Name: Thought Leaders
Start: 2020-09-30T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2020-10-01T17:00:00+02:00

‘We’re starting from a pretty good situation in Europe’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘Redevco embarks on ambitious growth strategy’ Andrew Vaughan, CEO, Redevco

‘The health crisis is an opportunity to find creative solutions’: Hugo James, Alpha Real Capital

‘Strong investor appetite for long lease property’: Hugo James, Alpha Real Capital

‘This is not a financial crisis’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘There is enough capital in the German market’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘Valuations are difficult at the moment’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘Investors are cautious but still doing business’: Curth C Flatow, FAP Finance

‘We will see divergence in pricing’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘We’re already building our shopping list of potential targets’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘Strong demand-side tailwind for Logistics’: Justin Curlow, AXA IM Real Assets

‘Milan and Italy will be back on investors’ radar screens’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘Investments will recover in 2021’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘This crisis will change us and teach us many things’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘Italy is too large an opportunity to miss’: Maurizio Grilli, BNP Paribas Real Estate

‘The digital motorway won’t be affected by the crisis’: Primevest Capital Partners

‘More than half of the deals taking place are in Germany’: Tom Leahy, Real Capital Analytics

‘An increasing focus on urban regeneration and quality of life’: Lisette van Doorn, ULI Europe

Senior Housing & Healthcare Association launches to help drive European investment market

‘Italy now is a good place for opportunistic investors’: Simone Roberti, Colliers International

‘For build to rent now it’s time to shine’: Johnny Caddick, Moda Living

‘A collaborative approach is key to make retail successful again’: Lisette van Doorn, ULI Europe

‘Rocket fuel to the E-commerce revolution’: Sean Culey, Business Transformation Expert

‘The future of logistics is repurposing the past’: Sean Culey, Business Transformation Expert

‘We see light at the end of the tunnel in Germany’: Thomas Veith, PwC

‘Great opportunities in renewable energy’: Cristina García Peri, Azora

‘We want to focus on the future’ Sébastien Chemouny, Chair, ULI France

‘We’re financing high-quality care homes in the UK’: Arthur Jennings, Fortwell Capital

Leisure is critical for post-covid retail: Michael Harrison, Co Founder & COO, Gravity

‘Modest pipelines will help the European office market’: Hans Vrensen, AEW

‘Building boom underway in Paris’: Hans Vrensen, AEW

‘Timing is crucial for real estate recovery’: James Wallace, Real Asset Media

‘The EU stimulus package is good news’: James Wallace, Real Asset Media

Pandemic heightens ESG requirements: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Changes in consumer demand will drive re-purposing of assets; Sean Culey, Business Transformation

New sustainability research gives tipping point for logistics facilities. Tobias Kassner, GARBE

Q1 deal activity bolsters France investment volumes, Cyril Robert, Head of Research, France, Savills

Adaptability key to real estate resilience – Philipp Schott, Manager, PwC Legal

The Student Hotel: Changing offer to suit changing times – Dr Andreas Muschter, The Student Hotel

UK property markets await government’s next steps

‘Community’ is key to for senior housing: Jaap van der Bijl, CEO, Altera Vastgoed

‘Ambition’ key to changing corporate energy profile – Clemens Brenninkmeijer, Redevco

High returns and predictable cash flow still lure investors – David Riley, Blue Bay

Diversity ascends the agenda in property board rooms: Andrea Carpenter, Women Talk Real Estate

Working from home will lead to ‘best and the rest’ market

Investor strategies focus on the strengths of core CBD offices: John Mulqueen, CBRE Global Investors

Development now key to Clarion’s European growth: Alistair Calvert, CEO, Clarion Partners Europe

Property professionals lag institutions in ESG stakes: Clare Thomas, Lawyer, CMS

German logistics specialist RLI looks to CEE for expansion: Peter Wenzel, RLI Investors

Less cyclical logistics sector better placed for downturn, Peter Wenzel, MD, RLI Investors

Crisis creating ‘dynamism’ and ‘opportunity’ in French market, Renaud Jezequel, Helaba

More attention on property but flight to quality: ULI/EY report – Lisette van Doorn, CEO, ULI

Scottish cities engage with private sector to target net zero: John Alexander, Dundee City Council

Social real estate is not just investing with a conscience: Adrian D’Enrico, Alpha Real Capital

Business services widen Pomerania’s port profile: Marcin Grzegory, Invest in Pomerania

INREV fund index back to positive territory in Q3: Iryna Pylypchuk, INREV

ULI and PwC – 2021 Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Europe (Lisette van Doorn, CEO, ULI Europe)

Indoor air quality measures now a post-Covid “must have”: Francesca Brady, CEO, AirRated

Employees need to know that their workplace is healthy: Francesca Brady, CEO, AirRated

Higher Return Strategies: Fergus Hicks, Real Estate Market Strategist, UBS Asset Management

Community is key to the future of office: Marta Moksa, MD, Coworking 04, Olivia Business Centre

Need to connect will drive coworkers back to the office: Marta Moksa, Olivia Business Centre

Wealthier CEE seniors provide impetus for new asset class; Martin Zsarnóczky, Matra Resorts

Cities resilient but look out for premature obsolescence: Marnix Galle, Executive Chairman, Immobel

Repeat business at 83% helps Patron fund VI hit ‘sweet spot: Keith Breslauer, Patron Capital

Report: Brexit’s affect on real estate – what are your views? James Wallace, Real Asset Media

‘Retail will thrive if you provide an unbeatable shopping experience: ’Tomasz Trzósło, CEO, EPP

