Annual Infrastructure Seminar 2026 - Francis Taylor Building

An afternoon seminar followed by a drinks reception.  

Chair: Alexander Booth KC
Keynote address from Sir Keith Lindblom

Confirmed speakers: Gregory Jones KC, Andrew Fraser-Urquhart KC, Mark Westmoreland Smith KC, Isabella Tafur KC, Charles Merrett, Jonathan Welch, Armin Solimani, Claire Nevin, Emma Rowland.

Confirmed topics: 

• Data centres in the DCO regime
• Survey access: Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 and Barstow v Green Generation Energy Networks Cymru Ltd
• Water infrastructure in the 2008 Act
• Judicial review reforms in planning and infrastructure
• Case law update

Practial Information

Date: Monday 16 November 2026.
Time: Registration will take place from 1.30-2.00pm.  The seminar will run from 2.00pm-5.30pm. It will be followed by a drinks reception from 5.30pm-6.30pm.
Format: The seminar will be run as a hybrid event enabling either in-person or virtual attendance.  Please select the relevant option when booking.

Venue: Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, Temple, London EC4Y 7HL. Virtual attendees can join by Zoom (joining instructions will be sent to attendees a few days before the event).

Cost: The standard charge for this seminar is £180+VAT per attendee for both in-person and virtual attendance. An early bird rate of £160.00+VAT is available until COB on Friday 30 October.

By booking three delegates at the same time, you will automatically be entitled to a special rate of three delegates for the price of two on both the early bird and standard rates. Bookings can be made via Eventbrite and payment can be made by credit card at the time of booking or later by BACS but must be received prior to the event. Booking confirmations and invoices will be sent from Eventbrite by email.

There are limited number of free places available for local authorities. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Marketing Manager for more information.