Ms. Stamate-Rocha joined Patron in 2011, with responsibilities in deal sourcing, execution, structuring, financing, due diligence and asset management of healthcare related investment opportunities. Irina was involved in the investments of Gracewell Healthcare, Badby Park and Hamberley Development. Prior to joining Patron, she worked in investment banking at Rothschild, Macquarie Capital Advisers and Fortis Bank (Brussels). Her experience includes the origination and execution of transactions for private equity and infrastructure funds. She holds a Masters in Finance degree from Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School and a Bachelor in Economics from the Academy of Economics, Bucharest. Fluent in English, Romanian, French and Spanish.

Gavin Neilan is a Co-Founder at DFI, a pan-European real estate private equity platform with over €4 billion AUM and offices in London, Munich, Madrid and Luxembourg. The firm focuses on thematic value add and opportunistic strategies investing through discretionary pan-European funds, co-investment vehicles and separate managed accounts. Gavin has 20+ years’ of industry experience, having been involved in more than €10 billion of transactions across Europe, America and Emerging Markets. He is a qualified lawyer, holds an MBA from INSEAD and studied law at UCL.

Mr. Piper is a Partner, Co-Head of Europe and member of TPG Real Estate’s Investment Committee, based in London. 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.

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.

Managing Director at DWS. Head of UK Real Estate and Global Co-Head of Real Estate Research.

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.

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.

Eliot is one of the founders of Puma which provides first-charge development finance loans of £10m-£75m across the UK in all asset classes. Eliot is a qualified solicitor by background and sits on the main Puma Capital Group board.

Gawain Smart is CEO of International Campus Group (ICG), a leading pan-European purpose-built student accommodation platform backed by Brookfield. Since taking on the role, he has overseen the growth of ICG to close to €2.0 billion of assets across core European markets, while strengthening the company’s operating platform, brand portfolio, and data-led, consumer-focused approach to student living. Under his leadership, ICG has scaled its development, acquisition, and operating capabilities, with a strong focus on operational performance, technology-enabled efficiency, and long-term value creation for institutional capital.

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.

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.

John Jacobs is Global Head of Capital Markets ​at GSA, where he ​manages both the debt and new equity teams. ​The debt team is responsible for the origination for ​new funding transactions within existing and new markets and ​the overall refinancing strategy for AUM of in excess of $​6bn. ​The equity team is responsible for new capital raising activity. John joined GSA in 2017 and has over ​20 years’ experience in corporate banking, real estate and negotiating property transactions in multiple countries including the US, UK, Spain, Australia, and Ireland. Prior to GSA, John spent 13 years in ​corporate banking in Ireland.

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.

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

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.

Dimitar Savov is the CEO of BLD Bulgaria - the fastest growing residential real estate development company in Bulgaria. Having a financial and banking background, throughout the years Mr. Savov has taken managerial positions in leading Bulgarian real estate companies specialized in office and vacation development and consultancy. Mr. Savov is also a Member of the Board of Directors of AG Capital – the largest real estate holding in Bulgaria.

Ms. Stamate-Rocha joined Patron in 2011, with responsibilities in deal sourcing, execution, structuring, financing, due diligence and asset management of healthcare related investment opportunities. Irina was involved in the investments of Gracewell Healthcare, Badby Park and Hamberley Development. Prior to joining Patron, she worked in investment banking at Rothschild, Macquarie Capital Advisers and Fortis Bank (Brussels). Her experience includes the origination and execution of transactions for private equity and infrastructure funds. She holds a Masters in Finance degree from Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School and a Bachelor in Economics from the Academy of Economics, Bucharest. Fluent in English, Romanian, French and Spanish.

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

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

Antoine Feryn serves as Principal Value Add RE Europe at Aimco, where he specializes in European real estate value-add investments and portfolio optimization. With extensive experience in commercial real estate, he focuses on identifying and executing strategic investment opportunities across European markets. Feryn brings deep expertise in asset management, development projects, and market analysis to drive value creation for institutional investors. His role involves overseeing complex real estate transactions and implementing value-enhancement strategies across diverse property portfolios in the European region.

Multi-disciplined RE professional with 25 years’ experience including property design & development, capital markets, asset management; lending; financial accounting and auditing. 17 years’ experience working in current position as director of Hooke & MacDonald, an Irish real estate consultancy, asset management, surveying and brokerage firm. Current focus on large scale residential and mixed use development projects. Qualifications & professional memberships: Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland; Masters in Planning & Development; Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV); Executive Board of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) in Ireland.

Gábor Futó is a mathematician turned investor and real estate entrepreneur. He co-founded Futureal real estate group two decades ago. Under his leadership, the group has become one of the leading real estate developer/investors in Europe with 200+ projects on over 40 million sqf of new developments. Gabor Futo is also the founder and majority owner of Cordia group, a residential developer and investor active in 6 countries, the Helloparks logistcs platform and Finext Capital, his family office. A previous gold medalist of the International Mathematical Olympiad, Gábor received his MSc in Mathematics from Eötvös Loránd University, his MBA from London Business School and has been visiting fellow at Harvard University.

James Kirimy is the Founder and CEO of DoorFeed, an AI-platform for institutional real estate investments assets. The platform specialises in Investment & Asset Management across Living asset types (SFR, MFR, B2R, B2S, PBSA), multi strategies (Core, Core+, Value Add).

Pranav joined Lodha in 2007 and co-leads Lodha’s UK business. Pranav has held numerous roles within Lodha and led the expansion into London in 2013. Prior to joining Lodha, he worked with McKinsey's Toronto office, advising clients across a range of industries. In a previous life, he developed enterprise software in silicon valley. Pranav obtained an MS in Management from Stanford University and has a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi.

