The conference will present key issues affecting the development of cities and the real estate market, such as the impact of innovative technologies, artificial intelligence, decarbonization issues and social changes affecting real estate trends. The event will also celebrate the 10th anniversary of ULI Poland.

Among the key conference participants who will share their visions and experiences are:

• Howard Saunders, a well-known retail market futurist,
• Antony Slumbers, an expert on artificial intelligence and proptech,
• Dan Bucsa, Chief Economist for Central and Eastern Europe at UniCredit Bank AG,
• Elisabeth Frederiksen, Head of Sustainability at Urban Partners,
• Maria Vassilakou, former Deputy Mayor of Vienna,
• Michal Olszewski, Deputy Mayor of Warsaw,
• Łukasz Płatkowski, Managing Director of Gensler.

Participants will have the opportunity to attend panel discussions, presentations and networking sessions to share knowledge and experiences with other industry leaders.

Key topics to be covered during the event include:

• The rise of CEE and Baltic investors: Discussing investment trends in CEE in a global context and the prospects for the development of this market segment.
• The impact of innovative technologies: Presenting the role of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT), in transforming the real estate sector. Experts will share their insights on the latest technology trends and their impact on the way real estate is designed, built, managed and operated.
• Sustainability and Decarbonization: A discussion of strategies to reduce the real estate industry's impact on the environment, including initiatives related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction. Highlighting best practices and how the real estate sector can contribute to global sustainability goals.
• Social and Cultural Change: Analyze demographic, social and cultural changes and their impact on demand for residential, office, retail and other real estate. Discuss lifestyle trends, consumer preferences and new work patterns that are shaping demand for different types of real estate.
• Innovations in design and construction: Discuss the latest trends and innovations in design, construction and property management. Present best practices in sustainable design, construction technologies, real estate lifecycle management, and adaptation to changing market and societal conditions.

These topics will form the basis for in-depth discussions and exchanges among conference participants, enabling them to gain valuable information and inspiration for further development in the real estate industry. We invite real estate professionals to participate in this unique conference, which will not only celebrate the 10th anniversary of ULI Poland, but also open the door to a discussion on the future of the real estate sector in Poland and beyond.

Conference participants will include:

• John Banka, Senior Director at ARC Capital Markets, who will moderate the conference,
• David Inskip, EMEA Head of Research at CBRE Investment Management, who will present investment trends in CEE,
• Colman McCarthy, Partner at Signal Capital Partners,
• Radek Kucera, Founder and Managing Partner of Halcyon Capital Partners,
• Anna Szelc, Senior Director of Investment at Invesco Real Estate,
• Ariana Maaß, CRE Finance - International Investors, Berlin Hyp AG
• Nicklas Lindberg, CEO of Echo Investment,
• Andrei Martin, Partner at PLP Architects,
• Marcin Juszczyk, President of ULI Poland.

A detailed program of the event is available at the following link