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Giovana Caravetti
Head Southern Europe & FranceGRI Institute
Graduated in Advertising and Marketing from Pontifícia Universidade de Campinas. Experience in the service and sales business. Currently focused on developing relationships among entrepreneurs in the real estate market.
Responsible for the RE Club in Chile, Colombia, Argentina and Peru. Actively involved in the decisions and organization of meetings for members, and the relationship between them. Focused on bringing new members and relevant companies from the sector, to develop the Club in the Andean countries, and Argentina. Also responsible for the Hospitality sector throughout Latin America, concentrating efforts, for the main meeting of the sector at a regional level.
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Discussions
Opening Talkshow I April 29th I 9:30 - 10:30
Southern Europe Living Assets
A resilient investment class in transformation?
- Macroeconomics & Capital Flows – How is investor appetite evolving across Southern Europe’s living sectors? Are macro conditions reshaping risk perception and return expectations?
- Asset Class Spectrum Dynamics – From multifamily and PBSA to senior and affordable living, which segments are showing strongest fundamentals? How are developers repositioning assets accordingly?
- Operational Efficiency & Brand Building – What lessons are emerging in driving profitability while enhancing the resident experience? Can hospitality-led management deliver a competitive edge?
- Capital Structuring & Partnership Models – With fragmented markets and smaller deal sizes, what financing and JV strategies are unlocking scale?
- Regulatory & Urban Challenges – How are governments across Southern Europe shaping housing supply and investor confidence? What clarity is still needed for institutional capital to deepen exposure?
Tom
Livelli
Partner and Head of Living Strategies, Europe
EQT Exeter
Discussion I April 29th I 11:00 - 12:00
Housing Affordability
Do we see consistent returns crossing paths with sustainable pricing and impact?
- Balancing Opportunities - Can we secure attractive margins while addressing affordability pressures? How are costs affecting new investments?
- Regional Investment Landscape - Which markets in Southern Europe present the best conditions? Where can we find more stability and yield potential?
- Product Diversification - From small-units to BTR schemes and flex models, which formats can match accessibility and sustainable returns at the moment?
- Scale Through Collaboration - What forms of partnership and capital structure are enabling delivery at scale? Which ones are proving most effective?
Discussion I April 29th I 11:00 - 12:00
Flexible living models
A proving resilient concept for the future, or still to soon to predict?
- Flex Demand Fundamentals - Do we see the flexible model being a consistant living product nowadays? How is demand across southern europe's cities?
- Finding Investment Scale - Can shared living concepts and serviced based assets offer scalability? What experiences are proving it right or wrong?
- Operational Challenges - Is there a better way to protect margins while maintaining product quality and tenant experience? How to address it well?
- Regulatory Framework - As regulation differs in the region, what progress is being made towards consistent frameworks that enable more investment?
Moderator
Alejandro Bermúdez
Founder & CEO
Atlas Real Estate Analytics
Alfonso
Agulló Torres
Managing Director Real Estate
Santander AI & Deva Capital
Antón
de la Rica
Co-CEO
Líbere Hospitality
Brian
Betel
Global Head of Direct Assets
Activum SG UK Advisors Limited
Carlos
Molero Sánchez de la Blanca
Managing Director Real Estate
EQT Exeter
David
Iriso
Co-General Manager & CIO
All Iron RE I Socimi
Jaime
Moran
Managing Partner
Medan
Justin
Hamer
Chief Executive Officer
Tribera Group
Discussion I April 29th I 11:00 - 12:00
Senior Living
Scaling Senior Living across Southern Europe - long-term stability or short-term momentum?
- Capital Appetite & Pipeline Reality – How can investors scale exposure in a market still constrained by zoning, permits, and long lead times.
- Cross-Border Lessons – Fundamentals for a winning management playbook: balancing quality and performance.
- Returns Under Pressure – Keys to safeguard margins amid inflation, staff shortages, and rising capex.
- New Structures – Can forward funding, sale-&-leaseback, or BTS models accelerate development while keeping operational stability?
Discussion I April 29th I 12:30 - 13:30
PBSA
Building the next generation of student living in Southern Europe – resilient demand or overheated supply?
- Capital Flows & Pipeline Pressure – how can investors deploy at scale in a region where land, planning, and delivery constraints persist?
- Operational Performance – fundamentals for optimizing yield: integrating technology, service, and brand in diverse university ecosystems.
- Returns vs. Regulation – managing rent caps, ESG standards, and student affordability without eroding investor returns.
- Evolving Partnerships – from JV and forward-funding to platform M&A: which models best accelerate growth while maintaining local agility?
