Europe GRI 2025

Alexander Knapp

Global Head of Real EstateNorges Bank Investment Management

United Kingdom

Alexander Knapp is the Global Head of Real Estate at Norges Bank Investment Management, leading the fund's listed and unlisted global real estate investments and strategy implementation from London. Prior to joining NBIM, Knapp spent over 16 years at Hines, a leading global real estate firm. He served as Chief Investment Officer for Europe at Hines since 2019, where he was responsible for all aspects of real estate investment and was a member of their Global Executive and Investment Committees. Knapp holds a Master's Degree in Real Estate Development from MIT and a Bachelor of Architecture from Rice University.

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Joanne McNamara

Executive Vice President, EuropeOxford Properties Group

United Kingdom

Joanne McNamara is Executive Vice President – Europe of Oxford Properties, a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder. In this role, Jo is responsible for all aspects of Oxford’s business across Europe. Jo is a member of Oxford’s global Executive and Investment Committees, and also a member of OMERS Portfolio Management Committee and OMERS Europe Executive Leadership Team. Jo was one of Oxford’s first team members in London, joining the European investment team in 2010, and over the past decade has contributed to and led many of the organization’s most significant investment and development transactions. Jo was most recently responsible for the operating performance of Oxford’s European business and leadership of the 40+ person European team.

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Krysto Nikolic

Partner & Global Head of Real EstateICG

United Kingdom

Krysto Nikolic is a Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate at ICG. He is a member of ICG’s Management Committee. Prior to joining ICG, he was Head of European Real Estate at Starwood Capital Group, where he served on its Global Investment and Operating Committees. Previously, Krysto was a Partner at TPG and started his career at Goldman Sachs International. Krysto has led over $14 billion of real estate acquisitions and served on the Board of Directors of multiple portfolio companies and real estate platforms. He holds an MA from Cambridge University.

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Thomas Mueller-Borja

Global Co-Head for Real Estate & Global CIO for Value-Add Real EstateBlackRock

United Kingdom

Thomas Mueller-Borja serves as Global Co-Head for Real Estate and Global CIO for Value-Add Real Estate at BlackRock UK. With extensive expertise in real estate investment management, he leads strategic initiatives across BlackRock's global real estate portfolio. Mueller-Borja oversees value-add investment strategies, focusing on enhancing property performance through active management and strategic improvements. His role encompasses identifying opportunities in diverse real estate markets, managing risk, and delivering superior returns for institutional investors. At BlackRock, one of the world's largest asset managers, he contributes to the firm's comprehensive real estate investment platform, leveraging market insights and innovative approaches to drive growth in the value-add sector.

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10th September, 15:00 - 16:00

Opportunistic & Value Add Returns

Maxed risk or room to squeeze?

Co-chairs

Laurent DiotHarvestate AM Moderator

Audrey KleinSpencer House Partners

Benjamin RichardAareal Bank

Mohamad (Mac) AbouchalbakSFO Capital Partners

Oksana BeardGoldman Sachs

Paul RaingoldGénérale Continentale Investissements

Paul SaccoDeA Capital Real Estate

Ronen RibakDWS

Siddharth TrivediOne Investment Management

Bridging the Capital Stack

Senior, Mezz, Whole Loans… or Something New?

Co-chairs

Shaun ConneryAffinius Capital Moderator

Agnes DecourcelleSociete Generale

Axel BrinkmannRBC - Real Estate Capital Partners

Ben EppleyApollo Global Management

Britta DrexlerApollo Global Management

David GorlekuBlackstone

Paul BrennanKing Street

Russell GouldCiti Group

Shervin GhassemiGoldman Sachs

Retail Hotspots

Occupier trends redefining location value?

Co-chairs

Miguel SantandreuIndotek Group Moderator

Daniela LauretKlépierre

Fabio FiladelliNhood

Melissa BaltusECE Real Estate Partners GmbH

Spain Investments

What makes the country a consistent and reliable market in Europe's landscape?

Co-chairs

Manuel EnrichAHORA ASSET MANAGEMENT Moderator

Brian BetelActivum SG UK Advisors Limited

Carlos Molero Sánchez de la BlancaEQT Real Estate

Jaime Lopez MarcoAzora

Miguel HernándezCrea Madrid Nuevo Norte

Hospitality Demand Drivers

Location, ESG, tech, experience or something else?

Co-chairs

Andreas EwaldEngel & Völkers Hotel Consulting Moderator

Camil YazbeckAccor Hotels

Daniel HermannLimehome

Dimitri ChandoginNUMA Group

Dominic SeelyRoom Mate Hotels

Elena CattaniThe Social Hub

Nicolas CapelleMEININGER Hotels

Germany

How’s the country aligning capital and opportunity in the European real estate race?

Co-chairs

Daniel ArgyrakisGIGA.GREEN Moderator

Hannibal DuMont SchütteSTAYERY

Kim AnderssonNoratis AG

Lars MeisingerPeriskop Partners AG

Nico RheimsArdian

Niklas HartmannAlliance Bernstein

Sebastian WasserEhret+Klein AG

Václav MatoušekHB Reavis - Germany

Net Zero Assets & Investment Strategies

Still creating premiums and boosting portfolios?

Co-chairs

Sergio TortelliHeidelberg Materials Moderator

Abhishek ParmarHB Reavis Group

Anca StefanescuAlasco GmbH

Annachiara TorcianoSlatto

Christophe MurcianiLBP AM

Emmanuel VerhooselSquare Sense

James McEvoyGFORM

Nicolas KochClimate X

Vincent BryantDeepki

Résidences Gérées

Rendements stables ou usages en mutation : quel avenir pour l’investissement ?

Co-chairs

Frédéric DibMoZaïC Asset Management Moderator

Clémence MaquetColonies

Julie CornuauVinci Immobilier

Matthieu ReffayHines

Maël AoustinUXCO Group

Sébastien MorizotEQT Real Estate

Opportunistic & Value Add Returns

Maxed risk or room to squeeze?

Higher returns - Compensating for the elevated risks or just a mirage?
Value-add playbook - Upgrade, repurpose, or wait it out?
Debt Costs vs. Equity Returns - Are value-add deals even viable with today’s financing costs?
Capital Deployment - Is today’s opportunistic capital really chasing risk, or just avoiding core pricing?

Moderator

Laurent Diot

CEO

Harvestate AM

Audrey Klein

Partner

Spencer House Partners

Benjamin Richard

General Manager France, BeLux & Spain

Aareal Bank

Mohamad (Mac) Abouchalbak

CEO

SFO Capital Partners

Oksana Beard

Global Head Debt Capital Markets, Real Estate

Goldman Sachs

Paul Raingold

President

Générale Continentale Investissements

Paul Sacco

Global Head of Capital Raising

DeA Capital Real Estate

Ronen Ribak

Head of Value-Add, Real Estate Europe

DWS

Siddharth Trivedi

Managing Director, Real Estate

One Investment Management

Laurent Diot

CEOHarvestate AM

France

Laurent Diot is CEO of HARVESTATE Asset Management. He was previously the CFO of NEXITY, leading French developer, from 2008 to early 2014. He has served as Vice President of NEXITY in charge of international operations and CEO of NEXITY International (2002-2007) and as Vice President, Business Development of NEXITY (2000-2002) in charge of mergers and acquisitions. Before joining the CGIS (Compagnie Générale d'Immobilier et de Services) in the Vivendi group as Director of Audit and Strategy (1996-2000), he served as project manager at the Compagnie des Eaux et de l'Ozone (Générale des Eaux Group). He holds a degree from the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (H.E.C.).

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Audrey Klein

PartnerSpencer House Partners

United Kingdom

Audrey Klein is a Partner at Spencer House Partners (www.spencerhousepartners.com) running the 3rd-party fundraising business and is based in London. Before SPH she held Head of Fundraising roles at several firms but is best known for starting the European business out of London for the Park Hill Real Estate Group, a Division of Blackstone, which she ran for 9 yrs. Prior to joining Park Hill, she ran her own business for 5 yrs marketing alternative asset funds across all asset classes to European investors comprised of pension funds, banks, family offices. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of business where she received an MBA, and is also a graduate of Emory University with a degree in Economics. Audrey is on the Corporate Board of Great Ormond Street Hospital and is a Non-Exec Board Member at Thriving, SFO and Planet Smart City. She is a Trustee of ULI's Charitable Trust and is on the board of Verbier 3-D.

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Benjamin Richard

General Manager France, BeLux & SpainAareal Bank

France

Benjamin Richard is the General Manager of Aareal Paris Branch. Since joining Aareal in 2006, Benjamin has held various positions within the bank and has worked on a wide range of financings secured against all class of assets: office, logistics, retail, residential and hotel.

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Mohamad (Mac) Abouchalbak

CEOSFO Capital Partners

United Kingdom

Mohamad is CEO of SFO Capital Partners and chairs the firm’s Executive and Investment Committees. Mohamad has established SFO’s real estate investment management business and has been leading all aspects of the firm’s development since 2013. With over 16 years of experience, Mohamad has been involved in more than USD15 billion of transactions in both advisory and principle roles across the real estate, hospitality and financial services sectors. Prior to joining SFO, Mohamad held positions at Kingdom Hotel Investments, JLL and Gulf Merger where he advised and acted on behalf of institutional investors and family offices on cross border transactions.

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Oksana Beard

Global Head Debt Capital Markets, Real EstateGoldman Sachs

USA

Oksana Beard serves as Global Head of Debt Capital Markets for Real Estate at Goldman Sachs, where she leads the firm's strategic debt financing initiatives across global real estate markets. With extensive expertise in structured finance and capital markets, she oversees complex debt transactions and provides strategic advisory services to institutional clients. Based in the US, Beard brings deep industry knowledge in real estate finance, having developed innovative financing solutions for major commercial and residential projects. Her leadership role encompasses managing client relationships, structuring sophisticated debt instruments, and driving revenue growth within Goldman Sachs' real estate division across international markets.

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Paul Raingold

PresidentGénérale Continentale Investissements

France

Paul Raingold is the Founder and President of Générale Continentale Investissements which is based in Paris. Générale Continentale Investissements has invested in over 1.000.000 m2 of offices and other commercial properties mainly in the Paris region and o

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Paul Sacco

Global Head of Capital RaisingDeA Capital Real Estate

Italy

DeA Capital Real Estate SGR is an Asset Management Company specializing in real estate AIFs (alternative investment funds). We manage 12.6 billion in assets in 55 real estate funds, 2 of which are listed on the MIV segment of the Italian Stock Exchange, a SICAF and a SIIQ. DeA Capital Real Estate SGR S.p.A. is 100% controlled by the DeA Capital Group

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Ronen Ribak

Head of Value-Add, Real Estate EuropeDWS

United Kingdom

Has been appointed to a newly created position as head of value-add real estate for Europe

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Siddharth Trivedi

Managing Director, Real EstateOne Investment Management

United Kingdom

Sid is a Managing Director at One Investment Management with over 14 years of experience investing in global real assets and corporate credit. Previously, he was at Blackstone’s real estate debt and corporate credit groups. At OneIM, he focuses on investing in real estate on a sub-sector and geography agnostic basis, covering mid to large scale private and public opportunities across the capital structure.

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Bridging the Capital Stack

Senior, Mezz, Whole Loans… or Something New?

Capital Stack - Which part of the stack is filling the funding gap best: senior, mezz, whole loans—or hybrids?
Mezz Market - Is mezz regaining ground amid senior debt tightening?
Role of Back Leverage - How much debt can sponsors realistically layer behind equity?
Risk vs. Return - How are risk appetites shifting across different debt layers?

Moderator

Shaun Connery

Managing Director | Head of European Debt

Affinius Capital

Agnes Decourcelle

Global Head of Real Estate Syndicate

Societe Generale

Axel Brinkmann

European Head - RBC Real Estate Capital Partners & Real Estate Corporate Banking

RBC - Real Estate Capital Partners

Ben Eppley

Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate Debt in Europe

Apollo Global Management

Britta Drexler

Principal

Apollo Global Management

David Gorleku

MD, Real Estate Debt Strategies

Blackstone

Paul Brennan

Partner, Head of European Real Estate

King Street

Russell Gould

Co-Head of EMEA Commercial Real Estate Finance

Citi Group

Shervin Ghassemi

Executive Director

Goldman Sachs

Shaun Connery

Managing Director | Head of European DebtAffinius Capital

USA

Shaun Connery serves as Managing Director and Head of European Debt at Affinius Capital, a US-based investment firm. In this senior leadership role, he oversees the company's European debt investment strategies and portfolio management. Connery brings extensive experience in international debt markets and structured finance to his position. He is responsible for originating, structuring, and managing debt investments across European markets, working closely with institutional clients and investment partners. His expertise spans corporate debt, distressed situations, and alternative credit strategies. Prior to his current role, Connery developed his career in investment banking and credit markets, building a strong track record in cross-border transactions and European financial markets.

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Agnes Decourcelle

Global Head of Real Estate SyndicateSociete Generale

France

Agnes Decourcelle serves as Global Head of Real Estate Syndicate at Societe Generale UK, where she leads real estate syndication activities across international markets. Based in London, she oversees structured real estate financing solutions and manages relationships with institutional investors. With extensive expertise in real estate capital markets, Agnes has played a key role in developing Societe Generale's real estate syndication platform, facilitating complex transactions and providing strategic advisory services to clients. Her leadership encompasses deal origination, structuring, and execution of real estate investment opportunities across diverse property sectors and geographical markets within the global real estate finance industry.

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Axel Brinkmann

European Head - RBC Real Estate Capital Partners & Real Estate Corporate BankingRBC - Real Estate Capital Partners

United Kingdom

Axel Brinkmann is the European Head of the Royal Bank of Canada’s Real Estate Capital Partners (RECP) group. This group provides a range of financial services including mortgage, whole-loan, mezzanine, and loan-on-loan facilities to real estate sponsors in the US, Europe, UK, and Australia. Axel is also a member of the RBC Capital Markets' European Executive Committee and manages the bank's European real estate corporate banking activities. Previously, he was part of LaSalle Investment Management's Debt Investment and Special Situations group, contributing to its establishment and growth since 2010. Axel began his career in the real estate structured finance team at Wells Fargo, working in Frankfurt and London.

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Ben Eppley

Partner and Head of Commercial Real Estate Debt in EuropeApollo Global Management

United Kingdom

Mr. Ben Eppley joined Apollo in 2013. Prior to that time, Mr. Eppley was a member of the Real Estate Structured Finance group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and prior to that was a member of the Commercial Real Estate Debt Capital Markets group at Barclays Capital. Mr. Eppley graduated from Yale College with a BA in English Language and Literature.

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Britta Drexler

PrincipalApollo Global Management

United Kingdom

Britta is Principal at Apollo Global Management, based in London. Previously, she was a Director at Eastdil Secured Debt Advisory in the UK and Continental Europe, Real Estate Investment Banking.

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David Gorleku

MD, Real Estate Debt StrategiesBlackstone

United Kingdom

David Gorleku is a Managing Director and Head of Europe Originations in the Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies group, based in London. Mr. Gorleku is involved in sourcing, underwriting, negotiating and structuring debt investments across all asset types throughout Europe. Before joining Blackstone in 2020, Mr. Gorleku was a Principal at London-based Actis Capital in the real estate private equity group. Prior to that, Mr. Gorleku worked at TPG Real Estate Finance and at Goldman Sachs in New York where he focused on real estate debt and equity investments across the United States.

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Paul Brennan

Partner, Head of European Real EstateKing Street

United Kingdom

Paul Brennan serves as Partner and Head of European Real Estate at King Street Capital Management, a leading global investment firm. Based in London, he oversees the firm's European real estate investment strategy and portfolio management across diverse property sectors. With extensive experience in international real estate markets, Brennan leads investment decisions and strategic initiatives throughout Europe. His expertise encompasses commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments, as well as real estate debt investments. At King Street, he manages significant capital deployment across European markets, focusing on value creation and portfolio optimization. Brennan's leadership has been instrumental in establishing King Street's strong presence in the European real estate investment landscape.

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Russell Gould

Co-Head of EMEA Commercial Real Estate FinanceCiti Group

United Kingdom

Russell is a Managing Director and Co-Head of the EMEA CRE Finance team, business at Citigroup, focusing on origination, underwriting and distribution of senior and mezzanine debt. Over an 12 year career in commercial property finance Russell has expertise in loan underwriting, proprietary / special situation investing, CMBS bond and junior debt trading and underwriting & risk management across Europe and all traditional and operating asset classes

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Shervin Ghassemi

Executive DirectorGoldman Sachs

United Kingdom

Shervin Ghassemi serves as Executive Director at Goldman Sachs, one of the world's leading investment banking and financial services firms. Based in the UK, he brings extensive experience in financial markets and investment banking to his role. At Goldman Sachs, Ghassemi contributes to the firm's strategic initiatives and client relationships, leveraging his expertise in capital markets and financial advisory services. His position reflects significant responsibility within the organization's leadership structure, where he plays a key role in driving business development and maintaining Goldman Sachs' reputation for excellence in global finance and investment solutions.

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Retail Hotspots

Occupier trends redefining location value?

Capital Allocation & Yields– Invest in high-traffic urban zones or diversify into suburban and alternative retail corridors?
Tenant Mix – Prioritize anchor tenants with proven draw or embrace evolving concepts and challenger brands?
Leasing Risk – Lock in long-term leases or keep flexibility for tenant churn and new formats?
Market Entry – Move quickly to secure best-in-class sites or hold fire until occupier trends are clearer?

Moderator

Miguel Santandreu

Country Head for Spain & Portugal

Indotek Group

Daniela Lauret

Chief Development Officer

Klépierre

Fabio Filadelli

Southern Europe, CEE & New Markets

Nhood

Melissa Baltus

Investment Director

ECE Real Estate Partners GmbH

Miguel Santandreu

Country Head for Spain & PortugalIndotek Group

Spain

Professional in the real estate sector, specialising in the shopping centre sector, having held positions of responsibility within the real estate market since February 2008. Constantly dedicated to offering the best strategic and financial management of assets, since September 2023 I have been working for the Indotek Group, which I joined first as Senior Asset Manager, and later to lead the Group's business in Iberia as Country Head for Spain and Portugal.

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Daniela Lauret

Chief Development OfficerKlépierre

France

Daniela Lauret joined Klépierre in September 2015 as Head of Architecture and Design within the Group Operations Department. In January 2021, she was appointed Chief Development Officer of the Group, with the mission of driving the development strategy, coordinating renovation and extension projects and identifying the development potential of new mixed-use projects. Before joining Klépierre, she managed the French subsidiary of the international architecture, and urban design firm Chapman Taylor. Daniela holds a degree in architecture and integrated urban development and continued her education in finance and strategy at HEC Paris.

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Fabio Filadelli

Southern Europe, CEE & New MarketsNhood

Italy

Fabio Filadelli serves as Director for Southern Europe, CEE & New Markets at Nhood Services, a leading real estate services company specializing in mixed-use developments and shopping center management. Based in Italy, he oversees strategic expansion and operations across multiple emerging markets. With extensive experience in retail real estate and commercial development, Filadelli plays a key role in Nhood's growth strategy across Southern European and Central Eastern European markets. His expertise encompasses market analysis, business development, and strategic partnerships in the retail and mixed-use property sectors, contributing to Nhood's mission of creating sustainable, community-focused developments.

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Melissa Baltus

Investment DirectorECE Real Estate Partners GmbH

Germany

Melissa is an Investment Director at ECE Real Estate Partners. ECE Real Estate Partners is an institutional investment management firm focused on European shopping centres and hotels with more than € 10bn assets under management. Melissa is responsible for a portfolio of shopping centres throughout Europe. In addition, Melissa carries out acquisitions of new assets for the various funds and divestments of the existing assets. Prior to joining ECE REP in April 2018, Melissa worked as an Analyst for Aerium Finance in London from August 2015 to March 2018, focusing on commercial investments (retail & office) in Germany, Finland, Spain, and the UK. Melissa holds a Master of Science degree in Real Estate Investment from Cass Business School

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Spain Investments

What makes the country a consistent and reliable market in Europe's landscape?

Macroeconomic Momentum - Are Spain’s fundamentals strong enough to sustain investor confidence amid broader European uncertainty?
Cross-Sector Performance - Which real estate segments are showing resilience? And which are starting to show signs of fatigue?
Market Liquidity - Is Spain still capturing cross-border investment, or are capital flows becoming more cautious?
Development & Urban Pressure - Are planning, affordability, and zoning starting to weigh more heavily on market dynamics?

Moderator

Manuel Enrich

Chief Investor Relations Officer

AHORA ASSET MANAGEMENT

Brian Betel

Head of Direct Transactions

Activum SG UK Advisors Limited

Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca

Managing Director Real Estate

EQT Real Estate

Jaime Lopez Marco

Fundraising / Client & Business Development Director

Azora

Miguel Hernández

Director of Strategy and Corporate Development

Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte

Manuel Enrich

Chief Investor Relations OfficerAHORA ASSET MANAGEMENT

Spain

Manuel graduated in Business Administration from Denver University (Colorado, USA) and holds an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He has worked almost his whole career in Investor Relations. He joins Sareb from the consultancy King Worldwide Investor Relations, where he worked for the past four years. He was also the Founder and Managing Partner of Logical IR Solutions, Director of Strategy and External Relations at Parquesol Inmobiliaria, CEO of Eurocofin Investor Relations, Director of Equities at AB Asesores Bursatiles, Director of Investor Relations at Bankinter, and CEO of Link Securities, among other roles. He founded the Spanish Association of Investor Relations, being an Honorary Member and serving on it's Board.

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Brian Betel

Head of Direct TransactionsActivum SG UK Advisors Limited

Spain

Brian Betel serves as Head of Direct Transactions at ActivumSG UK Advisors Limited, where he leads strategic investment initiatives and transaction execution. With extensive experience in private equity and direct investment management, Betel specializes in identifying and structuring complex financial transactions across diverse sectors. His expertise encompasses deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management, contributing to ActivumSG's growth as a prominent investment advisory firm. Betel brings deep knowledge of European markets and cross-border transactions, positioning him as a key leader in the firm's direct investment strategy and client advisory services.

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Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca

Managing Director Real EstateEQT Real Estate

Spain

Carlos Molero joined EQT Partners in November 2019. Prior to joining EQT Partners, Carlos was Head of Sourcing & Acquisitions at Activum SG, focusing on acquisitions and asset management. Prior to that, Carlos was Director of Corporate Finance within the real estate advisory division at KPMG, Head of Real Estate Single Asset Transactions at PwC and responsible for Corporate Solutions at JLL.
Carlos holds an International MBA from University Antonio de Nebrija and a Professional Certificate in International Business from University of California.
Carlos is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).

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Jaime Lopez Marco

Fundraising / Client & Business Development DirectorAzora

Spain

Jaime Lopez Marco serves as Fundraising / Client & Business Development Director at Grupo Azora, a leading Spanish real estate investment and asset management company. In his role, he oversees capital raising initiatives and drives business development strategies to expand Azora's investor base and market presence. With expertise in real estate finance and investor relations, Lopez Marco plays a key role in securing funding for Azora's diverse portfolio of real estate investments across Spain and Europe. His responsibilities include building strategic partnerships, managing client relationships, and developing new business opportunities to support the company's growth objectives in the competitive real estate investment sector.

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Miguel Hernández

Director of Strategy and Corporate DevelopmentCrea Madrid Nuevo Norte

Spain

An architect trained at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid with an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa, Miguel Hernández is a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (FRICS) and currently holds the position of Director of Strategy and Corporate Development at Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte. Before joining CreaMNN in 2015, he worked on major international urban projects, as well as leading renowned institutions such as the international network of real estate experts, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the real estate consulting firm Aguirre Newman.

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Hospitality Demand Drivers

Location, ESG, tech, experience or something else?

Location Dynamics - Are traditional destinations still leading demand, or are emerging spots gaining ground?
Experience & Personalization - How much weight do curated experiences carry in guest decision-making today?
Sustainable Impact Travel - Is sustainability already influencing booking behavior - and asset positioning?
Technology Influence - Are digital tools now essential to meet guest expectations and optimize operations?

Moderator

Andreas Ewald

Managing Partner

Engel & Völkers Hotel Consulting

Camil Yazbeck

Global Chief Development Officer

Accor Hotels

Daniel Hermann

Chief Growth Officer

Limehome

Dimitri Chandogin

Co-founder/ President

NUMA Group

Dominic Seely

Chief Development & Acquisitions Officer

Room Mate Hotels

Elena Cattani

Head of Real Estate Development

The Social Hub

Nicolas Capelle

Vice President Development and Asset Management

MEININGER Hotels

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 &

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Camil Yazbeck

Global Chief Development OfficerAccor Hotels

United Kingdom

Camil Yazbeck is French and Lebanese. He holds an MBA in International Hotel Management from IMHI – a joint program between Cornell University, New York, and ESSEC Business School, Paris. Camil spent over 25 years in the hospitality industry, focusing on all aspects of hotel management in a variety of roles throughout the world. He held several senior leadership positions with international hotel companies, including Group Operations Director, Group & Area General Manager. He acquired extensive experience moving up the ranks in hotel management, in pre-openings as well as the extended stay market, within independent and branded hotels. Prior to joining Accor, Camil held the position of Partner and Investment Director – Hospitality & Leisure at Patron Capital, a leading Pan-European private equity real estate investor representing approximately €4.0 billion of equity across several funds and related investments including 60+ multi-branded hotels throughout Europe.

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Daniel Hermann

Chief Growth OfficerLimehome

Germany

Daniel Hermann serves as Chief Growth Officer at Limehome GmbH, a leading European digital hospitality company specializing in extended-stay apartments. With extensive experience in growth strategy and digital transformation within the hospitality and tech sectors, Hermann plays a pivotal role in driving Limehome's international expansion across European markets. He focuses on scaling the company's innovative apartment-hotel concept, leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize customer acquisition and retention. Under his leadership, Limehome has strengthened its position as a disruptor in the traditional hospitality industry, offering fully digitized, design-forward accommodations that cater to modern travelers and remote workers seeking flexible, long-term stays.

