Name: Europe GRI 2026 - Winter Edition
Start: 2026-02-26 03:00:00
End: 2026-02-26 03:00:00
Location: London

Hedging through inflationary headwinds to build resilient deal flow

Venue:

London Hilton on Park Lane, London

25-26 February

334 people are attending

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ABOUT EUROPE GRI 2026 - WINTER EDITION

Fast becoming our flagship event for senior real estate investors, fund managers, asset owners, lenders and developers, active in the UK, as well as those with diversified pan European portfolios across countries and sectors. Create dealflow and benchmark pricing, location and risk hedging strategies with your peers. Spend real time with the right people with private investor driven roundtables. No press, no formal agendas, no stages, just qualified decision makers with risk in real estate transactions, sitting down together for closed door discussions.

Pre-arranged 1-2-1 Meetings

Roundtable Discussion

In-depth Industry Knowledge

What you can expect

81%

Banks, funds, investors, and developers

High-level Networking & Matchmaking

Support in arranging 1-to-1 meetings and introductions with potential business partners

Discussion Rooms

Extra Activities

GRI Women Leading European RE 2026 24th February | 13:30 - 19:15

Site Visits 25th February | 09:30 - 16:00

Polish Forum 2026 - London Edition 25th February | 14:30 - 17:15

C-Circle Reunion 2026 - Winter Edition 25th February | 17:00 - 18:30

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26th February, 09:00 - 10:00

Opening Talkshow

Macro Forces, Capital Flows, and the Deals That Will Define 2026

Europe’s Macro Equation - Which economic forces will drive or derail real estate in 2026?
Capital on the Move - How are global flows into Europe shifting between sectors, risk profiles, and geographies?
The GP Playbook - What strategies will win in a low-growth, high-selectivity environment?
Mega Deals & Market Signals – What transactions will set the tone for the year?
Beyond the cycle - What long-term trends will reshape European real estate?

Achal Gandhi

CIO - Global Indirect Real Estate Strategies

CBRE Investment Management

Claus Mathisen

CEO & Partner

Urban Partners

Oksana Beard

Global Head Debt Capital Markets, Real Estate

Goldman Sachs

26th February, 10:30 - 11:30

Beyond Borders

2026 Capital Deployment - Timing, Cross-Border Conviction & GCC Fundraising Strategies

Track the Flows – Where is global capital moving in 2026 (Asia, Europe, GCC), and what’s driving it?
Time it Right – Is 2026 the sweet spot for redeploying capital, or already priced in?
Build Conviction Across Borders – How do investors underwrite fragmented markets and manage geopolitical perception?
Structure Smart – Debt, equity or hybrid: what structures are winning in cross-border execution today?
Raise & Partner Better – What do global LPs (incl. GCC capital) want now, and how do GPs turn capital into long-term alliances?

Moderator

Alexander Riches

Partner

Crosswind Capital

Allen Chilten

Global Head of Real Estate Capital Formation

Schroders Investment Management

Andrew Bygrave

Founder & Managing Director

Odyssey Partners

Hubert Joachim

CIO

Amundi Immobilier

Paul Devonshire

Managing Director, Global Investors Group

Affinius Capital

26th February, 10:30 - 11:30

UK Deals

Where is the UK Pipeline Still Attracting Capital?

How are real estate partnerships structuring capital, governance, and risk allocation to deliver UK projects from in the current market?
Which UK sectors and locations are attracting the most committed capital from players, and how are return targets being recalibrated?
What strategies are players using to de-risk delivery while protecting upside potential?
How are new fundamentals & investment requirements from capital partners and developers influencing deal and project selection and long-term value creation?

Moderator

David Evans

Partner

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

Daniel Harris

CIO

Fusion Group

Dean Harrison

Founder & Managing Director, Investments

Harleyford Capital

Federico Bianchi

CEO

Ho Bee Land

Jill Xiaozhou Ju

Founder / CEO

True North Management

Marc Eden

Investment Director

Arada London

Mike Diana

Managing Director

TPG Angelo Gordon

Pranav Goel

Co-CEO

Lodha Group

Priya Chauhan

Director of Debt Finance

Oaknorth Bank

26th February, 10:30 - 11:30

Flexible Living Models

Where Resilience Meets Scalable Growth?

Flex Demand Drivers Is demand more driven by housing shortages or changing lifestyles? And how consistent is it across European cities?
Investment Viability Can co-living and flex-living offer scalable, long-term returns? Or are they still tied to very specific locations?
Operational Complexity How do short stays and high service levels impact margins? Are we ahead of operational demands already?
Regulation & Standardization Are local rules limiting growth across markets? What is needed to build a more stable, cross-border framework?

