Hugo Espírito Santo
Portuguese Secretary of State for Infrastructure Portuguese Government
MBA. Degree in Economics. Reappointed as Secretary of State for Infrastructure in the XXV Constitutional Government in June 2025, maintaining responsibility for aviation, railways, seaports, and highways. Former Partner at McKinsey & Company’s Lisbon office. Frequent speaker at forums on Aviation, Economic Development, Sustainability, and Energy Transition.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Europe’s Hidden Bottlenecks: Permits, Policy and Project Delays
Fragmented permitting regimes, cross-border inconsistencies and slow, analogue processes continue to delay project execution across Europe. This session explores where and why these barriers persist, how they impact timelines and risk, and what can be done to improve predictability. From regulatory alignment to industry-led standardisation, it examines the practical steps needed to reduce complexity and keep projects moving.
Wednesday 17 June 14:50 - 15:35 Breakbulk Live Stage
Infrastructure & Investment
Fragmented permitting regimes, cross-border inconsistencies and slow, analogue processes continue to delay project execution across Europe. This session explores where and why these barriers persist, how they impact timelines and risk, and what can be done to improve predictability. From regulatory alignment to industry-led standardisation, it examines the practical steps needed to reduce complexity and keep projects moving.
Breakbulk Live Stage Europe/London
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