A Systems Approach to Infrastructure
The perfect global platform to learn about state-of-the-art methodologies, and practical lessons on mega infrastructure programmes.
Course key facts
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Date
2 - 4 September 2026
Duration
3 days
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Credits
Non credit bearing
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Format
In-person
Fee
拢800
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Location
On Campus (South Kensington)
Overview
“A Systems Approach to Infrastructure”, is a course for mid to senior level professionals engaged in infrastructure policy, planning, financing and implementation. It is also a place for all those interested in creating a more sustainable and resilient world to engage in discussions with infrastructure policy makers, sponsors and implementers.
Top experts from around the world will bring together all aspects of a systems approach to infrastructure implementation from planning, financing, to practical lessons learned on mega infrastructure programmes like Heathrow T5, Thames Tideway, Cross Rail, East-West Rail, Denver Union Station and Eagle Line, and other examples from around the world.
This course provides the perfect global platform and a unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art methodologies, and practical lessons learned on mega infrastructure programmes.
Learning Journey
The course aims to bring all sides engaged in infrastructure development, whether in the private or public sectors or in academia, develop a better understanding of the needs and issues of the other. The participants will hear from industry and public sector leaders about lessons learned on major programmes; they will learn about the practical issues in implementing infrastructure and look at how existing programme management methodology can be adapted to being an integrates, systems approach to deliver a new vision of smart, sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure while also addressing challenges of funding and financing. The identification of implementations challenges will lead to identifying potential areas of related research.
- Planners and engineers will learn from the experience of industry leaders about best practices and innovative methods to address the impacts of interconnected and interdependent systems and take advantage of system synergies to develop smart, sustainable, resilient and integrated solutions.
- Programme Managers and Delivery Partners will learn the importance of addressing the long-term impacts of infrastructure and how to bring that awareness to their clients.
- Public sector infrastructure managers will learn about the importance of a systems approach to programme delivery, about climate finance and available methods of financing infrastructure.
- All parties will have the opportunity for dialog designed to help them understand the needs and expectations of the other. This will lead to better quality RFPs, choice of the appropriate programme management approach and create better structures for P3 financing and implementation partnerships.
Course Details
Participants will develop a shared, systems鈥憀evel understanding of how complex, interconnected infrastructure systems are planned, financed, delivered and governed. Drawing on real鈥憌orld practice and current research, they will explore how to address long鈥憈erm impacts, manage interdependencies, leverage system synergies, and apply innovative approaches to create smart, sustainable and resilient infrastructure. Through dialogue across perspectives, participants will strengthen their ability to define better requirements, select appropriate delivery and programme management approaches, structure effective public–private partnerships and financing models, and align practical decision鈥憁aking with research, modelling and Net Zero ambitions ultimately improving outcomes across the full infrastructure lifecycle.
This programme is intended for mid to senior level professionals engaged in infrastructure policy, planning and implementation in the consulting and construction industry, government agencies and non-governmental infrastructure implementing and financing organizations, academia, higher education, and enthusiasts interested in improving their knowledge about creating a more sustainable world
The fee covers tuition, a comprehensive set of digital notes, and lunches, but does not cover accommodation. Please note all fees must be received before the course start date.
If you have any queries regarding your booking please contact us via email or by phone: +44 (0)20 7594 6884
Detailed joining instructions, including a map, will be sent to all participants 10-14 days prior to the commencement of the course. Places on these courses are limited, EARLY BOOKING IS ADVISED.
A 20% administration fee will be levied for cancellations made up to two weeks prior to the start of the course. Cancellations thereafter will be liable to the loss of the full fee. Notice of cancellation must be given in writing by letter or fax and action will be taken to recover, from the delegates or their employers, that proportion of the fee owing at the time of cancellation.
天美传媒 reserves the right to cancel an advertised course at short notice. It will endeavour to provide participants with as much notice as possible, but will not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organisations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed. If a course is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full. Imperial College also reserves the right to postpone or make such alterations to the content of a course as may be necessary.
Testimonials
The speaker panel was an all-star line-up, representing a wide range of the country’s key major infrastructure programmes and institutions, each bringing a unique perspective based on deep sector expertise and extensive experience. The mix of industry, regulatory, and academic viewpoints, and the way these were joined up through careful programming, really set this course apart from others I’ve attended. Hannah Wight Senior Consultant, Programmes & Advisory, Jacobs
Course instructors
Niresh Rajah
Chief Data & AI Officer & Industry Expert for AI, Data & DigitalNiresh Rajah is an award-winning Chief Data & AI Officer with senior leadership roles at DLA Piper, Danske Bank, Barclays, Lloyds Banking and Grant Thornton. He has over 20 years of leadership experience in Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Regulation, Automation, and Digital Transformation. Recognised as a Global CDO 100 awardee (2023–2025) and AI Executive to Watch (2025), he brings deep expertise in applying data and AI to enable business transformation.
Khalil Dimachkie
Chief Technical OfficerKhalil has been in the software industry for 20 years, with the last 8 of those as CTO of data driven companies. Throughout his career he's had experience with all parts of the software stack and spent 7 years as a solutions architect working with some of the biggest organisations and brands in the UK and globally including TfL, VISA, BP, and Maserati.
Mike Seville
Chief Data OfficerMike Seville is an experienced Chief Data Officer. Mike has a deep interest in the application of data, analytics, machine learning and AI in commercial settings and has held senior data positions at a range of organisations, including Dojo, a UK payments company and Farfetch, a luxury marketplace. He holds a Masters degree in Machine Learning from UCL.
Wolfram Wiesemann
Professor of Analytics & OperationsProfessor Wiesemann is Professor of Analytics & Operations at Imperial Business School, where he also serves as the Academic Director of the MSc Business Analytics programme. His teaching focuses on linear, discrete, and nonlinear optimisation and the theory, algorithms and applications of machine learning. He also teaches prescriptive analytics. Wolfram holds a joint master's degree in management and computing from Darmstadt University of Technology, and a PhD in operations research from Imperial London. He is also a Fellow of the KPMG Centre for Advanced Business Analytics.
Lauren Murphy
Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trustbio needed
Margaret Coffey
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery & Cancer, 天美传媒 & SeniorDr Coffey is a Speech and Language Therapist with extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia arising from multiple aetiologies. Margaret has developed her clinical skills working in recognised centres of excellence in both the UK and the USA and completed a NIHR Clinical Doctoral Fellowship in 2013 and a post doctoral fellowship in 2017.