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Warsaw | Poland
With the largest commercial real estate team in Europe and one of the biggest worldwide, CMS is well positioned to help investors, funders, developers, landlords and occupiers navigate all aspects of the real estate market and maximise their assets. Whatever the size and scope of your project or deal, with almost 800 real estate lawyers in 46 countries we have the resources to meet your needs quickly and efficiently, offering expert advice. We have been active in real estate in our markets for decades, so we understand the culture, the economic context, the local legal context and the history.
https://buildingminds.com
+49 30 99273815
Berlin | Berlin | Germany
BuildingMinds enables owners and managers of real estate to de-risk and drive the performance of their portfolios, clear regulatory hurdles, and protect portfolio valuations across day-to-day operations now, and in the future. Its technology platform is helping some of the world’s largest organizations to transform real estate from a resource-consuming industry into a resource-generating industry. By leveraging AI to optimize decarbonization strategies, BuildingMinds’ platform offers ESG reporting solutions that ensure organizations adhere to global and local policies and standards, including upcoming regulatory changes. BuildingMinds was founded in 2019 by Schindler Group to meet the company's need for building data monitoring and management and has grown to a team of more than 150 experts across 40 countries. With over $100M in funding from Schindler and technological support from Microsoft, BuildingMinds has expanded to meet the needs of real estate managers across reporting and ESG
https://numastays.com/
+4915258762883
Berlin | Germany
NUMA Group is Europe’s leading digital hospitality platform. The company offers innovative design apartments and studios for modern travelers. As a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA Group uses proprietary technology-based operator solutions that largely automate operational processes and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA Group successfully operates more than 4,500 units in European A-cities, including Berlin, Munich, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Vienna.
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Discussion
Eröffnungs-Talkshow
Berliner Immobilienmarkt im Wandel – Wende in Sicht oder festgefahren?
Discussion
Finanzierung
Immobilienkredite wieder im Trend oder weiterhin schwer verdaulich
- Aktuelle Konditionen – Welche Finanzierungskonditionen werden derzeit in Berlin angeboten?
- Alternative Kreditgeber – Wie aktiv sind Nicht-Banken bei der Schließung der Finanzierungslücke?
- Refinanzierungsdruck – Wo sind die Refinanzierungsrisiken am größten?
- Grüne Finanzierung – Passen neue Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten mit ESG-Anforderungen zusammen?
Discussion
Konsolidieren oder Kapitulieren
Kommt Bewegung in den M&A-Markt für Immobilien in Deutschland?
- Käuferprofile – Wer sind die wahrscheinlichsten Käufer im aktuellen Marktumfeld?
- Deal-Strukturen – Sind Asset Deals oder Plattformübernahmen derzeit attraktiver?
- Bewertungsdiskussion – Wie werden Bewertungen in diesem Zyklus verhandelt?
- Distressed-Trend – Gewinnen Distressed-M&A-Transaktionen an Fahrt oder bleibt es beim Stillstand?
- Buy-and-Build-Strategien – Wer wird für zukünftiges Wachstum gebraucht? Asset Manager, Property Manager oder beides?
Antje
Lubitz
Managing Director & Partner
3PM Services
Kim
Andersson
CEO
Noratis AG
Lars
Osterhoff
CEO
RI Partners
Ronny
Pifko
CEO
BlueRock Group
Sebastian
Schmidt
Co-Founder - Managing Director
GIGA.GREEN
Sebastian
Wasser
CEO
Ehret+Klein AG
Tobias
Schorstädt
Head of Acquisitions
Sirius Real Estate - HQ German
Discussion
Einzelhandel
Noch das Goldkind oder verliert der Sektor seinen Glanz?
- Leistungskennzahlen – Übertreffen lebensmittelverankerte Einkaufszentren weiterhin den Markt?
- Marktaktivität – Wer kauft und wer verkauft derzeit solche Assets?
- Mieterresilienz – Welcher Mietermix macht ein Center in Berlin widerstandsfähig?
- Zukünftige Risiken – Verändern sich die Grundlagen durch Konsumverhalten oder Kosteninflation?
Discussion
Hospitality in Berlin
Zurück im Geschäft oder nur erholt?
- Nachfrageerholung – Ist die Nachfrage wieder auf dem Vor-COVID-Niveau?
- Betriebskosten – Wie gehen Betreiber mit steigenden Kosten und Inflation um?
- Investitionsattraktivität – Was macht Berlin für Investoren in diesem Sektor besonders interessant?