Discussion I April 29th I 12:30 - 13:30
Housing Portugal
Is it a source of raw opportunities and yet to be found yields?
- The Portuguese Drivers - With a strong urban demand and limited supply, is the segment a clear opportunity? Do we see risks or good yields on scarcity?
- Bulding the Portfolio - As PRS segments gain traction, where is core capital going? Are we finding space for traditional BTS and more niche strategies?
- Scale, Development & Cost - Is there a best way to balance our costs and amplify returns? What solutions can be used to increase scale and viable projects?
- Public-Private Solutions - After recent policy reversals and shifting rules, is Portugal's living now a viable option for long-term investments?
Discussion I April 29th I 12:30 - 13:30
France Living Market
Reviving growth in the French residential sector - traditional models or embrace new formulas?
- Housing Supply Crunch – Can developers realistically ramp up production amid rising costs, zoning bottlenecks, and tighter permits?
- Foreign Capital & Institutional Appetite – How are investors recalibrating exposure in the French residential market amid interest rate normalization?
- Green Transition & Retrofit – How are RE2020 and carbon neutrality targets reshaping development economics and asset valuation?
- Regional Dynamics & Cross-Border Lessons - Beyond Paris: which regions are attracting long-term capital, and what benchmarks can be drawn from abroad?
Alexander
Hodac
COO
ATENOR
Discussion I April 29th I 14:30 - 15:30
Spain Living Market
A diverse, interesting and sustainable option for living investors in Europe?
- The Spanish Fundamentals - Are the country's demand drivers sustaining the investment confidence? How competitive has it been for yields and cap rates?
- Finding the Right Product - When investing in Spain, where should capital go? What is best when it comes to PRS, flexible or affordable living products?
- Asset Management Excellence - How key has it been to secure returns in a competitive Spanish market? What solutions do stick out to enhance performance?
- Scalling & Stuctural Barriers - Can we achieve meaningful scale under Spain’s regulation, costs and land constraints? Is it blocking us somehow?
José
Manuel Lorite
Managing Director- Residential & Development
DeACapital
Discussion I April 29th I 14:30 - 15:30
Investing in Italy’s Living Real Estate
Local complexity or long-term opportunity?
- Capital Commitment – What drives renewed institutional appetite for residential exposure in Italy, and how deep is the pipeline?
- Operational Maturity – Can Italian Living evolve into a scalable, professionally managed asset class?
- Returns & Regulation – How to balance rent controls, ESG obligations, and rising construction costs while protecting investor yields?
- Development & Delivery – From forward-funding to co-investment platforms: which partnership structures best suit Italy’s fragmented market?
Luca
Malighetti
Co-founder & Co-CEO
Lumi Asset Management
Discussion I April 29th I 16:00 - 17:00
BTR
What will it take to transform Southern Europe’s fragmented rental landscape into a stable market with scalable returns?
- Capital Appetite vs. Delivery Gaps – How can investors deploy capital efficiently amid land scarcity, fragmented regulation, and delivery delays?
- Capital Resilience – Creating value through brand, community, and tech-driven management in diverse Southern European markets.
- Returns & Affordability – Balancing rent growth, tenant protection, and ESG requirements without compressing margins.
- Partnership Models – Can forward funding, JV structures, or platform consolidation bridge the gap between local expertise and institutional capital?
Discussion I April 29th I 16:00 - 17:00
BTS
Building strong portfolios, is it time for diversification or double-down?
- Market Reset – After a slowdown in 2024-25, how are pipelines adjusting to stabilizing interest rates and cautious buyers?
- Cost Inflation & Construction Pressure – Which procurement, design, or digital strategies are helping control costs and delivery times?
- Policy & Permitting Bottlenecks – How are governments impacting project timelines, and where is reform most urgent?
- Capital Access – Are traditional lenders still backing developments, or are alternative lenders replacing them?
Tom Livelli
Partner and Head of Living Strategies, EuropeEQT Exeter
United Kingdom
I lead the strategy and growth of a Pan-European multifamily rental platform, driving innovation and value creation in the residential real estate sector.
Jaime Pérez Luque
European Commission's Housing Advisory BoardEuropean Commission
Spain
Dr. Luque is a member of the European Commission's Housing Advisory Board. The Housing Advisory Board consists of 15 members appointed in a personal capacity to provide independent policy recommendations that directly support the development and implementation of the first European Affordable Housing Plan.