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Dimitri Chandogin

Co-founder/ PresidentNUMA Group

Germany

Dimitri Chandogin is a Co-founder of Numa Group, the leading European digital hotel operator and technology developer. The company provides disruptive design hotels and serviced apartments for modern travellers. A trusted partner for investors, owners, and developers, NUMA uses proprietary technology-based operating solutions that largely automate operations and increase cost efficiencies and revenues. NUMA successfully operates over 8,500 units across 34 European A-cities.

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Dominic Seely

Chief Development & Acquisitions OfficerRoom Mate Hotels

Spain

Dominic is Chief Development & Acquisitions Officer of Room Mate Hotels Group, a leading lifestyle hotel brand and lease management company with 32 hotels across Europe including, but not limited to, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Florence, London, Madrid, Milan, Rome, and Venice. Owned by TPG Angelo Gordon, the global asset management firm, and Westmont Hospitality Group, one of the largest privately held hospitality organisations worldwide. He has led the acquisition of over 60 hotels across 20 cities and resorts in Europe on behalf of Westmont Hospitality Group together with its various investment partners, into hotels.

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Elena Cattani

Head of Real Estate DevelopmentThe Social Hub

Italy

Accomplished leader with extensive experience and a proven track record of success in managing large-scale construction projects, integrating sustainable practices into corporate strategy, and driving innovative real estate solutions. Possess strong analytical and strategic skills, with the ability to build relationships in multicultural environments. Solid engineering and technical background with a demonstrated capacity to attract financing and funding for highly innovative projects. Expertise in strategies based on in-depth ESG knowledge and a design-thinking approach, combined with comprehensive business administration and economics acumen.

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Nicolas Capelle

Vice President Development and Asset ManagementMEININGER Hotels

Germany

Vice President Development and Asset Management

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Germany

How’s the country aligning capital and opportunity in the European real estate race?

Moderator

Daniel Argyrakis

Vorstand

GIGA.GREEN

Hannibal DuMont Schütte

Co-Founder und Geschäftsführer

STAYERY

Kim Andersson

CEO

Noratis AG

Lars Meisinger

Chief Executive Officer

Periskop Partners AG

Nico Rheims

Managing Director

Ardian

Niklas Hartmann

Director - European Commercial Real Estate Debt

Alliance Bernstein

Sebastian Wasser

CEO

Ehret+Klein AG

Václav Matoušek

CEO - Germany

HB Reavis - Germany

Daniel Argyrakis

VorstandGIGA.GREEN

Germany

Daniel Argyrakis ist Managing Director der GIGA.GREEN GmbH, einem führenden Unternehmen im Bereich nachhaltiger Energielösungen und grüner Technologien. Mit seiner umfassenden Expertise in erneuerbaren Energien und Projektmanagement leitet er die strategische Entwicklung innovativer Lösungen für eine nachhaltige Zukunft. Unter seiner Führung fokussiert sich GIGA.GREEN auf die Entwicklung und Implementierung umweltfreundlicher Energiesysteme. Argyrakis bringt langjährige Branchenerfahrung mit und treibt die Mission des Unternehmens voran, durch technologische Innovation einen positiven Beitrag zum Klimaschutz zu leisten.

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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.

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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.

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Lars Meisinger

Chief Executive OfficerPeriskop Partners AG

Germany

Lars Meisinger is CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of DLE Group AG. As CEO of DLE Group AG, Lars is responsible for the strategic direction and overall management of the group, with specific oversight of sales, communications, and human resources departments. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the investment management sector to his role, he has a proven track record of leadership and expertise.

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Nico Rheims

Managing DirectorArdian

Germany

Ardian ($160 of AUM) focuses on private equity investment and asset management for institutional investors. Ardian offers to its clients a diversified choice of funds (Funds of Funds, Private Debt, Private Equity Direct funds, Infrastructure, Real Estate and Real Estate Debt)

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Niklas Hartmann

Director - European Commercial Real Estate DebtAlliance Bernstein

United Kingdom

European Commercial Real Estate Debt

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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.

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Václav Matoušek

CEO - GermanyHB Reavis - Germany

Germany

Multilingual hands-on and results-driven senior real estate executive with 20+ years of expertise creating profitable international real estate and construction environments for global players such as Skanska, HB Reavis and others with a core specialty in ESG strategies for RE; project management, value creation, leasing and marketing, construction, risks, stakeholder management, and negotiations

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Net Zero Assets & Investment Strategies

Still creating premiums and boosting portfolios?

Stranded or Strengthened - How are climate risks, regulation, and tenant demand reshaping portfolio value—and which assets are truly futureproof against obsolescence?
Capex, Returns & Compliance - Will the drive for net zero justify the upfront investment, or are energy-efficient upgrades still a capex premium few can recover?
Green Lending & Access to Capital - Are lenders and investors aligned on ESG criteria—or is the lack of a unified taxonomy causing fragmentation and risk mispricing?
Data, Disclosure & Risk Clarity - How can asset owners and managers use smarter data capture to meet net zero targets while accurately balancing risk-return decisions?

Moderator

Sergio Tortelli

Global Director of Product Management evoZero

Heidelberg Materials

Abhishek Parmar

Head of Sustainable Development at HBREAVIS

HB Reavis Group

Anca Stefanescu

VP Europe

Alasco GmbH

Annachiara Torciano

Head of Sustainability and Communication

Slatto

Christophe Murciani

Responsable Dette Immobilière - Direction Actifs Réels et Privés

LBP AM

Emmanuel Verhoosel

Square Sense

James McEvoy

CEO

GFORM

Nicolas Koch

Commercial Director, France/Benelux/DACH

Climate X

Vincent Bryant

Deepki

Sergio Tortelli

Global Director of Product Management evoZeroHeidelberg Materials

Germany

Sergio Tortelli serves as Global Director of Product Management evoZero at Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest building materials companies. Based in Germany, he leads the strategic development and management of evoZero, Heidelberg Materials' innovative low-carbon concrete solutions portfolio. In this role, Tortelli oversees global product strategy, market development, and sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing the construction industry's carbon footprint. His expertise spans sustainable construction materials, product innovation, and environmental technology. Tortelli plays a key role in advancing Heidelberg Materials' commitment to carbon-neutral construction solutions and driving the company's sustainability transformation across international markets.

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Abhishek Parmar

Head of Sustainable Development at HBREAVISHB Reavis Group

United Kingdom

Abhishek Parmar serves as Head of Sustainable Development at HB Reavis UK, a leading international real estate developer. In his role, he drives sustainability initiatives across the company's commercial real estate portfolio, focusing on ESG compliance, green building certifications, and carbon reduction strategies. Parmar brings extensive experience in sustainable construction and environmental consulting to advance HB Reavis's commitment to creating environmentally responsible developments. He specializes in implementing innovative sustainability solutions that enhance building performance while meeting regulatory requirements and client expectations in the competitive UK property market.

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Anca Stefanescu

VP EuropeAlasco GmbH

Germany

As VP Europe at Alasco, I lead our international expansion strategy across key markets. Alasco's software platform helps institutional investors, asset managers, and real estate developers gain full financial control over CapEx and integrate sustainability / ESG within their financial planning - ensuring smarter investment decisions, reduced financial risk, compliance, and maximised returns.

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Annachiara Torciano

Head of Sustainability and CommunicationSlatto

Sweden

Annachiara is a commercially-minded sustainability and communications expert, and a change maker with experience in industrial companies, consumer goods, real estate and private equity. Her passion is to change business for the better.

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Christophe Murciani

Responsable Dette Immobilière - Direction Actifs Réels et PrivésLBP AM

France

Christophe Murciani serves as Responsable Dette Immobilière in the Direction Actifs Réels et Privés at LBP AM (La Banque Postale Asset Management). In this role, he oversees real estate debt management and investment strategies within the real assets and private markets division. Based in France, Murciani brings expertise in real estate finance, debt structuring, and alternative investment management to one of France's leading asset management companies. His position involves managing real estate debt portfolios and contributing to LBP AM's expansion in private market investments, supporting the firm's comprehensive approach to asset management across traditional and alternative investment classes.

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Emmanuel Verhoosel

Square Sense

France

Emmanuel Verhoosel is an Operating Partner at the venture capital firm Fluxus Ventures. He is also CEO of Square Sense, a data analytics platform. Emmanuel has 30 years of experience in real estate, investment banking and venture capital in London, New York, Paris and Brussels. He has been advising and financing leading property companies with JPMorgan, ING and Natixis. Education: Master in Finance from the London Business School, Master of Laws from the London School of Economics and law and political science degrees from the Université Catholique de Louvain.

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James McEvoy

CEOGFORM

Germany

An enthusiastic property professional with extensive acquisitions, asset management, property management, sales and leasing, planning and development, finance and investment experience in residential and commercial markets. I have gained exceptional experience and knowledge in both the commercial and residential real estate markets throughout my years as a property professional.

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Nicolas Koch

Commercial Director, France/Benelux/DACHClimate X

United Kingdom

Part of the team driving our commercial efforts across EMEA, working with real estate investors, asset managers, and insurers to quantify physical climate risk at the asset level. At Climate X, I help clients turn climate data into costed, actionable insights that support investment decisions, compliance, and long-term resilience. With close to a decade of experience in finance and sustainability (McKinsey & NatWest) I help solve challenges across transition risks, physical risks, green business building, carbon markets and more. I’m passionate about circularity, sustainability, literature and sport, fluent in French and English and have lived in several countries.

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Vincent Bryant

Deepki

France

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Résidences Gérées

Rendements stables ou usages en mutation : quel avenir pour l’investissement ?

Quels critères de segmentation permettent de mieux cibler les opportunités et maîtriser le risque ?
La France accuse-t-elle un retard face aux marchés européens, nord-américains ou asiatiques, et quels territoires (Paris, IDF, régions) présentent aujourd’hui le plus fort potentiel ?
Les modèles opérationnels et financiers sont-ils suffisamment matures pour garantir la stabilité des rendements aux investisseurs ?
Le numérique, l’IA et l’innovation de services peuvent-ils devenir des leviers indispensables pour concilier rentabilité, attractivité et adaptation aux nouvelles attentes ?

Moderator

Frédéric Dib

CEO

MoZaïC Asset Management

Clémence Maquet

Head of Capital Markets

Colonies

Julie Cornuau

Directrice des Relations Investisseurs Immobilier Résidentiel

Vinci Immobilier

Matthieu Reffay

Managing Director

Hines

Maël Aoustin

CEO

UXCO Group

Sébastien Morizot

Senior Director

EQT Real Estate

Frédéric Dib

CEOMoZaïC Asset Management

France

Frédéric is Managing Partner of Mozaïc AM and has over 15 years experience in the healthcare sector. MoZaïC manages over 250M€ of healthcare assets over 4 geographies (France, Germany, Italy and Spain) Prior to this, he was the President of Senior Santé, an owner and operator of nursing homes in France. During his tenure, he was responsible for operations developing the group's operating model and processes. During that period it funded, developed, built, delivered and sold 11 nursing homes (circa 50,000 m2). Before Senior Santé/B-Patrimoine, Frédéric held various positions within HSBC (London) and Lazard (New York and London) Frédéric graduated from ESSEC Business School in Paris and speaks French, English, Spanish, Italian and Arabic.

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Clémence Maquet

Head of Capital MarketsColonies

France

Colonies is a leading player in the European residential sector, operating as an asset-light manager backed by a strong network of real estate investors. With over €2bn of committed capital, the company has successfully implemented a range of strategies, including co-living, small-scale asset aggregation, office-to-residential conversions, senior-to-young professional housing repositioning, and portfolio acquisitions in the co-living space. Within this platform, Clémence focuses on Capital Markets, covering investor relations, fundraising, and structuring, and connecting innovative residential operations with institutional investment strategies.

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Julie Cornuau

Directrice des Relations Investisseurs Immobilier RésidentielVinci Immobilier

France

Avant de devenir la Directrice des Relations Investisseurs Immobilier Résidentiel à Vinci Immobilier, Julie était la Directrice Opérationnelle et Relations Investisseurs à Marignan.

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Matthieu Reffay

Managing DirectorHines

France

Matthieu Reffay serves as Managing Director at Hines SGP, a role he has held since 2012, with a focus on acquisitions and development in France. He was named Managing Director acquisition at Hines France in 2018, with a mission to originate and develop investment teams. His extensive real estate career includes previous roles as an Acquisition Manager at Hammerson and Development Manager at Spie Batignolles Real Estate, where he oversaw large-scale projects. Matthieu holds a Master's in Engineering from CentraleSupélec and an MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

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Maël Aoustin

CEOUXCO Group

France

Ingénieur INSA Lyon et MS HEC Paris, Maël Aoustin commence sa carrière au sein du cabinet de conseil Oliver Wyman (ex-DiamondCluster) puis rejoint le groupe Unibail en 2004 à la Direction des Investissements de la division bureau pour en devenir Directeur d’Investissements. En janvier 2008, il rejoint l’équipe espagnole d'Unibail-Rodamco en tant que Directeur d’Opérations, puis occupe successivement les postes de Directeur du Réseau, Directeur des Investissements puis Directeur des Opérations pour l’Espagne en charge de l'ensemble des activités opérationnelles dans le pays. En janvier 2014, il est nommé Directeur Commercial Groupe d'Unibail-Rodamco pour l'Europe. Le 24 octobre 2016, Maël Aoustin est nommé Directeur Général du groupe Galimmo

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Sébastien Morizot

Senior DirectorEQT Real Estate

France

Sébastien Morizot serves as Director at EQT Real Estate, a leading investment firm specializing in real estate investments across Europe and North America. Based in France, he brings extensive expertise in real estate investment management, portfolio optimization, and strategic asset development. At EQT Real Estate, Morizot plays a key role in identifying and executing investment opportunities, managing client relationships, and overseeing property acquisitions and dispositions. His professional focus encompasses commercial real estate, investment analysis, and market development across European markets. Morizot's leadership contributes to EQT's reputation as a premier private equity and real estate investment platform, supporting the firm's mission to deliver sustainable returns through strategic real estate investments and active asset management initiatives.

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10th September, 16:40 - 17:40

Structured Equity

Temporary capital stack solution or lasting legacy?

Co-chairs

Omar KoleilatCrestyl Moderator

Fabio BarbaroÆRA Capital

Giovanni LarcherZenzic Capital

Guillaume TurcasFaro Capital Partners

Jaime RieraJLL

Mauro SavoiaThree Stars Capital

Varun KapilaBank of America Merrill Lynch

Senior Debt

Is credit risk overpriced?

Co-chairs

Hugh FraserTenFifty Capital Moderator

Alexander KraemerDeutsche Bank AG

Ali ImraanKKR

Bénédicte Dupuy HamardDekaBank

Delphine BenchetritEastdil Secured

Guillaume GruchetBank of America Merrill Lynch

Jackie BowieChatham Financial

Jerome Gatipon-BachetteSociété Générale

Michael ShieldsING Real Estate Finance

CRE Portfolio Winners

What defines a high-value asset today?

Co-chairs

Jean-Philippe KüssTrustone REIM Moderator

Arkadiusz RudzkiSkanska Commercial Development Europe

Bence SassWING

Gabriele CerroneTrophaeum

Hubert JoachimAmundi Immobilier

Nikša MarkovacErste Group Bank AG

Pedro CoelhoSquare Asset Management

Richard McLaughlin-DuaneMetaWealth

Van StultsOrion Capital Managers

Placemaking & Urban Regeneration

How deals will reshape the next wave of urban value?

Co-chairs

Miguel HernándezCrea Madrid Nuevo Norte Moderator

Jean-Philippe CarrascosaApsys Group

Miguel França SantanaFidelidade

Paula AlbaladejoJLL

Simone PalmieriLendlease

Witold ZatonskiSyrena Real Estate

Luxury Hotels

Sweep up the jewels or best kept niche?

Co-chairs

Giampiero SchiavoCastello Moderator

Diane Daudin ClavaudNobu Hotels

Dieter KornekTUI Hotels & Resorts

Giuseppina CittadinoHolleis Hotels

Jeroen Van GilsBWH Hotel Group

MariaPia IntiniHNH Hospitality

Raúl GonzálezBarceló Group

CEE Real Estate

Local Capital Rising: Where Are the Real Opportunities?

Co-chairs

Waldemar WasilukVictoria Dom Moderator

Barbara WojdełkoGreenman Poland

Dennis SelinasGlobalworth

Guenther ArtnerErste Group Bank AG

Ian WorboysEuropean Green Logistics Space

Nebil SenmanGriffin Capital Partners

Noah SteinbergWING

Tim WilkinsonIndotek Group

Iberia, Italy & France Debt

Are credit conditions converging in the region, or becoming more selective in the market?

Co-chairs

António Pereira DiasHavenstone Moderator

Hugo VelezHipoges

Itamar VolkovFrux Capital

Paula León AriasBanco Sabadell

Sandrine AmsiliArdian

Théo DusautoirAareal Bank

Bureaux

Comment transformer les actifs et réinventer les stratégies d’investissements pour créer de la valeur durable ?

Co-chairs

Laurent VouinSavills IM Moderator

Alain HortionOSESAM

Anne GenotPicture Asset Management

Diego RouxUnion Investment Real Estate

Laura Peral MercierNexity

Rémi MonglonPineBridge Benson Elliot

Sonia Da SilvaBouygues Immobilier

Structured Equity

Temporary capital stack solution or lasting legacy?

Temporary Fix - Is structured equity just a short-term patch or here to stay?
Value Add - How does structured equity enhance deal flexibility and returns?
Risk Profile - Does this capital layer shift risk or simply redistribute it?
Future Role - Will structured equity become a permanent fixture in real estate financing?

Moderator

Omar Koleilat

Executive Chairman

Crestyl

Fabio Barbaro

Founding Partner & Co-CEO

ÆRA Capital

Giovanni Larcher

Investment Director

Zenzic Capital

Guillaume Turcas

Managing Partner

Faro Capital Partners

Jaime Riera

Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking EMEA

JLL

Mauro Savoia

Partner

Three Stars Capital

Varun Kapila

Vice President European Origination

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Omar Koleilat

Executive ChairmanCrestyl

Czech Republic

Omar Koleilat is a co-founder of the Crestyl Group. He draws up business strategy, maintains relations with investors and ensures funds. He graduated in architecture and holds the British RICS postgraduate diploma in RE investments. He has been active in the RE development in Central Europe since 1998. Thanks to him the CRESTYL group became a respected market leader with a Eur 2 billion development program, including for example lucrative and unique Savarin project.

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Fabio Barbaro

Founding Partner & Co-CEOÆRA Capital

Norway

Fabio Barbaro is Founding Partner & Co-CEO of ÆRA Capital, a Norway-based investment firm specializing in sustainable energy and technology investments. With extensive experience in private equity and venture capital, Barbaro focuses on identifying and scaling innovative companies driving the energy transition. He brings deep expertise in renewable energy markets, clean technology investments, and sustainable finance. Under his leadership, ÆRA Capital has established itself as a prominent player in the Nordic investment landscape, supporting transformative businesses that address climate challenges while generating strong returns for investors.

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Giovanni Larcher

Investment DirectorZenzic Capital

United Kingdom

Giovanni has over 15 years’ investment and advisory experience focusing on real estate. He leads the Opportunistic Credit strategy. Prior to Zenzic, he held roles at Brookfield Financial (BFIN), UBS and Deutsche Bank. Giovanni holds a BA in Business Administration and Law and a MSc in Finance from Bocconi University and studied at USC Marshall School of Business, LA.

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Guillaume Turcas

Managing PartnerFaro Capital Partners

France

Guillaume has a 20-year+ experience in the real estate industry and is Managing Partner at FARO CAPITAL PARTNERS, a boutique real estate investment and asset management company. He held senior positions at AEW and CBRE Global Investment Management from 2005 to 2017. Fellow member of the RICS, Guillaume holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ESTP and a Master’s Degree in Finance and Real Estate from Paris Dauphine University – where he is also a lecturer since 2013. FARO CAPITAL PARTNERS is an affiliate of SIOR

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Jaime Riera

Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking EMEAJLL

Spain

Jaime is the Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking EMEA at JLL since 2022. He was previously a Managing Director, EMEA Head of Real Estate Investment Banking at Credit Suisse in London and Madrid, where he joined in 2007. Before Credit Suisse, Jaime worked at Société Générale, Altium Capital and EY. Jaime holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE). He is currently a professor of Real Estate Financial Markets in the Master in Finance program of IE university.

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Mauro Savoia

PartnerThree Stars Capital

Italy

Mr. Savoia has over 20 years of experience in finance and real estate and closed deals for over Euro 8 billion covering capital markets, M&A, real estate and structured debt. He is Chairman and CEO of Three Stars Capital Partners. Mr. Savoia also headed Merrill Lynch Real Estate Finance in Italy. Before then, Mr. Savoia worked at Morgan Stanley, in M&A, Securitization and Real Estate. He also spent 3 years at Dresser Industries in Houston (TX). Mr. Savoia graduated from Università Cattolica Milan and was awarded with Premio Gemelli as “Best Graduate of the 1995 Class”. He also holds an MBA in Finance from HBU in Houston (TX).

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Varun Kapila

Vice President European OriginationBank of America Merrill Lynch

United Kingdom

Senior Debt

Is credit risk overpriced?

Pricing Right - Are current margins for senior debt truly reflecting risk or overshooting it?
Competition - Are banks and private lenders aligned on risk pricing, or driving in different lanes?
Borrower Pain - How are today’s spreads impacting deal flow, refinancing, and borrower strategies?
Future Rates - Will tightening credit costs persist or soften as markets stabilize?

Moderator

Hugh Fraser

CEO & Founder

TenFifty Capital

Alexander Kraemer

Managing Director

Deutsche Bank AG

Ali Imraan

Head - European Real Estate Credit

KKR

Bénédicte Dupuy Hamard

Vice President - Real Estate Lending

DekaBank

Delphine Benchetrit

Partner

Eastdil Secured

Guillaume Gruchet

MD EMEA Real Estate Finance

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Jackie Bowie

Managing Partner, Head of Europe

Chatham Financial

Jerome Gatipon-Bachette

Managing Director - Global Head Real Estate Structured Finance

Société Générale

Michael Shields

EMEA Head of Real Estate

ING Real Estate Finance

Hugh Fraser

CEO & FounderTenFifty Capital

Netherlands

Hugh is the CEO & Founder of Ten Fifty Capital and has more than 20 years’ experience in real estate finance across Europe and Australia. Hugh received a Bachelor of Applied Science (Land Economics) and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

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Alexander Kraemer

Managing DirectorDeutsche Bank AG

Germany

Global Financing & Credit Trading - Commercial Real Estate

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Ali Imraan

Head - European Real Estate CreditKKR

United Kingdom

Ali Imraan serves as Head of European Real Estate Credit at KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts), a leading global investment firm. In this role, he oversees real estate credit strategies across European markets, leveraging extensive expertise in commercial real estate financing and debt markets. Imraan brings significant experience in structuring and executing complex real estate transactions, with a focus on optimizing risk-adjusted returns for institutional investors. His leadership encompasses portfolio management, credit analysis, and strategic business development within KKR's real estate platform, contributing to the firm's growth in European real estate debt markets.

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Bénédicte Dupuy Hamard

Vice President - Real Estate LendingDekaBank

Germany

Bénédicte Dupuy Hamard occupe le poste de Vice-Présidente - Financement Immobilier chez DekaBank France. Forte d'une expertise approfondie dans le secteur bancaire et immobilier, elle supervise les activités de crédit immobilier et développe les relations clients institutionnels. Son parcours professionnel témoigne d'une solide expérience dans la structuration de financements complexes et la gestion de portefeuilles immobiliers. Chez DekaBank, filiale française du groupe allemand, elle contribue au développement de solutions de financement innovantes pour les investisseurs institutionnels et les professionnels de l'immobilier.

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Delphine Benchetrit

PartnerEastdil Secured

France

Delphine Benchétrit founded Finae with Michaela Robert in 2010, establishing the profession of real estate financing consultant in France. Prior to this, Delphine set up, as an Executive Director, Lehman Brother’s French real estate department. Before this, Delphine has gained an extensive experience of the French real estate market for 15 years, working as an investor within the Affine Group and as a banker at KBC Bank and Natixis. Delphine originated and syndicated over Euro 5 billion senior debt and more than 400 million mezzanine/acquisition debt. She also executed circa 15 equity deals in all asset classes for investment funds, listed and non-listed real estate companies as well as family offices.

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Guillaume Gruchet

MD EMEA Real Estate FinanceBank of America Merrill Lynch

United Kingdom

Guillaume Gruchet is a Managing Director within the Global Market division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London. Guillaume works within the RE Finance group where his focus is on origination, structuring and distribution of real estate debt in EMEA. Guillaume has worked on a wide range of financings from traditional senior lending, opco/propco and mezzanine loans. Between 2009 and 2012, Guillaume worked on the ABS trading desk and was responsible for the CMBS trading book. Prior to joining BofAML in 2006, Guillaume held positions at Rothschild and Fitchratings, always with a focus on real estate and fixed income products. Guillaume started his career in London in 1998 in the real estate & hospitality team at Ernst & Young.

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Jackie Bowie

Managing Partner, Head of EuropeChatham Financial

United Kingdom

As a global financial advisory services and technology solutions firm, Chatham Financial specializes in the derivatives and capital markets. Our solutions serve the risk management needs of clients across a spectrum of industries - real estate, private equity, financial institutions and corporates. We have offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. Through our blend of expert advisory services and proven technologies, we enable companies to develop effective risk mitigation strategies and successfully execute hedging that optimize their business goals.

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Jerome Gatipon-Bachette

Managing Director - Global Head Real Estate Structured FinanceSociété Générale

France

Jerome Gatipon-Bachette is a Managing Director and Global Head of Real Estate Structured Finance at Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking. He is a key figure in significant real estate transactions, including a recent €300 million financing deal for purpose-built student accommodation in Paris. Gatipon-Bachette provides expert insight into the growing opportunities for lenders in the Continental European PBSA sector, highlighting unmet demand and increased investment capital. His expertise spans real estate financing and market trends.