- Defensives Investment – Sind Serviced Apartments weiterhin ein defensives Investment?
Moderator
Andreas Ewald
Managing Partner
Engel & Völkers Hotel Consulting
Hannibal
DuMont Schütte
Co-Founder und Geschäftsführer
STAYERY
Josef
Maximilian Vollmayr
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Limehome
Kashee
Ramalingum
Director of Global Real Estate
LifeX Aps
Sven
Küstermann
Director Real Estate Expansion
NUMA Group
Discussion
Reset, Rebuild oder Rally
Wo stehen wir im Zyklus?
- Markttiming – Haben wir den Tiefpunkt erreicht oder kommt noch mehr Schmerz?
- Risikobereitschaft – Wie sieht die Risikobereitschaft 2025 im Vergleich zu 2023–24 aus?
- Erholungstreiber – Welche Sektoren verlassen die Krise als Erste?
- Strategiewechsel – Verändert sich das Verhältnis zwischen Core- und Value-Add-Strategien langfristig?
Moderator
Ulrich von Creytz
CIO Real Estate Europe
DWS
Bernd
Haggenmüller
Senior Managing Director Real Estate
Ardian
Dirk
Brandes
Executive Board Member
Natixis
Johannes
Haug
Head of European Real Estate Development
Patrizia SE
Kim
Andersson
CEO
Noratis AG
Lars
Osterhoff
CEO
RI Partners
Johannes Haug
Head of European Real Estate DevelopmentPatrizia SE
United Kingdom
Johannes Haug serves as Head of European Real Estate Development at Patrizia Immobilien AG, one of Europe's leading real estate investment managers. Based in the UK, he oversees strategic development initiatives across European markets for the Munich-headquartered company. Haug brings extensive expertise in real estate development, project management, and cross-border investment strategies. At Patrizia, he plays a key role in identifying and executing development opportunities that align with the company's growth objectives across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. His leadership contributes to Patrizia's position as a major player in European real estate, managing assets worth billions of euros. Haug's strategic vision and market knowledge help drive the company's development pipeline across multiple European jurisdictions, supporting Patrizia's mission to create sustainable value for investors and communities.
Marcus Eilers
Head of European ResidentialM&G Real Estate
Germany
Marcus joined M&G Real Estate in June 2022 to lead the European Living strategy. Marcus brings over 15 years of Pan-European residential real estate experience to M&G Real Estate and has managed more than €8bn of residential real estate in various European countries. Prior to joining M&G Real Estate, he served as Head of Residential Asset Management at Round Hill Capital (RHC). Marcus was responsible for working together with stakeholders across its residential businesses to ensure that RHC took a consistent, high-quality approach to the active management of its residential businesses. Prior to that he served as Head of Corporate Development and Strategy at Deutsche Wohnen.
Moritz Siepmann
Head of M&A and Structured TransactionsVonovia
Germany
Ulrich von Creytz
CIO Real Estate EuropeDWS
Germany
Ulrich von Creytz is Chief Investment Officer of DWS’s European Real Estate business. Ulrich joined the firm in 2004 and has held several leadership positions within its real estate business. Most recently, he was Head of the Real Estate Specialist-Team in Europe. Additionally, he is a board member of DWS’s Real Estate entities since 2014. Ulrich has a First State Examination in Law from University of Freiburg; Second State Examination in Law from Superior Court of Justice Berlin; PhD in Constitutional Law from University of Freiburg; Real Estate Economist from European Business School.
Alexander Kraemer
Managing DirectorDeutsche Bank
Germany
Global Financing & Credit Trading - Commercial Real Estate
Dirk Brandes
Executive Board MemberNatixis
Germany
Dirk Brandes is Member of the Executive Board and Head of Real Estate Finance at NATIXIS Pfandbriefbank AG based in Frankfurt am Main. The Bank combines the special abilities of a Pfandbrief bank with the commercial business resources of Natixis S.A., the corporate and investment bank of Groupe BPCE. The main markets are Germany, France, Italy, Spain and United States. Prior to joining NATIXIS in 2016, Dirk Brandes was Head of Business Origination at HSH Nordbank AG, Hamburg. Previously, he was Head of Commercial Real Estate at DG HYP, Hamburg.