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
Alejandro Bermúdez
Founder & CEOAtlas Real Estate Analytics
Spain
CEO of Atlas Real Estate Analytics and Professor at ESCP Business School Madrid
Alfonso Agulló Torres
Managing Director Real EstateSantander AI & Deva Capital
Spain
Alfonso Agullo oversees real estate credit origination and investment at Santander Alternative Investments and works under across real estate credit functions in Deva-SAI, with a Southern European focus.
He has over 20 years of experience in real estate. Before joining SAI in 2023, he spent 16 years in Banco Santander Corporate Investment Banking where Alfonso was Head of Commercial Real Estate and Head of Collaboration Revenues Structured Finance
In his previous role, he was in charge of the origination, analysis and negotiation of Real Estate financing originating and structuring deals totaling more than €8bn in Commercial Real Estate. Prior to joining Grupo Santander, Alfonso held various positions, he was relationship banker of construction companies and worked in the project finance team at Bankia.
Antón de la Rica
Co-CEOLíbere Hospitality
Spain
Antón de la Rica serves as Co-CEO of Líbere Hospitality, a leading Spanish operator specializing in tech-enabled short and medium-term accommodation. He plays a pivotal role in the company's strategic expansion across Spain and into key European markets including Portugal, Italy, Greece, and the UK. With prior experience as Investment Director at abba Hoteles, de la Rica champions Líbere's innovative "asset-light" model, combining hotel comfort with vacation rental flexibility through advanced digitalization and efficient asset management. He is instrumental in driving the company's growth, targeting €100 million in revenue by 2026, and delivering high-quality, digitally enhanced guest experiences.
Brian Betel
Global Head of Direct AssetsActivum 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.
Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca
Managing Director Real EstateEQT Exeter
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).
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).
David Iriso
Co-General Manager & CIOAll Iron RE I Socimi
Spain
David Iriso serves as Co-General Manager & Chief Information Officer at All Iron Group, a prominent Spanish real estate investment company (SOCIMI). In his dual leadership role, he oversees strategic operations while driving digital transformation and technology initiatives across the organization. Iriso brings extensive expertise in information systems management and corporate leadership to All Iron Group's real estate portfolio operations. His position combines operational oversight with technological innovation, positioning the company for growth in Spain's competitive real estate investment market through strategic use of data analytics and digital platforms.
Jaime Moran
Managing PartnerMedan
Spain
Jaime leads investment and asset management at Medan — overseeing new and existing investments in our platforms as well as developing new investment thesis and integrated platforms. The firm was founded as a management buyout from Dunas Capital RE division, through a partnership of professionals with a long-lasting relationship in the Spanish RE investment, management and development space. We institutionalise local opportunities and allow international partners to achieve outsized risk-return potential by accessing untapped pockets of value, through active asset management and thematic approaches.
Justin Hamer
Chief Executive OfficerTribera Group
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.
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.
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
Brian Moreno
Group CFO & Country Head of PortugalClikalia
Spain
Brian Moreno is the Group CFO and Country Head of Portugal at Clikalia, a proptech company transforming the residential real estate market through technology. He was responsible for building the company’s financial and legal structure, and also played a key role in its international expansion. With over a decade of experience in investment banking and corporate finance, Brian has advised on M&A transactions and corporate investments across the United States, Latin America, and Europe. Before joining Clikalia, he worked at Banco Santander in New York and Madrid. Brian holds a Business Administration degree from CUNEF, is a CFA charterholder, and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
Claude Kandiyoti
CEOKrest Real Estate
Belgium
Claude Kandiyoti is the CEO and founder of Krest Real Estate Investments, a Brussels-based firm with a diversified portfolio spanning offices, residential, retail, logistics, and hospitality. He transitioned Krest from his family's textile business into pioneering real estate development, including Belgium's largest office park. Under his leadership, Krest expanded significantly into Portugal in 2013, developing a substantial portfolio across Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve, with over €250 million in pipeline investments. Kandiyoti champions sustainable and community-oriented projects, notably the K-Tower Lisbon Business Centre and Moxy Lisboa Oriente, emphasizing quality and affordable housing within their 600,000 sqm portfolio.
Gregory Van der Elst
Country Director PortugalATENOR
Portugal
Gregory Van der Elst is Country Director Portugal for Atenor Group SA, an international real estate developer. Since 2019, he has led Atenor's strategic expansion in Portugal, driving sustainable urban projects in Lisbon. He was instrumental in developing the WellBe project, now Caixa Geral de Depósitos' headquarters, and other key acquisitions. Van der Elst focuses on urban rehabilitation and delivering modern, high-standard real estate.