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Michael Shields

EMEA Head of Real EstateING Real Estate Finance

United Kingdom

Michael Shields joined ING in May 2004 and has 25 years experience in real estate lending, asset management & restructuring. Based in London, he is currently responsible for ING REF’s EMEA lending platform – lending assets totalling over €18bn. He is also international head for Real Estate, looking after clients with a global real estate reach. Prior to his current role, he led ING REF’s highly successful U.S. lending platform which he helped grow from $200m to over $7.5bn at its peak in 2008. Before ING, Michael was an originator in BHF Capital’s U.S real estate lending team and was one of the original members of Helaba’s CRE finance team in the U.S. Michael started his banking career in Chemical Bank’s real estate group in Manhattan.

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CRE Portfolio Winners

What defines a high-value asset today?

Core vs. Value-Add Strategy – Play it safe or chase bigger bites?
Key Cities & Location Strategy – Gateway cities offering premium yield-to-risk or operators prioritising secondary cities?
Asset Repositioning – Optimize space or strategically repurpose?
Refinancing Decisions – Cut losses or sweeten the deal?
Portfolio Optimisation – Redeploy capital or reinforce stable assets?

Moderator

Jean-Philippe Küss

Founder & CEO

Trustone REIM

Arkadiusz Rudzki

Executive Vice President

Skanska Commercial Development Europe

Bence Sass

Deputy CEO, International Business Development and Investments

WING

Gabriele Cerrone

Chairman and Founder

Trophaeum

Hubert Joachim

CIO

Amundi Immobilier

Nikša Markovac

Head of Commercial Real Estate International

Erste Group Bank AG

Pedro Coelho

Chairman

Square Asset Management

Richard McLaughlin-Duane

Managing Director, Assets & Partnerships

MetaWealth

Van Stults

Founding Partner & Managing Director

Orion Capital Managers

Jean-Philippe Küss

Founder & CEOTrustone REIM

France

Before founding TRUSTONE REIM, Jean-Philippe was Deputy Director within the Investment team at BNP PARIBAS REAL ESTATE and led the team dedicated to Families and Institutional Investors which he had launched 10 years before.
He worked on all types operations: development, yield investment, property trading transactions and supervised more than 500 commercial Real Estate transactions. Jean-Philippe started his career structuring Real Estate investment funds. He then moved to BNP PARIBAS where he held various positions in the Real Estate market. Jean-Philippe graduated from IEP Paris and ASSAS University, Paris.

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Arkadiusz Rudzki

Executive Vice PresidentSkanska Commercial Development Europe

Poland

Arkadiusz Rudzki took the position of Executive Vice President Leasing & Sales at Skanska’s CDE for Central and Eastern Europe in February 2020 and he is responsible for the leasing and sales of investment products, as well as real estate portfolio management and cooperation with key corporate clients across the CEE region. Arkadiusz joined the company in 2012 as Head of leasing and asset management for Poland, while also acting as the Key Client Director for CEE on the company’s Management Board. In January 2016, he was appointed the Managing Director the Managing Director of Skanska's development business in Poland, while remaining Board Member of the Senior Leadership Team in CEE region. Arkadiusz Rudzki has 20+ years’ experience .

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Bence Sass

Deputy CEO, International Business Development and InvestmentsWING

Hungary

Bence Sass serves as Deputy CEO for International Business Development and Investments at Wing Zrt., a prominent Hungarian real estate developer. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investment, he joined Wing in 2007, previously as Director of Transactions. He is pivotal in Wing's international expansion strategy, including the acquisition of a majority stake in Polish developer Echo Investment. Sass manages a team overseeing international business development and investment transactions, with involvement in deals exceeding €1 billion. He holds a BA from Budapest Business School and an MBA from Budapest University of Technology and Economics, and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He also serves on the supervisory boards of Echo Investment S.A. and Bauwert AG.

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Gabriele Cerrone

Chairman and FounderTrophaeum

Italy

Chairman and Founder of Trophaeum

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Hubert Joachim

CIOAmundi Immobilier

France

Before becoming the CIO of Amundi RE, Hubert Joachim is the Head of the International investment Team. 11 years’ experience in all key real estate assets investment. Extensive knowledge of main European property markets. Identify and develop new potential in both, secured and niche markets. Highly experienced in broad-based management; strong planning, communication, organizational and decision-making skills. Organize and lead local asset manager partners. Negotiate large investment volume up to 1 billion. Team builder and team player, manage and developed a team of 4 seniors level. MBA at HULT International Business School (London) MSc in Quality Management at SUPMECA (Institut Superieur de Mécanique de Paris) MSc in Global Asset at SKEMA.

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Nikša Markovac

Head of Commercial Real Estate InternationalErste Group Bank AG

Austria

I am a business professional with 18+ years hands on experience in international real estate management - ranging from bank/real estate owned affiliates to large healthcare and hospitality institutions. My focus has been on finance, sales, strategic development and risk/change management in Central and Eastern Europe. Having spent significant portions of my career in restructuring as well as in business management, I am well prepared for all aspects of the economic cycle.

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Pedro Coelho

ChairmanSquare Asset Management

Portugal

55 years, married 2 sons From 2002 - 2017 Square Asset Management - Partner; 1,5 Billion under management in all sectors for retail and institutional clients : Managing the highest Portuguese performance balanced portfolio over the last 8 years in a row according to MSCI/IPD; from 1990 - 2000 ESAF Espírito Santo Activos Financeiros SGPS - Real Estate Managing Director Investments: Portugal, Brazil, Russia.

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Richard McLaughlin-Duane

Managing Director, Assets & PartnershipsMetaWealth

Romania

Richard leads Origination & Structuring at MetaWealth, a pan-European investment platform providing institutional investors with access to carefully structured opportunities across real estate and alternative assets. Originally from London, he has lived and worked in diverse markets including West Africa, the UAE, and Australia, and is now based in Bucharest while active across Europe. He has over 15 years’ experience in real estate investment and development. Prior to MetaWealth, Richard was Partner & CEO of a UK-based real estate fund, where he oversaw the development of more than 700 apartments. In recent years at MetaWealth, he has closed 12 transactions across four countries, spanning multiple asset classes and investment strategies.

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Van Stults

Founding Partner & Managing DirectorOrion Capital Managers

United Kingdom

Van Stults is a Founding Partner of Orion Capital Managers, a pan-European RE private equity investment firm. He has over 30 years of real estate investment management experience. Van, with his partners, created the opportunistic Orion European Real Estate Funds I, II, III, IV and V and the core fund, Orion Income Return Partners, which combined have €15 billion of investment capacity. The Orion Funds target a wide range of RE investments throughout EU. Prior to Orion, Van spent 15 years with LaSalle Partners in the US and EU where he was a Main Board Member and a Managing Director. He is a Global Trustee of the Urban Land Institute and received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business

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Placemaking & Urban Regeneration

How deals will reshape the next wave of urban value?

Developments - How new developments are redefining the identity of regenerated urban districts and what strategies ensure long-term economic vibrancy?
Performance - What makes placemaking a strategic differentiator and how can it boost long-term asset performance?
Complexity - How can obsolete or underperforming assets be transformed into high-value, mixed-use urban destinations despite planning complexity?
Capital & Financing - Are today’s capital structures and financing tools truly fit to support long-term urban regeneration and how can private players lead the shift?

Moderator

Miguel Hernández

Director of Strategy and Corporate Development

Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte

Jean-Philippe Carrascosa

Group CFO

Apsys Group

Miguel França Santana

Board Member

Fidelidade

Paula Albaladejo

Head of Project & Development Services & Tetris South Europe

JLL

Simone Palmieri

Transaction and Structured Finance Director

Lendlease

Witold Zatonski

Founding Partner

Syrena Real Estate

Miguel Hernández

Director of Strategy and Corporate DevelopmentCrea Madrid Nuevo Norte

Spain

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Jean-Philippe Carrascosa

Group CFOApsys Group

France

Jean-Philippe Carrascosa serves as Group CFO at Apsys Group, a leading European real estate development and investment company specializing in retail and mixed-use properties. With extensive experience in finance and real estate, he oversees financial strategy, operations, and corporate development for the group's portfolio across Europe. Carrascosa brings deep expertise in financial management, investment analysis, and strategic planning to support Apsys Group's continued growth and expansion in the competitive European real estate market.

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Miguel França Santana

Board MemberFidelidade

Portugal

He graduated in Civil Engineering from IST, Lisbon in 1988 and started his career at Proman, Centro de Estudos e Projectos, SA, in the Structural Design Department, with special emphasis on participation in the stability projects at Quinta de Carvalhais of Metro Rotunda II, cold storage centers in the Azores. Among many other residential and industrial projects design. Recently, he has been a member of Hagen Imobiliária SA Board for approximately 2 years. Currently and for the last 6 years he is Board Member of Fidelidade Property Europe, SA., a company 100 % held by Fidelidade Companhia de Seguros, managing all Real Estate Investments of the Insurance Group.

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Paula Albaladejo

Head of Project & Development Services & Tetris South EuropeJLL

Spain

Paula Albaladejo serves as Head of Project & Development Services & Tetris South Europe at JLL, a leading global commercial real estate services company. Based in Spain, she oversees strategic project management and development initiatives across Southern European markets. With extensive expertise in real estate project delivery and workspace solutions, Paula leads cross-functional teams to execute complex commercial developments. Her role encompasses managing Tetris operations, JLL's workplace strategy and design division, focusing on innovative workspace solutions and tenant improvements. Paula brings significant experience in real estate development, project management, and client relationship management to drive business growth and operational excellence across JLL's Southern European portfolio.

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Simone Palmieri

Transaction and Structured Finance DirectorLendlease

Italy

With 18 years of experience in international consulting and management roles, I specialize in real estate development, private-public partnerships, and project financing. My expertise spans advisory, strategic and financial planning, M&A, debt advisory, and both corporate and project management. I’ve developed a deep understanding of real estate, construction, public infrastructure, and healthcare, working with diverse stakeholders including developers, contractors, financial institutions, and government bodies.

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Witold Zatonski

Founding PartnerSyrena Real Estate

Poland

Witold is running Syrena since 2017, as an integrated investment manager with focus on Warsaw and polish regional cities. Syrena specializes in value add projects, with foreging capital partners, in all commercial real estate sectors, with special focus on PRS and office. Prior to founding Syrena Witold was, for almost 10 years, a Vice President and Management Board Member of Warsaw exchange listed GTC. Witold was directly involved in dozens of projects in Poland and CEE with a total NLA of over 1 million sqm with a GAV of over EUR 2 billion.

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Luxury Hotels

Sweep up the jewels or best kept niche?

Investor Appetite - Is demand for luxury assets still strong despite economic uncertainty?
Brand & Experience Value - Are global brands and curated guest experiences driving real premium in pricing?
Development Pipeline - Are luxury projects keeping pace with demand? Is there any current struggle?
Market Expansion - Can new destinations enter the luxury map, or will growth stay concentrated?

Moderator

Giampiero Schiavo

CEO

Castello

Diane Daudin Clavaud

Global Director of Business Development

Nobu Hotels

Dieter Kornek

Head of Project Scouting

TUI Hotels & Resorts

Giuseppina Cittadino

Deputy General Manager

Holleis Hotels

Jeroen Van Gils

Development Director

BWH Hotel Group

MariaPia Intini

Managing Director, Almar Resorts & Spa

HNH Hospitality

Raúl González

CEO

Barceló Group

Giampiero Schiavo

CEOCastello

Italy

Giampiero Schiavo is CEO and shareholder of Castello SGR SpA. Before joining Castello in 2007, Mr Schiavo spent 7 years at E. Capital Partners, where he was partner and member of the BoD. He started his career in 1997 at Gruppo RE. Mr Schiavo graduated with a business degree from Università L. Bocconi. Castello currently manages 40 RE funds for an overall asset under management of 2,6 Billion Euro. The Funds managed by Castello SGR target a wide range of investments including development projects.

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Diane Daudin Clavaud

Global Director of Business DevelopmentNobu Hotels

Portugal

More than 15 years of experience, across geographies and cultures, in communications, marketing strategies and business development at a global level with exposure to a various sectors and industries, in start-up businesses, SME enterprises, at governmental and consulting offices and in International Companies. Extensive public speaking experience and relationship management skills with natural influencing instincts and proven risks assessment capabilities. A methodological strategic planner with abilities to employ structured tactics in private and public sectors in complex ecosystem and fast pacing market. Innovative and entrepreneurial business personality.

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Dieter Kornek

Head of Project ScoutingTUI Hotels & Resorts

Germany

Nearly25 years of experience in hotel development in various senior management positions. From 1995 to 2003 Director Development of ACCOR Hotels in Germany and Austria, from 2003-2011 Director Development of Motel One Group for European development of these Budget Design Hotels. In 2011 I joined TUI Hotels & Resorts, but after strategic change in hotel business I started in 2013 as Managing Director Development for Vienna based Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences, being responsible for the growth of Falkensteiner in CEE. In 2017 I returned to TUI Group to manage the growth of Tui own hotels & resorts worldwide, especially TUI Blue, Club Robinson and Club Magic Life

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Giuseppina Cittadino

Deputy General ManagerHolleis Hotels

Austria

Laurea in giurisprudenza, master SDA Bocconi in Human Resource , Master UNICAL in Diritto Amministrativo. Lascia giurisprudenza dopo 20 anni per dedicarsi al mondo dell´hotellerie per la catena di famiglia HOLLEIS HOTELS.

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Jeroen Van Gils

Development DirectorBWH Hotel Group

Netherlands

Jeroen van Gils is Development Director Europe at BWH Hotels, bringing over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in commercial roles. Throughout his career, Jeroen has developed a strong reputation for his strategic insight and ability to drive business growth. Prior to joining BWH Hotels, he held various positions at ACCOR Hotels, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the commercial success of multiple properties. In his most recent role at ACCOR, Jeroen was responsible for the commercial management of Novotel and Mercure Amsterdam City, where he successfully led initiatives to enhance revenue and guest satisfaction.

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MariaPia Intini

Managing Director, Almar Resorts & SpaHNH Hospitality

Italy

MariaPia Intini is the Managing Director of Almar Resorts & Spa, the luxury division of the independent operator HNH Hospitality. In this role, she drives the overall business strategy with a focus on brand development, operational excellence, and market expansion. MariaPia’s career spans more than 15 years across hospitality and real estate investment, marked by impactful roles that bridge operational leadership and financial expertise. Before joining HNH, she led development and investment across Europe for citizenM hotels, the disruptive, tech-forward brand that created the concept of affordable luxury, and recently joined the Marriott International portfolio. Her foundation was built at Cushman & Wakefield and Colliers International, where she specialised in financial feasibility and valuations for hotel assets across EMEA. MariaPia holds a Master’s degree in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Real Estate Finance and Investment from Cornell University (USA).

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Raúl González

CEOBarceló Group

Spain

As CEO EMEA of Barceló Hotel Group — the second largest hotel chain in Spain and one of the 30 most important worldwide, with over 290 hotels across 30 countries — I am driven by values that align with our brand: dedication, innovation, and leadership.

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CEE Real Estate

Local Capital Rising: Where Are the Real Opportunities?

Moderator

Waldemar Wasiluk

VP/CFO

Victoria Dom

Barbara Wojdełko

CEO

Greenman Poland

Dennis Selinas

CEO

Globalworth

Guenther Artner

Head of Group Commercial Real Estate

Erste Group Bank AG

Ian Worboys

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

European Green Logistics Space

Nebil Senman

Co-Owner & Managing Partner

Griffin Capital Partners

Noah Steinberg

Chairman & CEO, WING; Chairman of the Supervisory Board, ECHO Investment

WING

Tim Wilkinson

European Commercial Director

Indotek Group

Waldemar Wasiluk

VP/CFOVictoria Dom

Germany

Waldemar Wasiluk, CFO and Vice President of Victoria Dom S.A., Poland and Germany based high growth residential development company which sells 1500+ apartments per annum. Developed Berlin and Leipzig residential business and expanded Poland operation.

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Barbara Wojdełko

CEOGreenman Poland

Poland

Barbara Wojdełko is CEO of Greenman Poland, leading a 16-strong team based in Warsaw. Before her appointment as CEO, Barbara was managing partner of Newbridge Poland Sp. z o.o., managing the company’s finance, operations and acquisitions since 2015. She has over a decade’s worth of real estate experience and was previously an analyst for a warehouse developer active in the CEE region. She is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics and holds a magister degree in Corporate Finance.

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Dennis Selinas

CEOGlobalworth

Guernsey

Dennis Selinas is a seasoned business leader with more than two decades of experience in the financial and property sectors. He possesses multidisciplinary expertise in executive management, operational and financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions advisory, private equity, trading, and derivatives structuring, among other domains. His expertise spans various asset classes, including property, distressed debt, fixed income, and precious metals, across a diverse range of institutions such as listed property companies, private equity funds, investment banks, and hedge funds. Furthermore, he has operated in a range of jurisdictions, including South Eastern Europe, China, Brazil, the Middle East, and Western Europe.

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Guenther Artner

Head of Group Commercial Real EstateErste Group Bank AG

Austria

Mr. Günther Artner, CFA, has been working for Erste Group in various management functions in equity research since June 2000, responsible for more than 170 companies in Austria and the CEE region with a personal focus on the real estate sector. From March 2015 onwards, Mr. Artner was heading the Equity Capital Markets and from 2017 onwards also the Corporate DCM teams at Erste Group. In July 2022 Mr. Artner was appointed as Head of Group Commercial Real Estate at Erste Group. In addition to the Master degree from the Vienna University of Business Administration and Economics, Mr. Artner holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) degree.

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Ian Worboys

Chief Executive Officer & Co-FounderEuropean Green Logistics Space

Czech Republic

Nebil Senman

Co-Owner & Managing PartnerGriffin Capital Partners

Poland

Managing Partner at Griffin Capital Partners. Nebil Senman held leading positions for nine years as Senior Vice President and Supervisory Board Member of Oaktree’s German and Polish real estate funds and operations worth several billion Euro. Before joining Oaktree, he spent eight years handling real estate and corporate consulting at Ernst & Young Real Estate (formerly Arthur Andersen), where he held various managerial positions. He is a graduate of universities in Berlin (TU Berlin, EBS), Paris (ESCP Europe) and London (LSE) and holds an MBA and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He also holds a post-graduate diploma in real estate management (EBS), and is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, MRICS.

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Noah Steinberg

Chairman & CEO, WING; Chairman of the Supervisory Board, ECHO InvestmentWING

Hungary

Noah M. Steinberg (Wing, ECHO, Bauwert, Germany, Poland, Hungary) Noah M. Steinberg is Chairman and CEO of the WING Group and Chairman of the Supervisory Boards of Echo Investment SA in Poland and Bauwert AG in Germany. Noah Steinberg was born in the US and has lived and worked in Central Europe since 1990. Based in Budapest, he was a founder of Wing in 1999 and he has been the company's Chief Executive since then, responsible for the development and investment activities of the WING group across all asset classes and geographies. He graduated from Princeton University (Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs) with a BA and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna with an MA.He speaks English, French, German, Spanish and Hungarian

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Tim Wilkinson

European Commercial DirectorIndotek Group

Hungary

Tim Wilkinson is driving the European expansion strategy of the Indotek Group, a value-add private fund currently with over Eur 2 bln AUM. Tim is responsible for sourcing and acquiring opportunistic investments across 13 European countries, with a focus on direct assets and/or real estate companies that need new capital to unlock un-realised potential. Previously he spent over 20 years with a focus on the emerging markets of Central & South East Europe, most recently as the Head of Capital Markets and equity partner with the Romanian affiliate of Cushman & Wakefield. Tim is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University and a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

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Iberia, Italy & France Debt

Are credit conditions converging in the region, or becoming more selective in the market?

Cost of Capital - Are interest rate expectations impacting underwriting in the same way across markets?
Lender Risk Appetite - Are banks and institutions applying consistent criteria, or reacting to country-specific risks?
Alternative Capital - Is private debt filling the gaps where traditional lenders are retreating?
Liquidity Outlook - Are financing conditions improving enough to unlock the pipeline - or still holding it back?

Moderator

António Pereira Dias

Partner

Havenstone

Hugo Velez

Managing Partner and Co-CEO

Hipoges

Itamar Volkov

Managing Partner

Frux Capital

Paula León Arias

Head of Origination Commercial Real Estate and Hotel Lending in Structured Finance.

Banco Sabadell

Sandrine Amsili

Real Estate Debt Managing Director

Ardian

Théo Dusautoir

Director Spain

Aareal Bank

António Pereira Dias

PartnerHavenstone

Portugal

António Pereira Dias is a Partner at Havenstone Capital, a leading European venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology investments. With extensive experience in venture capital and private equity, he specializes in identifying and nurturing high-growth startups across various sectors including fintech, healthtech, and enterprise software. Based in Portugal, António plays a key role in Havenstone's investment strategy and portfolio management, leveraging his deep understanding of European markets and emerging technologies. His expertise spans deal sourcing, due diligence, and post-investment support, helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses internationally. António is recognized for his strategic vision and commitment to supporting innovative companies that drive digital transformation across Europe.

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Hugo Velez

Managing Partner and Co-CEOHipoges

Spain

Hugo is the founder partner and General Manager at Hipoges. Hugo has more than 20 years of experience in the Financial Sector and 17 in the Servicing Industry. Hugo has been involved on the establishment of Servicing platforms in different countries, including Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Greece. He has participated in several NPL and REO transactions. Before joining the NPL and Servicing Industry, he worked in the Banking industry, more specifically with securitization transactions. He has a Management Degree from Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão from Universidade Técnica de Lisboa.

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Itamar Volkov

Managing PartnerFrux Capital

Spain

Frux Capital is a pan-European debt fund offering a full spectrum of capital solutions, from senior loans to preferred equity. The firm specializes in flexible, tailored financing for real estate companies, investors, and developers, supporting transactions across diverse asset classes and geographies. Itamar Volkov, Founder of Frux Capital, brings over 20 years of real estate investment expertise across equity and debt. He has held senior leadership roles in real estate companies and funds, and holds a B.A. in Economics as well as an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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Paula León Arias

Head of Origination Commercial Real Estate and Hotel Lending in Structured Finance.Banco Sabadell

Spain

The first eleven years of my career took place in international banking in Real Estate Finance both in Madrid and in London (Royal Bank of Scotland and Credit Agricole). In early 2013 I joined Sareb, the Spanish bad bank, where I led the strategy and workout of a portfolio of over €40bn of Outstanding Balance for four years. After that, I moved to the Instiutional Sales team where I led the creation of the Loan Sales Chanel and after took charge of the Institutional Sales department and was also in charge of the sale of portfolios of both NPLs and REOs. In 2021 I joined Sigrun Partner as Managing Director for the Real Estate Department where I closed several transactions in Alternative Lending of Real Estate projects in Spain and Portugal.

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Sandrine Amsili

Real Estate Debt Managing DirectorArdian

France

Sandrine has worked in the European Real Estate market for 18 years, and in Real Estate debt since 2005. Sandrine Amsili joined SCOR Investment Partners in November 2013 as Senior Real Estate Debt Manager. She was promoted to Head of Real Estate Debt on the 1st of December, 2018. Sandrine started her career in 2002 as an Acquisition Analyst for several real estate investment funds at CBRE Investors. In 2004, she became Asset Manager for French and German assets. She joined Eurohypo Bank in 2005 as a Credit Manager before being appointed Business Manager in the Origination department, in 2007. Sandrine holds a Master’s degree in Finance from EDHEC Business School. She has been a member of RICS since 2016.

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Théo Dusautoir

Director SpainAareal Bank

France

Théo is arriving at Aareal Bank and will assume the responsibilities as Spain director. Financing of all real estate asset classes (hospitality, retail, logistics, residential, office) in Iberia with a primary focus on the Spanish market.

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Bureaux

Comment transformer les actifs et réinventer les stratégies d’investissements pour créer de la valeur durable ?

Moderator

Laurent Vouin

Head of France / Benelux

Savills IM

Alain Hortion

Co-Founder Managing Partner

OSESAM

Anne Genot

Président I Managing Partner

Picture Asset Management

Diego Roux

Head of Transactions France

Union Investment Real Estate

Laura Peral Mercier

Directrice Développement - Team Head Asset Management

Nexity

Rémi Monglon

Managing Director

PineBridge Benson Elliot

Sonia Da Silva

Directrice Générale Adjointe en charge du développement tertiaire et des utilisateurs

Bouygues Immobilier

Laurent Vouin

Head of France / BeneluxSavills IM

France

Laurent VOUIN started his career in construction in 1990 in Hong Kong and Paris, and joined Nexity office development in 1996, and Tishman Speyer in 2000. He moved to Investment Management at AXA Real Estate in 2003, as a development manager, becoming later their head of Asset Management in France and then leading AXA RE development and logistic funds. Laurent VOUIN joined Savills Investment Management in 2015 as head of their France and Benelux activity.

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Alain Hortion

Co-Founder Managing PartnerOSESAM

France

From its inception in 2008 until 2020, Alain Hortion served as Partner and Chief Financial Officer of L Real Estate, a real estate asset investment platform focusing in developing large, global, mixed-use projects, sponsored by Groupe Arnault - LVMH.

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Anne Genot

Président I Managing PartnerPicture Asset Management

France

Anne Génot is the CEO and Co-Founder of PICTURE Asset Management, an independent real estate asset management and investment advisory firm she co-founded in 2020. With over 22 years of experience in the European real estate industry, Anne leads a team managing around €600 million in assets across multiple property sectors. The firm is AMF-regulated and focuses on ESG integration and long-term value creation. Before founding PICTURE, Anne held senior roles at La Française and Allianz Real Estate. She holds degrees in engineering from INSA Lyon, urban planning, and real estate finance from ESSEC Business School. She is also a co-founder of the Association 17% and is involved in various professional organizations.

