About NETLIPSE

We connect public sector professionals, researchers, and client organisations to share practical knowledge, research insights, and lessons learned for successful project delivery. Explore Our Network

Why We Exist

NETLIPSE brings together public professionals across Europe to address the shared challenges of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. From rising costs to complex stakeholder environments, we provide a trusted platform for knowledge exchange and improved project outcomes.

Network meeting in Berlin

What we do

Build and Maintain a Professional Network

We bring together project managers, client organisations, and researchers working on large-scale infrastructure initiatives across Europe.

Facilitate Knowledge Sharing

Through events, research partnerships, and peer learning, we enable the exchange of experiences, tools, and strategies that directly impact project outcomes.

Support Project Delivery

Our IPAT® Assessments offer structured, peer-led, project reviews that help projects to increase delivery success.

Enhance Competencies

We support the development of skills and leadership capabilities among our members through training, workshops, and informal collaboration.

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Our Journey

From Research Project to European Network

2006

NETLIPSE begins as an EU-funded research project on best practices in infrastructure delivery.

2008–2010

The IPAT® methodology is developed based on findings from 15 major European projects.

2010-2025

The network grows and is fully funded through partnerships. IPAT® Assessments become a cornerstone of our support offer.

Present

Celebrating 20 years of NETLIPSE with 8 Partner Organisations and 500+ active members. Looking back at over 40 Network Meetings held and 65+ IPAT® Assessments delivered.

A Unique Network

NETLIPSE is not just another network. It is the only European platform dedicated to the project management of large-scale public infrastructure projects. Become a partner

Public-Only

Network

NETLIPSE is a non-profit network exclusive to public sector professionals: no private consultants or contractors. This creates a safe space for open dialogue.

Peer Learning

with Impact

NETLIPSE brings together expert public professionals in infrastructure delivery to exchange challenges, insights, and lessons learned from project experience.

Bridging Practice and Science

NETLIPSE connects practitioners and researchers to share knowledge grounded in both practical experience and academic insights..

500+

active members

65+

projects assessed

8

partner Organisations

100%

public network

Who Benefits from NETLIPSE

We support public organisations and professionals working to improve the delivery of major infrastructure projects across Europe.

Client/Sponsor Organisations

Public bodies such as ministries, municipalities, and transport agencies responsible for financing and overseeing infrastructure initiatives.

Research Institutions

Universities and academic professionals advancing knowledge in infrastructure project management and governance.

Project Delivery Organisations

Organisations managing the execution of large-scale public infrastructure projects.

Public Sector Project Managers 

Experienced professionals managing major infrastructure projects across Europe.

Executive Board
Sets strategic direction and oversees progress

Management Team
Overseeing day-to-day activities and ensures alignment with goals

Research Ambassadors
Connect the network with leading academic researchers and universities

Service Provider
AT Osborne acts as Service Provider, coordinating
day-to-day operations and providing supporting facilities.

Ready to Lead Europe’s Infrastructure Delivery?

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