Ralf de la Camp-Gruber
Finance DirectorIMMOWERK
Germany
With over 25 years of experience in real estate management, I offer a unique perspective as a CFO & director finance. With over 20 years of management responsibility, I have made a decisive contribution to the success of renowned companies. As CFO of the OMEGA Group Munich and d.i.i. Deutsche Invest Immobilien as well as Director at PwC for alternative investments in the DACH region,
Sven Volker Blankenburg
Head of Syndication (CRE)Berliner Sparkasse
Germany
Sven Volker Blankenburg serves as Head of Syndication (CRE) at Berliner Sparkasse, one of Germany's leading regional savings banks. In his role, he oversees commercial real estate syndication activities, managing complex financing structures and coordinating multi-lender transactions across the German market. With extensive expertise in commercial real estate finance, Blankenburg leads strategic initiatives in loan syndication, risk distribution, and institutional partnerships. His position involves structuring large-scale property financing deals and maintaining relationships with institutional investors and banking partners. At Berliner Sparkasse, he contributes to the bank's commercial real estate portfolio growth and risk management strategies within the competitive German financial services sector.
Antje Lubitz
Managing Director & Partner3PM Services
Germany
Antje Lubitz serves as Managing Director & Partner at 3PM Services GmbH, a leading German consulting firm specializing in project and portfolio management solutions. With extensive expertise in organizational development and strategic consulting, she leads the company's initiatives in delivering comprehensive project management services across various industries. Under her leadership, 3PM Services has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their project delivery capabilities. Lubitz brings deep knowledge in change management, process optimization, and team development, helping organizations achieve sustainable growth through effective project management methodologies and tailored consulting approaches.
Kim Andersson
CEONoratis AG
Germany
Kim Niklas Andersson joined Noratis AG in April 2025 and brings with him over two decades of experience in real estate investment and management. Before joining Noratis, he served for many years as Managing Director of IMMOWERK and held senior positions at international investment firms such as Dream Global REIT, SEB Investment, and Sal. Oppenheim.
Lars Osterhoff
CEORI Partners
Germany
Lars joined RI Partners as CEO in 2015. RI Partners is an active investment company specialized in the value-enhancing management of real estate for institutional and semi-institutional investors. Prior to that he worked as a senior project manager in real estate investment banking at the investment bank BERENBERG. Previously to that he gained his professional experience as a consultant in transaction management focusing on corporate finance in Hamburg.
Lars received an international MBA at the International Real Estate Business School with modules at Harvard University and the University of Reading; he graduated as Real Estate Economist at the ebz Business School and as Private Equity Advisor at the European Business School.
Ronny Pifko
CEOBlueRock Group
Switzerland
BlueRock Group AG invests into German Real Estate. Its mission is built on a foundation of many years experience in investment management and a thorough knowledge of real estate joint ventures structuring and asset management to optimize returns across the risk spectrum. Long-term thinking is an integral part of BlueRock. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Zurich it has a track record of over 1.4 billion EUR.
Sebastian Schmidt
Co-Founder - Managing DirectorGIGA.GREEN
Germany
ist Co-Founder und Managing Director von GIGA.GREEN. Er
studierte Betriebswirtschaft an der Munich Business School, der EBS Paris und der
London Business School. Bereits früh als Unternehmer aktiv, gründete und leitete er
mehrere Unternehmen in der digitalen Wirtschaft. Unter anderem als Co-Founder
der CityDeal GmbH, dessen Geschäft er an das US-amerikanische Unternehmen
Groupon verkaufte und das im November 2011 an die US-Börse Nasdaq ging.
Sebastian Wasser
CEOEhret+Klein AG
Germany
Wer in besseren Städten leben will, der muss sie bauen. Wir haben schon mal angefangen. Als Projektentwicklungs- und Investmenthaus integrieren wir die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette im Bereich Immobilien. Ankauf und Entwicklung trifft auf Asset-, Property- und Investmentmanagement. Unsere Lösungen schaffen langfristige Werte – ökologisch, sozial, kulturell und ökonomisch. Wir verschreiben uns der Vision, urbane Potenziale für die Gesellschaft zu realisieren.
Tobias Schorstädt
Head of AcquisitionsSirius Real Estate - HQ German
Germany
Ben Götze
Executive Consultant - Real Estate internationalLidl
Germany
Holger Weber
Head of ResearchART-INVEST REAL ESTATE
Germany
Holger Weber serves as Head of Research at Art-Invest Real Estate Management GmbH & CO. KG, a prominent Cologne-based real estate investment and management company. In his leadership role, Weber oversees market analysis, investment research, and strategic planning for the company's diverse real estate portfolio. With extensive expertise in commercial real estate markets, he provides critical insights that guide Art-Invest's investment decisions across Germany and Europe. Weber's analytical approach and deep understanding of market dynamics have contributed to the company's success in identifying lucrative investment opportunities and optimizing portfolio performance in the competitive European real estate sector.
