Investment triggering sector growth or no deals enough for a virtuous cycle?
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20th June
09:30 - 12:00 | CEST (GMT+2)
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Meeting Overview
When it comes to student housing real estate market, Italy has different cities that attract students. With a lot of them spread in the country, market saturation and lack of beds stand, Italy is a big opportunity for investment in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market. This club meeting will bring together Italian and International players in Milan to discuss the current overviews for 2024, highlighting investment pace and private operators initiatives.
Discussions will touch on
Investment Opportunities - Exciting growth and transaction volumes opportunities in student accommodation?Main City Centers - Decentralization and investment expansion to stand out with students’ growth, or too much concentration?New Entrants - More internationals and institutional operations, competitive landscape to change with local players?Intelligent Design & Management - Outperforming on brand awareness/differentiation, new products, or innovation?
Site Visit
20th June | 10:00-11:00
Italy Student Housing
Investment triggering sector growth or no deals enough for a virtuous cycle?
- Investment Opportunities - Exciting growth and transaction volumes opportunities in student accommodation?
- Milan Highlights - Market saturation standing, the biggest opportunity for investment in PBSA?
- Main City Centers - Decentralization and investment expansion to stand out with students’ growth, or too much concentration?
- New Entrants - More internationals and institutional operations, competitive landscape to change with local players?
- Intelligent Design & Management - Outperforming on brand awareness/differentiation, new products, or innovation? How are the developers, investors, operators and owners aligned?
Heriberto Cuanalo
CEOCollegiate
United Kingdom
Eri is a recognised expert in the development and management of high quality student accommodation schemes, with over 12 years of senior experience in the sector, and has worked on over 500 student accommodation projects.
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)
Giorgio Cucchi
Amministratore DelegatoImpresa Percassi
Italy
Giorgio Cucchi serves as Amministratore Delegato (CEO) of Impresa Percassi, a leading Italian company in the retail and real estate development sector. Under his leadership, Cucchi oversees the company's strategic operations and expansion initiatives across multiple business verticals. With extensive experience in corporate management and business development, he plays a pivotal role in driving Impresa Percassi's growth in retail partnerships, shopping center development, and franchise operations. His expertise encompasses strategic planning, operational excellence, and market expansion, contributing significantly to the company's position as a key player in Italy's retail and commercial real estate landscape.
Rob Waterhouse
Transactions DirectorYugo
United Kingdom
Rob Waterhouse is the Transactions Director at GSA Group, a leading global student accommodation provider, where he is part of the senior management within the Real Estate & Investment Management division. A chartered management accountant, Rob brings over 15 years of experience in the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector, with six years at GSA. His expertise includes corporate and real estate transactions across various European markets, focusing on joint venture establishment, new market entry, debt raising, and corporate acquisitions. He is instrumental in the expansion of GSA's portfolio.
Roberto Mangiavacchi
CEOMangiavacchi Ing. R. Srl
Italy
Founded in 1951, the company initially operated as General Contractor and Developer; in 2006 the construction activity was separated, giving birth to Mangiavacchi Pedercini (merged in 2020 into Impresa Percassi). Since 2006 Mangiavacchi Ing. R. SpA has operated as a developer in its own right and as an operating partner; it was a partner of Euromilano in the initial stages of the Cascina Merlata development and of Beni Stabili in the development of Symbiosis. It specialises in the development of residential operations.
Timetable
09:30 -
10:00
Registration & Welcome
10:00 -
11:00
Main Discussion
11:00 -
11:15
Presentation of the Project
11:15 -
12:00
Site Visit and Networking
What is a Club Meeting? How can I participate?
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peer-to-peer, capital to product, and behind closed doors.
peer-to-peer, capital to product, and behind closed doors.
What is a Club Meeting
An in-person private meeting exclusive for Club Members. Spend time and participate in interactive discussions with the most senior players in the market.
An in-person private meeting exclusive for Club Members. Spend time and participate in interactive discussions with the most senior players in the market.
Who can join
Senior investors, lenders, asset owners, and developers active in the real estate market. Exclusive event for members with the GRI membership.
Senior investors, lenders, asset owners, and developers active in the real estate market. Exclusive event for members with the GRI membership.
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Contact us
Caterina Locatelli
RE Director ItalyGRI Institute
Italy
Laura
Laura Sancesario
Relationship Manager - GRI Real Estate - EuropeGRI Institute
With over 13 years of experience in an international company and with corporate events she was able to work with many levels of seniority, roles, departments, and transformation projects.
Giovana
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.
Tomas Terracini
RE Director Southern EuropeGRI Institute
Spain
Loredana
Loredana Carollo
Sr. Portfolio Director, Pan Europe / UKGRI Institute
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