The Editorial Advisory Board of Institutional Investing in Infrastructure (i3) met to swap ideas and perspectives on Nov. 6–8 in sunny Newport Beach, Calif. Prior to the meeting, attendees — investors, managers, consultants and funds of funds — were asked to jot down questions for each other, reflecting the numerous concerns and curiosities among the infrastructure investment community.

These questions form the basis of the “Food for Thought” that is shared with members of the board. The conversations prompted by these topics help guide this publication’s editorial content for the year ahead. Notably, at the end of 2023, key topics of discussion included interest rates, ESG factors, energy transition, and IRA opportunities. This year, some topics, such as digita