Moderator

Philip Grace

Chief Development Officer

Bob W

Dimitri Chandogin

Co-founder/ President

NUMA Group

Esteve Almirall

Co-Founder, Managing Director

Node

Hannibal DuMont Schütte

Co-Founder und Geschäftsführer

STAYERY

26th February, 10:30 - 11:30

Italy’s Real Estate Market - From Crossroads to Comeback?

Sector Outlook - From hotels and housing to offices, retail, and logistics: diamonds in the rough ready for a renaissance, or white elephants dragging their feet?
Market Fundamentals - Italy’s real estate a sleeping giant ready to awaken, or an old dog stuck in its ways?
Regional Disparities - Milan calling the shots while the South lags, or can every region get a piece of the pie?
Capital Flows - Foreign capital flocking to Italy like bees to honey, or steering clear of stormy weather?
Future Outlook - Italy poised for a renaissance in real estate, or just kicking the can down the road?

Moderator

Francesco Mantegazza

Managing Partner

FIVERS

Christopher Mertlitz

Managing Director, Head of European Investments

W P Carey International

Domenico Giusti

SMD, Head of Business Development

Castello

Federico Valentini

Head of Capital Markets and M&A Advisory

Nhood

Paolo Magnaschi

MF Real Estate Advisory

Valeria Falcone

CEO

Colliers International

26th February, 10:30 - 11:30

Europe’s Light Industrial & Logistics

Overcrowded, saturated or the next strategic pivot?

Investment Momentum - Capital to keep flowing or start to pull back?
Vacancy Levels - Stay tight or loosen further?
Macro Risks - Will trade headwinds persist or ease?
Favorable Capital Conditions - Temporary cheap money or tightening up?
2026 inflection point - Are we at saturation or a strategic pivot?

Moderator

Fabrizio Lauro

Head of Capital Markets

Panattoni

Christian Jamison

Managing Partner & CEO

Valor Real Estate Partners

Dan Valenzano

Senior Partner

GREYKITE

Duncan Jarvis

Head of Portfolio Management, Europe

Delin Property

Jakob Kær Bille Krogh Nielsen

Capital Markets Lead - Global Industrial/Logistics Real Estate

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Mohamad (Mac) Abouchalbak

CEO

SFO Capital Partners

Paul Segreto

Managing Director - Logistics Development/Investments and Global Head of Industrial Asset Management

Affinius Capital

Vincent Sadé

Head of Capital Deployment France

Prologis

26th February, 12:00 - 13:00

Where Smart Capital Moves

Equity Repricing, JVs & Value-Add Returns in Europe

Where Smart Capital Moves – How are investors reallocating equity across geographies and asset classes as repricing reshapes Europe?
Deploying Dry Powder – What’s the winning strategy for timing deployment: wait for clarity or move early for first-mover advantage?
Alignment & Governance – What breaks down most often in JV partnerships under stress, and how can it be prevented from day one?
Underwriting & Structuring – How are LPs and operators bridging gaps on debt costs, leasing, capex, timelines and downside protection?
Decision Rights, Liquidity & Exit – When conditions shift (refinancing tightens, plans change, capital calls hit), who calls the shots, and what’s changing in hold periods and exits into 2026?

Moderator

Jatin Ondhia

CEO

Shojin

Charles Favard

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

UBS

Dorota Latkowska-Diniejko

Co-Founder of REINO Group, CIO

REINO Partners

Federico Bianchi

CEO

Ho Bee Land

Filippo Belvederi

Managing Partner & CEO

Greywall Capital Partners

Jean-Philippe Küss

Founder & CEO

Trustone REIM

Nebil Senman

Co-Owner & Managing Partner

Griffin Capital Partners

Rob Cotterell

Managing Director Investment

Stoneweg

26th February, 12:00 - 13:00

Capital Stack Realignment

Managing Risk Across the Layers

How are players adjusting the balance between equity, mezzanine, and senior debt to align with today’s market risk profile?
Where do players see the greatest opportunity or vulnerability across the capital stack in their current portfolio or pipeline?
How are players structuring partnerships or co-investments to bridge funding gaps while preserving control and returns?
What stress-testing or downside protection measures are players prioritizing to safeguard each layer of the stack in a volatile market?