Roman Müller
Head of Investment Management RetailUnion Investment Real Estate
Germany
Ulf Klett
Head of Real Estate & ExpansionALDI Nord Real Estate
Germany
Ulf Klett ist Director Real Estate & Expansion bei ALDI Immobilienverwaltung GmbH & Co. KG. In dieser Position verantwortet er die strategische Entwicklung und Erweiterung des Immobilienportfolios von ALDI Nord. Sein Fokus liegt auf der Sicherstellung einer optimalen Standortentwicklung, um die Einkaufsqualität für die Kunden zu verbessern und das Filialnetz zukunftsgerichtet auszubauen. Er arbeitet eng mit Projektpartnern zusammen, um neue Filialstandorte zu entwickeln und bestehende zu optimieren.
Andreas Ewald
Managing PartnerEngel & Völkers Hotel Consulting
Germany
Andreas Ewald Founder and Managing Partner, Engel Völkers Hotel Consulting. He is Managing Partner of the worldwide operating hotel consulting practice of Engel &
Hannibal DuMont Schütte
Co-Founder und GeschäftsführerSTAYERY
Germany
Experienced Co-Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Hospitality Industry, Serviced Apartments, Marketing, Management and Start-ups. Strong business development professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Business Administration and Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Josef Maximilian Vollmayr
Co-Founder and Managing DirectorLimehome
Germany
Dr. Josef Vollmayr is Co-Founder and Managing Director of limehome, a 2018 founded, radically tech-driven hospitality concept. Within less than 2 years the company grew to over 120 employees, operates around 100 locations in Germany, Austria, Spain and Netherlands in over 40 cities. In Series-A they received more than 25 Mio funding from HV Ventures, Lakestar, Picus and GGC. Previously, Dr. Josef Vollmayr worked for 5 years as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company with a focus on growth strategies for consumer industries and private equity. He is author of research articles, lecturer for statistics, CRM and empirical research methods at several universities and invests as a business angel in tech start-ups.
Kashee Ramalingum
Director of Global Real EstateLifeX Aps
Germany
LifeX is a modern residential operator and technology platform. We design, let and operate studios to spacious co-livings in London, Berlin, Copenhagen, Munich and Paris. We believe that finding the perfect home should be a quick and hassle-free experience. Whether you are moving in from abroad or just down the street, with LifeX you can arrive with just your suitcase and settle in right away.
Sven Küstermann
Director Real Estate ExpansionNUMA Group
Germany
Sven Küstermann serves as Director Real Estate Expansion at Numa Group, a leading hospitality technology company specializing in aparthotels and serviced apartments. In his role, he oversees strategic real estate expansion initiatives across European markets, identifying and securing prime locations for Numa's growing portfolio of properties. With extensive experience in real estate development and hospitality sector growth, Küstermann plays a crucial role in Numa's mission to revolutionize urban accommodation through technology-driven solutions. His expertise in market analysis and property acquisition has contributed to the company's rapid expansion across major European cities, supporting Numa's vision of providing seamless, digitally-enhanced hospitality experiences.
Ulrich von Creytz
CIO Real Estate EuropeDWS
Germany
Ulrich von Creytz is Chief Investment Officer of DWS’s European Real Estate business. Ulrich joined the firm in 2004 and has held several leadership positions within its real estate business. Most recently, he was Head of the Real Estate Specialist-Team in Europe. Additionally, he is a board member of DWS’s Real Estate entities since 2014. Ulrich has a First State Examination in Law from University of Freiburg; Second State Examination in Law from Superior Court of Justice Berlin; PhD in Constitutional Law from University of Freiburg; Real Estate Economist from European Business School.
Bernd Haggenmüller
Senior Managing Director Real EstateArdian
Germany
Bernd Haggenmüller, Senior Managing Director, joined ARDIAN in August 2016 as Managing Director Real Estate in Frankfurt. Prior to this he worked 9 years as Managing Director of Shaftesbury Asset Management responsible for Acquisitions and Asset Management in Germany after 2 years as MD of Multi Asset Management BV, Gouda, The Netherlands:. Between 1997 and 2005, Bernd was with the Commerz Grundbesitz Group (Commerz Real), initially with responsibility for acquisitions on behalf of the open ended fund hausInvest and, thereafter, as Managing Director of Commerz Grundbesitz Spezialfondsgesellschaft. He started his career with ECE Projektmanagement in Hamburg and holds a Master of Science from WHU (Otto-Beisheim-Hochschule), Vallendar.
