Deputy Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs between 2011 and 2015, Paulo Portas was number two in the government that led the way for Portugal during the Troika period. And, on September 15, he has already confirmed his presence in Estoril, where he will be one of the keynote speakers on the first day of the Portugal Real Estate Summit. Embracing the challenge of opening the afternoon's proceedings on the first day of the largest event for the real estate investment industry in Portugal, the specialist will discuss the course of the Portuguese economy in the European context and its prospects for future growth.
Will the superior performance of the Portuguese economy compared to its European counterparts be sustainable in the future? Should Portugal compare itself with the core markets or with the faster-growing economies of the EEC? These will be some of the questions addressed by the political expert and which promise to set the tone for the debate with investors.
Organized by Iberian Property, the Portugal Real Estate Summit is already a must on the agenda of real estate investors active in the Iberian market and is back in Estoril on September 15 and 16.
Gathering hundreds of international investment industry leaders from the four corners of the world, the Portugal Real Estate Summt celebrates its eighth edition in 2025. With a full agenda of plenary sessions and breakout sessions, bringing more than 50 speakers to the stage, the event is also a unique networking opportunity and a breeding ground for new business start-ups and partnerships.
A 360° approach to the Portuguese market
Providing a 360° approach to the issues, opportunities and challenges that mark the sector today, the first day of the Portugal Real Estate Summit will feature two central sessions dedicated to analyzing the economic context and the role of tourism in real estate investment. The Economic Outlook session will debate whether Portugal's economic performance, which is above the European average, is sustainable in the future, and whether the country should compare itself with Europe's core markets or with emerging economies in Eastern Europe. The panel "Tourism and Real Estate: A Golden Marriage with a Future?jointly presented by CBRE and Savills, provides a review of the impact of tourism on real estate investment in recent decades and a reflection on its growth potential in the coming years. Over the course of the second day, the debate will focus on investment opportunities in the residential and commercial segments, as well as the more ambitious projects that are shaping the future of Lisbon and the country.conducted by C&W and JLL, an analysis will be made of the best opportunities for allocating capital in Portugal, focusing on market fundamentals, expected returns and available financing options. The session "Looking Ahead: The Most Ambitious Projects That Will Shape the Future of Portugal" will present the long-term vision for Lisbon as a city with two shores, focusing on new structuring projects and the opportunities they represent for national real estate investment.
More intimate, dynamic and interactive, the breakout sessions are also back in 2025, inviting participants to sit side by side and exchange ideas with some of the leading experts and most active players in the areas of Alternative Financing, Hospitality, Offices, Alternatives, SICs & Other Relevant Vehicles and Residential.
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