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Diego Roux

Head of Transactions FranceUnion Investment Real Estate

France

Diego Roux serves as Head of Transactions France at Union Investment, where he leads strategic transaction activities in the French real estate market. With extensive expertise in real estate investment and asset management, he oversees acquisition and disposal processes for the German investment management firm's French operations. His role encompasses identifying investment opportunities, conducting due diligence, and executing complex real estate transactions across various property sectors. Roux brings significant experience in European real estate markets, contributing to Union Investment's expansion and portfolio optimization strategies in France.

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Laura Peral Mercier

Directrice Développement - Team Head Asset ManagementNexity

France

Depuis plusieurs années, Laura Peral Mercier occupe le poste de Directrice Montage et Développement et Responsable d’équipe Asset Management chez Nexity Entreprises, une entité du groupe Nexity dédiée au développement immobilier pour les entreprises. Dans ce rôle, elle supervise des projets complexes, notamment des opérations de restructuration, de réhabilitation et de transformation d’immeubles. Parmi ses réalisations notables, on peut citer : La transformation de l’ancien siège du Conseil Régional d’Île-de-France en un immeuble de bureaux de 15 400 m², pour le compte d’AG2R LA MONDIALE et de Perl. La réhabilitation du bâtiment "Milky Way" à Lyon, anciennement occupé par le groupe Candia, en un immeuble basse consommation de 4 366 m², labellisé PEQA-BBC. Lyonpeople.com La livraison de projets tels que Campus Harmony à La Garenne-Colombes, le Carré Invalides à Paris, et Reiwa à Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

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Rémi Monglon

Managing DirectorPineBridge Benson Elliot

United Kingdom

Rémi has 24 years of experience in the real estate industry and leads the Firm’s activities in France. Prior to joining Benson Elliot in 2006, Rémi was an Investment Manager at Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners where he was responsible for four real estate portfolios in France and Italy. Previously, Rémi spent six years at Archon Group (a Goldman Sachs Group company), latterly as Portfolio Manager where he managed five portfolios valued at €1.8bn. Rémi holds a Masters in Finance & Real Estate from Paris University XII and a Bachelor’s in Law & Tax from the Sorbonne University. Rémi is a native French speaker and is fluent in Italian.

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Sonia Da Silva

Directrice Générale Adjointe en charge du développement tertiaire et des utilisateursBouygues Immobilier

France

Sonia Da Silva occupe le poste de Directrice Générale Adjointe en charge du développement tertiaire et des utilisateurs chez Bouygues Immobilier, l'un des leaders français de la promotion immobilière. Forte d'une expertise reconnue dans le secteur immobilier tertiaire, elle pilote la stratégie de développement des projets de bureaux et accompagne les entreprises dans leurs besoins immobiliers. Son rôle consiste à identifier les opportunités de marché, développer des solutions innovantes pour les utilisateurs et contribuer à la croissance de Bouygues Immobilier sur le segment tertiaire. Elle apporte une vision stratégique et opérationnelle au service du développement immobilier d'entreprise.

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Networking Cocktail | 11th September | 17:30 - 18:30

Closing Drinks

GRI Awards Europe 2025 | 10th September | 18:00 - 20:30

GRI Awards Europe 2025

11th September, 09:00 - 10:15

Rethinking Value in a Shifting Economy

How is the global industry reacting?

Redefining Value - Are macro and regulatory shifts leading investors to reprice risk and reassess long-term fundamentals?
Capital Allocation - How are sovereign and institutional players adapting deployment strategies amid monetary and return shifts?
Resilience Playbook - What defines real estate resilience today - across asset types, geographies, and operational models?
Strategic Partnerships - Are market conditions accelerating the move toward joint ventures, club deals, and new capital structures?

Moderator

Gustavo Favaron

CEO & Managing Partner

GRI Institute

Edmund Shing

Global CIO

BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Isabelle Job-Bazille

Group Chief Economist

Credit Agricole CIB

Richard Nordell

Head of Real Estate

Mubadala Investment Company

Gustavo Favaron

CEO & Managing Partner

GRI Institute

[email protected]

+44 2071215074

Edmund Shing

Global CIOBNP Paribas Wealth Management

France

Isabelle Job-Bazille

Group Chief EconomistCredit Agricole CIB

France

Richard Nordell

Head of Real EstateMubadala Investment Company

United Arab Emirates

Richard Nordell is Head of Real Estate at Mubadala Investment Company, a global investor. He directs private equity real estate investments, primarily UK/US, leading significant acquisitions. Progressing from Senior Associate at Mubadala, his background includes Revcap Advisors (European real estate) and Knight Frank. He holds an MSc in Real Estate Investment and a BA in History and Economics from the University of Reading.

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11th September, 11:00 - 12:00

The Cycle

Really recovered or just rebranded relics?

Co-chairs

Honoré Achille SimoJLL Moderator

Aref LahhamOrion Capital Managers

Christophe Ben NaceurADIA

Cristina García-PeriAzora

Federico BianchiHo Bee Land

James HalsteadBlackRock

James PiperTPG

Michael AbelGREYKITE

Development Finance

Too much background risk or smart way to evolve?

Co-chairs

Joe FreedmanASK Partners Moderator

Britta DrexlerApollo Global Management

Burkhard SchlickenriederLenwood Capital

Irene RyanStarwood Capital Group

Marina AmbroseEldrigdge

Simone PalmieriLendlease

Exits

Priced too high?

Co-chairs

Charles FavardUBS Moderator

Jerome AnselmeNorthwood Investors

Richard WhitfieldApollo Global Management

Simon KoenigLakeward Management

Italy Market

Are foreign investors positively betting up?

Co-chairs

Valeria FalconeColliers International Moderator

Carlos Molero Sánchez de la BlancaEQT Real Estate

Corrado TrabacchiOrion Capital Managers

Domenico GiustiCastello

Eleonora GalloniIndotek Group

Giulia LongoColliers Global Investors

Graeme ParryLendlease

Luca TurcoPraemia REIM Italy SGR

Marco GrassidonioGarbe Industrial Real Estate

Healthy Offices

Where to shred weight, where to savour?

Co-chairs

David PralongMaya Capital Moderator

Dennis SelinasGlobalworth

Marcel SedlakHB Reavis

Marian HermanEdge

Philipp BraunfelsJamestown

Václav MatoušekHB Reavis - Germany

Asset Repositioning & Mitigating Risk

How can underwriting adapt in the age of obsolescence?

Co-chairs

Nikša MarkovacErste Group Bank AG Moderator

Elena PopovaUnion Investment Real Estate

Guilain DecropNorges Bank Investment Management

Jonathan WiedemannJLL

Nuno NunesSquare Asset Management

Patrick O'GormanBywater Properties

Pierre LussatoBayview Asset Management, LLC

Affordable Housing

Can investors and regulators make good on it?

Co-chairs

Mario ChisholmUrban Input Moderator

Ignacio Pareja SierraMomentum Reim

José Antonio de Pedro CuadradoDistrito Natural

Katja PazelskayaBlue Tagus

Shamez AlibhaiMan GPM

Senior Housing

Can appetite for exposure win over supply shortfalls?

Co-chairs

Lars MeisingerPeriskop Partners AG Moderator

Aidan GallagherAMHOLA

Buyanzaya BatbilegThreestones Capital Management

Frédéric DibMoZaïC Asset Management

Helga CamalonPraemia REIM Care

Jil GunsenheimerYOOBELONG

Jorge PepaNeinor Homes

Ted OorbalsThe Art Of Living in Spain

Refinancing & Maturing Loans

Tough decisions before 2025 reckons?

Co-chairs

António Pereira DiasHavenstone Moderator

Henri SalesCale Street Partners

Jane StockdaleHeitman

Martin FarinolaDelancey

Nicola FreeWells Fargo

Omar El GlaouiCiti Group

Sassan HajiDeutsche Bank AG

William TwemlowAres Management

Financement

Existe-t-il une formule magique pour la structuration du capital aujourd’hui ?

Co-chairs

Nicolas DarsaO2 Capital Asset Management Moderator

Benjamin Cartier-BressonBerlin HYP

Delphine BenchetritEastdil Secured

Eléonore Delplanque de MandelotIQ-EQ

Jean MeaudreAareal Bank

Priscilla Le PriellecLa Banque Postale

Yannick Le FurBanque Populaire Rives de Paris

The Cycle

Really recovered or just rebranded relics?

Recovery or more pain ahead - Where are we in the cycle?
Repricing - Have values hit bottom or not yet?
Rethink your playbook - Defensive, opportunistic, or both?
Granular is key - What markets, sectors, and assets still make sense?
Interest Rates — Are Rising Costs Locking Deals, or Unlocking Distress?

Moderator

Honoré Achille Simo

Executive Director, Value and Risk Advisory

JLL

Aref Lahham

Founding Partner & Managing Director

Orion Capital Managers

Christophe Ben Naceur

Head of Europe Real Estate

ADIA

Cristina García-Peri

Senior Partner Head of Strategy and Business Development

Azora

Federico Bianchi

CEO

Ho Bee Land

James Halstead

MD, Chief Investment Officer for European Value-Add Real Estate

BlackRock

James Piper

Partner

TPG

Michael Abel

Founder & CEO

GREYKITE

Honoré Achille Simo

Executive Director, Value and Risk AdvisoryJLL

Germany

Achille is executive director leading the global client care program and the business development of the Value and Risk Advisory division (VRA) at JLL. Prior to joining JLL in 2007, he served as Project Controller at Drees & Sommer, a leading building consultancy in Europe. He started his career in 2002 as a Business Development Manager of a windows manufacturing company in Berlin. Achille graduated from the Technical University of Berlin with a degree in architecture, with focus on property development. He is Chartered Surveyor member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He is co-chair of ULI’s Product Council “Office and Mixed-Use” in Europe and of the Product Council “Sustainable Cities” in Germany.

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Aref Lahham

Founding Partner & Managing DirectorOrion Capital Managers

United Kingdom

Aref Lahham is Founder and Managing Director of Orion. He is located primarily in Orion’s London office and acts as Orion’s Chief Executive Officer, setting the strategy and leading the Orion Fund’s acquisition team. He has been responsible for over €5.0 billion of property acquisitions throughout Europe. Aref has 34 years of real estate investment and development experience in the US and Europe. He has served on the board of French public quoted company Société Foncière Lyonnaise as well as on the investment committee of a Bulgari sponsored private equity fund called Opera. Mr. Lahham has a BSc in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, a Masters of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from INSEAD.

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Christophe Ben Naceur

Head of Europe Real EstateADIA

United Arab Emirates

Christophe Ben Naceur serves as Head of Europe Real Estate at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. In this strategic role, he oversees ADIA's European real estate investment portfolio and acquisition activities across key markets. Ben Naceur brings extensive experience in international real estate investment, portfolio management, and cross-border transactions. His expertise spans commercial, residential, and mixed-use property investments throughout Europe's major financial centers. At ADIA, he plays a crucial role in identifying and executing large-scale real estate opportunities that align with the fund's long-term investment strategy and diversification objectives across European markets.

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Cristina García-Peri

Senior Partner Head of Strategy and Business DevelopmentAzora

Spain

Cristina García-Peri is Senior Partner and Head of Strategy and Corporate Development for the Azora Group. Prior to joining Azora in 2011, she worked for 16 years in the investment- banking sector at both Merrill Lynch (2 years) and JP Morgan (14 years), where she held various positions across M&A and Equity Capital Markets, and for 10 year, she was Managing Director responsible for Corporate Equity Derivatives for EMEA as well as Equity Capital Markets for Spain and Portugal. Cristina holds a bachelor degree in Economics from ICADE (Spain) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (USA). Cristina is Board Member at Bankinter, a Spanish IBEX 35 banking institution, where she Chairs the Nominations and Sustainability Committee.

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Federico Bianchi

CEOHo Bee Land

United Kingdom

Mr Federico Bianchi joined Ho Bee Land in February 2025 as the CEO in the United Kingdom. He is responsible for overseeing the Group’s operations in the UK.

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James Halstead

MD, Chief Investment Officer for European Value-Add Real EstateBlackRock

United Kingdom

James Halstead, Managing Director, is BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer for European Value-Add Real Estate. He is responsible for investment strategy, originating and managing value add and opportunistic real estate investments across the region. He is a member of the European Real Estate Investment Committee and has invested in over $2bn of transactions at BlackRock across three European Value-Add funds.

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James Piper

PartnerTPG

United Kingdom

Mr. Piper is a Partner based in London and a member of TPG Real Estate’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining TPG, he was a Partner in the Real Estate Group at Ares Management, where he spent 12 years, before which he was a member of the European Mergers & Acquisitions Group at Credit Suisse. He received a Masters degree in Physics from the University of Cambridge, where he graduated with First Class Honours. He is also a trustee and Honorary Treasurer of the Royal Trinity Hospice, a charity providing care and support for those with life-limiting conditions in London.

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Michael Abel

Founder & CEOGREYKITE

United Kingdom

Dr. Michael Abel is a private equity investor with over 20 years of experience, specialised in buying and building leading real estate companies across asset classes in Europe. He is the Founder & CEO of GREYKITE, an independent European investment firm established in 2023 and headquartered in London. He oversees GREYKITE’s strategy, capital formation, and investment business, and serves as Chairman of the Executive and Investment Committees. Prior to founding GREYKITE, Michael was an Equity Partner at TPG, a leading global investment firm with ca. $239 billion of assets under management. During his decade at TPG, he helped establish TPG Real Estate’s efforts in Europe and was a member of TPG Europe’s Executive Committee and TPG Real Estate’s Investment Committee. He served as Chairman / Board Member of several portfolio companies across multiple sectors and is a Co-Founder of the stART Foundation. He holds a PhD in Management Sciences from ESCP Business School and speaks 5 languages.

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Development Finance

Too much background risk or smart way to evolve?

Risk vs. Reward - Development financing a risky bet in today’s market or a savvy move for outsized returns?
Capital Appetite - Are lenders and investors still backing development or retreating to safer ground?
Cost Pressures - How are construction costs, financing rates, and exit risks reshaping deal viability?
Future Focus - Smart way to capture future-proof assets or a risk trap amid market uncertainty?

Moderator

Joe Freedman

Head of Origination

ASK Partners

Britta Drexler

Principal

Apollo Global Management

Burkhard Schlickenrieder

Managing Partner

Lenwood Capital

Irene Ryan

Managing Director, Head International Debt Asset Mgmt

Starwood Capital Group

Marina Ambrose

Director

Eldrigdge

Simone Palmieri

Transaction and Structured Finance Director

Lendlease

Joe Freedman

Head of OriginationASK Partners

United Kingdom

Joe joined ASK in June 2021 as part of the origination team: originating, analysing and executing transactions across all asset classes and capital structures. Joe was previously at property consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton where he held a variety of roles in property finance, corporate finance, investment management. Joe has executed over £500m of alternative real estate transactions at ASK focussing on bridging, development and value-add strategies across the UK for a range of sponsors from SME developers to larger institutions. Joe holds a BSc in Industrial Economics from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Real Estate from the University College of Estate Management.

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Britta Drexler

PrincipalApollo Global Management

United Kingdom

Britta is Principal at Apollo Global Management, based in London. Previously, she was a Director at Eastdil Secured Debt Advisory in the UK and Continental Europe, Real Estate Investment Banking.

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Burkhard Schlickenrieder

Managing PartnerLenwood Capital

Germany

Burkhard Schlickenrieder is Managing Partner of Lenwood Capital, a debt investment manager investing instititutional capital across the entire financing structure in mezzanine, junior and senior loans secured by real estate covering almost all asset classes. He has a backgroud in structured finance, investment banking and in the planning & construction business, with former positions as an architect and afterwards in the financial industry at Hypo Vereinsbank (HVB), Hypo Real Estate (HRE) and REFTA. Burkhard Schlickenrieder holds an MSc in Philosophy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a Diploma in Engineering/Architecture from Dortmund University.

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Irene Ryan

Managing Director, Head International Debt Asset MgmtStarwood Capital Group

United Kingdom

Irene Ryan is an advisory board member of GRI Women Leading RE Europe and is a Managing Director at Starwood Capital Group. Irene is responsible for the asset management of debt investments by Starwood’s international lending platform in Europe and Asia-Pacific. Since joining Starwood Capital in 2013, Irene has managed over $14bn of loans held across multi-asset classes including loans on refurbishment and construction projects. Prior to joining Starwood Capital Group, Irene worked in a real estate focussed bank in London, holding a variety of lending roles from origination to loan restructuring and recovery. Before that, she worked at KPMG in Ireland and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland (FCA).

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Marina Ambrose

DirectorEldrigdge

United Kingdom

Marina Ambrose serves as Director at ELDRIDGE, a multi-industry holding company with investments across media, technology, sports, gaming, and real estate. Based in the UK, she brings strategic leadership to ELDRIDGE's diverse portfolio operations. In her director role, Marina contributes to the company's investment decisions and operational oversight across their various business ventures. ELDRIDGE, founded by Todd Boehly, manages significant assets including stakes in major entertainment and technology companies. Marina's position involves working with portfolio companies to drive growth and strategic initiatives within ELDRIDGE's investment framework.

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Simone Palmieri

Transaction and Structured Finance DirectorLendlease

Italy

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Exits

Priced too high?

Sellers - Stuck in a Holding Pattern, Pricing Themselves Out of Exits?
Market - With Listings Soaring, Are We Heading for a Market Correction?
Rates - Is This the Death of Profitable Exits?
Sunbelt Glut - Are Buyers Fleeing While Sellers Hold Firm?
PE Assets - Time for a Reality Check?

Moderator

Charles Favard

Managing Director, Head of EMEA Real Estate, Private Funds Group

UBS

Jerome Anselme

Senior Managing Director of Northwood Investors

Northwood Investors

Richard Whitfield

Principal, Commercial Real Estate Debt

Apollo Global Management

Simon Koenig

CEO

Lakeward Management

Charles Favard

Managing Director, Head of EMEA Real Estate, Private Funds GroupUBS

United Kingdom

Charles works for UBS in the Investment Bank and is Head of EMEA Real Estate, Private Funds Group.

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Jerome Anselme

Senior Managing Director of Northwood InvestorsNorthwood Investors

United Kingdom

Jerome Anselme is a Managing Director responsible for sourcing executing and managing Northwood’s real estate investments in Europe. Mr. Anselme has 18 years of experience in real estate and investment banking. Prior to joining Northwood Investors, Mr. Anselme was a Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London. He was involved in origination, distribution and asset management of commercial real estate debt as well as trading of secondary commercial real estate loans. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Mr. Anselme worked at Citigroup and JPMorgan. Mr. Anselme helped execute over $10 billion of mortgaged backed loans, CMBS, mezzanine and equity co-investments. Selected transactions include CenterParcs, Groupe du Louvres, and NHP.

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Richard Whitfield

Principal, Commercial Real Estate DebtApollo Global Management

United Kingdom

Richard Whitfield serves as a Principal in Commercial Real Estate Debt at Apollo Global Management, based in the UK. Apollo Global Management is a leading global alternative investment manager. In his role, Mr. Whitfield contributes to the firm's commercial real estate debt activities, focusing on financing solutions within the real estate sector. The company's website is www.apollo.com.

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Simon Koenig

CEOLakeward Management

Switzerland

Simon Koenig founded Lakeward Holding 2013. Prior to that, he was a Managing Director at Armada Investment AG, the single Family Office of Daniel S. Aegerter. During his time at Armada he was also a CEO at Gutburg Immobilien SA, the owner and manager of a large German residential real estate portfolio. Before this he held various positions in Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting/Controlling and Banking for companies like Pempa Credit Advisors (Man Investments), KPMG Corporate Finance, Credit Suisse First Boston and Schweiz. Kreditanstalt.

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Italy Market

Are foreign investors positively betting up?

Returns - Are value-add and opportunistic strategies in Italy delivering sufficient returns to justify rising complexity and execution risks?
Sectors - Which sectors and cities in Italy are showing the strongest fundamentals for strategic capital deployment today?
Investment Expectations - Are investor expectations around capex, pricing, and exit yields beginning to align with Italy’s real market conditions?
Competition - In a cautious European landscape, is Italy regaining its competitive edge for cross-border capital and institutional investment?

Moderator

Valeria Falcone

CEO

Colliers International

Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca

Managing Director Real Estate

EQT Real Estate

Corrado Trabacchi

Partner

Orion Capital Managers

Domenico Giusti

SMD, Head of Business Development

Castello

Eleonora Galloni

Country Head Italy

Indotek Group

Giulia Longo

COO

Colliers Global Investors

Graeme Parry

CEO Lendlease SGR

Lendlease

Luca Turco

Chief Executive Officer

Praemia REIM Italy SGR

Marco Grassidonio

Country Head Italy

Garbe Industrial Real Estate

Valeria Falcone

CEOColliers International

Italy

Valeria Falcone serves as CEO of Colliers International Italy, leading one of the country's premier commercial real estate services firms. With extensive experience in the Italian property market, she oversees strategic operations across office, industrial, and retail sectors. Under her leadership, Colliers Italy has strengthened its position as a trusted advisor for corporate occupiers, investors, and developers. Falcone brings deep expertise in market analysis, investment advisory, and client relationship management, driving innovation in Italy's dynamic real estate landscape while maintaining Colliers' commitment to excellence and professional service delivery.

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Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca

Managing Director Real EstateEQT Real Estate

Spain

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Corrado Trabacchi

PartnerOrion Capital Managers

Italy

Corrado Trabacchi is a Partner and Managing Director for Investments based in the Milan office. Mr. Trabacchi is focused on the acquisition and asset management of real estate properties across Italy. Since joining Orion in 2003, Mr. Trabacchi has been involved in all of the Italian transactions, including offices, logistic, retail, residential and hotels, and a successful office refurbishment and leasing shopping centre investment and asset management over the last 17 years. Mr. Trabacchi is predominantly working on the Italian retail strategy (7 assets in portfolio) and several ongoing developments. Mr. Trabacchi joined Orion directly from University, where he achieved a degree in Finance at Bocconi University with a final discussion on the real estate private equity business.

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Domenico Giusti

SMD, Head of Business DevelopmentCastello

Italy

For over 20 years in the real estate finance sector He has managed more than €6 billion in transactions in the sector since the beginning of his career Previously: Fosun Property Holdings (Executive Director, Asset Management), Arax Properties Ltd (Partner, Head of Italy), Lehman Brothers Real Estate Partners (Director, Asset Management), RREEF Opportunities Management (Associate), Gallo & CSpA (Associate)

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Eleonora Galloni

Country Head ItalyIndotek Group

Hungary

Eleonora Galloni joined Indotek in July 2021. The Italian market is of great interest for Indotek as it offers a wide range of opportunities both in terms of investment segment and in terms of location. Since joining, Eleonora has successfully completed Indotek’s first two acquisitions both in the retail sector for an overall investment of almost € 70 mln. With great enthusiasm, the pipeline for Italy is quite ambitious with a positive outlook for 2023. Over her successful career, Eleonora has gained valuable and useful experience in the real estate sector, mainly in the retail sector. Throughout the years she has been both on the investor side and the consultant side, thus acquiring extensive knowledge from both perspectives.

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Giulia Longo

COOColliers Global Investors

Italy

Giulia Longo has been Chief Operating Officer of Colliers Global Investors Italy SGR (formerly Antirion) since 2017, when she joined the company to coordinate the fund management team. She is also CEO of Colliers Italia. As a valuer she served clients like DeA Capital SGR, Investire SGR, Prelios SGR and Fabrica Immobiliare SGR, among others. She was strategic advisor for the valuation and optimization of the real estate portfolios of the Bank of Italy, Telecom Italia and ENEL.

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Graeme Parry

CEO Lendlease SGRLendlease

Italy

Foreign national with 20+yrs experience in Italy’s property financial sector. Specialisations include, investment strategy & management, debt / equity placement, structuring and advisory of real estate related investments. Extensive contacts across all European CRE stakeholders. Roles have ranged from C Suite and senior roles in debt, equity real estate investment and advisory.

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Luca Turco

Chief Executive OfficerPraemia REIM Italy SGR

Italy

Luca has spent most of his career in the Italian real estate sector. Luca is a founding partner and CEO of Quinta Capital SGR (company currently controlled by the asset management Group Pramia REIM and renamed Praemia REIM Italy SGR). Prior to founding Quinta, from 2013 to 2016 he headed the Institutional & Capital Market Business Development of Prelios S.p.A. From 2012 to 2013 he was Director in Feidos SpA, structuring the investment of Feidos 11 in Prelios. From 2008 to 2012 he was Business Development Manager responsible for new real estate funds at Fimit SGR S.p.A. (now DeA Capital Real Estate SGR), structuring new funds and realizing real estate investments for a total consideration of about € 6 billion. From 2007 to 2008 he was a real estate finance consultant for industrial and real estate groups at Feidos SpA.

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Marco Grassidonio

Country Head ItalyGarbe Industrial Real Estate

Italy

Strategic asset management on exiting real estate portfolio, definition of structure, business plan and asset allocation Real Estate Fund; acquisition and disposal, Co-ordination investment and asset management area. Specialties: Real Estate Investment for Istitutional Investors

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Healthy Offices

Where to shred weight, where to savour?

Core vs. Value-Add Strategy - Play it safe or chase bigger bites?
Key Cities & Location Strategy - Stick with bread-and-butter markets or bet on emerging ones?
Asset Repositioning - Optimize space or strategically repurpose?
Refinancing Decisions - Cut losses or sweeten the deal?
Portfolio Optimization - Redeploy capital or reinforce stable assets?

Moderator

David Pralong

Managing Partner

Maya Capital

Dennis Selinas

CEO

Globalworth

Marcel Sedlak

HB Reavis

Marian Herman

CEO

Edge

Philipp Braunfels

Managing Director

Jamestown

Václav Matoušek

CEO - Germany

HB Reavis - Germany

David Pralong

Managing PartnerMaya Capital

United Kingdom

Has over 12 years of real estate investment experience. David was previously Head of the Real Estate practice at Helios Capital, a London-based family office, and, prior to that, a senior member of the investment team at Moor Park Capital Partners. He has an extensive track record in real estate, having been involved in £2bn+ real estate transactions since the start of his career, both in equity and debt positions. David holds an MA from HEC Lausanne, HEC Paris and La Sorbonne University. He speaks French and English and is a Swiss and French citizen.