Irish real estate market in a very strong position in 2021: Claire Solon, Greystar Ireland

‘Logistics proved that it’s a corona-proof asset class’: Rene Buck, CEO, BCI Global

Fund raising changes ‘fundamentally’ after crisis: Patricia Bandeira Vieira, Client and Partner Group KKR

Suburban office investment could find favour after Covid: Keith Breslauer, Founder and MD, Patron Capital

Pandemic performance shows Nordics still safe for capital: Erika Olsén, CIO, Areim

Price growth forecast at 5% in post-covid Irish resi market: Claire Solon, Managing Director, Greystar Ireland

Better air quality and wellbeing helping hasten return to work: Jake Jephcott, Development Director, Olivia Business Centre

Abu Dhabi MoUs signal new era of investment in Ukraine: Olga Balytska, Head of Real Estate, PwC Legal Ukraine

Green financing survives covid threat but challenges lie ahead: Omega Poole, Partner, Real Estate Debt Advisory, Mishcon de Reya

Improved capital raising could be positive covid consequence: Susheela Rivers, DLA Piper

Implement ESG now because 2050 is nearer than you think: Jens Böhnlein, Global Head of Asset Management, Commerz Real AG

Future-proofing ‘core’ is now the fund manager’s challenge: Christina Ofschonka, Managing Director Fund Management, AEW

Expect return to global view as China leads Asia’s recovery: Susheela Rivers, Global Co chair Real Estate Sector, DLA Piper

After the lull, the storm – preparing for debt distress: Omega Poole, Partner, Real Estate Debt, Mishcon de Reya

ULI brings European property’s young leaders to the fore: Will Riordan, Chair, Young Leaders, ULI

Sensitivity key to development of Milan’s Porta Romana: Manfredi Catella, Founder & CEO, COIMA RES

Macro trends put Poland in pole position for investors: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Newly independent UK is ‘innovation opportunity’: Thomas Balashev, Founder, Montague Real Estate

CEE gears up for increased investment activity in H2: Benjamin Perez Ellischewitz, Principal, Avison Young

Report 2020– the human face of coworking, Marta Moksa, Coworking O4

Expert Guide: European care homes, CMS

Julian Evans, Head of Healthcare, Knight Frank

Hilke Nijmeijer, Portfolio Manager, CBRE European Residential Impact Fund , CBRE Global Investors

Going with the flow: Kone works to improve urban travel: Maciej Kranz, CTO, KONE

‘Distress’ creates opportunities to add value: Thomas Balashev, Founder, Montague Real Estate

Disabled access has become key aspect of sustainability: Maciej Kranz, CTO, KONE Sustainability

Data quest is on as landlords focus on workplace experience, Bronny Wilson, Equiem

Undefined ‘social outcomes’ restrict investor participation: Anne Copeland, Head of Specialist Funds, Real Assets Equity , Aegon Asset Management

Alternative debt providers bridge gap created by covid: Beatrice Dupont, Partner, ARA Venn

Future-of-office debate moves on to real examination of needs: Alastair Moss, Head of Real Estate, Memery Crystal

Accommodation for the elderly provides design challenges: Anja Dirks, Manager, Studio ID+

Changing emphasis of data needs fuels proptech growth – Paul Speariett, Director/Co-founder, Forge

New census to help forecast logistics market’s trajectory: Kevin Mofid, Head of Logistics & Industrial Research, Savills

L1 Capital targets non-London middle-income property: Kee Gan, Chief Investment Officer, L1 Capital UK Property Advisors

Real estate investors need to be more user centric: Iryna Pylypchuk, Director of Research and Market Information, INREV

Capital markets now recognise value of ESG and technology: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Vaccine acceptance dictates timing of real estate’s recovery: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

‘Huge’ post-pandemic office development opportunities: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

Pandemic puts emphasis on well researched placemaking: Camilla Siggaard Andersen, Global Urban Resilience Research Lead, Hassell

ESG and safety are key criteria for investors and tenants: Adrian Karczewicz, Head of Divestments CEE, Skanska

Proptech to the rescue as occupiers rethink ‘the office’: Ben Vinten, Head of Platform, Configure

Fragmented healthcare a ‘tremendous opportunity’: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

Logistics labour shortage hastens robotics boom: Pi Labs invests in WAKU Robotics

Growing investment pressure encourages virtual approach: Gabi Stein, Managing Director, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Nuveen

Pandemic accelerated ‘long-needed’ discussion on retail: Justin Curlow, Global Head of Research and Strategy, AXA IM Alts

Spanish infrastructure plays to advantages in push to net zero: Santiago Olivares, Senior Partner, Head of Infrastructure, Azora

Post-pandemic demand peak likely in resilient PBSA sector: Rainer Nonnengässer, Executive Chairman, International Campus GmbH

Systematic approach needed for filtering ESG compatibility: Tobias Kassner Head of Research, GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH

‘Normality’ will return in 2024 for hotels and travel: Javier Arús, Head of hotels, Azora

Azora reveals hotels strategy following €148m Algarve deal: Javier Arús, Head of hotels, Azora

Occupiers back on ESG track as COP 26 talks imminent: Tom Carroll, Head of EMEA Corporate Research and Strategy, JLL

ESG forcing investors to rethink their financial models, Onno Adriaansens, RSM

MIPIM: Governments lag institutions in zero carbon race: Dirk Bakker, CEO, Colliers

New web-based platform gives physical shops a helping hand: Leon Goldwater, Founding Partner, Locanian Foundation

Romania’s real estate growth signals major opportunities: Marius Camber, Business Development, One Up

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