VIP Infrastructure 2024 sparks conversations about the IRA, election implications and governance red flags

On June 5–7, the infamous Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C., played host to IREI’s 2024 VIP Infrastructure conference, which counted around 140 investors, managers and consultants focused on the future of infrastructure development among its attendees.

Engagement was at an all-time high as robust discussions on inflation and interest rate trends, the energy transition and manager style drift took center stage. Industry professionals were encouraged to connect over shared experiences and different perspectives through the various panels and small group roundtables.

The program kicked off with an investor fireside chat mixer composed of institutional investor panelists discussing their specific investment programs and market trends they are watching.

Panelists also shared their concerns, with several pointing to the challenged fundraising environment that plagued the industry throughout 2023. According to information from IREI’s database that was shared at