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Dennis Selinas

CEOGlobalworth

Guernsey

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Marcel Sedlak

HB Reavis

Slovakia

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Marian Herman

CEOEdge

Netherlands

Marian Herman serves as CEO of Edge, a Netherlands-based technology company specializing in edge computing solutions. With extensive experience in enterprise technology and digital transformation, Herman leads Edge's strategic initiatives in delivering innovative infrastructure solutions for modern businesses. Under their leadership, the company focuses on bridging the gap between cloud computing and IoT devices, enabling faster data processing and reduced latency for clients across various industries. Herman's expertise in emerging technologies and business development has positioned Edge as a key player in the evolving digital landscape.

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Philipp Braunfels

Managing DirectorJamestown

Germany

Philipp Braunfels serves as Managing Director at Jamestown, a prominent real estate investment and management company. Based in Germany, he oversees the company's Latin American operations and strategic initiatives. With extensive experience in international real estate markets, Braunfels brings deep expertise in cross-border investment strategies and market development. His leadership focuses on identifying and executing value-driven real estate opportunities across Latin America, leveraging Jamestown's global platform to deliver institutional-quality investment solutions. Under his direction, the company has expanded its presence in key Latin American markets while maintaining its commitment to innovative real estate strategies.

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Václav Matoušek

CEO - GermanyHB Reavis - Germany

Germany

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Asset Repositioning & Mitigating Risk

How can underwriting adapt in the age of obsolescence?

Adaptive Reuse & Capital Deployment - Bet big or hedge your bets?
Loan Underwriting & Risk Pricing - Tighten the reins or loosen the purse strings?
CapEx Commitments & ROI Expectations - Penny-wise or pound-foolish?
Financing Structures & Exit Strategies - Play it safe or roll the dice?

Moderator

Nikša Markovac

Head of Commercial Real Estate International

Erste Group Bank AG

Elena Popova

Directrice des Investissements

Union Investment Real Estate

Guilain Decrop

Head of Continental Europe

Norges Bank Investment Management

Jonathan Wiedemann

Head of North West & Building Consultancy

JLL

Nuno Nunes

CIO

Square Asset Management

Patrick O'Gorman

CEO

Bywater Properties

Pierre Lussato

Managing Director - Europe

Bayview Asset Management, LLC

Nikša Markovac

Head of Commercial Real Estate InternationalErste Group Bank AG

Austria

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Elena Popova

Directrice des InvestissementsUnion Investment Real Estate

France

Elena Popova est Directrice des Investissements chez Union Investment France, où elle supervise la stratégie d'investissement et la gestion de portefeuilles institutionnels. Forte d'une expertise approfondie en gestion d'actifs et marchés financiers européens, elle développe des solutions d'investissement innovantes pour une clientèle institutionnelle exigeante. Son leadership s'appuie sur une solide expérience dans l'analyse financière et la structuration de produits d'investissement, contribuant activement à la croissance et au positionnement stratégique d'Union Investment sur le marché français.

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Guilain Decrop

Head of Continental EuropeNorges Bank Investment Management

United Kingdom

Guilain Decrop serves as Head of Continental Europe at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the investment management arm of Norway's sovereign wealth fund. In this role, he oversees the fund's investment activities and strategic initiatives across Continental European markets. NBIM manages the Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds. Decrop brings extensive experience in investment management and European capital markets to his position, contributing to NBIM's mission of generating long-term returns while maintaining responsible investment practices across diverse asset classes and geographic regions.

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Jonathan Wiedemann

Head of North West & Building ConsultancyJLL

United Kingdom

JLL has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wiedemann as the head of the North West. In addition to his existing role as head of building consultancy North, Jonathan Wiedemann will now lead the North West region and Manchester office.

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Nuno Nunes

CIOSquare Asset Management

Portugal

He is now the CIO at Square AM. Former Head of Capital Markets of CBRE Lisbon. Prior to joining CBRE, Nuno worked for 7 years at AXA REAL ESTATE (2007-2015) where he started working as a Transactions and Asset Manager in the Lisbon Office, leading the implementation of the new investment and asset management strategy for the local market. Since April 2013 Nuno was based in the Madrid office retaining the responsibility for the Portuguese Market and coordinating the asset management of a +€400M portfolio located mostly in Spain. The portfolio included Retail, Logistic, Office and Alternative Assets.

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Patrick O'Gorman

CEOBywater Properties

United Kingdom

Patrick O’Gorman is a dynamic, forward-thinking leader with over 20 years’ experience in real estate investment across the UK and Europe. Trusted by international partners and known for his strategic insight, he combines deep expertise in investment structuring with a strong global capital markets network. Before joining Bywater in 2013, Patrick led major deals and built high-performing teams as Head of Capital Markets for CEE at CBRE. At Bywater, he drives investment strategy, structuring, and investor relations, positioning the business for scalable growth. He also serves on the Board of Invest NI and is a respected industry voice on market trends and investment strategy. With a bold vision and proven track record, Patrick is leading Bywater into its next chapter, unlocking opportunity and delivering long-term value.

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Pierre Lussato

Managing Director - EuropeBayview Asset Management, LLC

Switzerland

Pierre Lussato is Bayview’s European Portfolio Manager and is based in Geneva. He sarted and leads Bayview's European operations which have over 100 employees and participated in a variety of lending, performing and distressed transactions in the UK and continental Europe. It is a subsidiary of Bayview Asset Management, LLC ("Bayview"), initially founded in 1993, an investment management firm focused on credit investments. As of June 30, 2023 Bayview had assets under management of approximately $14.8 billion.

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Affordable Housing

Can investors and regulators make good on it?

Policy Alignment - Are public incentives and private capital finally starting to move in sync?
Scale & Viability - Can affordable models still meet return thresholds for committed investors?
Land Access - Is there enough available land - and flexibility - to increase the pipeline?
Long-Term Capital - Which investor profiles are best positioned to embrace stable, long-duration strategies in this segment?

Moderator

Mario Chisholm

Partner

Urban Input

Ignacio Pareja Sierra

CEO

Momentum Reim

José Antonio de Pedro Cuadrado

Partner

Distrito Natural

Katja Pazelskaya

Managing Partner

Blue Tagus

Shamez Alibhai

Head of Community Housing & MD

Man GPM

Mario Chisholm

PartnerUrban Input

Spain

Mario invested in Urban Input Asset Management in 2014 having previously worked with them as a local operating partner and asset manager when he was investing in Spain. Since starting his career, Mario invested in over €3bn of real estate transactions via equity or debt across Europe and across multiple asset classes, having worked at Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Och-Ziff and Benson Elliot. Mario holds a MSc in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Manchester and speaks 5 languages. Mario sits on the board of listed retail REIT Tander Inversiones and UNIQ Residential as well as a number of PropTech ventures. Until the sale to AXA, Mario sat on the board of NYSE-listed REIT, Northstar Realty Europe.

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Ignacio Pareja Sierra

CEOMomentum Reim

Spain

Ignacio is a founding partner of Momentum REIM and responsible for business development since 2008. He studied Law at ICADE and Business Administration at UNED and has a Master in SME Management from EOI and a Master in Real Estate Management from ICADE. From 2004 to 2012 he has been a Postgraduate Professor at ICADE. In 2000 he began his professional career in the RE consultancy division of Arthur Andersen, and after years of experience in the sector he held the position of CEO in Grupo Gesfesa and Deputy Managing Director in Grupo Vemusa, RE companies focused on residential and tertiary development business. MOMENTUM was born in 2008 with the conviction that the change of cycle would generate good opportunities for the RE business.

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José Antonio de Pedro Cuadrado

PartnerDistrito Natural

Spain

Chief Development Officer at Distrito Natural | Partner at Fluxus Ventures With extensive experience in the real estate sector, I specialize in advising investment funds on asset transformation and delivering innovative solutions to real estate portfolios. I have successfully managed multiple co-working and co-living projects, introducing cutting-edge strategies for portfolio enhancement. Currently, my focus is on driving the decarbonization of the industry through timber-structure residential developments, accelerating sustainable practices for a greener future. Education: - MSc in Industrial Engineering, Major in Structural Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Bachelor of Architecture, École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture Paris Malaquais

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Katja Pazelskaya

Managing PartnerBlue Tagus

Portugal

Following a decade of experience in the real estate financing sector, Katja (Ekaterina) Pazelskaya became a managing partner at Blue Tagus, co-founded by her in 2013. In her role, she has been focused on translating investment strategies into tailor-made real estate investment programmes that work in geography-specific context. Next to that, Katja manages acquisitions, as well as creates real estate products adequate to the economic and market cycle. Before co-founding Blue Tagus, Katja had extensive experience in structuring and placement of funding and capital solutions for real estate loans portfolio. She was an Executive Director at ABN AMRO (Amsterdam / London) , overseeing a €120 billion real estate loan book.

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Shamez Alibhai

Head of Community Housing & MDMan GPM

United Kingdom

Shamez Alibhai is Head of Community Housing and Managing Director. He leads a team that aims to provide viable housing investments that deliver significant social and environmental benefits to communities.

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Senior Housing

Can appetite for exposure win over supply shortfalls?

Demographic Tailwinds - Is demand growth as inevitable - and investable - as many believe?
Development Constraints - Are zoning, licensing, or land availability limiting new supply?
Operational Know-How - Are investors partnering with the right operators to manage complexity?
Returns vs. Responsibility - Can strong performance align with the social impact expected in this segment?

Moderator

Lars Meisinger

Chief Executive Officer

Periskop Partners AG

Aidan Gallagher

Managing Director

AMHOLA

Buyanzaya Batbileg

Head of Investment

Threestones Capital Management

Frédéric Dib

CEO

MoZaïC Asset Management

Helga Camalon

Head of Institutional Business Development and Fund Management

Praemia REIM Care

Jil Gunsenheimer

Managing Director

YOOBELONG

Jorge Pepa

Chief Development Officer

Neinor Homes

Ted Oorbals

CEO

The Art Of Living in Spain

Lars Meisinger

Chief Executive OfficerPeriskop Partners AG

Germany

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Aidan Gallagher

Managing DirectorAMHOLA

Ireland

Aidan Gallagher is a Managing Director at Amhola. Amhola is a SFO backed private office based in Dubai, UAE with a focus on property investment globally but currently centred on Europe. Amhola identifies profitable opportunities across multiple markets delivering high-growth Investment strategies. Experienced to date in Residential development, commercial offices, hotel, care homes and industrial assets.

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Buyanzaya Batbileg

Head of InvestmentThreestones Capital Management

Luxembourg

Buyanzaya (Zaya) has over 12 years of experience in corporate finance and investment management. She joined Threestones Capital Management in 2018 and is a member of the Investment Committee. Threestones Capital is a specialist manager in European healthcare real estate and is currently raising its fifth healthcare fund. Zaya is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and holds an MA from King’s College London as well as an MSc from the Luxembourg School of Finance.

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Frédéric Dib

CEOMoZaïC Asset Management

France

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Helga Camalon

Head of Institutional Business Development and Fund ManagementPraemia REIM Care

France

Helga Camalon dirige le développement commercial institutionnel et la gestion de fonds chez Praemia REIM, société française spécialisée dans l'immobilier commercial européen. Forte d'une solide expertise en investissement immobilier et en levée de fonds institutionnels, elle supervise les relations avec les investisseurs institutionnels et le développement de nouveaux produits d'investissement. Son rôle stratégique chez Praemia REIM comprend la gestion des fonds immobiliers et l'expansion de la clientèle institutionnelle, contribuant à la croissance de cette plateforme d'investissement immobilier reconnue sur le marché européen.

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Jil Gunsenheimer

Managing DirectorYOOBELONG

Germany

Founder and Managing Director at YOOBELONG GmbH. YOOBELONG is the first local community builder for ‘young seniors’ in Germany (whether young by age, or young by heart). Jil has 20 years of experience in international environments with real estate development and services companies as well as tech companies in the digital consumer and enterprise software areas.

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Jorge Pepa

Chief Development OfficerNeinor Homes

Spain

Mr. Pepa serves as member of the Board of Directors and Chief Development Officer at Neinor Homes, a leading residential developer in Spain. He has over 20 years of real estate and investment banking experience. He was previously based in New York were he run the Latin America Private Financing division at UBS, and similar roles at Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank. Mr. Pepa has a Business Degree from Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires.

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Ted Oorbals

CEOThe Art Of Living in Spain

Spain

Ted Oorbals, CEO of The Art of Living. Has several companies in Real Estate and also in Technology. They develop Luxury villas in southern spain and they are looking for local operating partners in Spain and also developers/investors in the Hospitality and Senior Living sector

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Refinancing & Maturing Loans

Tough decisions before 2025 reckons?

Deadline Pressure - How big is the wall of maturities looming before 2025 and who’s feeling it most?
Refi Math - Do today’s values, rates, and terms make refinancing feasible or force painful equity injections?
Who’s Lending - Are lenders stepping up to fill the gap or pulling back further?
Outcomes - Workout, restructure, fire sale or bridge and hope? What’s the dominant playbook now?

Moderator

António Pereira Dias

Partner

Havenstone

Henri Sales

Managing Director

Cale Street Partners

Jane Stockdale

Head of European Capital Markets

Heitman

Martin Farinola

Head of Real Estate Debt Strategies

Delancey

Nicola Free

Head of CRE, EMEA

Wells Fargo

Omar El Glaoui

Co-Head of EMEA Real Estate Finance

Citi Group

Sassan Haji

Managing Director

Deutsche Bank AG

William Twemlow

Managing Director

Ares Management

António Pereira Dias

PartnerHavenstone

Portugal

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Henri Sales

Managing DirectorCale Street Partners

United Kingdom

Henri Sales serves as Managing Director at Cale Street Partners LLP, a London-based investment and advisory firm. With extensive experience in financial services and capital markets, he leads strategic initiatives and client relationships at the firm. Sales brings deep expertise in investment management, corporate finance, and business development to his role. At Cale Street Partners, he focuses on delivering tailored financial solutions and investment opportunities to institutional and private clients. His leadership contributes to the firm's reputation for providing sophisticated advisory services across various sectors and markets.

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Jane Stockdale

Head of European Capital MarketsHeitman

United Kingdom

Head of European Capital Markets

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Martin Farinola

Head of Real Estate Debt StrategiesDelancey

United Kingdom

As Delancey’s Head of Real Estate Debt Strategies, Martin is responsible for managing debt investments and developing and executing real estate debt strategies. Martin has over 25 years of experience in real estate finance and investment and, prior to joining Delancey in 2022, Martin was at Brookfield, where he ran the European CRE credit business sourcing, evaluating and executing new investments.

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Nicola Free

Head of CRE, EMEAWells Fargo

United Kingdom

Industry leader with over 20 years experience in the European commercial real estate industry with a strong and loyal network of market players. Uniquely diverse background covering loan origination, structuring, underwriting, execution, capital markets and distribution of loans and bonds via CMBS and syndication. An inspirational and dynamic group leader with a history of transforming teams to drive optimum results whilst maintaining a strong risk discipline. Passionate about developing future talent and leading diversity initiatives. A qualified lawyer.

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Omar El Glaoui

Co-Head of EMEA Real Estate FinanceCiti Group

United Kingdom

Omar el Glaoui is Managing Director and Co-Head of the EMEA Real Estate Finance business at Citigroup, focusing on origination, structuring and distribution of senior and mezzanine debt Over an 18 year career in commercial property finance, Omar has expertise in loan underwriting, distressed acquisitions, mezzanine / equity investments, CMBS bond trading and underwriting & risk management across Europe and all traditional and operating asset classes. He joined Citi in 2014, and prior to that was with J.P. Morgan in London where he started his career in 2005.

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Sassan Haji

Managing DirectorDeutsche Bank AG

United Kingdom

Sassan Haji serves as Managing Director at Deutsche Bank AG in the United Kingdom, where he brings extensive expertise in financial services and investment banking. In his leadership role, he oversees strategic initiatives and client relationships, contributing to the bank's operations in the UK market. His position reflects significant experience in global banking operations and financial markets. At Deutsche Bank, one of the world's leading investment banks, Haji plays a key role in driving business growth and maintaining the institution's competitive position in the financial sector.

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William Twemlow

Managing DirectorAres Management

United Kingdom

Financement

Existe-t-il une formule magique pour la structuration du capital aujourd’hui ?

Moderator

Nicolas Darsa

Partner

O2 Capital Asset Management

Benjamin Cartier-Bresson

Head of French Branch

Berlin HYP

Delphine Benchetrit

Partner

Eastdil Secured

Eléonore Delplanque de Mandelot

Head of Fiducies

IQ-EQ

Jean Meaudre

Director

Aareal Bank

Priscilla Le Priellec

Head Real Estate Lending Department (structured loans/ development loans)

La Banque Postale

Yannick Le Fur

Directeur du Marché des Professionnels de l’Immobilier

Banque Populaire Rives de Paris

Nicolas Darsa

PartnerO2 Capital Asset Management

France

Nicolas Darsa is a Partner at O2 Capital Asset Management, a French investment firm specializing in alternative investments and asset management. Based in France, he brings extensive experience in private equity and investment management to his role at O2AM. Darsa contributes to the firm's strategic investment decisions and portfolio management across various asset classes. His expertise spans deal sourcing, due diligence, and value creation initiatives. At O2 Capital Asset Management, he works alongside the investment team to identify and execute investment opportunities while managing relationships with institutional investors and stakeholders in the French and European markets.

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Benjamin Cartier-Bresson

Head of French BranchBerlin HYP

France

Benjamin Cartier-Bresson, 46, is head of Berlin Hyp representative office in Paris. Cartier-Bresson has extensive knowledge of the French commercial property market. He has specialised in property debt structuring since 2002. He is a former officer of the Royal Bank of Scotland and of Credit Suisse, where he was in charge of debt origination until 2008. More recently he held a senior position at DekaBank.

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Delphine Benchetrit

PartnerEastdil Secured

France

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Eléonore Delplanque de Mandelot

Head of FiduciesIQ-EQ

France

Eléonore Delplanque de Mandelot serves as Head of Fiducies at IQ-EQ France, where she leads fiduciary services operations. With extensive expertise in French trust and estate management, she oversees complex fiduciary structures for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. Her role encompasses regulatory compliance, wealth planning strategies, and client relationship management. Based in France, she contributes to IQ-EQ's comprehensive suite of fund services, corporate services, and private wealth solutions across international markets, bringing specialized knowledge in French fiduciary law and cross-border wealth structuring.

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Jean Meaudre

DirectorAareal Bank

France

2002 – Present Director at Aareal Bank AG, Paris and Brussels. Real estate loan acquisition and portfolio management in France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Responsible for industrial corporate clients for Brussels/Wallonia. 1991 – 1998 Crédit lyonnais, Paris. Audit and Organisation (1991-1994). Responsible for large corporate clients at the Agence Centrale Entreprises (1994-1998). Education: civil engineer (INPG-Phelma)

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Priscilla Le Priellec

Head Real Estate Lending Department (structured loans/ development loans)La Banque Postale

France

Priscilla joined La Banque Postale in 2016 to create the arrangement desk of Structured Real Estate Loans and is currently Head of the Real Estate Lending Department (Structured loans mainly for PE investors / funds and development loans for property developers). She has a 10-year experience in corporate and investment banking with CaCib in New York and Paris and an above 15 -year experience in origination and execution of Real Estate Lending transactions in CaCib, DekaBank and currently La Banque Postale. She also had a 4-year experience as debt advisor in Hong Kong and is professor at Edhec in Real Estate Finance since 2009. Priscilla graduated from Edhec Business School and Oxford Brookes University. She is MRICS since 2016.

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Yannick Le Fur

Directeur du Marché des Professionnels de l’ImmobilierBanque Populaire Rives de Paris

France

Yannick Le Fur serves as the Director of the Real Estate Professionals Market (Directeur du Marché des Professionnels de l’Immobilier) at Banque Populaire Rives de Paris. In this capacity, he oversees the bank's strategic initiatives and operations within the professional real estate sector in France, focusing on fostering client relationships and market development.

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11th September, 13:30 - 14:30

JVs, Co-Investments & Club Deals

What’s the magic formula?

Co-chairs

Jill Xiaozhou JuTrue North Management Moderator

Dorota Latkowska-DiniejkoREINO Partners

Gunther DeutschBarings

Michael PeglerKennedy Wilson

Paul NearchouDFI

Lenders & Repricing

Liquidity on fire or getting a little too excited?

Co-chairs

Emma JackNiam Capital Moderator

Andrea BoraGoldman Sachs

Ashil SodhaTristan Capital Partners

Deepesh ThakrarOaknorth Bank

Eleonora PulciNREP

Laurine AmielAustralian Super

Nicolas MassièreCale Street Partners

Stefano TomaselliBlackstone

Dry Powder

Back with vengeance or expect blood in the water?

Co-chairs

Hal ShawKSL Capital Partners Moderator

Alex SmertnikVerivia

Anne ToledanoIndosuez Wealth Management

Cristina García-PeriAzora

Ekaterina QuenelleMoZaïC Asset Management

Paul SaccoDeA Capital Real Estate

Stuart KeithOaktree Capital Management

Portugal Investments

In a cautious market, how is Portugal turning its fundamentals into investors' conviction?

Co-chairs

Hugo MoreiraGolden Properties Moderator

Miguel França SantanaFidelidade

Miguel SantandreuIndotek Group

Susana CorreiaConsfly

Volkert ReigGNB Real Estate

Light Industrial

Chase equity, developments or manage to core?

Co-chairs

Tarek GermanosSFO Capital Partners Moderator

Barbara WojdełkoGreenman Poland

Christian JamisonValor Real Estate Partners

James WakelinIndurent

Justin HildebrandtAffinius Capital

Laurent VouinSavills IM

Sean Clifford, CFALightstone

Timothée SchmutzIDEX

Mixed Use

Go mega, go community, go green but do you have your anchor asset future-proofed?

Co-chairs

Luisa WolfWhite Bird Moderator

Aziz FrancisBrook Lane Capital

Cain ChristoforouClimate X

Diego DurrutyGrupo Urbana

Nayla MecattafCro&Co

Omar KoleilatCrestyl

Philipp BraunfelsJamestown

Hotel Transactions

What could go wrong?

Co-chairs

Brian BetelActivum SG UK Advisors Limited Moderator

Andreas EwaldEngel & Völkers Hotel Consulting

Riccardo AbelloEurazeo

Ryan DonnTrinity Investments

What are the opportunities and threats to the real estate market?

Co-chairs

Ben DimsonMcKinsey & Company Moderator

Celine CairaOECD - Headquarters

Jules BarkerMcKinsey & Company

Stephen WalkerAberdeen Standard Investment

Living Assets Investments

Diversify for growth or double down on a single sector?

Co-chairs

Gemma KendallJLL Moderator

Joaquín CastellvíSTONEWEG

Line VerrokenCBRE Investment Management

Olivier VellayBauMont Real Estate Capital

Stan KubacekHeimstaden

Stéphanie BensimonArdian

Tom LivelliEQT Real Estate

Poland’s Moment

Rising Star or Safe Haven for Global Capital?

Co-chairs

Janusz DzianachowskiAddleshaw Goddard Moderator

Arkadiusz RudzkiSkanska Commercial Development Europe

Guenther ArtnerErste Group Bank AG

Jolette PerssonW P Carey International

Sean DoyleCBRE

Sven VollenbruchSlate Asset Management

JVs, Co-Investments & Club Deals

What’s the magic formula?

Winning Partners - What qualities make for a successful JV or co-investment?
Structure Matters - How do deal terms and governance impact outcomes?
Risk Sharing - How are partners balancing risk and reward in club deals?
Scaling Up - Can these partnerships unlock bigger, better deals or just complicate decision-making?

Moderator

Jill Xiaozhou Ju

Founder / CEO

True North Management

Dorota Latkowska-Diniejko

Co-Founder of REINO Group, CIO

REINO Partners

Gunther Deutsch

MD - Head of Real Estate Transactions Europe, Country Head Germany

Barings

Michael Pegler

President, Europe

Kennedy Wilson

Paul Nearchou

Partner

DFI

Jill Xiaozhou Ju

Founder / CEOTrue North Management

United Kingdom

Jill is currently building True North Management, a next-gen real estate platform creating a better way of living for today, tomorrow and the day after. Prior to that, Jill was the Chief Investment Officer at The Collective and was a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Prior to The Collective, she worked as Investment Director for Greystar Europe, where she sourced and managed a £1bn + student housing portfolio, and also in charge of the company’s Asia growth strategy and investor relationships. Jill received her Bachelor of Economics from Peking University, China and MBA from Harvard Business School, United States.

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Dorota Latkowska-Diniejko

Co-Founder of REINO Group, CIOREINO Partners

Poland

Dorota is a Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of REINO Group (fund and investment management company based in Poland). Dorota has over 25 years of professional experience in the real estate industry working for PWC and Knight Frank in the CEE region. She advised local and international developers, global investment funds, and Polish entities in these roles. Dorota has invested and managed more than EUR 2bn of Polish real estate for various Polish and international structures. She is a Polish licensed valuer and a Member of the RICS. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Management and MBA from the University of Minnesota/Carlson Schoof of Management.

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Gunther Deutsch

MD - Head of Real Estate Transactions Europe, Country Head GermanyBarings

Germany

Gunther Deutsch is Barings Head of Transactions Europe and Managing Director at Barings Germany. He is overseeing the investment markets Sweden, Finland, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, France and the UK. Transaction volume executed over the last 3 years. 3 bn EUR of acquisistions and 2.25 bn EUR of dispositions. Prior to co-founding PAMERA in 2010 (before its acquisition by Cornerstone/Barings in 2014), Gunther Deutsch was founder and owner of the asset management platform Metis Asset Management GmbH in 2004. Previous to that, he spent 13 years in senior positions at Deutsche Bank (RREEF) and Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) in Munich, Berlin and New York.

