IPE Transition Conference & Awards 2025 The Transition to a Low Carbon Economy Tuesday 17 June | Cardo Brussels, Autograph Collection An In-Person Event
The Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
The global transition to net zero will require an energy revolution and major capital investment that will require unprecedented cooperation between financial markets, corporates, governments and society as a whole, as part of a just transition. According to the European Commission, the additional European financing needed for the green and digital transitions is an estimated €735bn per year by 2030.
As long-term investors tasked with stewarding the retirement wellbeing of millions of people and with trillions in capital, pension funds are critical actors in both funding and supporting this transition.
Stepping away from rhetoric and jargon, this conference explores key issues and challenges presented by the transition to a low-carbon economy from an institutional investment, regulation and policy perspective across asset classes in a compelling day-long programme. At the close of the conference, IPE rewards excellence and innovation in this area at an informal awards presentation.
Keynotes Announced
General Tom Middendorp, former Chief of Defence of the Netherlands, Chair of the International Military Council on Climate and Security and Author of ‘The Climate General’
General Tom Middendorp, the former Chief of Defence of the Netherlands is the Chair of the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS). He served as the Netherlands Chief of Defence for five and a half years, after 38 years serving his country. As the Chief of Defence he was the most senior military advisor to the Dutch Minister of Defence, responsible for the readiness, the international cooperation and the modernisation of the Dutch armed forces, as well as the planning and execution of its military deployments...READ MORE
Yoshiki Takeuchi, Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD
Yoshiki Takeuchi is Deputy Secretary-General of the OECD, a post he assumed in November 2021. His portfolio includes the strategic direction of the OECD policy on employment, labour and social affairs, education, skills, well-being, inclusion, sustainability and equal opportunities, financial and enterprise affairs along with the Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities...READ MORE
Confirmed Speakers
Nan-Li Collins UN Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative Chair
Dana Kupova EBRD Head of Inclusive Finance, Gender and Economic Inclusion
Matteo Squilloni European Investment Fund Head of Climate Transition, Equity Investments
"IPE is commended for taking up transition to net zero as a thematic area around which to build awards criteria,
considering the urgency and importance of this topic to society," judge's comment
The IPE Transition Conference & Awards is a specialist event for investment decision makers at global pension funds. The global transition to net zero will require an energy revolution and major capital investment. Success will depend on unprecedented co-operation between financial markets, corporates, governments and society as a whole.
As long-term investors tasked with stewarding the retirement wellbeing of millions of people and with trillions in capital, pension funds are critical actors in both funding and supporting this transition.
Stepping away from rhetoric and jargon, the IPE Transition Conference & Awards explores key issues and challenges presented by the transition to a low-carbon economy from an institutional investment, regulation and policy perspective, examining key challenges and opportunities across asset classes in a compelling day-long programme. IPE will also take the opportunity to reward excellence in this area thorough an informal awards presentation ceremony after the conference.
