ABANA is pleased to Host Dr. Sadek Wahba –Founder, Chairman, and Managing Partner of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investor – for a fireside chat to discuss his new book  “Build: Investing in America’s Infrastructure”.

America’s infrastructure—its essential roads, bridges, ports, airports, power grids, and telecommunications systems—were once the pride of the nation and an example for the world. But now, after years of neglect and oversight, this infrastructure is crumbling and causing catastrophic changes in the US quality of life. Build examines the private origins of US infrastructure and the federally funded megaprojects that came after the New Deal, investigating the role the private sector can and should play in building infrastructure. By drawing comparisons with systems in the United Kingdom, France, India, and China, Dr. Wahba seeks to demonstrate that while privatization and public-private partnerships cannot solve all infrastructure challenges, they are essential for closing funding gaps, overcoming political paralysis, and driving major infrastructure advances.

If you have an interest in understanding how America’s now crumbling infrastructure is causing catastrophic changes in the US quality of life — and what can be done to revitalize the sector, spur job growth and contribute to climate resilience – then you do not want to miss this event!

The fireside chat will take place at the Harvard Club on December 3rd from 6-8pm; moderator TBA. It will be followed by a book-signing segment (all attendees will receive a copy of the book) and a networking reception (hors d’œuvres and drinks will be served).

* This event is limited-capacity and only open to ABANA members at this time. Non-members may be admitted pending space availability; those interested in joining the waitlist, please email events@abana.co.

** Registration closes 48 business hours prior to the event – on Nov 29 at 6pm.

For any questions, please email events@abana.co 

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