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The EIC Autumn Conference 2026 in Istanbul looked at the challenges to the international construction sector presented by geopolitical risks, with a particular focus on the situation in Ukraine.

EIC’s first CDM webinar brought together 100+ participants to explore how collaboration can improve complex infrastructure delivery. Key themes included the right model, aligned risk and incentives, and early engagement.

The Global Europe instrument presents the opportunity to use EU external assistance funds more strategically, for EU companies and technologies in the first place, focussing on EU geopolitical and economic interest.

EIC is launching a new webinar series on Collaborative Delivery Models (CDMs), bringing together clients, contractors, consultants and legal experts to explore more collaborative approaches to major infrastructure delivery.

The EIC Workshop in Málaga on 24 April 2026 gathered over 100 delegates to discuss digitalisation, AI, and technology in infrastructure. Speakers stressed that digital tools are now essential for competitiveness, efficiency, and safety.

The EIC Position Paper on Collaborative Delivery Models calls for a shift towards partnership-based, quality-driven procurement to improve efficiency, innovation and risk-sharing in infrastructure projects.

What capabilities must a public infrastructure buyer possess to engage effectively with different delivery models—and how do these capabilities shape make-or-buy decisions, risk allocation, and performance outcomes?

EIC supports reform of procurement to ensure fair competition beyond lowest price, enhancing focus on quality in global EIB-financed projects.