EXPO Real 2026 expands focus to include infrastructure
EXPO Real 2026 is expanding its scope to include infrastructure, as demand for investment in the sector increases.
The event — held in Munich from 5–7 October — has been rebranded as the “International Trade Fair for Real Estate, Investment and Infrastructure,” marking a shift in focus for Europe’s largest real estate and investment trade fair.
Organisers said the move reflects growing investment needs, with public authorities in many cases no longer able to cover infrastructure expenditure on their own, while investor and financier interest continues to rise.
EXPO Real has previously addressed infrastructure selectively, including areas such as airports, ports, renewable energy and public–private partnership models. However, organisers said infrastructure is now becoming increasingly central to both real estate and its wider environment.
Claudia Boymanns, exhibition director of EXPO Real, said: “Given the growing interest among investors and project developers in infrastructure, we have now decided to expand our focus. In addition, numerous discussions within the industry show us that infrastructure is also becoming an increasingly important factor for every property.”
The expanded scope will focus on investable infrastructure across energy, digital and social sectors, including assets such as data centres, schools and nurseries, as well as wind farms.
Infrastructure will also feature more prominently in the conference programme, with a dedicated special show planned to present investment strategies and projects, covering both construction and operational aspects.
Real Asset Media will contribute to the conference programme with a packed schedule of Investment Briefing panel discussions at the International Investors Lounge.
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