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Michael Pegler

President, EuropeKennedy Wilson

United Kingdom

Mike is Head of UK, overseeing all UK business operations, having previously held the position of Head of Asset Management for Europe excluding Ireland. Mike joined Kennedy Wilson Europe in October 2015 and brings over twenty years' experience in the property and investment industry. Prior to Kennedy Wilson Europe, Mike worked at The Blackstone Group for ten years, where he was a Managing Director in the Real Estate Group, and latterly he led the management of its pan-European logistics business (Logicor) as well as its office portfolio. Prior to Blackstone, Mike was at Deloitte. Mike is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.

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Paul Nearchou

PartnerDFI

United Kingdom

Paul is Managing Director and Head of Northern Europe Investments at DFI. Prior to joining the firm, he was an Associate in the investment team at Patron Capital, focusing on the origination, execution and asset management of opportunistic/value-add asset-backed investments across Europe. He began his career as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs in London. Paul holds a first-class Bachelor of Economics degree from the University of Nottingham and achieved a distinction in his Postgraduate degree in Real Estate Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics.

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Lenders & Repricing

Liquidity on fire or getting a little too excited?

Repricing Real - Recent rush in repricing driven by fundamentals or by lenders getting ahead of themselves?
Liquidity Surge - Truly back for good, or a temporary wave of enthusiasm?
Risk Discipline - Lenders staying disciplined, or competitive pressures pushing risk boundaries?
Sustainability - Will this wave of liquidity and repricing hold or snap back if fundamentals don’t follow?

Moderator

Emma Jack

Chief Investment Officer

Niam Capital

Andrea Bora

MD, Co-Head of EMEA RE Finance

Goldman Sachs

Ashil Sodha

Director - European Real Estate Debt Investments

Tristan Capital Partners

Deepesh Thakrar

Managing Director Debt Finance

Oaknorth Bank

Eleonora Pulci

Managing Director, Co-Head of Debt Financing

NREP

Laurine Amiel

Investment Director, CRE Debt in Europe and UK

Australian Super

Nicolas Massière

Partner

Cale Street Partners

Stefano Tomaselli

Managing Director, Real Estate Debt Strategies

Blackstone

Emma Jack

Chief Investment OfficerNiam Capital

Sweden

Emma Jack serves as Chief Investment Officer at Niam Capital, a leading Nordic real estate investment management company based in Sweden. With extensive expertise in real estate investment strategies and portfolio management, she oversees investment decisions across Niam's diversified property portfolio in the Nordic region. Jack brings significant experience in institutional real estate markets, asset allocation, and risk management. At Niam Capital, she plays a crucial role in identifying investment opportunities and managing the company's investment strategy across residential, office, and commercial property sectors. Her leadership contributes to Niam's position as one of the largest real estate investment managers in the Nordic market.

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Andrea Bora

MD, Co-Head of EMEA RE FinanceGoldman Sachs

United Kingdom

Andrea Bora is a Managing Director in Goldman Sachs Real Estate Finance team, he is located in London and co-heads the firm's EMEA CRE debt team, focusing on distribution. Andrea joined the firm from Morgan Stanley where he worked for 7 years in CRE finance mainly within the ELOC CMBS program and prior to that he was for 5 years at Bear Stearns on a similar role. Andrea has extensive experience in all aspects of CRE finance including origination, structuring and distribution. From his current role Andrea has recently run distribution of debt transactions in various jurisdictions including UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Benelux and Poland.

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Ashil Sodha

Director - European Real Estate Debt InvestmentsTristan Capital Partners

United Kingdom

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Deepesh Thakrar

Managing Director Debt FinanceOaknorth Bank

United Kingdom

I joined OakNorth Bank a few months prior to it’s initial launch in 2015. Since then, we're proud to have lent over £8bn to support fast-growth businesses. In 2021, I completed over 50 transactions, including several in the hospitality, leveraged finance and senior living sector. In 2020, I won the Corporate Banker of the Year Award at Insider Media’s South East Dealmaker Awards, having completed 30 transactions in the South East that year. Before joining OakNorth Bank, I spent almost 13 years at Santander where I was a Relationship Director originating and structuring deals for businesses with up to £50m turnover.

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Eleonora Pulci

Managing Director, Co-Head of Debt FinancingNREP

United Kingdom

Eleonora Pulci serves as Managing Director and Co-Head of Debt Financing at NREP (Nordic Real Estate Partners), a leading Nordic real estate investment company. Based in the UK, she brings extensive expertise in structured finance and debt capital markets to NREP's operations. Pulci plays a key role in managing the company's debt financing strategies across NREP's diverse real estate portfolio in the Nordic region. Her leadership contributes to NREP's position as one of the most active real estate investors in Northern Europe, overseeing complex financing structures for commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland.

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Laurine Amiel

Investment Director, CRE Debt in Europe and UKAustralian Super

United Kingdom

Laurine Amiel is an Investment Director, CRE Debt in Europe and UK at AustralianSuper, a role she has held since February 2022. She is instrumental in expanding the fund's international investment portfolio, focusing on European mid-market corporate lending and commercial real estate debt through direct and indirect strategies. Prior to AustralianSuper, Laurine spent over a decade at Natixis, holding positions such as Vice President of Syndication in Real Estate & Hospitality for Europe and Vice President of Commercial Real Estate, with a focus on US Commercial Mortgage Loans. Her expertise spans private credit, real estate finance, and leveraged finance, contributing to AustralianSuper's significant presence in the European market. She holds Master's degrees from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.

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Nicolas Massière

PartnerCale Street Partners

United Kingdom

Nicolas Massiere is a Partner at Cale Street Partners, a real estate investment and finance firm focused on the United Kingdom, Western Europe and North America. Since its inception in 2014 Cale Street has raised €7.6bn from a single sovereign wealth investor and has provided innovative structured debt and/or equity capital solutions to investors, operators and developers in ten countries across nearly every major real estate asset classes. Before joining Cale Street, Nicolas was a member of the real estate principal group of Oaktree Capital Management in London where he focussed on pan-European direct asset and portfolio acquisitions as well as NPL and distressed debt purchases. Prior to that, Nicolas was at Benson Elliot.

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Stefano Tomaselli

Managing Director, Real Estate Debt StrategiesBlackstone

United Kingdom

Stefano Tomaselli is a Managing Director in Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) on the Private Investments team, based in London. He focuses on sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, and structuring debt investments across all asset types throughout Europe. Prior to joining Blackstone in 2021, Mr. Tomaselli was an Associate Director at M&G Investments, specializing in real estate debt investments across Europe. He holds a BA with Honours from Durham University and an MSc with Distinction from Bayes Business School. Mr. Tomaselli has contributed to significant transactions, including Blackstone's first real estate debt financing in Norway.

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Dry Powder

Back with vengeance or expect blood in the water?

Is capital ready to strike - or still sitting on the sidelines?
Distress hunting - is it real this time or just a buzzword?
Who holds the power - Equity, debt, or special situations funds?
Aggressive terms, creative structures - What’s winning the deals?

Moderator

Hal Shaw

Partner, Head of European Capital Solutions

KSL Capital Partners

Alex Smertnik

Head of European Real Estate

Verivia

Anne Toledano

Global Head of Real Estate

Indosuez Wealth Management

Cristina García-Peri

Senior Partner Head of Strategy and Business Development

Azora

Ekaterina Quenelle

Director of Fundraising and Institutional Clients

MoZaïC Asset Management

Paul Sacco

Global Head of Capital Raising

DeA Capital Real Estate

Stuart Keith

Oaktree Capital Management

Hal Shaw

Partner, Head of European Capital SolutionsKSL Capital Partners

United Kingdom

Hal Shaw is a Partner at KSL Capital Partners where he serves as Head of European Capital Solutions and is based out of London. Hal joined KSL in 2007 as a Summer Associate with the Private Equity Team. During his time at KSL, Hal has invested across the capital structure ranging from senior and mezzanine debt originations to acquisitions and has played a lead role in the formation and subsequent growth of KSL’s Capital Solutions strategies. Hal is a member of KSL’s Equity Investment Committee, Credit Investment Committee and Tactical Opportunities Investment Committee.

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Alex Smertnik

Head of European Real EstateVerivia

United Kingdom

Verivia is a proprietary investment firm actively involved in the acquisition, development, conversion and management of commercial and residential real estate. Our mission is to invest in properties and projects, alongside operating partners, where our flexibility, insights and expertise can create significant value. Our current portfolio counts c. 50 single invesments in the US and Europe.

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Anne Toledano

Global Head of Real EstateIndosuez Wealth Management

United Kingdom

Cristina García-Peri

Senior Partner Head of Strategy and Business DevelopmentAzora

Spain

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Ekaterina Quenelle

Director of Fundraising and Institutional ClientsMoZaïC Asset Management

France

Ekaterina Quenelle est Directrice de Levée de Fonds et Clients Institutionnels chez MoZaïC Asset Management, société de gestion de patrimoine française. Elle pilote le développement commercial auprès des investisseurs institutionnels et supervise les stratégies de collecte de fonds. Son expertise couvre la structuration de produits financiers, la gestion relation client institutionnelle, et le développement d'activités dans l'asset management. Diplômée en finance, elle apporte une solide expérience dans l'industrie de la gestion d'actifs et contribue activement à la croissance stratégique de MoZaïC Patrimoine sur le segment institutionnel français et international.

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Paul Sacco

Global Head of Capital RaisingDeA Capital Real Estate

Italy

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Stuart Keith

MDOaktree Capital Management

United Kingdom

Mr. Keith is a managing director in Oaktree’s Real Estate group based in London. He joined Oaktree in 2020 from Partners Group, where he was a vice president in the Private Real Estate group. Prior thereto, Mr. Keith was with Arcapita Limited as an associate in the Real Estate Private Equity team. He began his career as a mergers and acquisitions analyst with Robert W. Baird & Co., before joining the Financial Sponsors group with Goldman Sachs & Co. Mr. Keith received an M.A. in international business from Edinburgh University.

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Portugal Investments

In a cautious market, how is Portugal turning its fundamentals into investors' conviction?

Macroeconomic Confidence - Is Portugal’s stability still enough to attract new capital amid shifting European dynamics?
Cross-Sector Outlook - Which asset classes are delivering real momentum? And which are still waiting to unlock growth?
Development & Delivery - Are costs, licensing and timelines limiting the country's ability to meet investor demand?
Competitive Positioning - Can Portugal maintain its appeal as capital becomes more selective across the region?

Moderator

Hugo Moreira

Managing Director

Golden Properties

Miguel França Santana

Board Member

Fidelidade

Miguel Santandreu

Country Head for Spain & Portugal

Indotek Group

Susana Correia

Financial Structuring | Real Estate Development

Consfly

Volkert Reig

General Director

GNB Real Estate

Hugo Moreira

Managing DirectorGolden Properties

Portugal

Experienced Chief Executive Officer and Real Estate Broker with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Event Management. With a Degree in Tourism and Marketing, started his career in the Tourism Industry in Marketing and Management positions. With the real estate boom in 2001, changed departments and started a new challenge in the real estate area. Strong business development professional with a specialization in Real Estate Management and Valuation. Love my job and real estate industry.

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Miguel França Santana

Board MemberFidelidade

Portugal

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Miguel Santandreu

Country Head for Spain & PortugalIndotek Group

Spain

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Susana Correia

Financial Structuring | Real Estate DevelopmentConsfly

Portugal

Susana Correia is part of the financial department at Consfly, a real estate development company with operations in Portugal and South America, specialized in high-quality residential and commercial projects. She contributes to the financial structuring of developments, ensuring consistency and efficiency throughout all stages of the real estate development cycle. With solid experience in the sector, she has held roles in organizations associated with investment fund management, where she was involved in asset analysis and investment decision support. Her work combines financial discipline with a strategic outlook focused on value creation and alignment with investor interests.

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Volkert Reig

General DirectorGNB Real Estate

Portugal

Volkert is presently President of the Board of Directors of Novo Banco Real Estate and has over twenty years of international experience in M&A, private equity and real estate. Prior to joining Grupo Novo Banco (GNB), Mr. Reig served as a Managing Director for Hudson Advisors. Mr. Reig Schmidt has a Master in Law from the Universidad San Pablo CEU and is admitted to practice in the Madrid Bar Association. Volkert is fluent in Spanish, German and English and has a basic knowledge of French and Portuguese.

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Light Industrial

Chase equity, developments or manage to core?

Occupier Market Trends – Flexible leasing and tenant-focused customization driving long-term value or are standardized facilities the safer bet?
JVs & Partnerships – Strategic alignment for shared upside or risk dilution for specialized players?
Supply Constraints – Local zoning and land availability affecting new developments?
Pricing Power – Will investor competition in logistics spill over, inflating light industrial valuations, or remain sector-specific?

Moderator

Tarek Germanos

Chief Investment Officer

SFO Capital Partners

Barbara Wojdełko

CEO

Greenman Poland

Christian Jamison

Managing Partner & CEO

Valor Real Estate Partners

James Wakelin

Head of Capital Markets & Sustainability

Indurent

Justin Hildebrandt

Sr. Managing Director - Head of Europe

Affinius Capital

Laurent Vouin

Head of France / Benelux

Savills IM

Sean Clifford, CFA

Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets

Lightstone

Timothée Schmutz

Head of Business Development

IDEX

Tarek Germanos

Chief Investment OfficerSFO Capital Partners

United Kingdom

Tarek is the Chief Investment Officer at SFO Capital Partners and a member of its Investment Committee, Management Committee and ESG Committee. He is responsible for overseeing all transactions as well as deal sourcing, debt origination and expansion into new sectors and markets. Tarek has been instrumental in the expansion of the firm’s portfolio across Europe and the USA. Tarek has over 16 years of experience and has been involved in more than $24 billion of transactions in both advisory and principle roles across the real estate and lodging industry. Prior to joining SFO, Tarek held different positions at Orion Capital Managers, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup covering real estate private equity and corporate finance. Tarek holds a Diploma Grande Ecole from HEC Paris.

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Barbara Wojdełko

CEOGreenman Poland

Poland

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Christian Jamison

Managing Partner & CEOValor Real Estate Partners

United Kingdom

Christian Jamison is the managing partner of Valor Real Estate Partners LLP (‘Valor’), a pan-European industrial platform, headquartered in London, focused on urban/infill industrial and logistics properties. Founded in 2016 by Christian and his partners, Valor is a full-service development management and investment business with offices in London, Paris & Berlin. The company currently manages a c. 200 asset portfolio totalling more than fourteen million sq ft and €3.5+bn of AUM on behalf of a number of global investors. Prior to Valor, Christian established and served as CEO of Delin Property until 2016 and previously held senior roles at JP Morgan, GE Capital and Credit Suisse.

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James Wakelin

Head of Capital Markets & SustainabilityIndurent

United Kingdom

James Wakelin serves as Head of Capital Markets & Sustainability at Indurent, a UK-based property investment and development company. In his role, he leads capital raising initiatives and oversees sustainability strategies across the organization's portfolio. Wakelin brings extensive experience in real estate finance and ESG implementation, focusing on sustainable development practices and responsible investment approaches. He plays a key role in advancing Indurent's commitment to environmental stewardship while driving capital market activities to support the company's growth objectives in the property sector.

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Justin Hildebrandt

Sr. Managing Director - Head of EuropeAffinius Capital

USA

Justin Hildebrandt serves as Executive Managing Director, Head of Europe, for Affinius Capital, where he is responsible for overseeing all European operations and investments, including fund management, joint venture relationships, acquisitions, developments, and dispositions. Justin sits on the Board and is actively involved in the pan-European logistics joint venture, Mountpark Logistics EU Sarl, and its majority ownership of the Mountpark Logistics development company for which he is also CEO. In addition to the logistics businesses, Justin leads the firm's growing investment activities in Europe in purpose-built rental housing, data centers, and credit.

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Laurent Vouin

Head of France / BeneluxSavills IM

France

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Sean Clifford, CFA

Managing Director, Head of Capital MarketsLightstone

USA

Sean P. Clifford, CFA serves as Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets at The Lightstone Group, one of the largest private real estate companies in the United States. In his role, he oversees capital raising, debt and equity financing, and strategic financial initiatives across Lightstone's diverse portfolio of commercial and residential properties. As a Chartered Financial Analyst, Clifford brings extensive expertise in real estate finance, capital markets, and investment strategy. He plays a crucial role in structuring complex transactions and managing relationships with institutional investors, lenders, and capital partners to support Lightstone's continued growth and development projects nationwide.

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Timothée Schmutz

Head of Business DevelopmentIDEX

France

Timothée Schmutz serves as Head of Business Development at Idex, a leading French technology company. With extensive experience in strategic partnerships and market expansion, he drives growth initiatives and develops key business relationships. His expertise spans business strategy, client development, and market analysis. Schmutz plays a crucial role in identifying new opportunities and fostering strategic alliances to enhance Idex's market position in the competitive technology sector.

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Mixed Use

Go mega, go community, go green but do you have your anchor asset future-proofed?

Anchor Assets – Double down on resilient anchors or diversify asset mix to hedge against shifts in demand?
Demand Assessment – Chase the next big thing or secure proven occupier bases?
Placemaking & Urban Regeneration– Build for asset longevity or prioritize immediate financial returns?
Local vs. Regional Approach – Standardize across markets, or tailor strategies for each locality?
CapEx Allocation – Go bold with transformative investment or maintain capital discipline for downside protection?

Moderator

Luisa Wolf

Founder & CEO

White Bird

Aziz Francis

CEO

Brook Lane Capital

Cain Christoforou

Commercial Director & Climate Intelligence Expert, EMEA

Climate X

Diego Durruty

Founder & CEO Grupo Urbana, Investor In Jaguar Growth, Director in LPAmericas

Grupo Urbana

Nayla Mecattaf

CEO CroMe

Cro&Co

Omar Koleilat

Executive Chairman

Crestyl

Philipp Braunfels

Managing Director

Jamestown

Luisa Wolf

Founder & CEOWhite Bird

Germany

White Bird steht für aktives Immobilienmanagement mit klarer Spezialisierung auf alle technischen Aspekte der Immobilie. Dazu gehört zum einen die Sicherstellung des laufenden Betriebes durch ein optimales technisches Real Estate Management sowie die Betreuung der Immobilien vor Ort durch interne Objektmanager. Dies ist für den Werterhalt der Immobilie unerlässlich.

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Aziz Francis

CEOBrook Lane Capital

Cyprus

Aziz Francis is the founder of Brook Lane Capital, an Investment and Asset Management platform focusing on real estate, credit and special situations with more than €1.7Bn of gross assets under management. Previously to Brook Lane Capital, Aziz was a partner at Spinnaker Capital in charge of European EM distressed and special situations. Aziz started his career at Morgan Stanley in the principal investments team in London. He studied at HEC in Paris

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Cain Christoforou

Commercial Director & Climate Intelligence Expert, EMEAClimate X

United Kingdom

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Diego Durruty

Founder & CEO Grupo Urbana, Investor In Jaguar Growth, Director in LPAmericasGrupo Urbana

Chile

Licenciado en Arquitectura y Magister en Gestion de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Es fundador y Director General de Urbana.com, es Inversionista Fundador de Jaguargrowth.com y es Director de Lpamericas.com, compañía industrial NYSE. Tiene 30 años de experiencia internacional y mas de US3 Billion en inversiones de real estate, operación de activos y desarrollo inmobiliario. Entre sus clientes destacan BVK Pension, Kimco Realty, Prudential, Equity International, y DWS,, entre sus socios destacan Jaguar Growth, Pentavida y Ameris. Durante la gestión de Diego, su primera empresa fundada en 1996, en conjunto con 4 socios internacionales, PIX Partners, se expandió a Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, México, Perú, Venezuela y Estados Unidos. PIX Partners fue vendida Auguste Thouard hoy BNP Real Estate.

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Nayla Mecattaf

CEO CroMeCro&Co

France

Nayla Mecattaf graduated as an architect from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (EPFZ). She launched her professional career in Paris and joined Renzo Piano Building Workshop where she stayed for 25 years, including 18 as a partner. Nayla has led several projects in Europe and the Middle East, such as Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, the Shard and St Giles in London, and Float in Dusseldorf. In 2017, she founded with Jean-Luc Crochon CroMe Studio, the architecture and urban design branch of Cro&Co Architecture dedicated to international projects. She is a guest teacher at the School of Architecture of Paris Malaquais, and more recently at Hochschule Biberach in Germany where she ran project workshops for Masters programs.

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Omar Koleilat

Executive ChairmanCrestyl

Czech Republic

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Philipp Braunfels

Managing DirectorJamestown

Germany

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Hotel Transactions

What could go wrong?

Pricing Expectations - Are sellers and buyers aligned on asset values in today’s market?
Liquidity & Volume - Is deal activity picking up? Or still held back by financing constraints?
Risk Assessment - Are investors fully pricing in operational volatility and cyclicality?
Buyer Profile Shift - Are we seeing new capital types entering the market - and changing how deals get done?

Moderator

Brian Betel

Head of Direct Transactions

Activum SG UK Advisors Limited

Andreas Ewald

Managing Partner

Engel & Völkers Hotel Consulting

Riccardo Abello

Managing Director Real Estate

Eurazeo

Ryan Donn

CIO & Head of Europe

Trinity Investments

Brian Betel

Head of Direct TransactionsActivum SG UK Advisors Limited

Spain

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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 &

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Riccardo Abello

Managing Director Real EstateEurazeo

United Kingdom

Riccardo Abello serves as Partner and Co-Head of Real Estate at Eurazeo, a leading European investment firm. Based in the UK, he brings extensive expertise in real estate investment and asset management across European markets. Abello plays a key role in driving Eurazeo's real estate strategy, overseeing investment decisions and portfolio management. His experience spans institutional real estate investments, development projects, and value creation initiatives. At Eurazeo, he focuses on identifying and executing strategic real estate opportunities while managing relationships with institutional investors and stakeholders across the firm's diverse property portfolio.

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Ryan Donn

CIO & Head of EuropeTrinity Investments

United Kingdom

Ryan is CIO and Head of Europe of Trinity Investments. Mr. Donn is responsible for leading Trinity’s transactional activity, including due diligence, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings. Prior to joining Trinity, Mr. Donn worked for Hotel Capital Advisers, Inc., Lehman Brothers, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He is a former instructor of New York University’s graduate hospitality program.

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What are the opportunities and threats to the real estate market?

Efficiency AI - Can machine intelligence reshape how real estate deals are structured, underwritten, and operated—and which asset types stand to benefit most?
Human + Machine Capital - As AI tools enter the investment stack, how are teams evolving—and what skills or structures will define high-performing firms?
Capital Allocation Reinvented - Should AI-driven data sets and predictive models become core inputs in investment decisions—and how do we maintain trust and accountability?
From Hype to Performance - Will AI unlock meaningful efficiency and returns in real estate—or are we overestimating its near-term impact on operational results?

Moderator

Ben Dimson

Partner

McKinsey & Company

Celine Caira

Economist/Policy Analyst - Artificial Intelligence

OECD - Headquarters

Jules Barker

Associate Partner, Real Estate

McKinsey & Company

Stephen Walker

Head of AI & Technology - Real Estate and Alternative Investments

Aberdeen Standard Investment

Ben Dimson

PartnerMcKinsey & Company

United Kingdom

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Celine Caira

Economist/Policy Analyst - Artificial IntelligenceOECD - Headquarters

France

Celine Caira is an Economist and Policy Analyst specializing in Artificial Intelligence at the OECD headquarters in France. She contributes to the organization's AI policy research and analysis, focusing on the economic implications and governance frameworks for AI technologies. Her work supports OECD member countries in developing evidence-based policies for AI adoption and regulation. Based at the Paris headquarters, she collaborates on international initiatives to promote responsible AI development and implementation across various sectors, helping shape global standards and best practices for artificial intelligence governance.

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Jules Barker

Associate Partner, Real EstateMcKinsey & Company

United Kingdom

Jules Barker is an Associate Partner in the Real Estate practice at McKinsey & Company UK. With extensive expertise in real estate strategy, investment, and market analysis, he advises leading property developers, investors, and financial institutions across Europe. Jules specializes in portfolio optimization, market entry strategies, and digital transformation within the real estate sector. His work spans residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, helping clients navigate complex market dynamics and regulatory environments. Before joining McKinsey, he gained valuable experience in real estate advisory and investment roles. Jules holds advanced qualifications in finance and real estate, positioning him as a trusted advisor to senior executives in the property industry.

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Stephen Walker

Head of AI & Technology - Real Estate and Alternative InvestmentsAberdeen Standard Investment

United Kingdom

Deputy Head of Asset Management (UK), Real Estate Technology Lead, leading a team of 30 asset managers with responsibility for cross-sector assets on a UK wide basis. Stephen has carried out Fund and Asset Management positions at Aberdeen Standard Investments and has wide-ranging investment and strategic asset management experience gained in both private practice and client side positions. Stephen is Chair of ASI’s Global Proptech team and drives policy in relation to Flexible Office provision. He is also a member of the Property Investment Committee (EMEA) considering transactions and projects across the UK.

Living Assets Investments

Diversify for growth or double down on a single sector?

Capital Allocation - Is it wiser to spread exposure across segments or concentrate where scale and liquidity are stronger?
Operational Complexity - Are investors set to handle the obstacles and challenging margins of operational living models?
Regulatory Pressure - How are new controls and fragmented rules across Europe reshaping investment strategies?
Liquidity & Exits - Are living assets offering enough depth for clean exits and long-term resilience?