Dirk Brandes
Executive Board MemberNatixis
Germany
Dirk Brandes is Member of the Executive Board and Head of Real Estate Finance at NATIXIS Pfandbriefbank AG based in Frankfurt am Main. The Bank combines the special abilities of a Pfandbrief bank with the commercial business resources of Natixis S.A., the corporate and investment bank of Groupe BPCE. The main markets are Germany, France, Italy, Spain and United States. Prior to joining NATIXIS in 2016, Dirk Brandes was Head of Business Origination at HSH Nordbank AG, Hamburg. Previously, he was Head of Commercial Real Estate at DG HYP, Hamburg.
Johannes Haug
Head of European Real Estate DevelopmentPatrizia SE
United Kingdom
Johannes Haug serves as Head of European Real Estate Development at Patrizia Immobilien AG, one of Europe's leading real estate investment managers. Based in the UK, he oversees strategic development initiatives across European markets for the Munich-headquartered company. Haug brings extensive expertise in real estate development, project management, and cross-border investment strategies. At Patrizia, he plays a key role in identifying and executing development opportunities that align with the company's growth objectives across residential, commercial, and mixed-use sectors. His leadership contributes to Patrizia's position as a major player in European real estate, managing assets worth billions of euros. Haug's strategic vision and market knowledge help drive the company's development pipeline across multiple European jurisdictions, supporting Patrizia's mission to create sustainable value for investors and communities.
Kim Andersson
CEONoratis AG
Germany
Kim Niklas Andersson joined Noratis AG in April 2025 and brings with him over two decades of experience in real estate investment and management. Before joining Noratis, he served for many years as Managing Director of IMMOWERK and held senior positions at international investment firms such as Dream Global REIT, SEB Investment, and Sal. Oppenheim.
Lars Osterhoff
CEORI Partners
Germany
Lars joined RI Partners as CEO in 2015. RI Partners is an active investment company specialized in the value-enhancing management of real estate for institutional and semi-institutional investors. Prior to that he worked as a senior project manager in real estate investment banking at the investment bank BERENBERG. Previously to that he gained his professional experience as a consultant in transaction management focusing on corporate finance in Hamburg.
Lars received an international MBA at the International Real Estate Business School with modules at Harvard University and the University of Reading; he graduated as Real Estate Economist at the ebz Business School and as Private Equity Advisor at the European Business School.
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Warsaw | Poland
With the largest commercial real estate team in Europe and one of the biggest worldwide, CMS is well positioned to help investors, funders, developers, landlords and occupiers navigate all aspects of the real estate market and maximise their assets. Whatever the size and scope of your project or deal, with almost 800 real estate lawyers in 46 countries we have the resources to meet your needs quickly and efficiently, offering expert advice. We have been active in real estate in our markets for decades, so we understand the culture, the economic context, the local legal context and the history.
https://buildingminds.com
+49 30 99273815
Berlin | Berlin | Germany
BuildingMinds enables owners and managers of real estate to de-risk and drive the performance of their portfolios, clear regulatory hurdles, and protect portfolio valuations across day-to-day operations now, and in the future. Its technology platform is helping some of the world’s largest organizations to transform real estate from a resource-consuming industry into a resource-generating industry. By leveraging AI to optimize decarbonization strategies, BuildingMinds’ platform offers ESG reporting solutions that ensure organizations adhere to global and local policies and standards, including upcoming regulatory changes. BuildingMinds was founded in 2019 by Schindler Group to meet the company's need for building data monitoring and management and has grown to a team of more than 150 experts across 40 countries. With over $100M in funding from Schindler and technological support from Microsoft, BuildingMinds has expanded to meet the needs of real estate managers across reporting and ESG
https://numastays.com/
+4915258762883
Berlin | Germany
NUMA Group is Europe’s leading digital hospitality platform. The company offers innovative design apartments and studios for modern travelers. As a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA Group uses proprietary technology-based operator solutions that largely automate operational processes and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA Group successfully operates more than 4,500 units in European A-cities, including Berlin, Munich, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Barcelona, Vienna.
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