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Spanish Economy: how to balance optimism and pragmatism?

Spanish Economy: how to balance optimism and pragmatism?

On the 25th and 26th of June, the Spain Real Estate Summit comes to Madrid, taking place at La Finca the UZalacaín space, to debate the attractiveness of Spain as an investment destination, and where the main opportunities may be for the future.

The macroeconomic analysis for 2024 focuses especially on the performance of the Eurozone, with concerns about weak growth, mainly attributed to Germany and its industrial model.

Nonetheless, there is an upward trend, especially driven by the labour market which has maintained stable conditions. In addition, the first signs of decline in inflation may lead to an easing of monetary policy with interest rate cuts.

The geopolitical context, including armed conflicts and elections, continues to be relevant for the European economy. Although these factors have affected energy supply and prices, they have not significantly dampened economic activity. The European elections in June could result in a more fragmented Parliament, which could influence policies such as the energy transition.

Juan María Nin, with a background of being Former Vice-Chairman and CEO of La Caixa, CEO of Banco Sabadell and Managing Director of Banco Santander, will be responsible to explain how all these conditionings may affect the Spanish growth, and he will unveil the main lessons we should keep for the future and where the main opportunities and risks are, confirming for the effect his participation on the opening session entitled “Economic expedition: Balancing optimism and pragmatism”.

Juan María Nin current role, places him as a leading industry expert in what regards to how the Spanish economy is positioned within Europe. He has first-hand knowledge of the world of business management, finance, energy and international economic policy, and he is currently the Chairman of the ‘Círculo de Empresarios’ - a non-profit organisation that aims to promote the work of entrepreneurs and business in society.

This important session will be presented by the Conference Chairman, Roger M. Cooke, and Courtney Fingar, a leading global expert on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In a 20-year career she has covered business stories in all major regions of the world and has been on assignment to more than 80 countries, interviewing heads of state and government ministers as well as business leaders. On her career she assumed the roles of editor-in-chief of Investment Monitor, a digital publication focused on cross-border investment, and she previously spent 15 years with the Financial Times where she ran the group’s specialist FDI publication. Most recently, Courtney Fingar joined Real Asset Media in March 2023 as contributing editor of Real Asset IMPACT, Real Asset INSIGHT and founding editor of Real FDI.

A 2-day intense conference

The SPAIN REAL ESTATE SUMMIT, which is organised in collaboration with CBRE and JLL, comes at a crucial time and in a challenging environment, influenced by the geopolitical situation, and will be a unique initiative for a deep collective reflection by leaders in analysis and opinion and references in the world of economics and investment in the real estate sector.

The macroeconomic situation, the reconversion 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 will be some of the issues to be debated.

The SPAIN REAL ESTATE SUMMIT will also feature parallel sessions to generate maximum interaction between participants, which will cover complementary topics such as investment in retail, hotels, logistics and data centres, allowing investors to take an active part in the debate by expressing their concerns and expectations.

This Iberian Property event is set to be 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 changing 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.

For more details about the SPAIN REAL ESTATE SUMMIT and how to participate, please click HERE:

IBERIAN PROPERTY INVESTMENT AWARDS

At the SPAIN REAL ESTATE SUMMIT, on 25 June, the winners of the IBERIAN PROPERTY INVESTMENT AWARDS 2024 will be announced, a high point for the Iberian investment sector in which, after the analysis of a large jury of more than 40 prestigious professionals, the main transactions will be awarded and the best practices of the sector in Spain and Portugal during 2023 will be recognised.

For more details about the IBERIAN PROPERTY INVESTMENT AWARDS, please click HERE:

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