Moderator

Gemma Kendall

Head of Living Investment, International Capital Markets, EMEA

JLL

Joaquín Castellví

Co Founder & Head of European Acquisitions

STONEWEG

Line Verroken

Head of Living Investments, EMEA - Indirect Strategies

CBRE Investment Management

Olivier Vellay

Partner, Separate Accounts

BauMont Real Estate Capital

Stan Kubacek

Senior Managing Director

Heimstaden

Stéphanie Bensimon

Head of Real Estate

Ardian

Tom Livelli

Partner and Head of Living Strategies, Europe

EQT Real Estate

Gemma Kendall

Head of Living Investment, International Capital Markets, EMEAJLL

United Kingdom

With 18 years at JLL, she has built extensive expertise across multiple real estate sectors and European markets. Her career includes serving as Senior Director in EMEA Office Capital Markets and experience with the German Shopping Centre Investment team in Frankfurt. Gemma advises on complex asset sales and portfolios across Europe, including the recent CDC portfolio sale in France, and serves as lead advisor to multifamily investors throughout Europe.

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Joaquín Castellví

Co Founder & Head of European AcquisitionsSTONEWEG

Spain

Joaquin Castellvi is a former transaction manager with major consultancy firms, investment banks and developers. He was directly involved in transactions totalising over $ 2.0 billion. Mr Castellvi holds a master’s degree from university of Barcelona and an MBA from Ramon Lull University.

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Line Verroken

Head of Living Investments, EMEA - Indirect StrategiesCBRE Investment Management

Netherlands

Line is a Senior Director within the CBRE IM - Indirect team. Based in Amsterdam, she is responsible for performance, strategy, and investment decision making of European focused portfolios. Line is also a member of the investment team with a special focus on residential and alternative living sectors. She is responsible for sourcing, undertaking due diligence and executing new investment opportunities in the region, as well as investment monitoring and disposal.

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Olivier Vellay

Partner, Separate AccountsBauMont Real Estate Capital

France

Mr. Vellay is responsible for BauMont’s separate account activity and business development in Southern Europe. He is based in Paris. Prior to joining BauMont, Mr. Vellay was Head of Europe Investments at M&G Real Estate and Head of European acquisitions at MGPA. Before that he was a Vice President at Morgan Stanley focusing on real estate credit investments. He started his career at GE Real Estate.

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Stan Kubacek

Senior Managing DirectorHeimstaden

Czech Republic

Sourcing and execution of residential investments for Heimstaden in Germany, Central Europe, France and Finland. Formerly responsible for residential investments in Europe at Round Hill Capital. Prior to this, he was an investment banker in the Goldman Sachs’ European real estate team in London. Stan holds a master’s degree in Finance and Business Strategy from Sciences Po University in Paris.

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Stéphanie Bensimon

Head of Real EstateArdian

France

Head of Real Estate in Europe, Stéphanie Bensimon joined Ardian France in 2016 with over 17 years’ experience, most recently at Invesco Real Estate, where she spent five years and was Head of Transactions in France, Belgium and Southern Europe from 2011. Prior to that, she held roles at Carval Investors, part of the Cargill Group, and GE Real Estate Group in Paris.

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Tom Livelli

Partner and Head of Living Strategies, EuropeEQT Real Estate

Spain

I lead the strategy and growth of a Pan-European multifamily rental platform, driving innovation and value creation in the residential real estate sector.

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Poland’s Moment

Rising Star or Safe Haven for Global Capital?

Is Poland becoming the region’s powerhouse for international capital?
Sectors in Play – Offices, Logistics, Retail, Resi… Where’s the best risk-adjusted return in Poland today?
Macro Pressure or Tailwind – How are geopolitics, inflation, and rate cuts affecting strategies?
Emerging Cities – Beyond Warsaw and Krakow, where are the next big investment frontiers?

Moderator

Janusz Dzianachowski

National Managing Partner, Head of Real Estate practice

Addleshaw Goddard

Arkadiusz Rudzki

Executive Vice President

Skanska Commercial Development Europe

Guenther Artner

Head of Group Commercial Real Estate

Erste Group Bank AG

Jolette Persson

Senior Vice President

W P Carey International

Sean Doyle

Head of Capital Markets CEE

CBRE

Sven Vollenbruch

Managing Director

Slate Asset Management

Janusz Dzianachowski

National Managing Partner, Head of Real Estate practiceAddleshaw Goddard

Poland

Janusz advises international and domestic corporates, investors and developers on major real estate transactions in Poland and CEE. The transactions on which he has advised include acquisitions (including portfolio transactions and sale and leasebacks), joint venture structures for real estate investments, property development, lease agreements (including for build-to-suit projects). He has extensive knowledge of all asset classes. Janusz has been regularly recommended by the most prominent legal directories such as Legal 500, Chambers & Partners and IFLR1000 for his real estate work. He is a member of the firm’s CEE desk

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Arkadiusz Rudzki

Executive Vice PresidentSkanska Commercial Development Europe

Poland

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Guenther Artner

Head of Group Commercial Real EstateErste Group Bank AG

Austria

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Jolette Persson

Senior Vice PresidentW P Carey International

United Kingdom

Jolette Persson serves as Senior Vice President at W.P. Carey's London office, bringing extensive expertise in real estate investment and portfolio management. At W.P. Carey, a leading net lease REIT, she plays a key role in European operations, focusing on sale-leaseback transactions and investment strategies across diverse industry sectors. Her leadership contributes to the firm's global expansion and client relationship management, leveraging deep market knowledge to identify value-creation opportunities in commercial real estate investments throughout the European market.

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Sean Doyle

Head of Capital Markets CEECBRE

Poland

Sean is the Head of Investment Properties in CEE and Capital Markets in Poland covering office, retail, industrial, residential, hotels and alternative sectors. Having been in Poland for 14 years, Sean started his career in San Francisco before moving to London and eventually Poland and has led CBRE to their current number one position on the Polish market in recent years transacting over EUR 10 Billion

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Sven Vollenbruch

Managing DirectorSlate Asset Management

Germany

Sven Vollenbruch serves as Managing Director at Slate Asset Management, a leading real estate investment and management company. With extensive experience in European real estate markets, he oversees strategic investments and portfolio management across Germany and international markets. Vollenbruch brings deep expertise in commercial real estate development, asset optimization, and institutional investment strategies. His leadership at Slate focuses on identifying value-creation opportunities and managing complex real estate transactions. Based in Germany, he plays a key role in expanding Slate's European operations and maintaining strong relationships with institutional investors and development partners across the region.

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11th September, 15:00 - 16:00

Debt Funding Gap

Impossible upside without equity or mega deals regardless?

Co-chairs

Brad GreenwayJLL Moderator

George MolesworthApollo Global Management

Irakli MeskhiStarwood Capital Group

Marco RampinCerberus

Core Capital Strategies

Still a stabilizer or becoming structurally obsolete?

Co-chairs

Arnaud BroussouColliers Global Investors Moderator

Emanuele DubiniDeA Capital Real Estate

Guillaume BieganskiBarings Real Estate

Jean-Philippe KüssTrustone REIM

John JacobsGSA Group

Karol PilniewiczFutureal

Laurent DiotHarvestate AM

Nuno NunesSquare Asset Management

Data Centres

Too good to pass or liquidity nightmare?

Co-chairs

Partha SarathyPictet Group Moderator

Christopher StiefData Center Partners

David SmithEchelon Data Centres

James HalsteadBlackRock

Juan Alonso BartolomeTech-Stone

Lars SchnidrigNexspace Data Centers

Retail

Simply resurrected or something a little off?

Co-chairs

Volker KraftECE Real Estate Partners GmbH Moderator

Abhishek JhaGreenman Arth

Brady WelchSlate Asset Management

Colin CampbellPradera

Gabriele CerroneTrophaeum

Gergely Koós-HutásAdventum Group

Michael HieseKaufland

Witold ZatonskiSyrena Real Estate

Capital Deployment & Value-Add Deals in Southern Europe

Is the region offering enough clarity for capital to move forward?

Co-chairs

Eduardo Boveda DamboreneaVictoria Asset Management Moderator

Antoine TincelinPGIM Real Estate

Fabio FiladelliNhood

Gabriele MagottiInvel Real Estate

Joaquín CastellvíSTONEWEG

Marta De AzlorMeridia Capital

Michele RussoJ.P. Morgan

PBSA Investments

Acquisitions, forward funding or developments?

Co-chairs

Alexander RichesCrosswind Capital Moderator

Amroy LalLaSalle Investment Management

Gawain SmartInternational Campus Group

Justin HamerBaseStack Living

Matteo MinardiArdian

Mattia RibertoArtisa Group

Nicolas BiganzoliNuveen Real Estate

Rafael Fernández-VillaverdeGreystar

Multi-Family BTR

Greatest gift or feeling price pains?

Co-chairs

James KirimyDOORFEED Moderator

Ben LehreckeFundament Advisory

Jorge PepaNeinor Homes

Simon KempfPeriskop Development GmbH

Cycle d’Investissement en France

Quelles stratégies d'allocation pour naviguer dans un marché dynamique ?

Co-chairs

Sophie Colin-SansierGenerali Real Estate Moderator

Floriane MenguyBlackRock

Jérémy ConvertAEW

Omar FjerArdian

Pierre JulinDeA Capital Real Estate

Pierre LariviereEurazeo

Debt Funding Gap

Impossible upside without equity or mega deals regardless?

Gap Reality - How big is the real funding gap, and is it still growing?
Solutions - Is fresh equity the only way to bridge it or are creative debt structures stepping in?
Winners - Are the biggest deals still getting done despite the gap, and who’s funding them?
Future Capital - Will this funding gap permanently reshape how deals are financed going forward?
LP perspectives — What do LPs want from their fund managers today: downside protection, strong exits, or flexible structures?

Moderator

Brad Greenway

Co-Head of Debt and Structured Finance, International Capital Markets EMEA

JLL

George Molesworth

Managing Director

Apollo Global Management

Irakli Meskhi

Managing Director, Head of Debt Origination Europe

Starwood Capital Group

Marco Rampin

MD & Head of Debt Investments Europe

Cerberus

Brad Greenway

Co-Head of Debt and Structured Finance, International Capital Markets EMEAJLL

United Kingdom

At HFF and JLL, Brad has advised on transactions across 32 countries including Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America. He relocated from the U.S. to London in 2017 to establish HFF's European platform. He's facilitated $65B+ in debt/equity placements across all asset classes.

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George Molesworth

Managing DirectorApollo Global Management

United Kingdom

George Molesworth is Managing Director, Credit at Apollo, where he works on the origination, structuring and execution of performing commercial real estate debt. Prior to joining in 2018, George was Executive Director in the Commercial Real Estate Finance Group at Goldman Sachs, and Associate Director in the Structured Real Estate Finance Group at Santander before that.

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Irakli Meskhi

Managing Director, Head of Debt Origination EuropeStarwood Capital Group

United Kingdom

Irakli Meskhi is a Managing Director and Head of Debt Origination for Europe at Starwood Capital Group. Mr Meskhi is responsible for originating, underwriting, structuring and executing the firm’s debt investment activities across all asset classes and geographies in Europe. Prior to joining Starwood Capital in 2015, Mr. Meskhi spent five years at BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking in the Real Estate Finance team originating and structuring large CRE loans for private equity sponsors. At BNPP, he was also responsible for the listed UK REIT and non-listed corporate real estate sector coverage advising on senior unsecured and convertible bond issuances. Before that, Mr. Meskhi was part of BNP Paribas’ Equity Derivatives & Structured Products team. Mr. Meskhi holds an MSc in Finance degree with Distinction from Cass Business School and is a CFA charter holder.

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Marco Rampin

MD & Head of Debt Investments EuropeCerberus

United Kingdom

Mr. Rampin is a Managing Director on the Real Estate Private Credit team. Based in London, he leads Cerberus’ origination and execution of real estate debt investments across Europe. Prior to joining Cerberus, Mr. Rampin served as a Managing Director for European Debt Strategies at CBRE Global Investors and separately, as an Executive Director at CBRE Capital Advisors. From 2007 to 2015, he we was Head of European Real Estate Finance within the Fixed Income division of BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking, where he was responsible for the bank’s commercial mortgage-backed securities program and the fixed income’s legacy commercial real estate loan book.

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Core Capital Strategies

Still a stabilizer or becoming structurally obsolete?

Comeback - Is core capital truly returning or just dipping a toe?
Drivers - What’s driving core’s comeback: yields, stability, or lack of alternatives?
Stability - Are core assets still delivering steady returns amid market uncertainty?
Next Steps - How will core capital shape pricing and competition going forward?

Moderator

Arnaud Broussou

Chairman

Colliers Global Investors

Emanuele Dubini

President

DeA Capital Real Estate

Guillaume Bieganski

Country Head France

Barings Real Estate

Jean-Philippe Küss

Founder & CEO

Trustone REIM

John Jacobs

Global Head of Capital Markets

GSA Group

Karol Pilniewicz

CEO & CIO, Futureal

Futureal

Laurent Diot

CEO

Harvestate AM

Nuno Nunes

CIO

Square Asset Management

Arnaud Broussou

ChairmanColliers Global Investors

France

Arnaud Broussou serves as Chairman of Colliers Global Investors, where he spearheads investment and asset management. He brings extensive expertise from prior leadership roles, including heading the Institutional Asset Management department at AEW starting in 2018. Earlier, at CBRE Global Investors from 2004, he was an Asset & Fund Manager and Deputy General Manager for Germany and Austria. A graduate of EM Lyon Business School, Broussou is instrumental in developing third-party asset management solutions and driving value creation through strategic asset management for institutional clients. Colliers Global Investors France manages over €4.5 billion in assets.

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Emanuele Dubini

PresidentDeA Capital Real Estate

Italy

Emanuele Dubini joined, as Managing Partner, DeA Capital Real Estate Building up the French Operations. DeA Capital Real Estate France IS Part of DeA Capital pan-European real estate Expansion Via Group Subsidiaries Through Local Senior Management Teams.The Company, headquarter in Paris, is a joint venture between the DeA Capital Group and a local Senior Management team with a proven track record in the French real estate sector. Emanuele has a proven experience and knowledge of the sector, having held numerous senior leadership roles in companies in Europe and the USA.

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Guillaume Bieganski

Country Head FranceBarings Real Estate

France

Guillaume Bieganski is a member of Barings Real Estate, a global real estate platform with extensive capabilities across both debt and equity strategies. Guillaume is a Director, Asset Management and Acquisitions—France and is responsible for acquisitions and asset management strategies.

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Jean-Philippe Küss

Founder & CEOTrustone REIM

France

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John Jacobs

Global Head of Capital MarketsGSA Group

United Kingdom

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Karol Pilniewicz

CEO & CIO, FuturealFutureal

Poland

Karol works in the real estate industry for almost last 20 years. He is currently responsible for Futureal Investment Partners, the Investment arm of Futureal Group. Futureal Group is one of the biggest commercial and residential developer in CEE but also active in US, Israel, Germany and UK. Futureal beside residential development business in Poland (Cordia and Polnord) has also logistic activities in the CEE region (HelloParks), hotel, office, and retail investments.

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Laurent Diot

CEOHarvestate AM

France

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Nuno Nunes

CIOSquare Asset Management

Portugal

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Data Centres

Too good to pass or liquidity nightmare?

Capital Intensity – High upfront investment justified by long-term stability or a barrier creating liquidity and exit challenges?
JVs & Partnerships – Strategic alliances critical for success or adding complexity to the game?
Sector Maturity – Outsized returns in emerging markets or yields compressing too fast in mature regions?
Financing Dynamics – Lenders comfortable with niche asset exposure or constraints limiting investor enthusiasm?
Tenant Trends – Hyperscalers as stable anchors, or concentration risk threatening investor confidence?

Moderator

Partha Sarathy

Head of Asset Management

Pictet Group

Christopher Stief

CEO

Data Center Partners

David Smith

Chief Investment Officer

Echelon Data Centres

David Smith

Chief Investment Officer

Echelon Data Centres

James Halstead

MD, Chief Investment Officer for European Value-Add Real Estate

BlackRock

Juan Alonso Bartolome

CEO

Tech-Stone

Lars Schnidrig

Geschäftsführer / CFO

Nexspace Data Centers

Partha Sarathy

Head of Asset ManagementPictet Group

United Kingdom

Partha Sarathy serves as Head of Asset Management at Pictet Asset Management UK, bringing extensive expertise in investment management and portfolio strategy. With a distinguished career in asset management, he oversees investment operations and client solutions at one of Europe's leading independent wealth and asset managers. Sarathy's leadership focuses on delivering innovative investment strategies and maintaining Pictet's reputation for excellence in global markets. His experience spans institutional and private client asset management, contributing to the firm's growth and strategic initiatives across diverse investment portfolios and market segments.

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Christopher Stief

CEOData Center Partners

Germany

DCP is a one-stop-shop investment boutique with a focus on colocation and hyperscale data centers, covering the entire data center lifecycle, from initial development to operations in strategic locations across the DACH region. If you're looking for a trusted partner to support your data center needs, let's connect! I'm always open to discussing how we can help optimize your infrastructure, enhance scalability, and drive long-term success for your business.

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David Smith

Chief Investment OfficerEchelon Data Centres

United Kingdom

David Smith serves as Chief Investment Officer at Echelon Data Centres, a leading UK-based data center developer and operator. In his role, Smith oversees investment strategy and capital allocation for the company's portfolio of mission-critical digital infrastructure assets. He brings extensive experience in real estate and infrastructure investment, having worked across various sectors before joining Echelon. Smith is responsible for identifying growth opportunities, managing investor relations, and driving the strategic expansion of Echelon's data center operations across key markets. His expertise spans financial analysis, risk management, and strategic planning within the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure sector.

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David Smith

Chief Investment OfficerEchelon Data Centres

United Kingdom

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James Halstead

MD, Chief Investment Officer for European Value-Add Real EstateBlackRock

United Kingdom

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Juan Alonso Bartolome

CEOTech-Stone

Spain

Juan Alonso Bartolome serves as CEO of Tech-Stone Development Services, a technology development company based in Spain. As a seasoned executive in the tech industry, he leads the organization's strategic initiatives and business development efforts. Under his leadership, Tech-Stone has established itself as a provider of innovative development solutions. Bartolome brings extensive experience in technology management and business leadership to his role, focusing on delivering cutting-edge services to clients across various sectors. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, team leadership, and driving technological innovation within the rapidly evolving development services landscape.

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Lars Schnidrig

Geschäftsführer / CFONexspace Data Centers

Germany

Lars Schnidrig is Managing Director of nexspace data centers, a developer and operator of data centers in the DACH region, and has been working as a Managing Director (CFO / CEO) of private equity and listed companies for many years. He started in real estate investment banking at HypoVereinsbank AG, followed by senior positions at Europe's largest housing company, Vonovia SE. Lars Schnidrig then served as CEO and CFO of a listed European asset and investment management platform. Most recently, he worked as Managing Director of a large German real estate developer. Lars Schnidrig is a graduate economist and holds a Master's in Law (LL.M.) and a Master's in Business Administration (MBA).

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Retail

Simply resurrected or something a little off?

Capital Deployment – Allocate aggressively to catch the rebound or stage investments to manage risk?
Core Vs. Value-add – Chase trophy assets in core markets or seek value in secondary ones?
Lender Perspective – Tighten credit standards, or offer flexible terms to stimulate deal flow?
Exit Plans – Position for quick flips in a rising market or structure for long-term hold and value creation?
Luxury Retail Resilience - With the massive slowdowns in the luxury sector and rising interest rates is luxury high street retail still a safe haven for investors?

Moderator

Volker Kraft

Managing Partner

ECE Real Estate Partners GmbH

Abhishek Jha

President

Greenman Arth

Brady Welch

Founding Partner

Slate Asset Management

Colin Campbell

Chairman

Pradera

Gabriele Cerrone

Chairman and Founder

Trophaeum

Gergely Koós-Hutás

Partner

Adventum Group

Michael Hiese

Chief Real Estate Officer

Kaufland

Witold Zatonski

Founding Partner

Syrena Real Estate

Volker Kraft

Managing PartnerECE Real Estate Partners GmbH

Germany

Managing Partner at ECE Real Estate Partners, Volker sets the firm's strategy. ECE manages €10Bn+ in assets, primarily in European shopping centers and hotels. Before ECE, he was Director at Allianz Capital Partners, involved in management and investment committees. From 2009-15, he served on DDR Corp.'s Board, a US open-air shopping center leader. In 2014, he joined Aliansce Sonae's Board, Brazil's top mall developer & operator, and since 2022, he's on Deutsche EuroShop AG’s Board, Germany's sole public firm investing only in shopping centers. Holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in finance from University of St. Gallen.

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Abhishek Jha

PresidentGreenman Arth

France

Abhishek est le Président de Greenman Arth, une société de gestion de portefeuille Française. Abhishek a plus de 14 ans d'expérience en investissement, développement et gestion d'immobilier institutionnel en France et à l'international. Greenman Arth a inauguré GMA Essentialis, une SCPI, visée par l’AMF, spécialisée dans l'immobilier de la grande distribution alimentaire en France et en Allemagne.

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Brady Welch

Founding PartnerSlate Asset Management

United Kingdom

Brady, along with his brother Blair, co-founded Slate in 2005. He has over two decades of experience in the real estate industry in North America and Europe. Slate is one of Canada’s most active and innovative real estate investors and operators, with over $6.5 billion in assets under management. Working with like-minded partners and investors, Slate is building the next great asset manager with a focus on real estate and an unwavering commitment to generating value.

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Colin Campbell

ChairmanPradera

United Kingdom

Colin Campbell is the Chairman and co-founder of Pradera, a leading retail real estate asset, investment, and fund management specialist based in London. He co-founded Pradera in January 2000 and chairs the company and its Investment Committee, along with Pradera Lateral and numerous other group companies. Mr. Campbell also serves on the ESG and Risk Committees and maintains key client relationships, supporting Pradera's leadership in future business development. His expertise has been central to Pradera's growth in continental Europe, the UK, and the Middle East, with the firm managing over €4.8 billion in retail properties. Notably, he was instrumental in the €900 million acquisition of 25 Ikea retail parks across Europe in 2017.

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Gabriele Cerrone

Chairman and FounderTrophaeum

Italy

Chairman and Founder of Trophaeum

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Gergely Koós-Hutás

PartnerAdventum Group

Hungary

Gergely Koós-Hutás serves as a Partner at Adventum Fund Management, a role he assumed in 2020, focusing on capital raising, fund, product structuring, and investment management. He brings over a decade of pan-European transactional and investment management expertise from London's top-tier Private Equity Real Estate companies. His experience includes overseeing multi-billion Euro NPL portfolios at Hudson Advisors, managing investments for Europa Capital Partners across Germany and France, and heading Asset Management for a €1 billion student housing platform at Round Hill Capital. A Cass Business School alumnus, Gergely is instrumental in Adventum's growth, contributing to significant acquisitions and advancing ESG-aligned investment strategies. He is fluent in English, German, and Hungarian.

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Michael Hiese

Chief Real Estate OfficerKaufland

Germany

Michael Hiese is Chief Real Estate Officer at Kaufland, an international retail company with over 1,580 stores in eight countries. Kaufland’s store concept combines modern architecture, maximum flexibility, sustainable construction and comprehensive service - tailored to each location. Hiese has been an integral part of the company for over 10 years. Before taking on his current role, he held various positions at Kaufland, including responsibility for strategic international expansion. Prior to joining the company, he had already gained professional experience at Metro, Obi and the Saller Group. He focused on Central and Eastern Europe right from the start of his career and lived in the Czech Republic for several years, thus being able to deepen his expertise in the CEE region.

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Witold Zatonski

Founding PartnerSyrena Real Estate

Poland

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Capital Deployment & Value-Add Deals in Southern Europe

Is the region offering enough clarity for capital to move forward?

Risk Appetite - Are investors regaining confidence to move up the risk curve in Iberia, Italy and France?
Underwriting & Pricing - Are expectations around capex, timing and yields starting to align?
Asset Selection - Which sectors and locations are proving best suited for value-add plays right now?
Execution & Returns - Are value-add strategies delivering enough upside to justify their complexity?

Moderator

Eduardo Boveda Damborenea

Managing Director

Victoria Asset Management

Antoine Tincelin

Executive Director

PGIM Real Estate

Fabio Filadelli

Southern Europe, CEE & New Markets

Nhood

Gabriele Magotti

Partner, Chief Investment Officer

Invel Real Estate

Joaquín Castellví

Co Founder & Head of European Acquisitions

STONEWEG

Marta De Azlor

Investment Director

Meridia Capital

Michele Russo

Deputy Head of Acquisitions, Europe

J.P. Morgan

Eduardo Boveda Damborenea

Managing DirectorVictoria Asset Management

Spain

Eduardo Boveda Damborenea serves as Managing Director at Victoria Asset Management in Madrid, where he leads investment strategies and client portfolio management. With extensive experience in European financial markets, he specializes in asset allocation and wealth management solutions. Eduardo brings deep expertise in institutional and private client services, focusing on risk-adjusted returns and strategic investment planning. His leadership at Victoria Asset Management has contributed to the firm's growth in the Spanish and international markets, delivering comprehensive financial advisory services to high-net-worth clients and institutional investors across diverse asset classes.

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Antoine Tincelin

Executive DirectorPGIM Real Estate

France

Executive Director at PGIM since November 2018

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Fabio Filadelli

Southern Europe, CEE & New MarketsNhood

Italy

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Gabriele Magotti

Partner, Chief Investment OfficerInvel Real Estate

Italy

Gabriele Magotti has over 23 years of experience in real estate private equity, with a focus on investment and asset management across Southern Europe. He joined Invel Real Estate in June 2024 as Chief Investment Officer. Gabriele began his career in 2003 at J.P. Morgan, as part of the Real Estate Investment Banking team. In 2005, he moved into private equity real estate at Deutsche Bank’s RREEF, where he served as Head of Acquisitions Italy and later as Head of Southern Europe. While at RREEF, he led landmark transactions such as the acquisition of Rinascente, Italy’s leading department store chain, and the sale and leaseback of Enel’s real estate portfolio, one of the largest corporate real estate transactions in the country. In 2014, Gabriele joined H.I.G. Capital as Head of Italy and subsequently took on the role of Head of European Asset Management.