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.

She is currently Director of Investleading, a management and consulting company specialised in real estate investment and housing market, whose objective is to be a catalyst for change in the real estate sector, driving sustainability and well-being, and aligning investment and ESG. Founder of tuproyectovive.com; a sustainable housing developer that has built the first residential passivhaus building with continuous envelope in the Valencian Community. Member of the board of directors of Umbrella Solar Investment, listed on BME Growth, a leading group in photovoltaic energy, where she contributes her knowledge of strategy, investment and sustainability. Treasurer, member of the Board of GBCe (Green Building Council Spain).

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

Ji-Soo Yoon is a Policy Analyst specializing in Renewable Energy Decarbonization & Sustainability at the OECD headquarters in France. With expertise in climate policy and sustainable energy transitions, Yoon contributes to the organization's efforts in developing policy frameworks for clean energy adoption and carbon reduction strategies. At the OECD, Yoon analyzes renewable energy policies, supports member countries in their decarbonization efforts, and provides research on sustainable development pathways. Their work focuses on bridging the gap between policy formulation and practical implementation in the renewable energy sector, helping advance global sustainability goals through evidence-based policy recommendations.

CEO of Atlas Real Estate Analytics and Professor at ESCP Business School Madrid

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.

Jacob de Lichtenberg serves as Country Manager for Niam Denmark, part of Niam A/S, a leading Nordic real estate investment manager. Based in Denmark, he oversees the company's Danish operations and investment activities. Niam specializes in real estate investments across the Nordic region, focusing on commercial properties, residential developments, and infrastructure projects. In his role, de Lichtenberg is responsible for identifying investment opportunities, managing client relationships, and executing the company's strategic initiatives in the Danish market. His expertise spans real estate finance, asset management, and Nordic property markets, contributing to Niam's position as a prominent player in the regional real estate investment landscape.

Roland Paar ist Senior Advisor bei der Numa Group, einem führenden Unternehmen im Bereich digitaler Hospitality-Lösungen. Mit seiner umfangreichen Erfahrung in der Hotellerie und Immobilienbranche unterstützt er das Unternehmen bei strategischen Entscheidungen und der Weiterentwicklung innovativer Konzepte. Paar bringt tiefgreifende Expertise in den Bereichen Unternehmensberatung, Geschäftsentwicklung und operative Exzellenz mit. Seine Fachkenntnisse tragen zur kontinuierlichen Expansion und zum Erfolg von Numa bei der Revolutionierung des modernen Gastgewerbes durch technologiegestützte Ansätze bei.

Tobias is leading Choice Hotels' growth efforts across EMEA. While the primary focus as a franchise only hotel group is on growing through franchising, Choice Hotels is also looking for strategic opportunities including capital investments, strategic equity acquisitions and growth partnerships including development partnerships and Master Franchises across EMEA. As part of Choice Hotel's EMEA leadership team, Tobias is also heavily involved in defining and executing the strategic vision of Choice Hotels in the EMEA market.

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.

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.

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.

LifeX is a modern residential operator and technology platform. We design, let and operate studios to spacious co-livings in London, Berlin, Copenhagen, Munich and Paris. We believe that finding the perfect home should be a quick and hassle-free experience. Whether you are moving in from abroad or just down the street, with LifeX you can arrive with just your suitcase and settle in right away.

Brand, Marketing and Performance Leader | Transformational Strategist | CMO | Board Member A CMO/CCO with a proven track record in commercial success across public, private equity and family companies. Significant experience across multiple sectors - retail, technology, real estate, hospitality, design and media. Balances strategy, innovation and customer experience, with data analysis and a relentless focus on results. Effective operator in companies experiencing change and transformation, working collaboratively to provide clear direction and leadership.

Based in London, Rishi joined Purestone Capital as Managing Partner in 2025. Purestone is a private investment firm with a primary focus on real estate in the UK and the Iberian Peninsula. Rishi is an experienced senior executive with over 15 years’ experience in real estate and finance, and currently also serves as a Board Advisor to LandlordInvest, an FCA authorised Peer-to-peer lending platform. Prior to joining Purestone, Rishi founded OCIM, an investment manager with direct mandates in the UK, Ireland, Portugal and Poland across Office, Build-To-Suit and BTR. He has represented Sidra Capital as FD, a Middle Eastern family office with over £1bn in assets under management. He has extensive financial services experience, having worked at Deloitte, KPMG and HSBC across a range of functions, including transaction services, asset management and financial services.

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.

Emil Harritshøj Sachmann serves as Head of Transactions at Niam Denmark, part of the leading Nordic real estate investment management company Niam A/S. In this role, he oversees transaction activities and investment opportunities across the Danish market. With expertise in real estate finance and investment management, Sachmann plays a key role in executing Niam's investment strategy in Denmark. Niam manages assets across the Nordic region, focusing on commercial real estate investments including office, retail, and logistics properties. His position involves deal sourcing, due diligence, and transaction execution to drive the company's growth in the Danish real estate market.

Felicity Beasley serves as the Head of Distribution at Urban Partners. She possesses extensive experience in real estate investment management, specializing in capital raising, investor relations, and fund strategy across European markets. Her career includes senior positions at Cain International and CBRE Global Investors, where she was instrumental in driving significant equity capital growth and overseeing business development, product development, and communications. A qualified Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), Felicity has advised on and raised over €10 billion for real estate fund vehicles.

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.

Passionate, creative commercial real estate and business professional with 20 years of international, corporate and entrepreneurial work experience and network.