Madrid is preparing to host an emblematic conference to address the keys to investment in the Iberian real estate sector. The Spain Real Estate Summit, which Grupo Iberinmo is organising in collaboration with CBRE and JLL, is shaping up to be a unique initiative to promote a profound collective reflection by leaders in analysis and opinion, as well as leading figures in the world of economics and investment in the real estate sector.
MAJOR CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The transformation of assets, new financing models, the production of a greater volume of affordable housing or the effect that new technologies and the deployment of AI have on the real estate sector are some of the key issues that will be addressed at the Spain Real Estate Summit, providing a comprehensive platform to offer solutions to address and take advantage of these major challenges and the consequent emerging opportunities.
The Spain Real Estate Summit will also feature parallel sessions to generate maximum interaction between participants, covering complementary topics such as retail, hotels, logistics and data centres, allowing investors to be an active part of the debate by voicing their concerns and expectations.
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SPEAKERS
The Spain Real Estate Summit promises to be the most international event on the Iberian Peninsula, attracting world-renowned industry leaders. The first speakers have already been announced and include representatives from leading global companies such as Ares Management, Apollo, Orion Capital Managers, Schroders, H.I.G. Capital, Carlyle, Oracle and Greystar, who will be joined by top representatives from Iberian companies such as Merlin Properties, Lar España, Azora, Sonae Sierra and Aedas Homes.
Juan María Nin Génova, President of the Círculo de Empresarios, will give his vision of the Spanish economy - with a background of being Former Vice-Chairman and CEO of La Caixa, CEO of Banco Sabadell and Managing Director of Banco Santander, besides been involved in the energy business as a member of the Board of Directors of Cepsa, Repsol and Gas Natural, Juan María will unveil the main lessons we should keep for the future, and where the main opportunities and risks are. For its part, Adolfo Ramírez-Escudero and Enrique Losantos, CEOs for Spain of CBRE and JLL, respectively, will analyse the challenges facing the sector. Alex Rayón, Co-Founder & CEO of brainandcode.tech and Nicolás Franco, Director of Bootcamp AI at IE and Director of Software Development at Mr. Houston, will analyse how artificial intelligence is changing our lives.
In another session, Domingo Etcheverría, from Carlyle, and Guillaume Baron, from Santander, will give keys on how to finance projects in the current challenging times. Subsequently, James MacNamara, from Schroders; Riccardo Dallolio, from H.I.G; and Cristina García-Peri, from Azora, will look at strategies for successful asset repositioning.
In the residential sector, Aref Lahham, from Orion Capital Managers; Kevin Cahill, from Ares Management; Karin Koks, from Greystar; and David Martínez, from AEDAS Homes, will unravel the obstacles to offering a place to live for everyone, analysing how the market has changed over the last 10 years, what challenges are being faced to increase supply and what role public-private partnerships can play.
DRIVING THE FUTURE OF THE SECTOR
The Spain Real Estate Summit is positioned as an essential platform for the discussion of the current and future dynamics of the real estate market in Spain. By bringing together opinion leaders, economic experts and investors, the event aims to foster collective reflection and the identification of innovative solutions to market challenges. A true catalyst for growth and adaptation of the sector in a constantly evolving economic and technological environment.
The Spain Real Estate Summit will not only be a reflection of the dynamism of the Spanish real estate market, but also an opportunity to influence and form part of its future. A vital meeting point for sharing knowledge, driving innovation and forging new alliances in the sector.
The Spain Real Estate Summit will also be a great opportunity to enjoy, share and network, with spaces and initiatives specially designed for this purpose. On 25 June, the Iberian Property Investment Awards 2024 gala will be held as part of the event, a highlight for the Iberian investment sector in which the main transactions will be awarded and the best practices in the sector in Spain and Portugal will be recognised.
The analysis of the nominations will be carried out by a large jury, made up of more than 40 professionals of recognised prestige. Around 40 nominations have been received in the different categories, including, for example, the transaction of the year in Spain and Portugal, which will assess issues such as the volume of the transaction, but also the corporate structures used, the analysis of the life cycle of the asset or the visibility obtained.
Other categories include Green Asset Initiative of the Year, Social Impact Initiative of the Year, Research Report of the Year, Commercial Leasing of the Year, Marketing Initiative of the Year and Financial Innovation of the Year. In this way, sustainability, social impact, quality research, excellence in commercial leasing, innovative marketing and creative financing will be awarded with the aim of encouraging continuous improvement and recognising excellence in the real estate sector, highlighting the different initiatives that stood out over the last year.
In the last edition, companies such as Merlin Properties, Aedas Homes, Lar España, Greystar and Sonae Sierra, won the prized award.
Find out the full programme of the Spain Real Estate Summit and how to participate HERE