Madrid to host global infrastructure summit modeled on Davos, backed by World Bank, MIT, UPM and UT Austin
Executive summary: Expansión reports that Madrid will serve as the host city for a major infrastructure summit inspired by the World Economic Forum in Davos, organized with the World Bank, MIT, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the University of Texas. The summit positions Madrid as a leading venue for international dialogue on infrastructure investment, potentially driving public‑private partnerships and raising the city’s profile in global infrastructure markets.
Who is involved: Key organizers include the World Bank, MIT, UPM and the University of Texas, with participation expected from governments, investors and engineering firms.
Likely next: Further details on the summit’s agenda, dates and venue are expected to be released in the coming weeks as organizers finalize the program.
Expansión reports that Madrid will serve as the host city for a major infrastructure summit inspired by the World Economic Forum in Davos, organized with the World Bank, MIT, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the University of Texas. The summit aims to bring together governments, investors and engineering firms to discuss public‑private partnerships and project financing. By positioning itself as a new ‘Davos’ for infrastructure, Madrid seeks to raise its international profile and attract investment in construction, energy and urban development.
Timeline
- — Madrid será sede del 'Davos' de las infraestructuras (Expansión)
Analysis — what this means
Historical parallels
- World Economic Forum in Davos (annual since 1971)
- UN Climate Change Conferences (COP series) hosted in various cities since 1995