Moderator

Joe Freedman

Head of Origination

ASK Partners

Agnes Decourcelle

Global Head of Real Estate Syndicate

Societe Generale

Irene Ryan

Managing Director, Head International Debt Asset Mgmt

Starwood Capital Group

Laia Massague

Partner

StepStone Group

Marco Rampin

MD & Head of Debt Investments Europe

Cerberus

Michael Shields

EMEA Head of Real Estate

ING Real Estate Finance

Rob Pritchard

Chief Investment Officer

Cohort Capital

Shaun Connery

Managing Director | Head of European Debt

Affinius Capital

26th February, 12:00 - 13:00

Investments Opportunities in Spain

A strategic piece into Europe's real estate chess match?

Spain Fundamentals What elements are sustaining Spain’s investment momentum? How are macro conditions and demographics influencing demand across sectors?
Investment Priorities Which asset classes are shining the most and why? Are investors focusing on core assets or value-add plays too?
Entry Strategies How are international and domestic players securing prime opportunities? Are partnerships and platform deals becoming the preferred route?
Competitive Positioning With rising interest from global capital, how can investors differentiate and capture the best deals in a crowded market?

Moderator

Juan Alonso Bartolome

CEO

Tech-Stone

Eduardo Boveda Damborenea

Managing Director

Victoria Asset Management

Jaime Lopez Marco

Fundraising / Client & Business Development Director

Azora

Paula León Arias

Head of Real Estate Finance

Banco Sabadell

Pedro Coelho

Chairman

Square Asset Management

26th February, 12:00 - 13:00

Germany

Bringing capital stability back or tough test ahead?

Stability or slide Is German capital deployment regaining traction or close to stalling again?
Residential resilience Are multi‑family and residential holding firm or over‑priced illusions?
Regulatory risk Can reform, zoning fixes and stimulus crack the approval bottleneck?
Debt pressure Will liquidity‑strained funds and distressed lenders trigger forced exits or opportunity?

Lars Meisinger

Chief Executive Officer

Periskop Partners AG

Lisa Strohbücker

Head of Investment, Germany

Heimstaden

Niklas Hartmann

Director - European Commercial Real Estate Debt

Alliance Bernstein

Patrick Pfeiffer

Managing Director

4 MORE Capital Partners

Simon Koenig

CEO

Lakeward Management

26th February, 12:00 - 13:00

Retail

What’s investable, what’s obsolete, and where is reactivation happening?

Mixed-Use Strategy Double down on integration or keep retail standalone?
Tenant Mix Focus on experiential/service-led or stick with traditional anchors?
Prime Yields Compression ahead or plateauing at current levels?
Debt, Lending, and Financing Loosen up in 2026 or remain selective?
Investor Appetite Grocery-anchored, outlets, and parks as the safe bet or look beyond the obvious?
Asset Management Rely on traditional leasing expertise or pivot to data-driven decision-making?

Colin Campbell

Chairman

Pradera

Dierk Schneider

Director Global Retail Real Estate

Daniel Swarovski Corporation AG

Marek Noetzel

Chief Operating Officer

NEPI Rockcastle

Patricia Pinto

Sierra IG Board Member and Head of IR

Sonae Sierra

26th February, 12:00 - 13:00

BTR and PBSA

Still Compelling for Capital?

Demand Resilience - Is demand strong enough to sustain occupancy and rent growth?
Investment Thesis & Pricing - Are investors prioritising income, growth, or a mix of both?
Development Constraints - Are costs, planning, and land scarcity limiting new supply?
Operations & Value Creation - Does operational quality materially drive performance and value?
Cross-Border Scalability - Can platforms scale efficiently across European markets?

Moderator

Daniel Harris

CIO

Fusion Group

Gawain Smart

Chief Executive Officer

International Campus Group

John Dunkerley

Founder partner & CEO

Apache Capital Partners

Juan De La Pena

CEO

Bravo!

Matteo Minardi

Head of Real Estate Italy & Managing Director

Ardian

Tom Livelli

Partner and Head of Living Strategies, Europe

EQT Exeter

Zdena Noack

Co-Owner

ZEITRAUM

26th February, 12:00 - 13:00

Asset Repositioning

What are the key strategies for future rewarding assets?

Asset Transformation Models - Opportunistic or strategic approach to adapting and converting assets?
Underwriting & ESG Integration - Core value driver or compliance necessity for future returns?
Financing Strategies - Debt restructuring or equity partnerships for capital-intensive repositioning?
Sector Conversion - Which asset classes present the strongest repositioning upside in 2026?