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Joaquín Castellví

Co Founder & Head of European AcquisitionsSTONEWEG

Spain

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Marta De Azlor

Investment DirectorMeridia Capital

Spain

Marta De Azlor serves as Investment Director at Meridia Capital, a leading Spanish investment firm specializing in real estate and infrastructure projects. With extensive experience in private equity and investment management, she plays a key role in identifying and executing strategic investment opportunities across Spain and Europe. Her expertise encompasses portfolio management, due diligence, and capital allocation strategies. At Meridia Capital, De Azlor contributes to the firm's comprehensive approach to value creation, working closely with portfolio companies to drive growth and operational improvements. Her professional background reflects a strong foundation in finance and investment analysis within the Spanish market.

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Michele Russo

Deputy Head of Acquisitions, EuropeJ.P. Morgan

United Kingdom

Michele Russo, an Italian citizen, is based in London and serves as Head of Acquisitions and Asset Management for Southern Europe. Prior to joining the firm in January 2006, Michele worked at BNP Paribas REIM in Milan where he was responsible for sourcing and underwriting office and hotel investment opportunities in Italy. Michele holds a B.A. (cum laude) in Economics from Bocconi University. He is fluent in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and English.

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PBSA Investments

Acquisitions, forward funding or developments?

Capital Deployment - Which entry routes are investors favoring in the current cycle - and why?
Supply & Saturation - Are core markets nearing maturity, or is there still room for new stock?
Student Demand - Is long-term demand still strong enough to de-risk new PBSA pipelines?
Regulation & Rents - How are rent controls and student support policies shaping viability?

Moderator

Alexander Riches

Partner

Crosswind Capital

Amroy Lal

Director

LaSalle Investment Management

Gawain Smart

Chief Executive Officer

International Campus Group

Justin Hamer

Chief Executive Officer

BaseStack Living

Matteo Minardi

Head of Real Estate Italy & Managing Director

Ardian

Mattia Riberto

Head of Investor Relations & Transactions EU

Artisa Group

Nicolas Biganzoli

MD & Head of Investments - France

Nuveen Real Estate

Rafael Fernández-Villaverde

Managing Director - Real Estate Private Equity

Greystar

Alexander Riches

PartnerCrosswind Capital

United Kingdom

Alex Riches is a 12 year qualified lawyer who moved into private equity real estate six years ago, becoming a Managing Director at Curzon Advisers Limited, the captive asset manager of Kildare Partners. Alex became a Partner of Clifford Street Advisors in 2023, a private equity real estate platform that manages assets with a GAV of approximately €350m. Alex is also working to establish a new fund in Abu Dhabi in 2023.

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Amroy Lal

DirectorLaSalle Investment Management

United Kingdom

Amroy is Vice President in the Value-Add Investments team at LaSalle, focusing on sourcing and executing value-add real estate transactions throughout Continental Europe and the UK across all sectors. He is a Chartered Surveyor and holds a First-Class degree in BSc Investment and Finance in Property from the University of Reading.

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Gawain Smart

Chief Executive OfficerInternational Campus Group

Germany

Gawain Smart serves as Chief Executive Officer of International Campus Group, a leading education provider based in Germany. With extensive experience in international education management, Smart leads the organization's strategic vision to deliver innovative academic programs and campus solutions across multiple countries. Under his leadership, ICG has expanded its global footprint, focusing on providing high-quality educational experiences for international students. His expertise spans educational technology, cross-cultural learning environments, and strategic partnerships within the international education sector. Smart is recognized for his commitment to advancing accessible, world-class education through ICG's diverse portfolio of institutions and programs.

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Justin Hamer

Chief Executive OfficerBaseStack Living

United Kingdom

Justin is an experienced C-Suite executive with a demonstrable track record of developing, delivering and executing on strategic direction; establishing, leading and motivating executive teams to advance employee engagement and develop a high performance culture; driving profitability and overseeing all operations and business activities to ensure results consistent with the overall strategy and mission of the business.

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Matteo Minardi

Head of Real Estate Italy & Managing DirectorArdian

Italy

Matteo Minardi joined Ardian in 2016 with nine years of real estate experience. Prior to joining Ardian, Matteo was Fund Manager at Generali Real Estate. Prior to that, he was Senior Investment Manager at Redbrick Investment Group. Matteo studied at SDA Bocconi (MSc) and at Politecnico of Milan (Civil Engineering).

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Mattia Riberto

Head of Investor Relations & Transactions EUArtisa Group

Switzerland

Mattia Riberto serves as Head of Investor Relations and Transactions in Europe for the Artisa Group. He graduated in law from the University of Ferrara, where he completed his thesis on banking law and financial markets. He began his career with progressively responsible roles at Swiss Merchant Corporation, a corporate finance boutique specializing in real estate finance transactions. Since joining Artisa in 2020, Mattia has been involved in sourcing and structuring real estate transactions in line with the Group’s strategic objectives, with a particular focus on capital raising and managing relationships with institutional investors.

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Nicolas Biganzoli

MD & Head of Investments - FranceNuveen Real Estate

France

Nicolas Biganzoli serves as Managing Director & Head of Investments - France at Nuveen Real Estate, where he leads investment strategies and opportunities across the French real estate market. With extensive expertise in European real estate investment and asset management, Biganzoli oversees deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio management for one of the world's largest investment managers. His role encompasses identifying value-add and core investment opportunities while managing relationships with institutional investors and local market partners. Based in France, he brings deep knowledge of Continental European property markets and has been instrumental in expanding Nuveen's presence in the French real estate sector through strategic acquisitions and development projects.

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Rafael Fernández-Villaverde

Managing Director - Real Estate Private EquityGreystar

Spain

Rafael Fernández-Villaverde es Managing Director de Real Estate Private Equity en Greystar España, donde lidera estrategias de inversión inmobiliaria institucional. Con amplia experiencia en mercados de capital y desarrollo urbano, ha dirigido múltiples operaciones de adquisición y gestión de activos residenciales. Su expertise abarca desde la estructuración financiera hasta la optimización de portfolios inmobiliarios, posicionando a Greystar como líder en el sector de vivienda en alquiler en España. Especialista en mercados europeos de real estate y private equity.

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Multi-Family BTR

Greatest gift or feeling price pains?

Investor Sentiment - Is long-term conviction in BTR holding firm - or starting to soften?
Yield Compression - Are current pricing levels still justified by fundamentals and rent growth?
Delivery Pipeline - Can developers bring enough products to market despite cost and timing pressures?
Tenant Affordability - Are rent levels sustainable, or nearing a ceiling in key urban markets?

Moderator

James Kirimy

Founder & CEO

DOORFEED

Ben Lehrecke

Managing Partner

Fundament Advisory

Jorge Pepa

Chief Development Officer

Neinor Homes

Simon Kempf

Managing Partner/Geschäftsführer

Periskop Development GmbH

James Kirimy

Founder & CEODOORFEED

United Kingdom

James Kirimy is the Founder and CEO of DOORFEED, a UK-based technology company specializing in innovative delivery and logistics solutions. With extensive experience in the tech industry, Kirimy has demonstrated exceptional leadership in building scalable platforms that connect businesses with customers through efficient doorstep delivery services. Under his guidance, DOORFEED has emerged as a notable player in the last-mile delivery sector, leveraging cutting-edge technology to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. His entrepreneurial vision focuses on transforming traditional delivery models through digital innovation and strategic partnerships across the United Kingdom market.

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Ben Lehrecke

Managing PartnerFundament Advisory

Germany

Prior to founding Fundament, Ben acted for 12 years as country head of Round Hill Capital including 5 years as CEO of Vitus Group. Selected previous experience include Head of German and Austrian real estate business for Pears Global, Director of Acquisitions at The Mills Corp. and KanAm Group in Munich, and Director of New Business Development at Tishman Speyer Properties in London and New York. Ben holds a Dual Masters degree in Business Management and Engineering from TU Berlin and Masters of Real Estate Development from USC, Los Angeles.

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Jorge Pepa

Chief Development OfficerNeinor Homes

Spain

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Simon Kempf

Managing Partner/GeschäftsführerPeriskop Development GmbH

Germany

Dr. Simon Kempf is co-founder of Periskop Partners AG and Managing Partner of Periskop Development GmbH. As Managing Partner, he leads the land development team and is responsible for the portfolio transactions and asset management. He was previously a Director for Savills Corporate Finance and holds a double degree in Real Estate Finance and Economics from the European Business School (EBS) and the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

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Cycle d’Investissement en France

Quelles stratégies d'allocation pour naviguer dans un marché dynamique ?

Moderator

Sophie Colin-Sansier

Head of Investment & Divestment France

Generali Real Estate

Floriane Menguy

Head of Transactions France and Belux

BlackRock

Jérémy Convert

MD - Head of Investments

AEW

Omar Fjer

Head of RE France & Managing Director

Ardian

Pierre Julin

Managing Director

DeA Capital Real Estate

Pierre Lariviere

Partner & Co-Head of Real Estate

Eurazeo

Sophie Colin-Sansier

Head of Investment & Divestment FranceGenerali Real Estate

France

Sophie Colin Sansier joined Generali Real Estate as the Head of Investment and Divestment in 2014. Prior to this date, she has developed a consolidated experience during more than 15 years in the real estate market, holding senior positions such as Head of Investments in Beacon Capital Partners France and in charge of development, disposals and renovations for third parties at Bouygues Immobilier. She graduated from the ESSEC and holds a Master’s degree in economics and in finance.

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Floriane Menguy

Head of Transactions France and BeluxBlackRock

France

Floriane is the new Head of France and Belux for BlackRock

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Jérémy Convert

MD - Head of InvestmentsAEW

France

Jeremy, who has been with AEW since 2013 as an Executive Director in the Investment team, will lead the investment team in Paris with responsibility for all investments in France on behalf of AEW’s European funds and separate account clients. Thierry Locatelli has also been appointed Deputy Head of the investment team in Paris to support Jeremy.

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Omar Fjer

Head of RE France & Managing DirectorArdian

France

Omar Fjer joined Ardian in 2015. Prior to joining Ardian, he spent 2 years as head of investments at Société Foncière Lyonnaise. He started his career working at Unibail-Rodamco as an asset manager on major French shopping centers.

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Pierre Julin

Managing DirectorDeA Capital Real Estate

France

Pierre joined DeA Capital in 2018 and is supporting the investment and asset management strategy. He has more than 11 years of experience in M&A, financing and investment. Prior to joining DeA Capital Pierre was investment manager at FREO. Before, he worked 10 years at GE Capital including roles as Senior Manager for the M&A team (executing on several transactions across Europe) and the Private Equity funds. Pierre joined GE Capital through the Financial Management Program (FMP). Pierre graduated from NEOMA Business school, France.

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Pierre Lariviere

Partner & Co-Head of Real EstateEurazeo

France

Pierre Larivière est Partner & Co-Head of Real Estate chez Eurazeo, l'une des principales sociétés d'investissement européennes. Fort d'une expertise approfondie dans l'immobilier et le private equity, il dirige les stratégies d'investissement immobilier du groupe. Diplômé d'écoles de commerce prestigieuses, il possède une solide expérience dans le développement et la gestion d'actifs immobiliers à travers l'Europe. Chez Eurazeo, il supervise un portefeuille diversifié d'investissements immobiliers et contribue activement à la croissance et à la transformation digitale du secteur. Son leadership et sa vision stratégique font de lui un acteur reconnu du marché immobilier français et européen.

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11th September, 16:30 - 17:30

Buyers

How Long Before Distress Shows Up?

Co-chairs

Tim WilkinsonIndotek Group Moderator

Fabrizio GrenaEmerald Pine Capital

Han GohStrategic Value Partners

Jeremie GoldsztainLone Star Europe Acquisitions LLP

Marcelo FedakPatria Investments

Pradeep PattemPark Street Nordicom

Rob CotterellStoneweg

Logistics

Peaked demand or diversity in sector opening up supply?

Co-chairs

Laurie LagardeCBRE Investment Management Moderator

Dean HarrisonHarleyford Capital

Ekaterina AvdoninaMirastar

Fabrizio LauroPanattoni

Hubert MichalakHillwood

Ian WorboysEuropean Green Logistics Space

Justin HildebrandtAffinius Capital

Stefan WalldorfCerberus

Iberia, Italy & France Hotels

Real optimism remains, but is performance still equally delivering across all markets?

Co-chairs

Carlo PaguioHotel101 Global Moderator

Ibon NaberanAll Iron RE I Socimi

Katja PazelskayaBlue Tagus

Flexible Living Models

Downturn proof?

Co-chairs

Esteve AlmirallNode Moderator

Andrea RotherLimehome

François RothColonies

Hannibal DuMont SchütteSTAYERY

Buyers

How Long Before Distress Shows Up?

Is distress imminent - Or still a few quarters away?
Asset Class Distress - Are industrial, office, retail, or residential markets the early warning signs?
Dealflow - Are buyers gearing up with cash or waiting for deeper discounts?
Playbook for buying distress - Early mover advantage or wait and see?

Moderator

Tim Wilkinson

European Commercial Director

Indotek Group

Fabrizio Grena

Founding Partner and CEO

Emerald Pine Capital

Han Goh

Director

Strategic Value Partners

Jeremie Goldsztain

Senior Managing Director

Lone Star Europe Acquisitions LLP

Marcelo Fedak

Partner & Head of Real Estate

Patria Investments

Pradeep Pattem

CEO

Park Street Nordicom

Rob Cotterell

Managing Director Investment

Stoneweg

Tim Wilkinson

European Commercial DirectorIndotek Group

Hungary

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Fabrizio Grena

Founding Partner and CEOEmerald Pine Capital

Italy

Prior to co-founding Emerald Pine Capital, Fabrizio was a managing director in the Asset and Wealth Management Division of Goldman Sachs. Fabrizio joined the European Special Situations team of Goldman Sachs in 2011. As a senior member of the Real Estate investing team, he was responsible for investments in opportunistic real estate, non performing loans and special situations across several European jurisdictions. In 2021, Fabrizio transitioned to the Sustainable Investing Group, where he led the development of a nascent strategy focused on forestry and agriculture. Before his time at Goldman Sachs, Fabrizio was a director in the European CRE Special Situations group of Deutsche Bank, which he joined in 2005. He began his career in 2002 in the Global Principal Investment and Secured Financing team at Merrill Lynch in London. Fabrizio holds an MSc in Finance from Bocconi University in Milan.

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Han Goh

DirectorStrategic Value Partners

United Kingdom

Han Goh serves as Director at SVP Global, a UK-based company specializing in strategic business solutions. With extensive experience in international markets and business development, Han brings valuable expertise in cross-cultural business operations and strategic planning. At SVP Global, Han plays a key role in driving company growth initiatives and managing strategic partnerships. His professional background encompasses diverse industry experience, contributing to innovative business solutions and operational excellence. Han's leadership capabilities and international perspective have been instrumental in expanding SVP Global's market presence and enhancing client relationships across various sectors.

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Jeremie Goldsztain

Senior Managing DirectorLone Star Europe Acquisitions LLP

United Kingdom

Jeremie Goldsztain serves as Senior Managing Director at Lone Star Europe Acquisitions LLP, a leading global private equity firm specializing in distressed assets and real estate investments. Based in the UK, he brings extensive expertise in European markets, focusing on complex acquisition strategies and portfolio management. His role encompasses identifying investment opportunities, executing transactions, and driving value creation across Lone Star's European operations. With deep knowledge of distressed debt markets and restructuring, Goldsztain plays a key role in the firm's expansion and investment activities throughout Europe, contributing to Lone Star's reputation as a sophisticated alternative investment manager.

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Marcelo Fedak

Partner & Head of Real EstatePatria Investments

Brazil

Marcelo Fedak is a Partner and Head of Real Estate at Patria Asset Management, where he leads the Real Estate business unit and drives investment strategies across Latin America. He has been instrumental in significant transactions, including the integration of Credit Suisse's Brazilian Real Estate Business and strategic industrial property acquisitions. Prior to Patria, Mr. Fedak founded and served as Managing Partner of BlueMacaw. His extensive experience includes heading Real Estate for Blackstone in Latin America and serving as Partner and Head of Real Estate at BTG Pactual, where he was responsible for US$3bn of equity invested. He also held investment banking roles at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse, executing over US$30bn in M&A and capital markets transactions. Mr. Fedak holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from FGV – Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo.

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Pradeep Pattem

CEOPark Street Nordicom

Denmark

He is Chief Executive Officer of Park Street Advisors Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer & Director at Park Street Nordicom A. He is also on the board of Park Street Asset Management Ltd. He previously was Head-Credit & Mortgage Markets at The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (Danish Branch) and MD & Head-Credit & Mortgage Markets at Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc. Pradeep Pattem received an undergraduate degree from Delhi Institute of Technology, Management & Research and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.

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Rob Cotterell

Managing Director InvestmentStoneweg

United Kingdom

Rob has over 29 years of experience working across the UK and Continental European markets holding executive roles with a focus on transactions, fund management and development. He was previously a founding Partner of MC Property and Head of Investment for Europe at Cromwell Property Group, where played a lead role in the €1.3bn IPO on the Singapore stock exchange of European REIT. Rob has an BSc in Estate Management, is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and holds a IMC qualification.

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Logistics

Peaked demand or diversity in sector opening up supply?

Demand Dynamics – E-commerce-driven surge plateauing, or new segments (nearshoring, reverse logistics) fueling continued growth?
Core Capital Revival – LPs re-engaging confidently or logistics yields becoming unattractive?
Asset Quality – Premium pricing justified for prime, well-located logistics, or emerging markets and fringe locations offering better value?
Sector Diversification – Invest into specialised niches (cold storage, urban logistics), or remain cautious in mainstream distribution assets?

Moderator

Laurie Lagarde

Managing Director Head of EMEA Logistics Operator Division Country Leader France

CBRE Investment Management

Dean Harrison

Founder & Managing Director, Investments

Harleyford Capital

Ekaterina Avdonina

Co-Founder & CEO

Mirastar

Fabrizio Lauro

Head of Capital Markets

Panattoni

Hubert Michalak

Managing Director

Hillwood

Ian Worboys

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

European Green Logistics Space

Justin Hildebrandt

Sr. Managing Director - Head of Europe

Affinius Capital

Stefan Walldorf

Managing Director

Cerberus

Laurie Lagarde

Managing Director Head of EMEA Logistics Operator Division Country Leader FranceCBRE Investment Management

France

Laurie Lagarde is the Head of EMEA Logistics Operator Division and leads a sector-specialized team to support all elements of execution and operations for CBRE Investment Management EMEA Logistics investments. With a logistics platform reaching almost EUR12 billion AUM and approximately 7 million square meters, she is directly responsible for the entire EMEA Logistics value chain for our investors from transaction management and operations to the enhancement of our customer experience.

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Dean Harrison

Founder & Managing Director, InvestmentsHarleyford Capital

United Kingdom

Prior to founding Harleyford Capital, Dean was a Director at InfraRed Capital Partners (European Real Estate) where he worked for ten years and was responsible for Origination and Execution. Since 2018, he has concluded approximately £1bn of discretionary UK investment transactions across the residential, mixed-use, and logistics sectors. Prior to InfraRed, Dean worked in Cushman & Wakefield’s Corporate Finance and Fund Management departments where he was based in Paris and London. He holds a First-Class undergraduate degree in Business Studies from Leicester Business School and a post-graduate degree with Distinction in Real Estate from the University of Reading. Dean is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a qualified commercial energy assessor (NDEA).

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Ekaterina Avdonina

Co-Founder & CEOMirastar

United Kingdom

Ekaterina is a CEO and Co-Founder of Mirastar. Mirastar is a new specialist pan-European developer, investor and manager of big box logistics assets established by Ekaterina Avdonina, CEO, and Anthony Butler, CIO, in a joint venture with M7 Real Estate. From 2010 to 2018 Ekaterina was with Delin Capital Group focused on real estate investments and raising debt and co-founded DCAM. Previously, Ekaterina was with ING Real Estate in the Netherlands. Prior to ING, Ekaterina was with GVA in Moscow focused on the execution of development projects. Ekaterina graduated with a MSc. in Real Estate from Cass Business School and received a degree in Corporate Finance and Accounting from the Finance Academy under the Russian Government.

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Fabrizio Lauro

Head of Capital MarketsPanattoni

Italy

Fabrizio began his career in 1998 with General Electric, where he held various leadership positions in Europe in the Finance and Business Development functions until 2006. He subsequently worked for eight years in the investment management sector, first as Head of European Asset Management at D.B. Zwirn & Co., then as CFO and Chief Operating Officer of Spazio Investment NV and, finally, as CEO of Arkos Capital SA, a Swiss hedge fund manager for institutional clients. He joined InvestiRE SGR in 2014 as the Head of Business Development & Fund Raising of the new merged entity. He holds a MSc degree in Economics from the University of Genoa, where he graduated cum laude in 1996.

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Hubert Michalak

Managing DirectorHillwood

Poland

Hubert has been involved in the real estate market for over 20 years. He has comprehensive knowledge of investment processes, design, financing and leasing of warehouse space, as well as real estate management and turnover. In 2014, Hubert opened a Hillwood branch in Warsaw and then built a team of experts who function efficiently in a changing business environment. The effects of Hubert's work are investments worth over a billion euros and modern warehouse projects with an area of almost 2 million square meters.

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Ian Worboys

Chief Executive Officer & Co-FounderEuropean Green Logistics Space

Czech Republic

Justin Hildebrandt

Sr. Managing Director - Head of EuropeAffinius Capital

USA

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Stefan Walldorf

Managing DirectorCerberus

Netherlands

Stefan Walldorf is a Managing Director in Cerberus’ European Real Estate Group and a member of the Cerberus NPL Committee, Real Estate Committee, and Real Estate Debt Committee. Since joining Cerberus in 2006, Mr. Walldorf has led a wide range of transactions in Europe, including acquisitions of commercial properties, restructurings and loan portfolios. He is currently overseeing the built-up of Cerberus’ EUR 3bn Strategic Industrial Real Estate (SIRE) platform across Europe. Prior to joining Cerberus, Mr. Walldorf worked in Eurohypo’s structured real estate finance division focusing on multinational and institutional clients and structuring financing transactions in commercial and residential real estate.

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Iberia, Italy & France Hotels

Real optimism remains, but is performance still equally delivering across all markets?

Investment Landscape - Is capital sentiment consistent across the region, or varying by country and product type?
Performance & Pricing - Are RevPAR and ADR trends aligned, or is pricing power more fragmented than expected?
Development Outlook - Where is the pipeline most active? And what’s really getting delivered?
Brand & Operator Strategy - Are players scaling across borders, or tailoring approaches to each national market?

Moderator

Carlo Paguio

Director of Strategic Partnerships Europe

Hotel101 Global

Ibon Naberan

General Manager & CFO

All Iron RE I Socimi

Katja Pazelskaya

Managing Partner

Blue Tagus

Carlo Paguio

Director of Strategic Partnerships EuropeHotel101 Global

Spain

Currently serving as Director of Strategic Partnerships (Europe) of Hotel101 Global based in Madrid, Spain, Carlo Paguio is responsible for the expansion of Hotel101 across Europe. Hotel101 Global, a subsidiary of DoubleDragon headquartered in Singapore, is set to go public on Nasdaq this year—marking a significant milestone in its journey to become a dominant force in the hotel industry. With more than a decade of experience in real estate and business development, Mr. Paguio oversees the formation and successful execution of joint ventures and strategic partnerships between Hotel101 and real estate developers/land owners/other RE stakeholders.

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Ibon Naberan

General Manager & CFOAll Iron RE I Socimi

Spain

Ibon Naberan serves as General Manager & CFO at All Iron Group, a Spanish real estate investment company (SOCIMI). With extensive experience in financial management and corporate leadership, he oversees the company's strategic operations and financial planning. Naberan brings expertise in real estate investment management, capital allocation, and business development to his dual role. Under his financial stewardship, All Iron Group focuses on acquiring and managing commercial real estate assets. His leadership combines operational excellence with sound financial governance, positioning the company for sustainable growth in the Spanish real estate market.

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Katja Pazelskaya

Managing PartnerBlue Tagus

Portugal

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Flexible Living Models

Downturn proof?

Resilience & Demand - Are flexible formats proving more stable than traditional residential in uncertain markets?
Product Definition - What models are truly meeting tenant expectations? And which are just repackaged?
Operational Performance - Are margins and occupancy strong enough to justify the complexity of these assets?
Investment Appetite - Is institutional capital ready to scale flexible living, or still in testing mode?

Moderator

Esteve Almirall

Co-Founder, Managing Director

Node

Andrea Rother

Director Expansion - New Markets

Limehome

François Roth

Co-Founder

Colonies

Hannibal DuMont Schütte

Co-Founder und Geschäftsführer

STAYERY

Esteve Almirall

Co-Founder, Managing DirectorNode

Spain

Esteve leads all Node Iberian efforts, which are organized across three departments: development, operations and capital markets. He has extensive experience in coliving, multifamily and vacation rentals and previously worked at Starcity, Airbnb and VTS. Esteve has a degree in Finance from New York University.

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Andrea Rother

Director Expansion - New MarketsLimehome

Germany

Andrea Rother serves as Director of Expansion - New Markets at Limehome GmbH, a leading European apart-hotel company specializing in digitally-enabled extended stay accommodations. In her role, she spearheads Limehome's strategic expansion into emerging markets, leveraging her expertise in business development and market entry strategies. Rother brings extensive experience in hospitality and real estate sectors, focusing on identifying growth opportunities and establishing operational frameworks in new geographic regions. She plays a crucial role in Limehome's mission to revolutionize the extended stay experience through technology-driven solutions and strategic market positioning across Europe.

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François Roth

Co-FounderColonies

France

François graduated from ESSEC and Panthéon Assas university (M2 in notary law). François worked previously at Catella & Unibail-Rodamco (Investment) before launching Colonies with two other cofounders - Amaury Courbon (ex- Jaïna Capital) and Alexandre Martin (ex - Rothschild). They had a first entrepreneurship success with Gansky, a society specialized in flatsharing for students. With Colonies, they target to create a new urban housing experience for a broader audience. He is a member of the RICS.

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Hannibal DuMont Schütte

Co-Founder und GeschäftsführerSTAYERY

Germany

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