Reimagining Infrastructure in the Age of AI, Digital Transformation, and Climate Change
Shape the Future
of Infrastructure
Building a shared, sustainable and resilient future
NEXT EDITION
October 28-29, 2026
LOCATION
Madrid, Spain
ATTENDEES
C-Suite, ministers, fund managers, researchers and regulators. By invitation only.
Shape the Future
of Infrastructure
Connect with industry leaders, discover cutting-edge technologies, and be part of the conversation that will define the next generation of global infrastructure.
Reimagining Progress
WIF brings together the brightest minds in infrastructure, technology, and policy to redefine how societies build, connect, and thrive in the 21st century.
Bridging Sectors
It serves as a neutral, high-level platform where governments, academia, industry, and finance converge to shape shared strategies for sustainable growth.
Purposeful Innovation
From AI and data-driven design to climate resilience and digital twins, WIF accelerates innovation that creates real-world, equitable impact.
Resilient Systems
The forum advocates for infrastructure that not only supports economic development, but safeguards communities and ecosystems for generations to come.
Global Collaboration
WIF fosters a diverse international community committed to co-creating policies, partnerships, and pathways toward a more connected, inclusive future.
From Vision to Action
Through annual meetings, advisory committees, and cross-sector alliances, WIF transforms dialogue into tangible projects and measurable progress.
What it is
WIF is a high-level international forum that convenes global leaders from academia, industry, finance, tech and public institutions to shape the future of civil infrastructure.
Co-led by MIT, UPM and UT Austin, WIF is a non-profit initiative that aims to accelerate the transformation of infrastructure systems to meet 21st-century demands.
The WIF aspires to become a strategic meeting space bringing together the key players in the world of infrastructure to jointly address the sector's major challenges: sustainability, digital transformation, and global resilience.
Why it matters
Infrastructure sits at the nexus of climate action, economic resilience, and global connectivity.
WIF bridges academia, industry, finance, and policy to turn ideas into actionable strategies for the infrastructures of tomorrow.
Who takes part
A curated ecosystem of decision-makers and innovators, including:
- Ministers and public-sector leaders
- CEOs and investors from infrastructure firms and funds
- Multilateral banks and development agencies
- Universities, research centers, and technology pioneers
The Agustín de Betancourt Foundation, Madrid-based institutional foundation that serves as a neutral platform to promote engineering excellence, infrastructure development, and collaboration between academia, industry, and public institutions, acts as the organizing and managing entity.
How it works
A biannual global forum, by invitation only, permanently hosted in Madrid — a neutral and globally connected capital at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Asia.
The first edition takes place in October 2026.
Our purpose
To foster collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility — building the infrastructures that enable a viable, sustainable, and resilient future.
Advisory Committee
A curated group of global leaders shaping the strategic direction of WIF Madrid 2026.
2026 Partners
Institutions and organizations supporting WIF Madrid 2026.
Corporate Partners
Host City Partners
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