Moderator

José Antonio de Pedro Cuadrado

Partner

Distrito Natural

Federico Valentini

Head of Capital Markets and M&A Advisory

Nhood

Jonathan Wiedemann

Head of North West & Building Consultancy

JLL

Miguel Hernández

Director of Strategy and Corporate Development

Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte

Patrick O'Gorman

CEO

Bywater

26th February, 14:00 - 15:00

Debt & Credit in Southern Europe Deals

Do we see the rise of a new debt cycle in the region?

Lenders Appetite Are traditional and alternative lenders ready to expand exposure in the region? How are macro conditions shaping their risk tolerance?
Pricing & Financing Terms How are interest rates, spreads, and covenant structures evolving? Are borrowers finding room to negotiate in the current cycle?
Capital Sources Share How is the competition between bank financing and alternative capital? Which structures are proving most efficient for large-scale deals?
Lending Strategies Which sectors and geographies are attracting the most financing activity? Are lenders targeting only core markets at the moment?

António Pereira Dias

Partner

Havenstone

Domenico Giusti

SMD, Head of Business Development

Castello

Hugo Velez

Managing Partner and Co-CEO

Hipoges

Isabel Moro Pascual

Managing Partner

Welz

Itamar Volkov

Managing Partner

Frux Capital

Paula León Arias

Head of Real Estate Finance

Banco Sabadell

26th February, 14:00 - 15:00

CEE Allocation Changes

What's the new and next Capital Movement?

Capital Allocation Trends Investors retreating or reshuffling within Poland, Czechia, and Hungary?
Asset Class Rotation Logistics leading, or capital flowing to PRS, offices, and emerging alternatives?
Local vs Global Domestic players filling the gap as foreign capital retreats? Who are the new international entrants?
Risk & Returns How are yield expectations adjusting in light of political, currency, and market volatility?
Distress & Opportunity Equity stepping back as debt capital rises?

Moderator

Guenther Artner

Head of Group Commercial Real Estate

Erste Group Bank AG

Omar Koleilat

Executive Chairman

Crestyl

Tim Wilkinson

European Commercial Director

Indotek Group

Tomasz Jurkanis

Company Owner

Loft Asset Management

26th February, 14:00 - 15:00

Europe’s Net Zero Real Estate - Stranded Assets or Sustainable Success?

EU Policy Framework - Green Deal the wind in our sails, or a ball and chain for real estate investors?
Carbon Regulations - Rising carbon prices to light a fire under retrofits, or leave laggards out in the cold?
Financing Tools - Green bonds and EU incentives the golden goose, or just a drop in the ocean?
Investor Pressure - Institutional investors leading the charge, or simply covering their backs?
Regional Disparities - Is Europe a level playing field, or a tale of two markets?

Moderator

Hans Vrensen

European Head of Research and Strategy

AEW Europe

Abhishek Parmar

Head of Sustainable Development at HBREAVIS

HB Reavis Group

Brett Ormrod

Head of Sustainability

LaSalle Investment Management

Emmanuel Verhoosel

Operating Partner

Square Sense

Julia Wein

COO

CRREM - Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor

Julie Townsend

Global Co-Head of Sustainability, Real Estate

PGIM Real State

Katie Krelle

Head of Sustainable Asset Services

JLL

26th February, 15:20 - 16:20

Real Estate Refinancing and Maturing Loans

Risk, Return, or Default?

Moderator

Aparna Sehgal

Chair, Real Estate & Structured Finance

Winston & Strawn

David Gorleku

Senior Managing Director

Blackstone

Fiona Voon

Head of Real Estate Capital Markets UK

BNP Paribas

Hal Shaw

Partner, Head of European Capital Solutions

KSL Capital Partners

Jeff Fastov

Senior MD & Head of Credit Strategies

Affinius Capital

Nicola Free

Head of CRE, EMEA

Wells Fargo

Omar El Glaoui

Co-Head of EMEA Real Estate Finance

Citi Group

William Twemlow

Managing Director, Co-Head, European Real Estate Debt

Ares Management

26th February, 15:20 - 16:20

Hospitality Deals

How differentiated ops models preserve capital and where to place the best bets?

Which market and asset characteristics are players prioritizing to identify high-conviction opportunities amid pricing dislocation?
How are players determining the optimal balance between experience-led enhancements and efficiency-driven operations to preserve asset value?
Which hospitality segments are players finding deliver the strongest capital resilience under current market conditions?
How are players quantifying the long-term valuation impact of brand differentiation versus cost optimization?
What hybrid operational strategies are players adopting to capture both premium rates and stable margins?

