussion focusing on the pivotal role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in addressing Ireland's infrastructure challenges.

One of the highlights of the event will be a panel featuring industry luminaries Áine Walsh, Gillian Hegarty, and Mila Lopez Simon. These esteemed leaders bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, offering invaluable insights into the realm of infrastructure development, financing, and management.

Ireland’s largest construction industry event will feature a panel discussion between industry leaders on the how public private partnerships (PPPs) can help meet infrastructure challenges, writes David Keniry.

Áine Walsh, Gillian Hegarty, and Mila Lopez Simon are the latest industry leaders added to the roster for National Construction Summit 2024 which takes place at the Sports Ireland Campus on April 18th.

Mila Lopez Simon is the Managing Director of the UK and Ireland business unit at Invesis, the global investor and developer of sustainable infrastructure formerly known as BAM PPP. Mila oversees a dedicated team of over 40 professionals, providing them with leadership and strategic direction. Her responsibilities extend to securing new social and transport PPP projects, fostering collaboration to explore emerging sector opportunities like energy transition and digital infrastructure, and ensuring the continued excellence of project delivery within Invesis’ existing portfolio.

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