Financial Models for PPP/PFI need to be more robust than ever and yet continue to retain flexibility and reliability. SMi’s 12th annual conference will offer you critical insights into how models are used and perceived by all project players.

With the economy heading towards growth, financial institutions have never been under greater scrutiny to provide the most efficient and cost effective models possible. With this added pressure in mind the conference will assist and direct you in making the right decisions, at the right time - for you. By considering the expectations of the key stakeholders this event will offer an invaluable look into the next generation of financial models and will be an unmissable conference for the industry. 

Why should you attend this event?

No other conference offers such a comprehensive overview of financial modelling for the sector; accompanied by two associated workshops offering technical lessons in modelling skills, this event will truly provide a thorough and invaluable insight into the modelling industry.

HEAR from key project stakeholders on their successful use of financial models

LEARN how the modelling industry is adapting and evolving to cope with new challenges

DISCUSS your expectations of you financial model with other industry figures

GAIN modelling skills and decision making techniques

NETWORK with leading industry figures

Hear keynote addresses from:

Hugo Teixeira, Director, Credit Analysis & Decision Structure Finance, WestLB

John Richter, Director, Financial Mechanics

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

•          Mzia Makharadze, Manager, Advisory, ECA& Environmental Projects, SMBC
•       Barry Dale, Project Finance, UK and Ireland, Dexia Public Finance Bank
•       Morten Siersted, CEO, F1F9
•          Martin Cheeseman, Director of Housing and Community Care, London Borough of Brent    
•          Andy Hucknall, Associate Director, PKF (UK) LLP 
•          Jerome Brice, Partner, Mazars
•          Penelope Lynch, Project Finance Modelling Consultant, Lynch Financial Modelling
•          Christian Oliver, Director, Cyril Sweet
•       Yann Pleindoux, Financial Advisor, RebelGroup Advisory  
•          Colin Ratcliffe, Senior Auditor, National Audit Office
•          Jimmy McGuiness, PPP Project Manager, East Lothian Council
•          Gurjit Orjela, Project Financier, Bank of Ireland
•          Hadder Jalil, Executive, KPMG Corporate Finance
•     Kevin Hanlon, Director of Projects, Local Partnerships

Who should attend?

This conference is ideal for those involved in all stages of PPP/PFI development projects and need to develop their understanding of getting the most out of a financial model. Attendees should include:

• Council Rperesentaives including Heads of PPP and Project Finance Officers
• Project Developers
• PPP/PFI Lenders
• PPP/PFI Investors
• Financial Modellers
• Financial Advisory firms

Venue details

Crowne Plaza St James London   . 45-51 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AF Tel: +44 (0) 207 834 6655 Fax: +44 (0) 207 6307   www.london.crowneplaza.com

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Crowne Plaza St James London is a traditional deluxe hotel right in the heart of the city, perfectly situated for all your business and leisure needs.  In the heart of Westminster, it is just a stones throw away from Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Victoria Station.

The hotel boasts three excellent restaurants. Bistro 51 with British and European cuisine, the Michelin Starred Indian restaurant Quilon serving south coastal Indian food and Bank Westminster with a modern British menu.

A beautiful, award-winning, courtyard garden surrounds the Victorian buildings of the Crowne Plaza London St James - a peaceful oasis in the centre of London.
 
Nearest train stations:
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes’ walk
• Waterloo Station, 10 minutes by car

Underground stations
• St James’s Park, 5 minutes’ walk (District and Circle lines)
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes' walk (Victoria, District and Circle lines)

From St. James's Park Underground Station to the Hotel

Take the main St James’s Park exit and turn left into Petty France Street.
Continue Straight down for 200 yards and at the end turn left into Buckingham Gate

SMi discounted rates include Continental Breakfast & VAT
£ 205.63 / Standard room / night for single occupancy
£ 229.13 Executive  room / night for single occupancy

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk.