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People and capital are key to city investment

Annelou de Groot, CEO, Cushman & Wakefield, Netherlands
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Huge demand for senior living in Germany

Kip Sloane, Managing Director at SCHÖNES LEBEN Group, Germany
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Combining indoor air quality and energy initiatives creates value

Jan-Krystian Westerlund, Chief Commercial Officer, freesi.
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People and capital are key to city investment

Annelou de Groot, CEO, Cushman & Wakefield, Netherlands
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Rate cuts to support US commercial real estate recovery

Vikram Killampali, Senior Director and Manager of US Commercial Real Estate Finance Syndications at Helaba
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New city centre drives quality of life and investment

Maciej Fijałkowski, Secretary of the City of Warsaw, Poland
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Positive momentum builds in CEE student housing and serviced living

Heribert Gangl, Head of Hotels and Tourism, Erste Group Bank
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Senior living in Europe is an opportunity for US investors

Jennifer Dixon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, JD Solutions Group
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Digital strategy and AI critical for real estate companies

Daniele di Fausto, Chief Executive Officer at eFM
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Romania’s North-East promotes strategic location and €1.75bn EU investment package

Sebastian Hrib, Head of Brussels Office & FDI Coordinator, ADR Nord-Est. Romania
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Regional and domestic investors increase their exposure to Polish real estate

Michał Miecieński, Partner, Real Estate and Construction Department, CMS
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Financials to drive Europe’s retrofit push

Aleksander Grabecki, Counsel at CMS
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Proptech collaboration essential to deliver real ESG impact

Paul Wessels, Founder of Blue Module
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Poland’s student housing sector enters next stage of institutional growth

Agata Jurek-Zbrojska, Partner and Head of Real Estate and Construction, CMS Poland
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C Change Summit brings together real estate leaders to decarbonise

Sophie Chick, Vice President for ESG Programmes, ULI Europe
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AI and cleaner data can transform real estate decision-making

Mike Harrison, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, NTrust.
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AI set to transform data as a service for investment managers

Martin Betts, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate EMEA, NTrust
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Life sciences and innovation drive economic growth in Turku, Finland

Vesa Palander, Director of Business & Economic Development, City of Turku
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Delivering sustainability strategies through local engagement

Elín Guðnadóttir, Programme Director at Kadeco
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European logistics remains a buyers’ market

Balazs Lados, managing director and European fund manager at Realterm
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Opportunity to rethink how real estate can drive performance

Paul Danks, international representative on the SIOR Board and director at DRG Group
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Flight to quality defines logistics investment

Maximilian von Medem, Investment Management Logistics DACH, Union Investment Real Estate GmbH
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Strong demand for residential across all major European cities

Hilke Nijmeijer, senior portfolio manager at CBRE Investment Management
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Decentralisation and new demand drivers support logistics growth

Joël Gorsele, chief executive officer of Intervest
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Stability is a key demand driver for residential in Europe

Britta Roden, head of research for real assets at Swiss Life Asset Managers.
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Defence, advanced manufacturing, battery storage driving logistics demand

Brad Gries, head of the Americas at LaSalle Investment Management
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European lending landscape is in a unique position

David White, head of LaSalle Real Estate Debt Strategies, Europe at LaSalle Investment Management
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Tailwinds for European logistics bolster investment opportunities

Sally Bruer, head of EMEA logistics & industrial and retail research at Cushman & Wakefield
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Is Europe a borrowers market for real estate?

Duco Mook, head of treasury and debt financing, EMEA at CBRE Investment Management.

Seychelles sharpens its investment focus

Anne Rosette, CEO of the Seychelles Investment Board (SIB).
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Transport Logistic 2025: intensifying competition for logistic real estate

Richard Betts, founding partner of Real Asset Media
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Focus on land for logistics as competition grows

Raimund Paetzmann, managing partner at Logivalue GmbH
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“Optimism abounds” as ULI conference returns to London

Imogen Thompson, executive director of ULI UK.
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Stabilisation in Europe and strategic opportunities in Dutch real estate finance

Alexander Huber, Global Head of Real Estate, and Annemarie Leeuwen, Head of Real Estate, Amsterdam at BayernLB.
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Energy and infrastructure are key for UK investment

Peter Rolton, executive chairman of engineering consultancy Rolton Group.
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Iceland’s K64 Circular Industries aims to redefine sustainable industrial development

Elin Guðnadóttir, Programme Director, KADECO.
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Porto mayor tackles the talent paradox

Rui Moreira, Mayor of Porto
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FDI expert calls for a focus on opportunities amid uncertainty

Dr. James Zhan, Senior Advisor to WAIPA and Chairman of the Executive Board of WAIPA’s World Investment Conference.
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Oman Vision 2040 is opening a new era for investors

Dr. Khalfan Said al Shu'aili, Oman’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning.
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Real estate is an untapped opportunity for investment promotion agencies

Ismail Ersahin, CEO and executive director of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA).
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Titanvolt targets global growth with battery breakthrough for homes

Neill Richardson, chief executive officer of Titanvolt.
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Capital returning but political risks and insurance availability top investor concerns

Thomas Veith, Global Head of Real Assets at PwC.
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Germany’s public investment plans set context for deal-by-deal strategy

Gereon Kohlgrüber, managing director and head of investments, Germany at AEW.
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Senior housing must be rethought for an ageing population

Caroline Gronack, Managing Director, Apleona Invest GmbH
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Market recovers at different speeds in Europe with residential a big focus for the Netherlands

Alexander Huber, Global Head of Real Estate, BayernLB Annemarie Leeuwen, Head of Real Estate Amsterdam, BayernLB
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Riga eyes public-private partnerships to unlock development potential

Fredis Bikovs, Director, Riga Investment and Tourism Agency.
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Saudi Arabia: partnerships help make progress to Vision 2030

Fahad Al-Hashem, Ministry of Investment,  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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New technology to the fore as ROSHN focuses on Saudi vision

Waleed Bawaked, Senior Director, Strategy & Planning, ROSHN
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Manchester: High quality real estate critical to FDI success

Joe Manning, Managing Director, MIDAS.
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New Murabba is establishing a new ‘downtown’ for Riyadh

Carl Schibrowski, Chief Development Officer, New Murabba Development Company
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‘Entire value chain’ needs to address resi affordability crisis

Hilke Nijmeijer, Portfolio Manager Europe Residential Strategy, CBRE Investment Management.
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Changing attitudes detected as market starts upward climb

Alexandre Grellier, CEO, Drooms.
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Data privacy and AI approach make Switzerland R&D magnet

Patrik Wermelinger, Chief Investment Promotion Officer, Switzerland Global Enterprise.
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Deals activity destined for an increase as market transforms

Duco Mook, Head of Treasury and Debt Financing EMEA, CBRE Investment Management
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Industry unity needed in the face of new environmental law

Jan Kristian Westerlund, Chief Commercial Officer, Freesi.
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ESG: ‘Exciting times’ ahead as consensus on KPIs grows

Robbie Epsom, EMEA head of Sustainability, CBRE Investment Management.
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Can real estate leverage the AI data management revolution?

Sri Ramachandran, CEO and president, NTrust Infotech.
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Interlinking all ESG issues makes it easier to drive value

Emily Hamilton, Chief Sustainability Officer, Savills Investment Management.
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Data Uncovered: Audits the key to avoid expensive inaccuracy

Martin Betts, Vice President Commercial Real Estate EMEA, NTrust.
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Rate cuts do little to dispel concerns as ESG costs rise

Alexandre Grellier,CEO, Drooms.
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Branded residences heading for phenomenal growth

Rob Sykes, Director, Advisory, WTAG.
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Offices now a good entry point and retail could surprise: AEW

Hans Vrensen, European Head, Research and Strategy, AEW
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Working closely with clients the banks’ approach in France

Serge Bacconnier, Deputy Head, Paris Office, Berlin Hyp AG
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Soaring interest in data centres prompts surge in M&A activity

Cay-Marco Fritsch, PwC Germany Partner, Corporate Finance, M&A Digital Infrastructure and Business Services
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Former power station brings mixed-use energy to Warsaw

Dariusz Domański, Managing Partner Poland, White Star Real Estate
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Data centre proliferation demands digital ecosystem

Tania Tsoneva, Senior Director, CBRE Investment Management
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ULI Europe’s Milan conference ready for RE’s tough questions

Sophie Chick, VP, Research and Advisory Services, ULI Europe
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Urbanisation still drives CEE but geopolitics can frustrate

Marcus Cieleback, Chief Urban Economist, Patrizia,
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Patron’s 7th fund targeting assets ‘in need of a bit of love’

Keith Breslauer Managing Director & Senior Partner Patron Capital.
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Poland about to benefit from better-than- expected position

Justyna Kedzierska-Klukowska, Head of Warsaw Office, Berlin Hyp AG
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UK’s ‘unregulated’ market an income growth opportunity

Miles Skinner, Head of Investment Management UK & Ireland, Union Investment Real Estate
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Costs of climate mitigation will likely multiply if action delayed

Xavier Jongen, Managing Director, Catella Residential Investment
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Green guidelines embedded in plans for Egypt’s new capital

Mohamed Al Desouky Energy Director, ACUD Administrative Capital for Urban Development.
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Polish rental housing the bright light on the horizon

Pepijn Morshuis CEO TREI Real Estate.
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Data centre demand soars but energy consumption a concern

Thomas Veith Global Real Estate Leader PwC
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Energy efficient infrastructure sector has ‘enormous potential’

Christopher Garbe, Managing Partner, Garbe Industrial Real Estate
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Breaking down data barriers key to protecting asset value

Johanna Fuchs Boenisch, CEO, Susteco.
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New project generates tenant interest at Val d’Europe

Boris Solbach, Senior Vice-President Business Strategy and Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Disneyland Paris .
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Energy efficient infrastructure sector has ‘enormous potential’

Christopher Garbe, Managing Partner, Garbe Industrial Real Estate
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Mercedes’ business case for Polish FDI project explained

Dr Ewa Łabno-Falecka, Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland
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Investors and consultants are needed for Egypt’s new capital

Khaled Abbas, Chairman and CEO, Administrative Capital for Urban Development - ACUD
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UK resi ‘opportunity for income growth’ and an inflation hedge

Miles Skinner, Head of Investment Management UK & Ireland, Union Investment Real Estate
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Positive signs emerging for the listed real estate sector: EPRA

Dominique Moerenhout, CEO, EPRA
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Tech: Do it better and cheaper, or perhaps do different things

Richard Gerritsen, Senior Director, Yardi Systems
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Iceland’s airport growth creates RE and hotel FDI possibilities

Brynjar Vatnsdal, Development Manager, Keflavik Airport
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Diversification the best way to navigate challenging market

Alexander Huber, Global Head Real Estate, and Laura Williams, Head Real Estate UK, BayernLB
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Greece’s new economic and political stability shows in FDI

Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO, Enterprise Greece
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KADECO looks to leverage Iceland airport expansion

Pálmi Randversson, Managing Director, Keflavik Airport Development Company, (KADECO).
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Belfast adds EU proximity to its list of investment attractions

Damien Martin, Strategic Director of Place and Economy, Belfast City Council.
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Pace of investment picks up in Riga as Baltics prep for future

Fredis Bikovs, Director, Riga Investment and Tourist Agency.
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Belfast port is now major force in Northern Ireland’s FDI drive

Joe O’Neill, CEO, Belfast Harbour.
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Kicking the carbon can down the road: ‘a silly thing to do’

Xavier Jongen, Managing Director, Catella Residential Investment
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Redevco sets out plans for creation of liveable cities

Brigit Gerritse, Head of Research & Strategy, Redevco
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New cycle under starter’s orders: ‘living’ in pole position

Raj Kotecha, chairman, CEO and co-founder, Amro Partners.
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Market awaits rate changes and a bit of ‘rational optimism’

Tom Leahy, Head of EMEA Real Assets Research, MSCI
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Property management shapes up for changed environment

Nigel Mapp, founder and chairman, Mapp.
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Iceland exploits leadership on sustainability and diversity

Eliza Reid, First Lady, Iceland
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Investors gear up for 2025 although mood still vulnerable

Real Estate outlook: Pertti Vanhanen, MD, Europe, Cromwell Property Group.
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Socio-economic trends the basis for ‘investable strategies’

Christian Scheuerl, Managing Director, Neworld Investment Management GmbH
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ESG and senior living both mainstream MIPIM ’24 topics

Ron van Bloois, chair SHHA, & Managing Editor Real Asset Impact.
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Transformed real estate market awaits monetary policy shift

Guillaume Turcas, Managing Partner, Faro Capital Partners.
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MIPIM 2024: ‘Cautious optimism’ the key phrase as markets foresee the upturn

Courtney Fingar and Richard Betts.
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Warsaw offices more resilient than western counterparts

Marcin Juszczyk Board Member & Partner, Capital Park Group
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Real estate leadership needed in face of rising climate cost

Guy Grainger, Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, JLL
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Alternative energy sources now a ‘critical’ strategic necessity

Gabriella Zepf, Sustainability Director, Segro.
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UK logistics warrant attention as return to health is fastest

Dr. Peter Bartholomäus, Head of Fund Management & Capital Markets, GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH
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City of London sets the ESG bar high for itself and investors

Andrien Meyers, Chair, Investment Committee, City of London Corporation
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Indications increase that fall in base rates further than hoped

Rogier Bos, Head of Real Estate Finance Benelux, Berlin Hyp
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Investor opportunities beckon as Val d’Europe story continues

Boris Solbach, SVP & CFO, Disneyland Paris..
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Best offices still in focus but must ‘earn the commute’

Miles Skinner, Head of Investment Management UK & Ireland, Union Investment Real Estate
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Equity poised to buy Dutch assets but sellers hold out

Rogier Bos, Head of Real Estate Finance Benelux, Berlin Hyp AG
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Logistics vacancy rates up but still below historic averages: P3

Frank Pörschke, CEO, P3 Logistic Parks
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Vehicle maker’s business case for Polish FDI project explained

Dr Ewa Tabno-Falecka, Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland
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Stars are aligned for logistics despite the recent headwinds

Nick Preston, Head of Investment Management, Panattoni Investment Management.
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Opportunities open for real estate as macro-signs improve

Oliver Kummerfeldt, Head of European Real Estate Research, Schroders Capital
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CEE markets facing 2024 with a mood of cautious optimism

Kevin Turpin, Regional Director, Capital Markets, CEE, Colliers
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Logistics still providing fresh opportunities despite tough ’23

Frank Pörschke, CEO, P3 Logistic Parks
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New series: how can real estate harness data’s full potential?

Martin Betts, vice president commercial real estate for EMEA at Ntrust Infotech
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Light at the end of the tunnel draws buyers to Polish market

Marcin Juszczyk Board Member & Partner, Capital Park Group
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French net zero regs keep property sector on its toes

Öykü Kurtoglu, Head of Sustainability & ESG at Paref Group.
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Renewables are simply ‘good governance’ but context is fluid

Joost Leendertse, Founder & CEO, VerusSol
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CEE construction is getting into shape – and it’s circular

Agnieszka Sznyk, president of the board, INNOWO, Poland.
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Investors’ faith justified as Polish market prepares

Justyna Kedzierska-Klukowska, Head of Warsaw Office, Berlin Hyp AG
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Poland will come off sidelines as investors recognise benefits

Piotr Mirowski, Senior Partner, Director, Head of Investment Services, Colliers
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Designers have crucial role to ensure property nails net zero

Signe Kongebro, Global Design Director of Urbanism, Henning Larsen Architects.
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Promising prospects as UK logistics’ economic stars align

Chris Hornung, MD, Garbe Industrial Real Estate UK.
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Investors have the ability to push real estate to net zero

Jeremy Oppenheim, Co-founder and Senior Partner, Systemiq
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Single standard would help collection of carbon data

Derk Welling, Senior Responsible Investment & Governance Manager, APG Asset Management
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Outlook good for logistics as markets begin a slow recovery

Dr. Peter Bartholomäus, Head of Fund Management & Capital Markets, GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH
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Research reveals nuanced European logistics market

Tobias Kassner, Head of Research, Garbe Industrial Real Estate.
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Net zero needs innovation in approach not just technology

Ella Etienne-Denoy, Senior Director, Head of ESG Business Development & Innovation, Continental Europe, CBRE
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Finding resources is critical concern for care sector growth

Raoul Thomassen, Chief Operating Officer, Aedifica
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‘Opportunities are everywhere’ in Europe’s healthcare market

Yeliz Bicici, Chief Operating Officer Offices and Real Estate Development, Cofinimmo.
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Disney makes ready to develop the other half of Val d’Europe

Boris Solbach, SVP & CFO, Disneyland Paris.
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Senior housing need universal but differences call for respect

Mathilde Guittard, Senior Investment Manager, Octopus Real Estate
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Political shift needed to end German care home hurdles

Max Eiting, Associate Director, OCM – Healthcare, Savills
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Alignment needed between EU and UK sustainability regs

Gabriella Zepf, Sustainability Director, Segro.
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Real estate must use leading indicators not historic data

Guy Grainger, Global Head of Sustainability & ESG, JLL
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More work needed if values are to reflect the transition burden

Lisette van Doorn, Chief Executive Officer, ULI Europe
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UK’s net zero carbon standard aims to appeal to whole sector

David Partridge, Governance Board Chair, Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard
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Cop28: Info sharing helps regs address global concerns locally

Heike Schmitz, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills.
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Helping science start-ups to thrive is key to sustainability

Jie Zhou, Senior Programme Manager, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.
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Transition initiative launched at Cop28 provides welcome guide

Dr Ahmed Shalaby, President and CEO, Tatweer Misr
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‘Collaboration’ is key to future in Dubai’s living technology lab

Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior Vice President, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Dubai Silicon Oasis
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Flexible planning and green zoning should be positive for French market

Silke Nadolni, Partner, LPA-CGR avocats
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Logistics occupiers now focus more on climate targets: CTP

Adam Targowski, Group Head of ESG Management, CTP Invest.
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Lenders split as funding gap grows and caution prevails

Etienne Naujok, Associate Director, Edmond de Rothschild.
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Olympics and public transport upgrade will boost Paris in ’24

Benjamin Cartier-Bresson, Head of Paris Office, Berlin Hyp AG.
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Use of sustainable building methods gains pace in Europe

Jurrian Knijtijzer, Managing Director and Founder at Finch Buildings
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Collaboration key to riding the largest industrial revolution yet

Robbie Epsom, CBRE Investment Management
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High quality data an essential component for all ESG needs

Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments, CEE, Skanska
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SHHA is helping provide directions on road to Paris

Ron van Bloois, Chair, SHHA
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Levelling the sustainability landscape for pitched roofs

Eytan Levi, Co-Founder, Roofscapes.
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Phasing the way forward while 97% of net zero work still ahead

Anna Tsartsari, Co Founding Director, Head of ESG and Sustainability, BE Design
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Over-engineering can be key to anticipating ESG needs: P3

Jens Thale, Head of Construction, P3 Logistic Parks.
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Pricing carbon risks a greater challenge for listed securities

Andrea Palmer, Responsible Investment Lead, PGGM
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ESG: asset managers with clear mandate on strategy do best

Alex Avery, CEO, Pragma Consulting
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Survey reveals ESG ‘chatter’ not always reflected by the reality

Alex Avery, CEO, Pragma Consulting
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Green finance and REIT culture part of Singapore’s attraction

Thomas Veith, Partner, Global Real Estate Leader, PwC.
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Singapore will be faster to establish taxonomy than EU

Thomas Veith, Partner, Global Real Estate Leader, PwC
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Sustainability and liveability goals gain traction for ULI

Ron Pressman, Global CEO, ULI
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Nordic age care system creates resilient investment sector

Kasper Wehner, Investment Director, Northern Horizon
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Small town co-living model for seniors has financial advantage

Frédéric Durousseau, Group Chief Real Estate & Development Officer, Korian
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ESG an APAC priority but Europe’s best practice sought

Christiane Conrads, Global Real Estate ESG Leader, PwC
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New approach is required as disability and aging converge

Timothy Ghilain, Interim Chief Executive, EASPD
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Singapore’s green leadership role possibly a global model

Christiane Conrads, Partner, Global Real Estate ESG Leader, PwC
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Research indicates gap in boomer housing provision

Henning Weiss, Co Founder, The Embassies
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Social housing and healthcare among top topics at Provada

Ron van Bloois, Managing Editor, Real Asset Impact
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Huge opportunities adjusting to ‘100% nightmare scenario’

Sir Jonathon Porritt, Founder Forum for the Future.
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Scope for greenwashing calls currently precludes Article 9

Sebastian Kreutel, Director, Head of Real Asset Financial Services, PwC
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Real estate investors catching up as occupiers focus on ESG

Sam Addison, Head of Project Management, Occupier Services EMEA, Colliers.
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Path to net zero is best split into steps says energy expert

Philip Blaauw, CEO and Founder, INNAX
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Path to net zero requires more collaboration to meet deadline

Elizabeth Halliday, Head of Responsible Business, Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland.
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Focus on three aspects when building: carbon, cost and time

Dr. Torill Bigg, Chartered Chemical Engineer, Tunley Engineering
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Public sector in Scotland leads the way on carbon reduction

Lisa Mcdade, Environmental Advisor, Kier Construction