17 June 2026 • 2 minute read
Charging Up Capital 2026
Global Energy and Digital Investments ForumWednesday, 17 June 2026 | DLA Piper, London
Energy and digital infrastructure are converging at pace, and so is the capital behind them. Join us at Charging Up Capital 2026, our flagship forum bringing together investors, lenders and industry leaders to navigate the opportunities and risks across the rapidly shifting global energy landscape. From renewables and energy storage to AI-powered data centres, EV charging, heat, efuels, critical minerals, nuclear, PPAs and geopolitical drivers of energy investment and supply chain security, sessions will explore the sectors and structures shaping capital deployment.
What to expect:
- A high-impact agenda covering the key themes driving energy, natural resources and digital infrastructure investment.
- Guest speakers from organisations at the forefront of the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Geographical deep dives on key jurisdictions.
- 1-2-1 Clinics: short, focused meetings with DLA Piper lawyers from over twenty jurisdictions, offering practical insight on investment conditions, regulatory developments and sector-specific opportunities.
- A live recording of Redefining Energy, one of the world's top energy podcasts, co-hosted by Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid.
- Check out our 2024 event recap video.
Agenda
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Lord Gavin Barwell will speak to the geopolitical events shaping today’s energy and digital investment landscape, exploring how global power shifts, security pressures and technological competition are redefining national priorities, influencing investor confidence and accelerating the transition toward more resilient, strategically aligned infrastructure.
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A discussion on where capital is flowing across energy and digital infrastructure, how shifting rates and technology risks are reshaping deal appetite, and why the convergence of data centres, AI demand and storage is redefining investment strategy. The panel will highlight emerging opportunities, capital gaps and the market changes needed to unlock the next wave of large scale deployment.
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An overview of how investors tackle regulatory, currency and political complexity across markets, the financing structures and institutions shaping cross border deals, and the risk mitigation and stakeholder alignment needed to deliver bankable, scalable projects.
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Drawing on a global survey of over 500 senior industry leaders, this panel unveils Capital Unlocks Capacity, our flagship report exploring how investment dynamics and market confidence are shaping the next phase of energy storage. We will explore the report’s findings on how shifting perceptions of risk and return are opening up new opportunities in a maturing market. This report forms part of Energy Storage Unlocked, our global campaign dedicated to converting energy insights into deal flow.
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Breakouts
An exploration of how co‑located solar‑plus‑storage compares with standalone assets - from investment rationale, returns and revenue models to bankability, grid complexity and operational trade‑offs. The session highlights where capital is moving next as policy, grid constraints and power demand evolve, and whether co‑location is becoming the new default.
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A session exploring the key energy trends shaping Iberia.
More information coming soon.
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A session exploring the key energy trends shaping the Middle East.
More information coming soon.
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A look at how corporate offtake is evolving - from standard PPAs to bespoke structures shaped by volatility, merchant risk and new asset classes. The session explores the requirements of major offtakers, the rise of storage and hybrid assets in delivering firmness and 24/7 power, and what lenders now need to maintain bankability as contract models rapidly shift.
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An overview of key market developments, investment movements, and strategic considerations influencing the region’s role in the global energy transition.
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Exploring the challenges and opportunities of connecting and powering Irish data centres.
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Looking at Germany’s rapidly evolving battery energy storage (BESS) market, examining the regulatory landscape, investment drivers, anticipated deployment volumes, bankability and financing opportunities and the broader role of storage in supporting Germany’s ambitious energy transition goals.
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An exploration of the investment case for heat networks, the low‑carbon technologies driving decarbonisation, the risk and regulatory factors shaping bankability, and the policy and delivery models needed to scale deployment.
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A conversation on where capital is flowing across public, private and fleet charging, how power and grid constraints are shaping rollout strategies, what revenue models investors find bankable, and how the sector is shifting from pure infrastructure to data‑ and software‑driven charging platforms.
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Exploring the rise of AI and hyperscaler data centre deployment and investment, tackling scale, location and above all power demand strategies, including grid access, onsite generation and other crucial investment priorities.
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A session exploring the key energy trends shaping Italy.