Moderator

Carlo Paguio

Director of Strategic Partnerships Europe

Hotel101 Global

Alinio Azevedo

Managing Director, Luxury and Lifestyle

Driftwood Capital

Camil Yazbeck

Global Chief Development Officer

Accor Hotels

Diane Daudin Clavaud

Global Director of Business Development

Nobu Hotels

Grazi Paineli

Partner & Managing Director

Limestone Capital

Linda Nel

Head of Investor Solutions

Mohari Hospitality

Namid Mangalji

Co-Founder & Senior Managing Director

EQ Group

Raúl González

CEO

Barceló Group

Riccardo Abello

Managing Director Real Estate

Eurazeo

26th February, 15:20 - 16:20

Data Centres

Powering Europe’s digital backbone or stalled by power and land constraints?

Data Centres Surge or Saturation – Where will Real Estate Capital Meet Digital Demand?
Europe’s Digital Backbone – Is fundraising the Growth Engine or Bottleneck for Investors?
Site Selection Pressures – Race for power, fiber, and land: a manageable challenge, or a throttling new development?
Public-Private Coordination – Can governments, tenants, and developers align quickly enough to meet demand, or will fragmented collaboration stall expansion?

Moderator

Partha Sarathy

Head of Asset Management

Pictet Group

Andrea Bora

MD, Co-Head of EMEA RE Finance

Goldman Sachs

Eric Boonstra

CEO

Kevlinx

Maud Texier

Global VP, Data centers and Industrials

Octopus Energy

Paco González

Founder & Partner

Core Capital Investments

Yuri Naumov

Head of Global Key Accounts and Strategic Relations

Bouygues Construction

26th February, 15:20 - 16:20

Capital Markets in Motion

Pricing Risk in an Uncertain Cycle

How are players adjusting risk premium expectations across sectors given the current stage of the cycle?
Which market signals would prompt players to shift from defensive positioning to a new phase of capital deployment?
How are players prioritizing capital allocation between resilient core sectors and opportunistic plays in repriced or distressed assets?
What role does cross-border capital play in players’ strategies under today’s macroeconomic uncertainty?

Adrian Karczewicz

Skanska Cross Border Transaction Lead, Head of Divestments CEE

Skanska Commercial Development Europe

Frank Roseen

Executive Director Capital Markets & Member of the Board of Directors

Aroundtown SA

Jane Stockdale

Head of European Capital Markets

Heitman

Roger Schofield

Partner | Real Estate

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson

Russell Gould

Co-Head of EMEA Commercial Real Estate Finance

Citi Group

Shervin Ghassemi

Managing Director

Goldman Sachs

26th February, 15:20 - 16:20

Offices Resetting Expectations

Vote of confidence or not for me?

Prime vs. Secondary CBD winners or secondary rebound?
Interest Rates Game changer or short-term boost?
Development Strategy New builds or retrofit-to-core?
Tenant Experience Amenities focus or flexibility first?

Arkadiusz Rudzki

Executive Vice President

Skanska Commercial Development Europe

Miguel França Santana

Board Member

Fidelidade

Nayla Mecattaf

CEO CroMe

Cro&Co

Nuno Nunes

CIO

Square Asset Management

Suzan Dixon

Senior Director, Corporate Real Estate, EMEA & APAC

Royal Bank of Canada Retirement Program

26th February, 16:40 - 17:40

The 2026 Capital Mandate:

Scale, Local Edge, and Real Alignment on GP Strategies

What’s raising in 2026: Which strategies and proof points get LPs conviction - and what’s getting sidelined?
Sourcing & Execution - How to position your platform strategy with pan-European scale vs local execution?
Operating playbook: how to handle with asset management and truly differentiate strategies to preserve asset performances?
Winning long-term LP partnerships: which structures lock in alignment while preserving market capabilities?

Christina Forrest

MD, Real Estate Europe

CDPQ

Cristina García-Peri

Senior Partner Head of Strategy and Business Development

Azora

Fiona Voon

Head of Real Estate Capital Markets UK

BNP Paribas

John Harbert

Executive Vice President

Harbert Management Corporation

Achal Gandhi

CIO - Global Indirect Real Estate StrategiesCBRE Investment Management

United Kingdom

Achal Gandhi serves as Chief Investment Officer – Global Indirect Real Estate Strategies at CBRE Investment Management, based in London. With over two decades of experience in financial services and real estate investment, he oversees global indirect real estate strategies and investment processes. Having joined CBRE in 2008, his background includes roles at Bear Stearns International and Deloitte. Achal is a Fellow of the ICAEW and holds a BSc in Economics from University College London, bringing an analytical approach to complex market dynamics.

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