Alexander Hodac
COOATENOR
Belgium
Alexander Hodac serves as Chief Operating Officer at Atenor Group SA, a prominent Belgian real estate development company. With extensive experience in operational management and real estate development, Hodac plays a crucial role in overseeing the company's day-to-day operations and strategic project execution. At Atenor, he contributes to the development of residential, office, and mixed-use projects across Europe. His expertise in operational efficiency and project management supports Atenor's continued growth in the competitive European real estate market, helping deliver innovative urban development solutions.
José Manuel Lorite
Managing Director- Residential & DevelopmentDeACapital
Spain
Real Estate professional, with more than 20 years of experience across the full Real Estate value chain, including the acquisition and sales process, project design and planning, works execution and cost management, currently leading all the developments projects at DeA Capital Real Estate Iberia, and having managed the 3 most important units at Acciona Inmobiliaria in terms of AuM, revenues and profit. Development and asset management experience throughout the different Real Estate cycles and asset classes (land, residential, industrial, logistics and student housing). Long track-record in partnering with International Real Estate Funds in Asset Management, managing several assets on their behalf from acquisition to sale, analysis of sev
Luca Malighetti
Co-founder & Co-CEOLumi Asset Management
Italy
Before co-founding LUMI, Luca served as the Managing Director for Värde, an international investment fund. In 2014, he established Värde's Italian office and completed significant real estate transactions over seven years. Before Värde, he was a Director at Carlyle Group's pan-European real estate fund, overseeing over €1.5 billion in office sector transactions. He also worked at Lazard in the real estate team.
Javier Catón
Head of Asset ManagementClikalia
Spain
Javier Catón is Head of Asset Management at Clikalia, a proptech company transforming the residential real estate market through technology. With a strong background in financial strategy and real estate advisory, he has been instrumental in optimizing Clikalia’s financial structure and enhancing its decision-making processes through digitalization and automation. Before joining Clikalia, Javier was Senior Manager in EY Spain’s Strategy and Transactions division and previously worked in Deloitte’s Real Estate Financial Advisory practice. He holds a degree in Architecture, a Master’s degree in Real Estate and Construction Business Management, and is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
Rodrigo Gamarra Sousa Otto
Managing PartnerGROW Real Estate Group
Portugal
Rodrigo Gamarra Sousa Otto serves as Managing Partner at GROW Real Estate, a prominent Portuguese real estate development and investment firm. With extensive experience in the property sector, he leads strategic initiatives and oversees the company's portfolio expansion across Portugal. Known for his expertise in real estate investment and market analysis, Rodrigo has been instrumental in GROW's growth and positioning in the competitive Portuguese property market. His leadership focuses on identifying prime investment opportunities and delivering value-driven real estate solutions for clients and investors.
Closing Talkshow I April 29th I 17:30 - 18:30
Investments in Southern Europe
Does the region has it all to keep its spotlight for the future?
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With the largest commercial real estate team in Europe and one of the biggest worldwide, CMS is well positioned to help investors, funders, developers, landlords and occupiers navigate all aspects of the real estate market and maximise their assets. Whatever the size and scope of your project or deal, with almost 800 lawyers in 39 countries we have the resources to meet your needs quickly and ef?ciently, offering expert advice. We have been active in real estate in our markets for decades, so we understand the culture, the economic context, the local legal context and the history.
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Madrid | Spain
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.9 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 103,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.
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As a private promoter of the project, CreaMNN has first-class shareholders such as BBVA, Merlin Properties and Grupo San José, all listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange and leaders in their respective sectors.
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Madrid | Madrid | Spain
AZORA is an independent private equity styled asset manager of real assets, based in Spain but investing across Europe and the USA. It currently manages €9.2 bn of AuM (once its various vehicles committed firepower is fully invested) with Hospitality and Living representing c. 70% of this. AZORA has a value-add approach with a strong track record in pioneering new assets classes in Southern Europe and a special expertise in building fully integrated platforms in operational assets classes.
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An independent group, a leader in Italy in real estate consultancy and integrated management of real estate services.The Group operates both in the institutional market and in the distressed segment for Italian and foreign investors, banks, asset management companies/funds, industrial groups, private equity and family office funds. It boasts over 30 years of experience in technical (due diligence, project management, project monitoring), environmental, ESG, valuation, and property & building management sectors. It counts around 300 internal resources, a network of 550 technicians, approximately 1,000 appraisers on the territory, and over € 60 million in revenue.
Its activities involve single properties or entire portfolios, with reference to all asset classes (office, retail, industrial/logistics, residential, hospitality, healthcare, sport and infrastructures, etc.).
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