More information coming soon.
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Canada on the world stage: outbound investment trends in energy & natural resources
This session will explore Canada’s growing role as a global investor in energy and natural resources.
More information coming soon.
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An overview of the shifting battery storage landscape, from its growing role in renewable integration and grid stability to technological advances, emerging long‑duration solutions, evolving policy and revenue models, and the key challenges ahead across supply chains, sustainability and project delivery.
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A look at where wind investment is heading - from offshore versus onshore dynamics to repowering and shifting geographies. The session explores cost and supply‑chain pressures, evolving revenue models and merchant exposure, and how wind integrates with storage, grids and flexible demand in a decarbonised power system.
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A session exploring the key energy trends shaping the United States.
More information coming soon.
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How nuclear is re‑emerging as a strategic investment opportunity, driven by energy security needs, stable long‑term returns and next‑generation technologies - from large reactors to SMRs - reshaping the future power mix.
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A look at where capital is moving across mining, processing, refining and recycling - and how investors are positioning for supply security amid rising geopolitics, policy risk and resource nationalism. The session will unpack ESG and permitting realities, along with how offtakes, JVs and vertically integrated models are unlocking bankable opportunities.
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Fuelling the transition: investing in sustainable aviation fuels and other next-generation fuels
A look at the investment case for SAF, eFuels and advanced biofuels - driven by rising demand and policy mandates - alongside the feedstock, power and scalability constraints shaping project viability. The session explores offtake structures, pricing and bankability, and what’s needed to move next‑generation fuels from pilot projects to large‑scale deployment.
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A live recording of Redefining Energy, one of the world's top energy podcasts, co-hosted by Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid.
Speakers
EVP Global Operations
ACS Digital & Energy
Head of Origination
Aer Soléir
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal
Principal – Infrastructure
Ares Management
Chief Investment Officer
Asper Investment Management
Head of Sustainable Energy and Infrastructure
Bank of Ireland
CEO
Be.EV
UK Investment Director
Bluefield Partners LLP
Managing Partner
Brookfield Asset Management
Managing Director
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
CEO
Criansa Engineering
Chief Executive Officer
C2X
Global Head of Energy & Infrastructure
Deka Bank
Managing Executive Officer
Development Bank of Japan
Co-Founding Partner
Digital Gravity Partners
VP Corporate Development & Business Development - North America
Doral Group
Strategic Consultant
DLA Piper
Heat Zone Development & Decarbonisation Director
E.ON
General Counsel
First Quantum Minerals
Head of Asset Acquisitions & Partnerships
Flower
CEO
German eFuel One
Managing Director
Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock
Senior Legal Counsel
Global Switch
Head of Japan
Green Giraffe Advisory
Director, Energy Transition (Credit)
Gresham House
Strategic Planning & Stress Testing | Global Scenario Analysis
HSBC
Sustainability Investment Expert
H&M
Head of Portfolio Management/Sustainable Infrastructure
KGAL Investment Management GmbH & Co KG
Managing Director, Infrastructure
La Caisse
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Chief Sustainability Officer, EMEA, Head of Energy, Structured Finance EMEA, Head of Sustainable Business Division EMEA
MUFG
General Counsel
Nala Renewables
Managing Director, Private Sector Finance
National Wealth Fund
Director
National Wealth Fund
Managing Director, Specialist Asset & Battery Storage Finance
NatWest
Global Head of Structured Finance & General Manager
NORD/LB
Chief Investment Officer
NTR Plc
Managing Director Clean Energy Investments and Head of Portfolio Financing Europe
Nuveen Renewables
Oak Hill Advisors
Chief Commercial Officer
OX2
Head of Infrastructure
Prime Capital AG
General Counsel
Ren-Gas
Private Equity Investment Team Leader
Resource Capital Funds
Senior Director
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
Managing Director, Global Head of Energy Structured Finance
Santander
Partner
Schroders Greencoat
CEO
Siemens Bank GmbH
Investment Director
Sosteneo Infrastructure
Founder and CEO
SPARKZ, Inc.
CEO
Tokyo Gas United Kingdom
Managing Director
Vital Energi